Initial post updated for the release of Part 2: “Udun.”

Happy Holidays, everyone!

The new film covers the forging of the three Elven rings and most of the season 2 side-plots.

Major changes from the show are as follows:

Galadriel experiences a vision from Sauron immediately after the eruption, pointing her to Eregion
Halbrand surrenders to Adar before we know who he is to heighten mystery and possible heroism
Bronwyn is presumed dead after the eruption; her pyre is moved to the camp the night Theo arrives
The Stoors are more welcoming of the Harfoots and they seem to pass more time together
There is no sea-serpent trial for the queen; after the shrine incident, all Faithful are rounded up
The arrival of the riders at the Stoors’ village leads directly into the dialogue of the wizards
Elrond does not jump off a cliff; he takes the rings straight to Cirdan

Special thanks to Anjohan for his idea of splitting Galadriel’s vision between the eruption and her confrontation with Suaron.