The Lord Of The Rings: The Rings Of Power Episode Six Review - 6 Ups & 3 Downs

9. Up - The Explosive Final Scene

Ever since Arondir was captured by the orcs and we learned about the tunnels dug underneath the village, some were left to question what it was that the orcs and their leader, Adar, were planning.

Turns out, the peaceful valley that was home to the humans and the beautiful scenery was also home to a dormant volcano that has reawakened. Transforming the landscape before everyone's eyes, it left on a cliffhanger that no-one could've expected, one that looked fantastic with the show's massive budget.

Seeing Adar get the upper hand yet again in this episode showed just how much knowledge and battle strategy he has to outsmart his opponents - even those he may not have initially expected to stop him. Even when he knows that defeat will come his way, he does his best to achieve his goals and make a better world for his loyal orcs.

The series has seen some great finales that kept people guessing and on their toes, but the dreaded scene of ash covering the entire area left the fate of everyone up in the air. And how this will benefit the enemy remains to be seen.