Thematically speaking, Adar embodies a recurring archetype in Tolkien’s work: A worthy king who wants what’s best for his people, positioned opposite a corrupt and power-hungry usurper. The most famous example is Aragorn, and we see something similar play out among the ruling classes of Númenór.

Nerdist sat down The Rings of Power's Adar to discuss everything there is to know about the elf and his past, present, and future.

Even though Adar's story seems to contradict canon and his character, there's actually a beautiful symmetry that makes sense on a deeper level.