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The Rings of Power season 2, episode 8is one explosive finale.

Amid all the high-octane drama is the reveal of one character’s fate:Adar.

Adar (Sam Hazeldine) in The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power season 2

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What is Adar’s fate in The Rings of Power season 2 finale?

As theSiege of Eregionrages on, the orcs eventually switch allegiance to Sauron.

Adar in The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power season 2

But, it only works as long as he has the ring in his possession.

But, before Galadriel can do this,Annatar who is of course Sauron appears with the orcs.

Adar dies, betrayed by his own children.

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