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The fantasy drama earns an early pickup.
July 21, 2022
It was announced today at Comic-Con that Amazon's Prime Video has renewed The Wheel of Time for a third season. The pickup is an early one, as the fantasy drama has yet to return for Season 2.
The hour-long series premiered last November with an eight-episode run that garnered a generally positive response from critics. The show already had a two-season commitment under its belt before it aired its first episode.
Based on Robert Jordan's novel series, The Wheel of Time follows Moiraine, a member of the Aes Sedai, an order of women who can channel the power of magic. Looking to locate the latest reincarnation of the Dragon, the light's champion, she guides a group of young people on a journey around the world, believing one of them could be the powerful individual prophesied to save the world - or destroy it.
Season 3 of the show will be based on 'The Shadow Rising', the fourth book in the 14-volume series.
Comments (10)
12/10/22 at 07:54am
As almost every reader says: they deviate a bit too much. Rand's looks should have stood out in the village (height and hair colour). And Jordan spent a lot of time on describing how the people in different parts of the land looked (in skin colour, hairstyle, length...) - who doesn't want to meet a Domani woman? Or shoot a Two Rivers bow?
That being said, Moirane is just how I imagined her. And the depiction of the world - great!
But Perrin killing his girlfriend? Come on! None of the guys knew anything about having girlfriends or having a relationship. It is a part of their growth.
All in all, like Aethn said, it is a good thing they will have more of a chance to convince the viewers now. Those not familiar with the books: this is an amazingly rich world, full of history, legends, peoples... You won't have any episodes meant as place fillers. There is just too much to tell.
That being said, Moirane is just how I imagined her. And the depiction of the world - great!
But Perrin killing his girlfriend? Come on! None of the guys knew anything about having girlfriends or having a relationship. It is a part of their growth.
All in all, like Aethn said, it is a good thing they will have more of a chance to convince the viewers now. Those not familiar with the books: this is an amazingly rich world, full of history, legends, peoples... You won't have any episodes meant as place fillers. There is just too much to tell.
08/17/22 at 06:45am
There were some elements I liked in the first season, but it did it's best to push "The Message" and they made sure to re-write some important book elements in a way that basically ruined the whole premise the books were based on.
Seems a bit early to already approve season 3, but hey, it's Amazons money.
Seems a bit early to already approve season 3, but hey, it's Amazons money.
08/14/22 at 04:24pm
Decent season 1 but not as good or follows like the books.
07/27/22 at 07:01pm
This show was terrible. But, what do you expect from some Survivor reject who spent the whole game kissing another survivor's butt.
07/23/22 at 05:43am
Nice to hear, but we'd rather hear info on a season 2 release date than a premature season 3 announcement...
07/23/22 at 04:36am
I think the show will end up being good in time, the problem isn't the show its Robert Jordan's writing style. Its absolutely not TV Friendly on how it jumps around and is LONG Winded at times.
The show has to hook the audience and its causes them to do things out of order from the books, which, if you read the books 20 years ago, the show gets confusing at times then you finally realize "Oh, OK yeah they jumped ahead here then back here to continue the story chronologically". LOL.
Frankly its a really difficult story to bring to the screen and keep it feeling like Robert Jordan ... who will take 7 pages to describe the door frame of the Inn keepers food pantry, hehe.
The show has to hook the audience and its causes them to do things out of order from the books, which, if you read the books 20 years ago, the show gets confusing at times then you finally realize "Oh, OK yeah they jumped ahead here then back here to continue the story chronologically". LOL.
Frankly its a really difficult story to bring to the screen and keep it feeling like Robert Jordan ... who will take 7 pages to describe the door frame of the Inn keepers food pantry, hehe.
07/22/22 at 02:40pm
Decent show. Some vidiots ( gamers) cannot handle it is not all action. But I like it .
07/22/22 at 02:04pm
Good! As a huge fan of the books season 1 wasn't everything I had hoped it would be, but at least it won't be cancelled before it has an opportunity to find it's footing and audience like so many great shows have been. Fingers crossed that the showrunners learn from the valid criticism of season 1 and improve the show over the next couple seasons.
07/22/22 at 09:20am
Ew!
07/22/22 at 08:58am
I thought season 1 was OK, but a 3rd season renewal seems a bit premature.
