Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power
Mount Doom awakens – The Rings of Power’s first season was filled with a lot of expected reveals. But one unexpected, epic delight was getting to see the literal birth of Mordor, as the Southlands where all our heroes aligned on defending from the Orcish threat—and doing so successfully—were torn apart in ash and flame, as the mountain top dominating the skyline exploded with lava. Snatching defeat from the battered forces of good after an episode dedicated to their unlikely victory was the kind of dark twist the show needed—and it provided some literally explosive action.
