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Spoilers for The Rings of Power season 2, episode 8 follow.

The last shot of Sauron this season, then, is an intriguing one.

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Tellingly, he also grips Faenor’s hammer with purpose.

“I think it’s part reflection and part looking forward for Sauron, at least.

I think he’s probably thinking about Celebrimbor, and thinking about Celebrimbor’s dying words to him.

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I think they kind of left a mark on Sauron.”

And maybe the hammer is symbolic of his future plans."

The Rings of Power season 2 is now streaming on Prime Video.

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