Stubborn as a Pike: An Open Letter to Amazon Prime from the Heart of the Two Rivers

To the esteemed decision-makers at Amazon Prime Video,

We, the humble folk who have gathered in the flickering light of our hearths and the quiet corners of our minds, write to you from a place of deep-rooted conviction, much like the ancient oaks that stand unyielding against the harshest winds. We speak not as mere viewers, but as those who have felt the pulse of a story that resonates with the very fiber of our being – a story of courage, of destiny, and of the unyielding spirit of ordinary people called to extraordinary ends. We speak of The Wheel of Time.

You have brought to life a world that many of us have carried in our hearts for decades, a tapestry woven with threads of prophecy and peril, friendship and sacrifice. We have seen our beloved characters, once confined to the pages of ink and imagination, walk and breathe upon our screens. We have watched as Rand, Egwene, Perrin, Nynaeve, and Mat, children of the Two Rivers, faced the encroaching Shadow with a stubbornness known only to those who have tilled hard ground and weathered countless storms.

Just as the people of Emond’s Field stood against the Trollocs, armed with nothing but pitchforks and an unbreakable will, we now stand before you. Our plea is simple, yet it carries the weight of a thousand generations of stories: renew The Wheel of Time.

We understand the workings of the world are complex, and decisions are not made lightly. But consider this: the Pattern, as it unfolds, is not always clear from the outset. Sometimes, the greatest victories are won not by grand gestures, but by persistent effort, by tending to the small shoots of hope until they grow into mighty trees. You have planted a seed, and it has begun to sprout. Do not abandon it now, when its roots are just beginning to take hold.

The journey of the Dragon Reborn, and indeed, of all those touched by the turning of the Wheel, is far from over. There are countless threads yet to be spun, countless battles to be fought, and countless hearts to be stirred. To cease now would be to leave a story unfinished, a promise unfulfilled, and a world yearning for its next turning.

We are a stubborn folk, we of the Two Rivers. We do not give up easily, nor do we turn our backs on those we believe in. We have seen the darkness gather, and we know that hope, however small, is a weapon more potent than any sword. We believe in the power of this story, and we believe in your ability to see it through.

Let the Wheel turn on. Let the Pattern weave its intricate design. Let The Wheel of Time continue to inspire, to thrill, and to remind us all that even the smallest spark can ignite the brightest flame.
With unwavering hope and the stubborn will of a certain multi-hued pike,

The Steadfast Viewers,