Sauron's Rampage and Season 3 Secrets: Charlie Vickers Spills the Beans

Warning: Spoilers ahead that will spoil your evening, possibly forever!

At long last, Sauron and Galadriel’s long-anticipated showdown made its debut on Amazon Prime Video’s *The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power*. Spoiler alert: it does not end well for our fierce elf heroine, portrayed by the charmingly resilient Morfydd Clark. Picture this: an exquisitely choreographed duel that would make even the most seasoned choreographers swoon, ending with Galadriel getting stabbed right through her heart by none other than Mr. Bad Guy himself, Charlie Vickers’ Sauron. Imagine him offering her a shiny crown and a royal title, while she swiftly responds with what could only be described as a ‘roundhouse kick to the face’ – a subtle nod to the kind of courtship that really misses the mark. In the end, he seizes the nine rings he so desperately craved, confirming his status as the pure embodiment of Tolkien’s ultimate villain.

But lo and behold! Just when we think Galadriel has met her fate, she falls from grace only to be resurrected by the mighty Elrond and the ever-heroic Gil-galad. This resurrection unfolds after Sauron delights in torturing Celebrimbor, not with a box of chocolates as one might expect from a charming villain, but by filling him with arrows instead. Poor Celebrimbor, bold and brash, chooses poetic defiance, refusing to reveal the location of the rings. In a twist of dark storytelling delight, Sauron snuffs out this spark of rebellion, leaving us breathless and aghast.

Praise be! Middle-earth is in utter chaos; while Sauron’s nefarious exploits take center stage, the show finally unveils the true identity of the Stranger. Spoiler: it's precisely who you envisioned! The charming Vickers took a moment to chat with *The Hollywood Reporter* about Sauron's transition from Halbrand—your everyday rugged rogue—to a full-fledged villain, minus the cape (although, who can blame him? Capes are so last season).

“Honestly, the mind prism aspect really caught my attention when I read the finale script,” Vickers muses, his enthusiasm bubbling over like bad champagne at a wedding. “And the scene where Sauron takes out Celebrimbor? Iconic! It’s the kind of Tolkien imagery that makes you want to swoon into your popcorn.” Vickers recounts the emotional weight of that particular scene, suggesting that killing Celebrimbor isn’t exactly a walk in the park for Sauron. Turns out, this dark lord has a heart—if only a couple of shades darker than most.

As Sauron grapples with the emotional fallout of his murderous ways, we are left to ponder if perhaps, just perhaps, there is more depth to him than meets the eye. Maybe, just maybe, he believes he’s the misunderstood hero of this epic saga—a savior with a slightly skewed moral compass trying to create the kind of lasting peace that only a tyrant can envision. What a delightful irony!

And as for the curious fan theories swirling around Sauron's and Celebrimbor’s alleged romantic tension? “We didn’t mean to stir the pot in that direction, but if folks want to ship us, who are we to stop them?” Vickers laughs. “At least someone is getting creative with their fanfiction.” And what of Galadriel himself? Is there a flicker of love in Sauron's heart, or is it just a mutually beneficial understanding between two highly ambitious beings? The intricacies of their relationship are up for debate, like whether pineapple belongs on pizza—a classic conundrum of our times.

As the dramatic choreography between Vickers and Clark unfurls, the gravity of their emotional connection imbues their battle with unexpected weight. “We spent weeks rehearsing that fight,” Vickers mentions as he reminisces fondly. “It’s not every day you get to slap a legendary elf on the face and call it acting!”

When asked about Sauron’s motivations moving forward, Vickers leans in conspiratorially. “Think of it as a to-do list: conquer Middle-earth, deal with those pesky elves he absolutely loathes, and, oh yes, find a way to distribute his shiny new rings. Quite an ambitious agenda, wouldn’t you say?”

In conclusion, it seems clear that life in Middle-earth is about as chaotic as a toddler’s birthday party. As season two of *The Rings of Power* now streams, viewers can only hold their breath in eager anticipation of what delightful madness awaits us in the future. One thing’s for sure: grab your popcorn, because the saga is far from over!