The Lord of the Rings: Extended - A Middle Earth Podcast – Details, episodes & analysis

Season 1 of The Rings of Power comes to a close with a number of vindicating reveals, some tearful goodbyes and the show’s title being justified.

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Movie/Episode Title Season One Finale. New Alliances are forged. Directed by: Wayne Che Yip Written by: Gennifer Hutchison, J. D. Payne, Patrick McKay Starring: Morfydd Clark, Tyroe Muhafidin, Maxim Baldry, Alex Tarrant, Cynthia Addai-Robinson, Anthony Crum, Megan Richards, Markella Kavenagh, Daniel Weyman, Robert Aramayo, Sophia Nomvete, Lloyd Owen, Nazanin Boniadi, Ismael Cruz Cordova, Charlie Vickers, Joseph Mawle

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In the penultimate episode of the first season, things are rough for everyone in Middle-Earth as they deal with the ramifications of the volcano erupting.

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The Eye Survivors of a cataclysm try to find safety; the Harfoots confront evil; Durin is torn between friendship and duty; Adar considers a new name. Directed by: Charlotte Brandstorm Written by: John D. Payne, Patrick McKay Starring: Morfydd Clark, Tyroe Muhafidin, Maxim Baldry, Alex Tarrant, Cynthia Addai-Robinson, Anthony Crum, Megan Richards, Markella Kavenagh, Daniel Weyman, Robert Aramayo, Sophia Nomvete, Lloyd Owen, Nazanin Boniadi, Ismael Cruz Cordova, Charlie Vickers, Joseph Mawle

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It’s the battle of five armies, or is it four? Maybe six? We struggled to make full sense of it as well. Either way, our journey through The Hobbit films comes to an end this week.

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The Hobbit: The Battle of The Five Armies Directed by: Peter Jackson Written by: Fran Walsh, Philippa Boyens, Peter Jackson, J.R.R Tolkein (based on the book by) Starring: Martin Freeman, Ian McKellen, Richard Armitage, Orlando Bloom, Evangeline Lilly, Benedict Cumberbatch, Luke Evans, Ken Stott, Graham McTavish, William Kircher, James Nesbitt, Stephen Hunter, Dean O’Gorman, Aidan Turner, John Callen, Peter Hambleton, Jed Brophy, Mark Hadlow, Adam Brown, Stephen Fry

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Our journey through the Extended Editions continues with the second Hobbit film, The Desolation of Smaug.

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The Desolation of Smaug (Extended Edtion) Directed by: Peter Jackson Written by: Fran Walsh, Philippa Boyens, Peter Jackson, J.R.R Tolkein (based on the book by) Starring: Martin Freeman, Ian McKellen, Richard Armitage, Orlando Bloom, Evangeline Lilly, Benedict Cumberbatch, Luke Evans, Ken Stott, Graham McTavish, William Kircher, James Nesbitt, Stephen Hunter, Dean O’Gorman, Aidan Turner, John Callen, Peter Hambleton, Jed Brophy, Mark Hadlow, Adam Brown, Stephen Fry

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Welcome to the first episode of The Lord of The Rings: Extended! Today we discuss the origins of the podcast, and what we’ll be talking about in the coming weeks and months ahead. The first of which is this week’s movie, The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (Extended Edition).

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The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (Extended Edition) Directed by: Peter Jackson Written by: Fran Walsh, Philippa Boyens, Peter Jackson, J.R.R Tolkein (based on the book by) Starring: Martin Freeman, Ian McKellen, Richard Armitage, Andy Serkis, Ken Stott, Graham McTavish, William Kircher, James Nesbitt, Stephen Hunter, Dean O’Gorman, Aidan Turner, John Callen, Peter Hambleton, Jed Brophy, Mark Hadlow, Adam Brown, Ian Holm, Elijah Wood

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Everyone loved this action-packed battle episode.

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Udun Adar and his army march on Ostirith. Directed by: Charlotte Brandstorm Written by: John D. Payne, Patrick McKay Starring: Ismael Cruz Cordova, Joseph Mawle, Nazanin Boniadi, Maxim Baldry, Morfydd Clark, Tyroe Muhadfidin, Charlie Vickers, Cynthia Addai-Robinson, Geoff Morrell

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Galadriel sets sail after putting on a kick-ass fight, and our halfling friends find themselve in a world of trouble.

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“Partings” Directed by: Wayne Yip Written by: John D. Payne, Patrick McKay Starring: Ismael Cruz Cordova, Augustus Prew, Simon Merrells, Moryfydd Clark, Charlie Vickers, Lloyd Owen, Cynthia Addai-Robinson, Trystan Gravelle, Maxim Baldry, Anthony Crum, Alex Tarran, Ema Hovath, Sadoc Burrows, Beau Cassidy, Markella Kavenagh, Daniel Weyman

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A big connection to the bigger lore of Middle Earth is revealed this week.

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The Great Wave Queen Regent Míriel's faith is tested. Isildur finds himself at a crossroads. Elrond uncovers a secret. Arondir is given an ultimatum. Theo disobeys Bronwyn. Directed by: Wayne Yip Written by: Stephany Fulsom, J.D Payne, Patrick McKay Starring: Ismael Cruz Cordova, Augustus Prew, Simon Merrells, Moryfydd Clark, Charlie Vickers, Lloyd Owen, Cynthia Addai-Robinson, Trystan Gravelle, Maxim Baldry, Anthony Crum, Alex Tarran, Ema Hovath, Sadoc Burrows, Beau Cassidy, Markella Kavenagh, Daniel Weyman

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We journey to a beautiful city, see a man taken captative and potentially our first tease of Sauron.

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We discuss the double-episode premiere of The Rings of Power, what we liked and what we think could be improved.

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“A Shadow of the Past” & “Adrift” Directed by: J.A Bayona Written by: John D. Payne, Patrick McKay, based on The Lord of the Rings and appendices by J.R.R Tolkien Starring: Amelie Child Villiers, Will Fletcher, Morfydd Clark, Fabian McCallum, Kip Chapman, Lenny Henry, Sara Zwangobani, Thusitha Jayasundera, Maxine Cunliffe, Dylan Smith, Markella Kavenagh, Beau Cassidy, Robert Aramayo, Benjamin Walker, Ismael Cruz Cordova, Geoff Morrell, Ian Blackburn, Nazanin

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