The Rings Of Power Season 3’s Time Jump Will Skip An Arondir Decision That May Make Theo’s Story More Tragic
The Rings Of Power Season 3’s Time Jump Means We Won’t See A Big Arondir Decision
Arondir will have to decide whether or not to stay with Theo, but he will do this during the time skip between The Rings of Power season 2 and season 3. Arondir must decide how to approach his relationship with Theo, towards whom he clearly has paternal feelings. Theo’s father is a mystery, but the love between his mother and Arondir led many to speculate that it was Arondir. However, Theo rejected Arondir at the end of season 2, and the latter may choose to honor this after the events of season 2, episode 8.
The Rings of Power‘s showrunners have already indicated that Theo’s father will be confirmed down the line. Regardless, Arondir’s father-son bond with Theo exists and is put to the test by the tragic death of Theo’s mother, Bronwyn. Arondir fights with the Elves in Eregion in season 2, episode 8, and after that, he must decide whether to go back to Theo in Pelargir. We won’t get to see this difficult choice pan out
Arondir Staying With The Elves Makes Sense For His Story, But It Could Hurt Theo
Arondir’s fight with Adar in Rings of Power season 2 left him in poor condition, but he bounced back in the next episode, leaving him free to fight for the Elves. Although Arondir didn’t seem ready to stand again after Adar stabbed him, his Elvish strength soon saw him back on his legs. We got a glimpse of him in Eregion in the final episode of season 2, suggesting his continued support of Galadriel, Celebrimbor, and Gil-galad. This makes sense for Arondir, especially as he has seemed aimless since the death of Bronwyn.
Joining the Elves highest up in the power chain of Lord of the Rings’ Second Age will give Arondir a reason to keep fighting in season 3, bearing in mind Theo doesn’t seem to want him around. Arondir will likely keep wishing to protect Theo and will probably be drawn back to his side in Pelargir at least once over the coming weeks. As Arondir settles into the green sanctuary, one can only assume that it will become Rivendell with Galadriel, Elrond, and Gil-galad. It seems most logical for him to stay and perhaps check on Theo now and then.
The Rings Of Power Season 3’s Theo Story Could Be More Tragic If Arondir Abandons Him
Theo has a tragic story already, having lost his mother to the Battle of Tirharad, but losing Arondir could make his fate darker yet. Bronwyn actress Nazanin Boniadi exited the show, with the character being killed off. Luckily, this didn’t generate too much trouble, as Bronwyn was left seriously injured in The Rings of Power
Theo could be a Rohirrim ancestor in Rings of Power, judging from his name, which recalls Théoden. There is the chance of the show using Theo to display the roots of the house of Eorl, but there is also every likelihood that Theo may become a Ringwraith. He is drawn to darkness, and this may be precipitated by the loss of both his parent figures. Without his mother, Theo was already vulnerable. However, if Arondir takes Theo’s rejection to heart and leaves him, Theo would be guided only by determination and possibly vengeance.
Sauron will give out his Rings of Men, acquired from Galadriel, in season 3. Importantly, the Men he gave these rings to became great leaders, but were not necessarily that already. Theo fits the bill. He is already a leader but has a drive to become greater, needing to keep his people safe and possibly discover their permanent home. Sauron would have a serious foothold in corrupting Theo, especially given how attracted Theo was to the Orc Sigil Hilt. Considering the time skip, we may find out what happened quite abruptly in The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power.
