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However, when the Stranger tries to pull it free, the tree swallows him whole.

Be warned though, we’re getting intoThe Rings of Power season 2spoilersbelow.

Tom Bombadil in the lord of the rings: the rings of power

Who is Old Man Ironwood?

How does he relate to Old Man Willow?

Tolkiens Lord of the Rings books.

Old Man Ironwood in The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power season 2

He casts a spell on them, causing them to fall asleep before dragging Merry and Pippin inside.

Only Bombadil can free them, pulling them out of his clutches by singing the tree spirit a song.

Could there be more of a link between these two characters than it seems?

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Old Man Ironwood isnt the only tree to appear in the latest episode either, as theEntwivesare introduced.

Charlie Vickers as Annatar and Morfydd Clark as Galadriel in The Rings of Power season 2 finale (2024)

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Annatar and Celebrimbor in Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power season 2, episode 7

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The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power

Elrond in Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power season 2, episode 7

Annatar in The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power season 2 episode 5

A sprite sheet for Hollow Knight Silksong

Podracing on a screen in Andor season 2 episode 4

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Mister Terrific in Superman

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a halo screenshot put on a nintendo switch 2 screen

Articulate box, cards, board, and tokens on a wooden table

The cast of Thunderbolts standing in an elevator during the trailer for the upcoming Marvel Phase 5 movie.

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