Theatrical audiences met a crazed "Necromancer" but had no idea who he was. The Extended Cut restores a crucial 10-minute sequence: Gandalf finding , Thorin’s long-lost father, in the dungeons of Dol Guldur.
Perhaps the most significant addition is the inclusion of , Thorin’s father. In the theatrical cut, Gandalf’s excursion to Dol Guldur feels slightly rushed. The Extended Edition reveals Gandalf discovering a half-mad Thrain imprisoned within the fortress. This subplot adds immense emotional weight to Thorin’s quest and provides a terrifying first-hand look at the rising power of the Necromancer. 2. A Treacherous Crossing of Mirkwood The Hobbit Desolation Of Smaug Extended Edition