Spoilers for Season 2, Episode 7 of "Rings of Power" are ahead! If you aren’t caught up, you can stream the series with an Amazon Prime subscription. Then make sure to catch the finale when it airs on the 2024 TV schedule.

Yes, Elrond kissed Galadriel in the most recent episode of "Rings of Power." Yes, it was shocking and caused quite a spectrum of hot takes from viewers. And, yes, we’re going to talk about it, because I had the chance to chat with Elrond actor Robert Aramayo about this pivotal moment and why his elf decided to kiss his friend as he worked to help her escape the Orcs.