# ‘The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power’ Season 3 Episode 3 Recap: Good Wizard Gone Bad

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/the-lord-of-the-rings-the-rings-of-power-season-3-episode-3-recap-good-wizard-gone-bad/
- Published: 2026-11-12T15:00:00+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-12T15:26:03+00:00
- Original publisher: New York Post (publisher lean: Right)
- Original article: https://decider.com/2026/11/12/the-lord-of-the-rings-the-rings-of-power-season-3-episode-3-recap/
- Topics: World

## Key points

- Gandalf discovers the Dark Wizard is Pallando.
- His task is to save Pallando and oppose Sauron together.
- Galadriel’s group escapes the riders, but a messenger bird follows.

## Summary

Gandalf learns that the Dark Wizard is Pallando, a Blue Wizard who killed his fellow wizard Alatar and turned against his original purpose. A divine voice tells Gandalf that his mission is to save Pallando and help him fight Sauron, rather than simply defeat him, setting up a more complicated conflict.

Elsewhere, Galadriel, Arondir and Marnûkh continue their journey, but two of Sauron’s riders nearly catch them. Galadriel distracts the riders with a swarm of butterflies, allowing the group to escape, though one rider sends a black messenger bird after them. The episode also draws on familiar character dynamics and scenes from earlier Lord of the Rings adaptations.

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