Why did Sauron fear the Balrog of Moria? The Lord of the Rings: A Big Analysis
It's no secret that Sauron, the Lord of the Rings, had plans for all of Middle-earth, but for some reason he wasn't particularly concerned with direct confrontations with the enormous inhabitants of Moria's subterranean depths. One such inhabitant interests us more than others. On whose side is the Balrog known as Durin's Bane, which the Fellowship of the Ring and Gandalf encountered in the dark dungeons of Khazad-dum? Why didn't the Dark Lord first recruit this enormous, intelligent monster to his side, like the Witch-king of Angmar?
00:00 The Balrog and its role in Middle-earth
02:10 The alliance between the Balrog and Sauron
06:35 The Balrog and its impact on the Lord of the Rings universe
09:18 The consequences of the Balrog's death
12:04 Balrogs and their role in Middle-earth
17:26 Sauron and his role in Middle-earth
21:10 The Balrog's awakening and its consequences
24:17 The Balrog and its powers
25:58 Possible outcomes for The Lord of the Rings
27:51 Consequences for Middle-earth