The Rings of Power Season 3 Episode 4 Shocks Fans With a Major Character Death
Prime Video's The Rings of Power shocked viewers in Season 3, Episode 4 by killing off a major original character in a dramatic confrontation at Gundabad.
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Key points
- Arondir killed in Season 3, Episode 4
- Killer revealed as ring-bearing Theo
- Episodes streaming on Prime Video
Viewers watching the fourth episode of The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power Season 3 experienced a major shock as the series eliminated a core character in a brutal sequence at the Orc fortress of Gundabad. Titled "Gundabad," the episode followed Galadriel, Arondir, and Marnûkh on a rescue mission to find a missing Elven smith, only to discover a tragic outcome waiting for them.
As the mission concluded, Sauron emerged alongside a twisted threat, resulting in the loss of Marnûkh and the death of the Silvan Elf Arondir, played by Ismael Cruz Córdova. In a devastating twist, Arondir was struck down by a Nazgnagôl—an early form of a Ringwraith—who was revealed to be none other than Theo, the young mortal whom Arondir had protected and guided since the first season.
Showrunners J.D. Payne and Patrick McKay's adaptation utilized a five-year time jump heading into Season 3, which left Theo vulnerable and desperate enough to accept one of Sauron's newly forged Rings of Power. Despite the corrupting influence of the ring, actor Ismael Cruz Córdova expressed appreciation for the elaborate, lore-heavy staging of his departure alongside key Middle-earth figures.
What to watch next: Stream the first four episodes of The Rings of Power Season 3, which premiered on November 11 on Prime Video.
Source TVLine — tvline.com/2314289/the-rings-of-power-season-3-episode-4-arondir-de… ↗
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