Things are getting tense in Númenor in The Rings of Power season 2, and the Amazon series is clearly setting the stage for Ar-Pharazôn’s death later on. Those familiar with J.R.R. Tolkien’s books know that Pharazôn perishes during the Fall of Númenor, a tragedy that The Rings of Power has been building to since the beginning. Trystan Gravelle’s character has already begun to stir discontent within his kingdom in The Rings of Power season 2, and the arrival of Sauron on his shores is sure to make matters worse.

If The Rings of Power follows Tolkien’s source material, Pharazôn should eventually take Sauron back to Númenor as a hostage — though the fact that Halbrand has already been there could complicate matters. But however the Amazon series accomplishes their next meeting, Sauron will corrupt Pharazôn, leading to the downfall of Númenor. It’s thanks to Sauron that the character declares war on Valinor. This seals the fates of Pharazôn and his people, and The Rings of Power season 2 is already foreshadowing this tragic storyline.

The Rings Of Power Season 2 Explicitly Foreshadows Pharazôn’s Demise

He Talks About Immortality & Clearly Resents Valinor

It’s not clear when The Rings of Power will cover the Fall of Númenor and Pharazôn’s death, but season 2 is heavily foreshadowing the character’s demise. In The Rings of Power season 2, episode 5, Pharazôn speaks of mortality with his son, looking upon Valinor as he does. He laments that “some things will be forever withheld” from the likes of Men, regardless of their rank or accomplishments. He’s obviously resentful of the Valar and the fact that humans can’t reach immortality.

With The Rings of Power already emphasizing his desire for immortality and resentment towards the Valar, it’s easy to see how Pharazôn will be swayed.

This perfectly sets the stage for his demise, which occurs because Sauron convinces him to attack Valinor in pursuit of immortality. With The Rings of Power already emphasizing his desire for immortality and resentment towards the Valar, it’s easy to see how Pharazôn will be swayed. The focus on the mortality of men also feels like foreshadowing, reminding viewers that Pharazôn cannot actually live forever. It feels like a hint that he’ll perish soon enough, which will be a big deal in the Amazon show.

Showing Pharazôn’s Death In The Rings Of Power Would Be A Big Deal

It Will Demonstrate Valinor & Eru’s Power

Pharazôn’s death will be a huge moment in The Rings of Power, and not just because he’s a prominent character. Pharazôn’s fleets are drowned by Eru Ilúvatar, a deity that’s even more powerful than the Valar. Eru’s devastating strength has yet to be shown on-screen, but The Rings of Power will demonstrate it during the Fall of Númenor. It will also show how powerful Valinor is, and it will reveal why it pulls away from Middle-earth during the Second Age.

All of this will be a big deal for Tolkien fans, and it could easily be one of The Rings of Power‘s biggest moments overall. Those who think Sauron is a force to be reckoned with will be surprised to see how powerful other beings from Tolkien’s lore can be. Previous adaptations of his work haven’t dug into these elements of Middle-earth, so it’s exciting that The Rings of Power finally will.