The Rings of Power Season 1: Every Episode Ranked by IMDb Rating
- Season 1 of 'The Rings of Power' had epic battles and surprising twists.
- Every episode offers something unique, from lore drops to character arcs.
- Season 2 is on the horizon, bringing more Middle-earth madness!
As the excitement builds for Season 2 of The Rings of Power, fans are already hyped about what’s next. With the reveal of Halbrand as Sauron, the stakes couldn’t be higher. The journey through Middle-earth has been untamed, filled with epic battles, dramatic twists, and some seriously complicated characters.
So, before we dive into the next season, let’s take a stroll down memory lane. Here’s a rundown of the first season’s episodes ranked by IMDb.
IMDb Ratings for Each Episode of The Rings of Power Season 1
You might want to see which episodes from The Rings of Power made the cut and which ones fell a bit flat. So here we are. Let’s break it down and rank every episode of Season 1 based on IMDb ratings.
Episode 6 – Udûn (8.1 IMDb rating)
This is where it’s at! Arondir and the Southlanders face off against Adar and his orc army. Picture a massive battle that feels like Game of Thrones levels of epicness. Just when it seems all hope is lost, Galadriel and her crew swoop in to help them fight back.
Plus, the volcano eruption at the end? Total mic drop moment. If future episodes keep this vibe, Rings of Power might just win over all the Tolkien fans!
Episode 8 – Alloyed (7.7 IMDb rating)
In the season’s finale, Galadriel and Halbrand head to Lindon and meet Elrond and Celebrimbor. Halbrand convinces them to make a super powerful item from mithril, but then Galadriel finds out he’s actually Sauron, the Dark Lord!
This leads the Elves to create three Rings of Power for the battles ahead. The episode dives into the backstory of these rings and drops a hint that the Stranger with the Harfoots is going to be Gandalf the Grey. It definitely sets the stage for more epic things to come!
Episode 2 – Adrift (7.3 IMDb rating)
In the second episode, Galadriel finds Halbrand, a shipwreck survivor, floating at sea. They team up to escape a bloodthirsty sea monster. Meanwhile, Elrond visits the stunning Dwarven kingdom of Khazad-dûm to see his friend Durin, who’s keeping a secret about a precious metal called Mithril.
This episode has some epic moments, like showing off Khazad-dûm. But it also drags in parts, like the random stonecutting contest between Elrond and Durin that doesn’t really matter to the story.
Episode 1 – A Shadow of the Past (7.3 IMDb rating)
In the first episode, we meet the main characters and the big conflict brewing. It goes back to the First Age, showing the war against Morgoth and how Sauron is the last general left. Lady Galadriel is determined to find Sauron before he starts another epic war that could destroy Middle-earth.
Sure, it has a few slow bits and character tweaks that confused some fans, but there’s an early troll battle that’s pretty epic. It’s a decent start, but we expect fireworks in the next episodes—which will, of course, be there!
Episode 3 – Adar (7.2 IMDb rating)
In the third episode, we see Elf Arondir captured by a bunch of Orcs. He meets Adar, the Orc leader, who’s running a work camp using other captured Elves. Meanwhile, Galadriel and Halbrand head to the stunning kingdom of Númenor to meet the queen regent.
This episode shows off the grandiosity of Númenor like we’ve never seen. Adar’s character adds some complexity to the usual Orc stereotype. It’s a solid episode, but it still feels like a setup for bigger things.
Episode 4 – The Great Wave (7.0 IMDb rating)
In the fourth episode, Galadriel and Halbrand land in Númenor, where the city’s reaction to them is mixed. Queen Miriel is caught in a tough spot, knowing their arrival could either save or doom her kingdom based on her visions.
Meanwhile, Elrond is trying to rebuild his friendship with Durin, the Dwarven prince of Khazad-dûm. The episode is visually stunning, but some might find it slow. It’s great for lore fans, but less so for action junkies.
Episode 5 – Partings (6.7 IMDb rating)
In the fifth episode, we follow Elrond as he deals with his loyalty to his people and the promise he made to Durin. Meanwhile, the Harfoots and their new buddy, the Stranger, keep moving forward on their journey, facing dangers along the way.
In Númenor, Galadriel and her crew get ready to sail to Middle-earth to take down Sauron for good. But let’s be real, it feels a bit dragged out. We get it; there’s character growth, but where’s the action?
Episode 7 – The Eye (6.6 IMDb rating)
In the seventh episode, we deal with the aftermath of the volcano eruption that set the Southlands ablaze. Each character is trying to escape the chaos, with some making it out fine while others end up seriously hurt.
The episode wraps up with a big reveal: this eruption is what created the land of Mordor, with Mount Doom now blazing in the distance. The episode gets super slow and introspective, which some viewers might find a little tedious. The reveal of Mordor’s origin is cool, but the pacing? Not so much.
The Rings of Power is available to watch on Amazon Prime Video.
