Warning: Spoilers ahead for The Rings of Power season 2 episode 4.
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As we get into the heart of The Rings of Power season 2, new terrors await us - and this time around, it's the Barrow-wights!
As Elrond (Robert Aramayo), Galadriel (Morfydd Clark) and their party venture forth, they encounter the terrifying creatures and are forced to fight.
Here's everything we know about the Barrow-wights!
What are Barrow-wights in The Rings of Power?
Barrow-wights are shape-shifting undead beings.
When Galadriel and her party encounter the Barrow-wights and attack them, it's clear they're impervious to their weapons.
However, Elrond soon saves the day when he gives Galadriel a blade that vanishes the creatures.
Elrond and Galadriel in The Rings of Power. Ben Rothstein / Prime Video
He says: "According to lore, only the blade with which they were buried will return such creatures to rest - something has awoken them."
The problem is, they don't know what's causing it. Galadriel asserts that it's "someone awakening evil across all Middle-earth".
In The Lord of the Rings, Frodo and his party encounter the creatures and narrowly escape with their lives. They were saved by Tom Bombadil, who banished the wights with a song.
Who plays the Barrow-wights in The Rings of Power?
The Barrow-wights are played by various actors, including some with other roles in the show!
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Louise Griffin is the Sci-Fi & Fantasy Editor for Radio Times, covering everything from Doctor Who, Star Wars and Marvel to House of the Dragon and Good Omens. She previously worked at Metro as a Senior Entertainment Reporter and has a degree in English Literature.
