Lore Vs Story in Rings of Power | S2, Ep3: How Not to Write Fantasy Politics?

Welcome Earthlings.
We watched Season 2, Ep 3 of Rings of Power, and for once, it seems to be doing something? Join us as we discuss!

Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
00:27 Recap
01:45 Trouble in Numenor
05:57 Timeline Is So WRONG
07:15 Very Predictable Plot
08:00 Medical Knowledge in Numenor
09:50 Sauron/Annatar
11:00 A Defense of Celebrimbor
12:05 Durin
12:55 Problems With The Show
14:32 Best Episode So Far??
15:02 Outro