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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.

Who is Old Man Ironwood?
How does he relate to Old Man Willow?
Tolkiens Lord of the Rings books.

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?

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
















