This Overlooked LOTR Line Proved Sméagol Was Just as Evil as Gollum

Gollum, from The Lord of the Rings, is a fascinating character because of his split personality. This internal conflict creates some of the most memorable scenes in Peter Jackson’s films, particularly when Gollum talks to himself. However, many viewers miss a crucial moment: a short, two-word line in the extended edition of The Return of the King that reveals a lot about his troubled mind and challenges how we understand him.

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