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Season 1 – The Wheel of Time

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Moiraine, a member of a magical organization, takes five young people on a journey, believing that one of them might be the reincarnation of the Dragon, a powerful individual prophesied to save the world or destroy it.
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The Wheel of Time — Season 1

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Critics Consensus

The Wheel of Time's revolutions can be a bit creaky as it tries to stand out from other fantasy series, but it succeeds admirably in making Robert Jordan's epic approachable for the uninitiated.

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Scott Bryan BBC.com 04/06/2022
Not a Must Watch
What frustrates me is from the outset of The Wheel of Time is that it does that thing where it spends five minutes quickly explaining a world you dont know with terminology you have never heard or really understand. Go to Full Review
Rebecca Long Slate 11/30/2021
While the adaptation isn't a carbon copy of the books, it works well as a complement. Go to Full Review
Brad Newsome Sydney Morning Herald 11/30/2021
4/5
In the world of fantasy literature, Robert Jordan's Wheel of Time novels were once the biggest thing since The Lord of the Rings... This handsome and expensive-looking new television adaptation looks like doing them justice. Go to Full Review
Nicolas Soto But Why Tho? 01/21/2023
5/10
The Wheel of Time season 1 makes a lackluster debut. An inconsistency in the pacing throughout the entire season made everything feel rushed and predictable. Go to Full Review
M.N. Miller Ready Steady Cut 10/21/2022
4/5
A sprawling fantasy epic of female empowerment that remains loyal to the crazed fanbase. Go to Full Review
Maggie Lovitt Millennial Falcon Reviews 09/02/2022
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The Wheel of Time is the epic, sprawling fantasy that we have been waiting for. Go to Full Review
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Gononan B. @biggononanotthelilone May 17 Absolutely Cinema!!!! See more Joe F. @RT82090774 Mar 19 I was so excited for The Wheel of Time because the book series is my favorite series. However I was thoroughly disappointed by the decisions made by the writers to completely destroy the whole world and turn it into some sort of political statement. The books had beautiful Dynamics between male and female and incredible World building and cultures. But for some reason the writers chose to completely destroy that. There were no distinct cultures they were all just big Multicultural messes which took away so much of the beauty that were in the books. And instead of Leaning into the amazing gender Dynamics they chose to ignore it and it really took away from the actual Dragon being reborn story and the strengths and weaknesses of the Ai Sedai and Warders and Flame and dragons tooth. It was heartbreaking See more Dion S @RT56679811 Mar 19 High production values, good story, good acting. This feeds the beast. See more Armando S. @Aliensc86 Feb 22 Loved the show. Wish there was more powers used but still great. See more stevko O @EldoradoAvocado Feb 14 It's painfully obvious, that the writers haven't read the book. They probably just scrolled through few online summaries and called it a day. They're breaking the lore and ruining the story. The longer it keeps going, the further it strays from the book. That by itself wouldn't be that horrible. Problem is, that EVERY time they change something, it's illogical and incoherent. There's several glaring plot holes each episode. (The book has none.) The way they butchered MOST of the characters is actually impresive. A person literally called "The Wisdom" is one of the dumbest characters in all of fantasy. And the Aes Sedai actresses are way too old. In the books, they are constantly described as looking very young (early to mid 20s MAX.) Most of them seem 40+yo. Why are you PRETENDING to be making an adaptation?? Just make up your own title for a show. You're slapping Jordan's name on a completely unrelated piece of media. This is (I'm serious) worse adaptation than Eragon. See more Shree Hari B @RT47716398 Nov 13 Must watch this show ✨💯 See more Read all reviews
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Episode 1 Aired Nov 19, 2021 Leavetaking A strange noblewoman arrives in a remote mountain village, claiming one of five youths is the reincarnation of an ancient power who once destroyed the world and will do so again, if she's not able to discover which of them it is. Details Episode 2 Aired Nov 19, 2021 Shadow's Waiting Moiraine and Lan lead the four villagers to safety, unsure which is the one from the prophecy; the friends are equally unsure about their rescuers, especially once they see how far Moiraine is willing to go for her mission. Details Episode 3 Aired Nov 19, 2021 A Place of Safety Moiraine and Lan find help in an unexpected and unwanted quarter, as the separated villagers try to find their way back to each other; they all soon learn how far the Dark One's reach extends. Details Episode 4 Aired Nov 26, 2021 The Dragon Reborn Moiraine struggles with uncertainty while Lan struggles with their new companion; Rand wonders about Mat; Egwene and Perrin take their first steps down a different path; an incredible new power is unleashed on the world. Details Episode 5 Aired Dec 3, 2021 Blood Calls Blood Perrin and Egwene run into a familiar face; Mat and Rand see strange ones; Moiraine and Lan mourn their loss. Details Episode 6 Aired Dec 10, 2021 The Flame of Tar Valon Moiraine faces the consequences of her actions; Mat faces the darkness in himself; Egwene faces the most powerful woman in the world. Details Episode 7 Aired Dec 17, 2021 The Dark Along the Ways Moiraine and her charges are diverted from their path by an unexpected encounter, revealing Moiraine's true goal, Lan's past, the fractures that have grown in the group, and the identity of the Dragon Reborn. Details Episode 8 Aired Dec 24, 2021 The Eye of the World For 20 years, Moiraine has dreamed and worked towards this moment, but she can't stop the Dragon Reborn from seeing the appeal of the Dark. Details
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Season Info

Creator
Rafe Judkins
Executive Producer
Rafe Judkins, Rick Selvage, Larry Mondragon, Ted Field, Mike Weber, Darren Lemke
Network
Prime Video
Genre
Fantasy, Action, Adventure
Original Language
English
Release Date
Nov 19, 2021