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Rings Of Power Season 2: Saruman Dark Wizard Theory Addressed By LOTR Series Creators
After a surprisingly emotional storyline,The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Powerstar Robert Strange looks back on season 2, reflecting on his experience playing Uruk Glug and adding new depth to the forces of Sauron. Glug served under Adar (Sam Hazeldine) throughout the season, dedicating himself to the fallen elf’s promises of a better future for all Uruks. However, with Adar focused on ensuring Sauron (Charlie Vickers) cannot regain power, he neglects the wellbeing of his people, leading to Glug taking action against his former leader.
WithThe Rings of Powerconcluding its most surprising story arc focused on Adar and the plight of the Uruks,Strangetook to Twitter to share a fond farewell to his character in a heartfelt thread. The actor stated thathe was honored to have played a role within J R.R. Tolkien’s world, and be able to explore a little-explored corner of Middle-Earth through a story centered on the Uruk. Sharing his belief that Glug and Adar’s tale would become one passed down within the fantasy world, he thanked viewers for how they responded to the story arc.
What Strange’s Post Means For Glug’s Future
The Character Is A Casualty Of Season 2’s Conflict
With Strange saying farewell to Glug, it appears his unfortunate end at the hands of Sauron inThe Rings of Power’sseason 2 finale is confirmed. With Adar becoming more desperate in his attempts to stop Sauron, his tactics became just as reckless, doing what he saw as necessary no matter the cost. Even after his attempts to explain the risk to Glug, his methods left the Uruk’s faith in his leader and father figure shattered.
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As such, when facing the Dark Lord, Glugjoins forces with Sauron to assassinate Adar, as he and the other Uruks played on their former leader’s compassion for their kind to take him by surprise. However, as Adar warned, Sauron had little consideration for Uruks despite pledging their loyalties to him, Sauron shows no care as they are overwhelmed by Dwarves. When Uruk tries to intervene,he is slain by Sauron himself.
Our Thoughts On Glug & Adar’s Journey
New Perspectives Have Been Added To Middle-Earth
Glug and Adar’s storyline inThe Rings of Powerseason 2 was perhapsone of the more unexpected developments of the show,after having a heavier focus on its more humanoid cast. WhileAdar’s motives were established and well-woven into his characterwithin season 1, but Glug adds an extra emotional layer to the story by adding a character who represents the Uruks in this conflict.
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Even though Adar’s story seems to contradict canon and his character, there’s actually a beautiful symmetry that makes sense on a deeper level.
While Tolkien had begun to develop the complex nature of the Uruks in his writings, past portrayals of Middle-Earth have taken a less charitable perspective to the Uruks, portraying them as ravenous, violent, and hungry beasts only dedicated to war. As such, while viewers may have been taken aback byThe Rings of Power’sstory, Glug’s development helped make Tolkien’s world richer.
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Set in the Second Age of Middle-earth, The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power explores the forging of the iconic rings, the rise of the Dark Lord Sauron, and the epic events leading up to the stories in J.R.R. Tolkien’s classic novels. The series chronicles the creation of legendary characters and the historic alliances and rivalries that shape the fate of Middle-earth.
