The Rings of Power season 2, episode 7’s big death was almost more gruesome but was cut for going too far: “They deemed it a bit too gory”
Orcs drinking blood is just the start
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If you’re anything like us, you still haven’t recovered from the shock ofthatdeath inThe Rings of Power season 2, episode 7. But, as second unit director Vic Armstrong says in a new interview, it was originally far more gory in its nature.
Spoilers for The Rings of Power season 2 follow. If you haven’t seen the show (or aren’t a fan of graphic, bloody descriptions of injuries) look away now.
“We did a really gory thing where [Mirdania] gets thrown off the castle wall and the orcs kill her,” Armstrong tellsSlash Film, of the moment where Amelia Kenworthy’s Elf is unceremoniously dumped over the side of the walls of Eregion by the combined force of Celebrimbor’s accidental push and Annatar’s dark magic.
“[Director] Charlotte [Brändström] said, ‘Give me some really gruesome bits!’ So I said, ‘OK.’ So I had [Mirdania] thrown off the roof, you see her go down and hit the ground, there’s a really good shot, and you see this orc chop her. And then he holds up her whole shoulder and arm and starts drinking the blood,” Armstrong revealed.
“But they deemed it a bit too gory, which, I can’t understand why, of course,” Armstrong laughed.
It’s a moment that not only contributes to Celebrimbor’s worsening state, but proves that all bets are off in Eregion as Adar’s Orc army closes in.
As Celebrimbor actor Charles Edwards tellsGamesRadar+, it’s a “muddy”, but unintentional, action from the Elven craftsman.
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“In the script, it said she goes to him and he pushes her away, saying ‘Leave me alone’ and then Sauron’s energy pushes her over the edge which is – essentially – how it comes across,” Edwards says. “That was a melee, it happens – obviously he didn’t mean to do it! It’s a key moment.”
The Rings of Power season 2 is currently airing on Prime Video. With just one episode left, be sure to check outThe Rings of Power season 2 release schedulefor the latest timings on the finale.
Then dive into our explainers onAdar,Annatar, andThe Strangerfor a more in-depth look at some of Middle-earth’s most mysterious figures.
I’m the Senior Entertainment Writer here at GamesRadar+, focusing on news, features, and interviews with some of the biggest names in film and TV. On-site, you’ll find me marveling at Marvel and providing analysis and room temperature takes on the newest films, Star Wars and, of course, anime. Outside of GR, I love getting lost in a good 100-hour JRPG, Warzone, and kicking back on the (virtual) field with Football Manager. My work has also been featured in OPM, FourFourTwo, and Game Revolution.
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