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The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power · Season 1

The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power season 1 episode 4: The Great Wave

Aired 15 September 202272 minRated M

6.3TMDB · 144 votesMark watched

Where to watch The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power Season 1 in Australia

The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power season 1 is streaming in Australia on Prime Video (subscription) and free on 9Now.

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Availability checked 16 November 2026.

What happens in “The Great Wave”

Queen Regent Míriel’s faith is tested. Isildur finds himself at a crossroads. Elrond uncovers a secret. Arondir is given an ultimatum. Theo disobeys Bronwyn.

Episode summary: TMDB.

Before you watch

  • It is episode 4 of 8 of season 1, so watch episodes 1 to 3 first.
  • It runs about 72 minutes.
  • Directed by Wayne Che Yip, written by Patrick McKay, John D. Payne and Stephany Folsom.
  • TMDB users rate it 6.3 out of 10 (144 votes).

The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power trailer

The official trailer for the series (no preview of this episode has been published).

The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power trailerPlay video: The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power trailer

Cast and crew of this episode

Director
Wayne Che Yip
Writers
Patrick McKayJohn D. PayneStephany Folsom
Guest stars
Jed Brophy as VrathAntonio Te Maioha as Sail MasterLuke Hawker as MagrotPhil Grieve as BazurPreston O'Brien as Guardsman TwoJason Hood as TamarKen Blackburn as Tar-PalantirLaura Medes as Young Mother

Credits: TMDB.

More from The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power Season 1

  1. E01
  2. E02
  3. E03
  4. E04
  5. E05
  6. E06
  7. E07
  8. E08

Every episode of Season 1The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power episode guide

Episode names, air dates, runtimes, stills and ratings: TMDB. Air dates are the first broadcast anywhere; where it streams is our daily Australian check.