This acclaimed series, set thousands of years before the events of J.R.R. Tolkien's 'The Hobbit' and 'The Lord of the Rings', follows an ensemble cast of characters, both familiar and new, as they confront the long-feared re-emergence of evil to Middle-earth. Embark on an epic journey in the opening episode and join the fearless Elf Galadriel as she traces Sauron's malevolent signs from an abandoned fortress in the remote wastelands of Forodwaith to the peaceful Elven capital, Lindon, where complex political decisions hide a desperate hope for salvation. Witness the Harfoots' quaint life in Rhovanion disrupted by an approaching menace, while in the Southlands of Middle-earth, a burgeoning bond between an Elf and a human healer is tested by the horror of a nearby village engulfed in flames. As signs of danger surface across realms, Galadriel's wavering commitment to accept an eternal life of peace in Valinor culminates in her jumping ship. Concurrently, a meteor crash heralds a mysterious stranger near the Harfoots' camp. This episode weaves a multi-layered narrative of courage, looming evil, and the timeless battle against darkness, setting the stage for an exhilarating series.