The Eye (The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power)

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"The Eye"
The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power episode
Cover art for the episode's soundtrack album
Episode no.Season 1
Episode 7
Directed byCharlotte Brändström
Written byJason Cahill
Produced by
  • Ron Ames
  • Chris Newman
Cinematography byAlex Disenhof
Editing byJochen FitzHerbert
Original release dateOctober 7, 2022 (2022-10-07)
Running time72 minutes
Cast
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"The Eye" is the seventh episode of the first season of the American fantasy television series The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, based on the novel The Lord of the Rings and its appendices by J. R. R. Tolkien. The episode was written by Jason Cahill and it was directed by Charlotte Brändström.

Amazon made a multi-season commitment for a new The Lord of the Rings series in November 2017.

"The Eye" premiered on the streaming service Prime Video on October 7, 2022.

Plot

The village is aflame, buried in soot and ash. Survivors make for a nearby hill, where it is revealed that Miriel lost her eyesight and Isildur disappeared after attempting to save people from a burning house. Upon reaching the encampment, Theo is reunited with Bronwyn and Arondir, and Galadriel is promised further Númenórean support to defeat their common enemy, though Elendil is resentful of Galadriel's appearance having caused these events. As the Númenóreans depart, a wounded Halbrand is suddenly found with a gash in his side. In need of Elvish medicine, Galadriel brings him with her back to Lindon. Elsewhere, Nori's caravan finish their migration, but they find the other Harfoots lamenting the destruction of their grove due to the eruption of Orodruin. The stranger's attempt to mend a tree appears to fail, so Sadoc, leader of the Harfoots, sends him away with a map of his constellation. The following day, however, the entire grove has regrown. While the Harfoots rejoice, they are found by a mysterious trio who are in search of the stranger. After failing to mislead them, the trio burn the caravans. Wanting to protect their friend, a group of Harfoots set out to warn him. In Khazad-dûm, Elrond offers a deal for the Dwarvish mithril, but King Durin III declines, stating the Elven Age has ended. As Elrond departs, Durin IV witnesses mithril's ability to cure the Elven blight. He brings Elrond and begins to mine for the ore himself. Just as he strikes a massive mithril vein, King Durin arrives and banishes Elrond while also stripping Durin IV of his royalty before sealing the mine, though unbeknownst to him, a Balrog deep underground awakens. In the destroyed Southland village, Adar and his army claim victory and rename the land Mordor.

Production

Development

Amazon acquired the global television rights for J. R. R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings in November 2017. The company's streaming service, Prime Video, gave a multi-season commitment to a series based on the novel and its appendices, to be produced by Amazon Studios.[1] It was later titled The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power.[2] The series is set in the Second Age of Middle-earth, thousands of years before the events of Tolkien's The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings,[3] and the first season focuses on introducing the setting and major heroic characters to the audience.[4][5] Written by Cahill and directed by Brändström, the seventh episode is titled "The Eye".[6]

Filming

Amazon confirmed in September 2019 that filming for the first season would take place in New Zealand, where the Lord of the Rings and Hobbit film trilogies were made.[7] Filming began in early February,[8] primarily at Kumeu Film Studios and Auckland Film Studios in Auckland,[9] under the working title Untitled Amazon Project or simply UAP.[10] Filming for the season wrapped on August 2.[11]

Casting

The series' large cast includes Joseph Mawle as Adar, Geoff Morrell as Waldreg, Ismael Cruz Córdova as Arondir, Nazanin Boniadi as Bronwyn, Tyroe Muhafidin as Theo, Maxim Baldry as Isildur, Charlie Vickers as Halbrand, Morfydd Clark as Galadriel, Lloyd Owen as Elendil, Cynthia Addai-Robinson as Míriel, Robert Aramayo as Elrond, Owain Arthur as Durin IV, Peter Mullan as Durin III, Megan Richards as Poppy Proudfellow, Markella Kavenagh as Nori Brandyfoot, Daniel Weyman as The Stranger, Sara Zwangobani as Marigold Brandyfoot, Beau Cassidy as Dilly Brandyfoot, Dylan Smith as Largo Brandyfoot, Lenny Henry as Sadoc Burrows, Thusitha Jayasundera as Malva, Maxine Cunliffe as Vilma, and Sophia Nomvete as Disa.

Visual effects

Visual effects for the episode were created by Industrial Light & Magic (ILM), Wētā FX, Method Studios, Cause and FX, and Atomic Arts.[12]: 68:57–69:03 

Music

A soundtrack album featuring composer Bear McCreary's score for the episode was released on Amazon Music on October 6, 2022. All music composed by Bear McCreary:[13]

Season One, Episode Seven: The Eye – Amazon Original Series Soundtrack
No.TitleLength
1."Crimson Aftermath"3:03
2."The Grove"3:44
3."Fire and Rock"6:31
4."Only Grey"4:51
5."The Apple"4:12
6."Memories of Dancing"3:48
7."The Vein"7:50
8."The Extinguished Torch"4:32
9."Infirmary"6:33
10."A Leaf Burns"9:53

Release

"The Eye" premiered on Prime Video in the United States on October 7, 2022. It was released at the same time around the world,[14] in more than 240 countries and territories.[15]

Reception

The review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes reported an 89% approval rating with an average score of 7.7/10 based on 18 reviews. The website's critics consensus reads: "'The Eye' blinks when it comes to fully capitalizing on the momentum that its predecessor's volcanic climax promised, but it succeeds admirably in dovetailing plotlines and teeing up a cohesive finale."[16]

Aftershow

An episode of the official aftershow Deadline's Inside the Ring: LOTR: The Rings of Power for "The Eye" was released on October 8, 2022. Hosted by Deadline Hollywood's Dominic Patten and Anthony D'Alessandro, it features exclusive "footage and insights" for the episode, plus interviews with cast members.[6]

References

  1. ^ Andreeva, Nellie (November 13, 2017). "Amazon Sets 'The Lord of the Rings' TV Series In Mega Deal With Multi-Season Commitment". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on November 13, 2017. Retrieved November 13, 2017.
  2. ^ Otterson, Joe (January 19, 2022). "'Lord of the Rings' Amazon Series Reveals Full Title in New Video". Variety. Archived from the original on January 19, 2022. Retrieved January 20, 2022.
  3. ^ Oller, Jacob (March 7, 2019). "Amazon Confirms Lord of the Rings Show is Second Age Prequel to Films". Syfy Wire. Archived from the original on March 7, 2019. Retrieved April 26, 2020.
  4. ^ Lussier, Germain (July 23, 2022). "Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power Is a 'Mega Epic'". Gizmodo. Archived from the original on July 23, 2022. Retrieved August 8, 2022.
  5. ^ Robinson, Joanna (February 14, 2022). "10 Burning Questions About Amazon's 'The Rings of Power'". Vanity Fair. Archived from the original on February 14, 2022. Retrieved February 16, 2022.
  6. ^ a b Patten, Dominic; D'Alessandro, Anthony (October 8, 2022). "'LOTR: The Rings Of Power' After Show 'Inside The Ring': Episode 7 – The Rise Of Mordor, The Power Of Mithril, & A Cavernous Awakening Rule Season 1's Penultimate Episode". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved October 8, 2022.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  7. ^ "Amazon Studios Announces New Zealand as Location for Its Upcoming Series Based on The Lord of the Rings" (Press release). Culver City, California: Amazon Studios. September 17, 2019. Archived from the original on December 5, 2019. Retrieved May 7, 2020.
  8. ^ McConnell, Glenn (February 26, 2020). "Massive production underway for Lord of the Rings in Auckland". Stuff.co.nz. Archived from the original on February 26, 2020. Retrieved April 26, 2020.
  9. ^ "New $1.5b LOTR TV series set to film in Auckland". Newstalk ZB. June 30, 2019. Archived from the original on June 30, 2019. Retrieved April 26, 2020.
  10. ^ Keall, Chris (March 15, 2020). "Coronavirus: Amazon's Lord of the Rings production in West Auckland shut-down". New Zealand Herald. Archived from the original on October 19, 2020. Retrieved March 15, 2020.
  11. ^ Petski, Denise (August 2, 2021). "'The Lord Of The Rings' TV Series Gets Amazon Premiere Date & First-Look Photo". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on August 2, 2021. Retrieved August 2, 2021.
  12. ^ Cahill, Jason (October 7, 2022). "The Eye". The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power. Season 1. Episode 7. Prime Video. End credits begin at 67:10.
  13. ^ "'The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power' Season 1, Episode 7 ('The Eye') Soundtrack Album Released". Film Music Reporter. October 6, 2022. Retrieved October 8, 2022.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  14. ^ "'The Lord of the Rings: The Rings Of Power'; Prime Video Reveals Rollout Schedule". Deadline Hollywood. August 16, 2022. Archived from the original on August 16, 2022. Retrieved August 16, 2022.
  15. ^ Bradley, Bill (September 2, 2022). "How The Rings of Power Showrunners Handled a Massive Global Debut". Adweek. Archived from the original on September 4, 2022. Retrieved September 4, 2022.
  16. ^ "The Eye". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango Media. Retrieved October 15, 2022.

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