Then, Benjamin Walker, who was sitting next to Aramayo and plays High King Gil-galad, chimed in saying that it was Elrond’s “only viable play, really.” And they’re both right. The elf needed to seriously shock and distract Adar and the Orcs so he could get the pin to Galadriel, and it worked.

Galadriel (Morfydd Clark) was captured earlier in the season by Adar (Sam Hazeldine) and his orcs. He uses her as a bargaining chip with the elves before the most recent episode’s big battle. When Elrond (Robert Aramayo) refuses to negotiate with the enemy, he requests that he be allowed to bid his friend farewell.

The Rings of Power season 2 just had a very controversial moment – and even Galadriel actor Morfydd Clark has weighed in. Now, before we go any further, consider this your The Rings of Power season 2 spoiler warning. Turn back now if you haven't seen the latest episode!

Exclusive: Elrond actor Robert Aramayo explains to GamesRadar+ why *that* kiss was all about practicality, not passion

In The Rings of Power season two, episode seven, a confusing kiss entered stage right. This mysterious kiss had been teased for quite some time, but no one could have predicted who would share it.

Speaking to me during season 2's 'Path to the Finale' press junket on September 25, Aramayo admitted that the sequence was meant to be intentionally provocative. However, The Rings of Power actor, who plays Elrond in the hit Amazon prequel show, suggested that his character had plenty of reasons for acting the way that he did.