The Eagle and the Sceptre

With Sauron now out in the open in Eregion, we see some great character work with Charlie Vickers and Charles Edwards, who begin to lay the foundations for one of the most pivotal periods in the history of Middle-earth and the Second Age. We also revisit the Numenor plotline, with Isildur beginning to grow as a character as he fights his way out of a nightmarish situation. Back on Numenor itself, Miriel wrestles with a turbulent political situation as the Numenorians aren't impressed with the way she handled the expedition to Middle-earth. Pharazon also becomes more sinister, and the climax of the episode with Miriel's coronation is quite an emotonal gutpunch. The season continues to be more impressive than Season 1 and is paced much better, particularly in this episode.