The end is in sight for The Rings of Power season 2 as the finale beckons. But before we get ahead of ourselves, we have a hugely dramatic penultimate episode of the Lord of the Rings prequel to contend with, and it features some huge revelations. Not only are we dealing with the biggest battle of the show so far, but there’s also an unexpected kiss and trouble in Khazad-dum.

We’ll be getting into the heavy details below, including the implications of all of that, as well as what it means about season 2’s ending. Needless to say then, there are big spoilers ahead for The Rings of Power season 2 episode 7 so make sure you’re up to date before you read on. For those of you who have seen the latest episode, let’s travel back to Middle-earth together.

The Rings of Power season 2 episode 7 recap Celebrimbor is hard at work as episode seven begins, forging the nine rings for men in the peaceful surroundings of his forge. It’s so nice that his workers have just left him in peace to get these done, right? But why is that mouse running in circles – and what’s going on with his reflection? It’s all the work of Annatar , of course. Eregion is actually under fire with Adar ’s army of Orcs firing cannonballs at the walls.

Annatar tells his men that Celebrimbor has suggested that the river will hold the threat at bay, but it soon becomes clear that this isn’t Adar’s plan. He’s aiming for the mountains to create a dam to walk across to the Elven stronghold. The thi.