What follows is Sauron’s near-death battle with Galadriel, who spurned his proposal to rule Middle Earth. When he seems to be repeating that courtship, does he mean it or is he doing anything he can to manipulate his way to gain an upper hand?

From The Stranger's identity reveal to Galadriel's fight and whether Sauron and Celebrimbor were lovers, 'The Rings of Power' showrunners break down the ending and look ahead to season three.

Here's everything to know about what happens during the ending of The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power Season 2.

Exclusive: The Sauron actor on what's going on behind the Dark Lord's eyes in his final seconds of season 2 screentime

The Rings of Power is like most of the show: some plotlines work better than others, it's fun, it looks great, and it's a bit underwhelming.