Where the Stars are Strange

Episode aired Aug 29, 2024
TV-14
1h 2m

IMDb RATING

7.0/10

18K

YOUR RATING

Charlie Vickers in Where the Stars are Strange (2024)

Action Adventure Drama Fantasy

Darkness falls over Khazad-dûm. Sauron and Galadriel each seek new allies. The Stranger and Harfoots encounter a growing threat.Darkness falls over Khazad-dûm. Sauron and Galadriel each seek new allies. The Stranger and Harfoots encounter a growing threat.Darkness falls over Khazad-dûm. Sauron and Galadriel each seek new allies. The Stranger and Harfoots encounter a growing threat.

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IMDb RATING

7.0/10

18K

YOUR RATING

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Trivia
The title of this episode comes from Aragorn's description of his experiences to Boromir, at the Council of Elrond in The Fellowship of the Ring: "I have had a hard life and a long; and the leagues that lie between here and Gondor are a small part in the count of my journeys. I have crossed many mountains and many rivers, and trodden many plains, even into the far countries of Rhûn and Harad where the stars are strange."

Goofs
Elrond's mouth (shot from behind) doesn't match his words, when he says, "You gave him everything he wanted and then thanked him for it."

Soundtracks
My Name Is Not Halbrand
composed by Bear McCreary

User reviews18

Review

Featured review

9/10

As someone who found the first season mediocre, this is the best episode thus far

Honestly, I am quite shocked by the rating of this episode. The premiere of season 2 was decent (better than most season 1 episodes), while the third episode was possibly the worst of the show. But this one is what the show needs to be. The dialogue is slightly better though it still feels forced. But as a whole, the episode is captivating without having to show epic battles etc. Great pacing, impeccable visuals, improved performances along with an exceptional one from Charlie Vickers. Besides that, there is a legendary scene near the end of the episode which had me dumbfounded in the best way possible. Wishing for the rest of the season to be like THIS. Although after seeing the third episode, it might seem unlikely.