But beyond their relationship in the show, the kiss between Elrond and Galadriel feels strange.
Even if Galadriel is not yet Elrond’s mother-in-law, it’s odd, to say the least.
Fortunately, the kiss isn’t the start of a relationship between the two.
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Before he leaves, Elrond requests the chance to say goodbye to Galadriel.
But the kiss itself serves as a distraction in Elrond’s larger plan.
Though it is unassuming, it is the tool Galadriel needs to escape her captors.
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While even that is no guarantee of her safety, Elrond does help Galadriel, and it pays off.
ThroughoutSeason 2,Elrond and Galadriel’s relationship has been full of tension.
Meanwhile, Galadriel firmly believes that the rings can benefit the Elves despite their creator.
Just one episode remains.
So,the kiss they share shows a level of forgivenessthat they cannot openly discuss at the moment.
This moment shows a change in their relationship, just not a romantic one.
Epic drama set thousands of years before the events of J.R.R. Tolkien’s ‘The Hobbit’ and ‘The Lord of the Rings’ follows an ensemble cast of characters, both familiar and new, as they confront the long-feared re-emergence of evil to Middle-earth.
So, it’s a really emotional moment, and it’s a goodbye."
The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Poweris available for streaming on Prime Video.
