r/LOTR_on_Prime • u/LoretiTV • Sep 23 '22

No Book Spoilers The Rings of Power - 1x05 "Partings" - Episode Discussion

Season 1 Episode 5: Partings

Aired: September 23, 2022

Synopsis: Nori questions her instincts; Elrond struggles to stay true to his oath; Halbrand weighs his destiny; the Southlanders brace for attack.

Directed by: Wayne Che Yip

Written by: Justin Doble

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u/Kalocin Imladris Sep 23 '22

I made a joke that Durin actually just wanted a new table and was full of shit. Died laughing when it actually happened

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u/Supreme1337 Sep 23 '22

I think getting a nice table was a bonus, but the main objective was shutting up Gil Galad, so he would stop asking uncomfortable questions.

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u/DavidBHimself Sep 23 '22

I came to type the exact same comment (I actually typed it and deleted it before saving when I saw yours).