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During the siege, a pivotal moment in the tale of Middle-earth, it was Tar-Ministar, the then-king of Númenor, who held sway. His strong diplomatic relations with the Elves, particularly his friendship with Gil-galad, the High King, is a significant element of Tolkien's lore. Isaac emphasizes that the show’s decision to substitute Tar-Ministar with Ar-Pharazôn—who appears centuries later—jettisons essential political dynamics.