‘Rings of Power’ Stars Break Down 2 Major Deaths in Prime Video’s Lord of the Rings Series

Two original characters die in the first four episodes of season 3 of *The Rings of Power*, signalling that the series has raised the stakes as Sauron pursues the One Ring and Númenor faces political upheaval. Actors Ema Horvath and Ismael Cruz Córdova discussed their characters’ final stories and their time on the show.

Eärien, played by Horvath, secretly helps the Faithful while appearing loyal to King Pharazôn; after her actions are exposed, she jumps from a window to avoid interrogation. Arondir, played by Córdova, tries to rescue Theo, who has become a servant of Sauron, during a reunion at Gundabad. The season begins five years after the previous finale, and the article covers its first four episodes.