Celeborn is rescued from an Orc prison and reunited with Galadriel, pulling the show's timeline back in line with Tolkien's original canon.
The fourth episode of Season 3 reveals that the long-absent elf lord has been held captive for centuries, resolving a plot hole that has puzzled fans since the series began.
This reunion sets the stage for a more faithful adaptation, potentially allowing the show to explore the lineage leading to Celebrian and Arwen in future seasons while keeping the iconic power couple together.