Any hint that Halbrand is Sauron (so far)
The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power is nearing the end of its first season on Prime Video, but the series has yet to reveal Sauron’s whereabouts – despite the looming threat of his return. Many fans believe that the Dark Lord is hiding in plain sight, and there is ample evidence that Galadriel’s (Morfydd Clark) new companion could be him. That Rings of Power The theory that Halbrand (Charlie Vickers) is Sauron continues to gather evidence every week. Here’s every indication of Halbrand being Sauron so far.
Halbrand’s first words to Galadriel are foreshadowing and apply to Sauron
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Halbrand’s first appearance in The Rings of Power makes him suspicious from the jump when he tells Galadriel that “appearances can be deceptive” – a foreboding sentiment true of Sauron. At least the Lord of the rings Villain is known for his shapeshifting abilities. He is the embodiment of Halbrand’s testimony, and it can’t be a coincidence that Halbrand says something so dubious so early on.
Not long after, Halbrand also proves his self-interest by saving his own skin when his companions are killed by a seaworm. With such a rough start, it’s no wonder so many The Rings of Power Fans believe Halbrand is Sauron. And there’s more evidence as to where that came from.
The Rings of Power revealed Halbrand has a dark past and dark temper
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After Galadriel and Halbrand make their way to the island kingdom of Númenor, fans get to know the latter character better. And two things immediately stand out. First, Halbrand is running away from something, and second, he has a temper worthy of Sauron.
The Rings of Power later reveals that Halbrand is the lost king of the Southlands, but it’s unclear why he ran away from his homeland and people. He is reluctant to return to them, and he never tells Galadriel directly of his time as king. In fact, he says he took his crest from “a dead man”, which raises the question of whether the real Halbrand’s identity was hijacked by Sauron.
Additionally, The Rings of Power proves Halbrand’s temper is equal to Sauron’s. He gets into a brawl with several Númenor men, leaving them in bad shape. Halbrand seems aware of his anger problem and tries his best to avoid confrontation. Of course, that would make a penitent Sauron revelation all the more interesting.
Halbrand is far too interested in Númenor’s Forge
When Halbrand arrives in Númenor, Halbrand seems to care about only one thing: work in the forge. And given Sauron’s interest in forging the Rings of Power, it seems quite coincidental that Halbrand is so taken with this particular profession. The Amazon series highlights this fact and adds more fuel to the theory that Halbrand is in fact Sauron.
Season 1 may not be the last time he tries to break into Númenor’s forge either. If he keeps pushing for entry, we’ll know there’s more to his story than meets the eye.
Halbrand’s whisper in Ar-Pharazôn’s ear could be a premonition
In JRR Tolkien’s writings, Ar-Pharazôn (Trystan Gravelle) is corrupted by Sauron, who influences his decisions as he serves as an advisor in Númenor. in the The Rings of Power Episode 4, Halbrand whispers advice in Ar-Pharazôn’s ear as Galadriel escapes from her prison. And that little detail could foreshadow Halbrand later shaping Ar-Pharazôn’s decisions in a different, darker way.
Gil-galad’s prophecy makes sense if Halbrand is Sauron
Aside from his troubling behavior, Halbrand makes sense as Sauron according to Gil-Galad’s (Benjamin Walker) prophecy The Rings of Power episode 1
The High King tells Galadriel that remaining in Middle-earth may increase the risk of the Darkness returning. And since Galadriel brought Halbrand to Númenor – and connected him to a number of powerful people – their actions would lead directly to his rise to power.
Of course, Galadriel wouldn’t normally fall for such a deception, but The Rings of Power makes a point of emphasizing their own darkness. When she sees herself in semi-rims, she’s less likely to notice the obvious red flags sitting right in front of her.
Adar claims he killed Sauron, and Halbrand hates Adar
The Rings of Power In Episode 6, Halbrand returns to the Southlands and he and Galadriel capture the orc leader, Adar (Joseph Mawle). When Halbrand sees Adar, he almost kills him. And while Adar doesn’t recognize Halbrand, the Uruk clearly did something to offend the King of the Southlands.
Later, Adar tells Galadriel that he killed Sauron, an interesting admission given Halbrand’s reaction to seeing him. It seems possible that Halbrand’s anger stems from Adar’s last encounter with Sauron. And if Halbrand Sauron is in another body, Adar would have no way of knowing – hence he didn’t know who he was.
Adar also directly asks Halbrand who he is in The Rings of Power Episode 6 where the show emphasizes that the character still has secrets. We’ll have to keep watching if they really suggest he’s Sauron. The evidence is certainly there – and it would be a devastating blow to the characters and fans who have come to love him.
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