Rings Reforged: A Rings of Power Podcast
RINGS REFORGED is a podcast that exists because the two of us are SO obsessed with THE RINGS OF POWER, we simply can't stop talking about it. We rewatch (or reforge) episodes to see if our thoughts have changed with full context, then we rank our favourite scenes, quotes, and favourite characters. All the while, we try to pretend we're not fully unhinged when it comes to this show...
Episodes
17 episodes
Season 2 - Preparing the Forge
Before we dive into reforging our opinions on S2, we check-in quickly to see how we *think* we feel about the last eight episodes after a few months to absorb. We look back on our episodes rankings and top 5 favourite characters from S1, and co...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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50:32
Adar - Reforged (Special Guest - Rotem Rusak)
We welcome special guest, Rotem Rusak (Editor in Chief at Nerdist) to reforge our opinions on everybody's favourite anti-hero (or hero-hero), Adar.From Joseph Mawle to Sam Hazeldine, from unknown villain to tortured father. We've all be...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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1:02:30
Shadow and Flame - First Thoughts
Well, we are ALL IN OUR FEELINGS after an incredible finale...which hurt us in many ways. We did have some criticisms, and decided to tackle those first before ending on a high. So, if you want to jump around, timestamps follow!We start...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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1:48:19
Doomed to Die - First Thoughts
This week, we learned how hard it is to discuss an episode the day after - especially one as good as this - because, coherent thoughts how? Doomed to Die was spectacular, and we are flailing.We kick off with Kissgate (00:03:38) so if yo...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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1:20:59
Where Is He? - First Thoughts
This week, we take a slightly different approach because we're already so close to the next episode, picking THREE topics each to surprise the other with. There was a little bit of crossover, but we still managed to cover a good chunk of WHERE ...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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1:13:28
Halls of Stone - First Thoughts
Surprise! It turns out that a combination of an incredible episode and the two of us (sort of) having a free morning means...podcast time (small note: we did have some issues with Paulina's audio, but we think we fixed it up well enough)!
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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1:31:56
Season 2 - First Half Reactions
Turns out...we're still obsessed with this show!Join us as we take a 'quick' look back at the first four episodes of season 2, and share our thoughts so far. We took no notes, we were supposed to keep it short, but of course we had SO M...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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1:27:45
Alloyed Part II - Reforged
We are back to REFORGE our opinions on Alloyed (Part II) - the season one finale of The Rings of Power.This time we cover all things Eregion, which means we dig into the end of Hal&Gal, the rise of the Dark Lord, and enjoy our l...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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1:29:38
Alloyed Part I - Reforged
We are back to REFORGE our opinions on Alloyed (Part I) - the season one finale of The Rings of Power.After over a year away, we made the decision to split the finale in two so it wouldn't be too long...turns out we still had a LOT to s...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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1:11:15
The Eye - Reforged
We are back to REFORGE our opinions on The Eye - episode seven of The Rings of Power.From the ash clouds of a volcanic eruption, to the depths of Khazad-Dum, we are all over the place in this one. Our naming of Daddy Durin is definitely...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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1:59:54
Udun - Reforged
This week, we REFORGE our opinions on Udun - episode six of the Rings of Power.And it's a bumper episode because - wow - there was a LOT to talk about. Highlights include loving thinking about Aragorn, Natalie's ear splitting (sor...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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2:05:00
Partings - Reforged
This week, we REFORGE our opinion on Partings - episode five of the Rings of Power.A LOT goes down in this episode, and we just about manage to cover it all. You get a full breakdown right from the start as Natalie gets emotional over T...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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1:52:33
The Great Wave - Reforged
This week, we REFORGE our opinion on The Great Wave - episode four of the Rings of Power.Somehow, we talk more than ever, because this show is like a damn onion. We peel back the layers of the master manipulator, Halbrandron. We weep te...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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1:58:46
Adar - Reforged
We're back to REFORGE our opinions on the Rings of Power - Adar.This week we set sail on some ships and ponder the definition of romance (so WHAT if he sometimes dark lords it up?), we sail into Numenor which is a marvel on so many leve...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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1:49:45
Adrift - Reforged
In this episode we REFORGE our opinion of the Rings of Power - Adrift. Join us as we imagine Poppy meeting Elrond one day (honestly, imagine???), then theorise over Celebrimbor’s future ‘I can fix him’ vibe (we can’t wait to ...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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1:29:57
A Shadow of the Past - Reforged
In our first proper episode of Rings Reforged, we REFORGE our opinion of the first episode of the Rings of Power - A Shadow of the Past.Join us as we dig into the details, covering our least favourite moment of the entire first seaso...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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1:26:37