Highlights
- Sauron spares Galadriel in The Rings of Power season 2 finale.
- Sauron still hoped Galadriel would join him as his queen.
- Charlie Vickers reveals Sauron’s internal conflict in the decision.
- Future seasons may explore more ruthless confrontations between the two.
- Galadriel’s internal struggle with power remains central to her character.
The scene left many wondering why Sauron didn’t finish Galadriel off despite having the perfect opportunity. According to Charlie Vickers, who portrays Sauron, there’s more to this choice than meets the eye.
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Sauron’s Hope for Galadriel
Vickers explained that Sauron’s decision to spare Galadriel stems from a lingering desire to bring her to his side.
Throughout the show, Sauron has been trying to recruit Galadriel as his queen. Even in their climactic battle, he believed that she might still be swayed.
However, after Galadriel once again rejects him, it becomes clear to Sauron that there’s no turning back. His efforts to win her over are finally over, and their next encounter will likely be much more ruthless.
“There’s a part of him that still thinks, ‘The door is still open,’” Vickers shared, hinting at Sauron’s internal conflict. After this confrontation, however, “he knows there’s no hope,” he added.
What This Means for The Rings of Power Season 3
Sauron and Galadriel’s dynamic is central to The Rings of Power, but their relationship may shift now that Sauron has given up on turning her to his side.
With this development, fans can expect future showdowns to be less about manipulation and more about pure conflict.
Sauron, no longer holding back, will seek to punish Galadriel for rejecting him, and the stakes will be higher than ever.
However, their confrontations might become less frequent moving forward.
In The Lord of the Rings timeline, it is Isildur who ultimately strikes Sauron down during the Last Alliance of Elves and Men, leaving little room for Galadriel to play a decisive role in Sauron’s downfall.
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The Future of Galadriel and Sauron
While Galadriel may never physically defeat Sauron, their complicated relationship remains crucial to the story.
Sauron sensed the potential for Galadriel to be corrupted, a theme also explored in Peter Jackson’s The Lord of the Rings trilogy.
This internal struggle makes Galadriel’s character-rich and layered, even without further battles between her and Sauron.
