Who is Estrid in The Rings of Power? Nia Towle character explained
Everything we know so far about the mysterious new character!
*Warning: Spoilers ahead for The Rings of Power season 2 episode 3.*
The Rings of Power season 2 is officially here, and with it comes a whole host of returning favourites and new, intriguing characters.
Alongside the likes of Ciarán Hinds as the Dark Wizard, season 2 has introduced us to Estrid, a character played by Nia Towle.
Estrid meets Isildur in season 2 episode 3 – with the pair of them very much getting off on the wrong foot when she stabs him in the leg. But it's quickly revealed that there's more than meets the eye when it comes to her.
In episode 4, we find out a lot more about the character and where she came from.
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Here's everything we know so far!
Who is Estrid in The Rings of Power season 2?
Estrid is one of the wild men, and her identity is revealed when it's shown that she has the mark of Adar (Sam Hazeldine) on the back of her neck.
She meets Isildur (Maxim Baldry) when she encounters him and stabs him in the leg after thinking he was an orc. It's established they're both looking for people – Isildur for his father and Estrid for her betrothed.
They ride to Pelargir together and soon find an injured old man. Isildur offers him some bread, and it's quickly revealed it's an ambush.
While Isildur and Estrid are outnumbered, Arondir appears, saving the day with his bow and arrow before leaving them to it to settle his own affairs.
Later, Isildur and Estrid have a heart-to-heart, admitting they feel guilty for surviving when their beloved families haven't. Isildur admits that no one knows his mother died saving his life.
Isildur is called away by Theo, leaving Estrid on her own. However, when Estrid is left on her own, we see that she has the mark of Adar branded onto her back. She places a flaming torch on it, screaming in pain.
In episode 4, it's revealed that Estrid is one of the wild men, and she fights Arondir and Isildur. Arondir captures her and places her in manacles. During the episode, she's also reunited with her betrothed.
However, she proves herself when she saves Arondir and Isildur, and Isildur decides to free her.
Who plays Estrid in The Rings of Power season 2?
Estrid is played by actress Nia Towle.
While she's a relative newcomer, she's appeared in the films Rocketman and Persuasion before taking on her role in The Rings of Power.
The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power season 2 premiered on Thursday 29th August 2024 on Prime Video. Sign up now for a free 30-day Prime Video trial.
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