The Annatar storyline in Tolkien’s writings is comparatively transient and easy. Sauron places on a good type, lures within the Elven smiths of Eregion, helps them make legit Rings of Energy, after which makes the One Ring to try to manage and dominate them. Introducing Annatar to “The Rings of Energy” in Season 2 is thrilling. Nevertheless it will not be fairly as easy as it’s within the supply materials on account of one main inventive aberration — Halbrand.
The inventive staff made up Sauron’s human Halbrand persona for Season 1 earlier than Galadriel pulled off the masks within the season finale. Elrond additionally began to catch onto the deception, though what he is aware of is not fairly clear. The odd and sudden Halbrand detour means Galadriel, no less than, is aware of Halbrand is Sauron. Everybody else additionally is aware of Halbrand’s face, however they suppose he is a person, not an immortal.
The introduction of the angelic Annatar signifies that showrunners J.D. Payne and Patrick McKay intend to steer away from the sudden Halbrand deviation, again to a story extra in step with the supply materials. Nevertheless it will not be straightforward with Halbrand’s affect nonetheless hanging within the air. Happily, “Unfinished Tales” additionally accommodates the road, “[Sauron/Annatar] labored in secret, unknown to Galadriel and Celeborn.” If he exhibits up once more, below the radar this time, that can assist keep away from any run-ins with Galadriel. In fact, the complete rationalization might want to wait till Season 2 premieres on August 29.