“The stories and characters are captivating. The world is so rich and real with all the details of the set and the costuming. The actors are absolutely incredible! I can’t say enough good things!!!”
“The world building, the diverse cast and the acting.”
“The Wheel of Time is far and away my favorite book series of all time. I have been reading it for decades, over and over, and it is so exciting to see it come to life on screen! This is what I’ve been dreaming of seeing on television but never dared hope would happen. I cannot be more impressed by the level of talent in the cast and crew and entire production team. This show is pure magic and I want to see many more seasons to fully do it the justice it deserves!”
“I love how Josha has completely embodied Rand, who is my favorite fictional character.”
“The mature treatment of my favourite story. Some book scenes are adapted to make them superior to reading them, imo. So beautiful to see these stories play out instead of having to imagine the visuals”
“I love how the depth added to characters really fleshes out the story. Liandrin and Lanfear are perfect examples. I’ve read the series multiple times. I shouldn’t like them – but here we are!
THE WEAVES!!!!!!!!!! The way the weaves have been shown is beautiful and captivating and amazing!
Book Easter Eggs. PERIOD.
I think this adaptation is great. That is A LOT of book content – figuring out what stays or goes and how it all flows together in a cohesive storyline must be insanely difficult, and with the added challenges of an actor leaving, Covid, the writers strike… I understand the changes made and eagerly wait for the next episode!”
“Seeing the books I’ve enjoyed for so long on screen. Season 3 finally found a balance to being faithful to the books and adapting to the screen!”
“I love that I can now see the characters from the books in the flesh. The writers have done an excellent job giving added depth/back stories to certain characters. It may not be exactly like the books but I look at is a another “turning of the wheel”. I love this show and have waited many years for the books to be adapted to the screen.”
“i like the concept of the one power and how weaves look. it’s amazing!”
“Really love the portrayal of the women being strong and being their own hero.
And love the character Nynaeve”
“The character development is sublime. Rand’s growth from innocent sheepherder to bordering on madness is incredibly well done. Lanfear is deliciously manipulative. Moiraine’s shift from knowing exactly what to do to making deals with the Forsaken and coming to grips with her inevitable demise for the Dragon. I could go on about each character.”
“I like how the show is capturing the feeling and essence of the books. It is one of my favorite book series ever and I love getting to see it come to life.”
“As a long time obsessed reader of the books i have loved seeing the world and characters come to life, scenes in the Two Rivers, Tar Valon and The Aiel Waste have been absolutely incredible to see. The quality of the production is amazing and the passion of the cast and crew to tell this story is beyonf
mind blowing. The actors chosen are amazing. Maddie as Egwene in particular should have gotten an Emmy for her portrayal of her captivity under the Seanchan.”
“I love that some of the two-dimensional characters have depth. Alana and Liadrin are so much better than in the books! Other than that, I feel like the bones of the story are there. Even when details will change. It’s also nice to have those little change-ups, so that I can still get surprised while watching my favorite story.”
“Love the acting and how the actors really get their characters. The humour laced in with the drama, love how the baddies are more complex! Also have loved that it is nor exactly book accurate as I still fell anticipation of what is coming.”
“I love seeing this series brought to life visually. I’ve read the books, and I love the show – even with the changes they’ve made. It’s so satisfying to see another turning of the wheel, especially with this incredibly talented cast. I just keep watching it over and over; I cannot get enough!”
“My wife is a non-reader and I finally get to share my favorite story with her. Also, the show made me love Aram and Alanna, no small feat.”
“Being swept up in pure epic storytelling with characters who make you feel and landscapes/costumes that make you gasp”
“As someone who has read the books since the 90s, I feel that the series translates the saga to the screen while effectively retaining the heart of the story. The show brings back the sense of wonder and uncertainty left to readers after finishing a volume and while waiting for the next. Like all translations, the details change based on interpretation. As such the show is not without faults. But as Robert Jordan put it aptly, “A pattern that is all one color is no pattern.” The show weaves a colorful tapestry that is relatable, engaging, and (most importantly) human.”
“The book series is my favourite fantasy series. And I really love the character Rand. The TV series is doing a great job of capturing the book characters (not just Rand) so accurately. Ive fallen in love with multiple characters other than Rand in the show and I have found a newfound appreciation for the books. I really love the show’s aesthetics and it feels different from any other show Ive watched. It is so fresh! The passion behind everyone involved is so obvious! I will be floored if season 4 isnt renewed. I would love to see all the way to Tarmon Gaidon in season 8. I would never stop watching the show.”
“The show has made the world come alive for me in a way the prose in the book did not. It may be heresy, but I also thought the books needed a very good edit, and so the show’s eight episode constraints actually concentrates the storytelling well. And my favourite scenes that gave me chills – Nynaeve healing everyone in the cave, Matt taking down Galad and Gawyn, Egwene breaking free of the adam. SO good. getting chills even writing about it.”
“It gives me that feeling I thought I would never feel again after finishing MoL. And it just keeps getting better.”
“I love high fantasy in general and I like when it’s done as well as WOT. Especially S3. And I like the characters, the magic system, and the story that weaves everything together.”
“It has been so powerful growing up reading about so many strong and incredible women with power matching or exceeding the men and seeing them come to life on my screen has been extremely emotional. It makes me feel less alone knowing how many other people also care about these characters.”
“The channeling the women the script everything . Nyneave min lan avienda egwene mat Rand Perrin everybody”
“Rhuidean blew me away. It was moving and emotional and just perfect! getting back on track with story lines has me so excited for what comes next”
“In what other show could you see as much representation of diverse women, both in ethnicity and age? The fist 15 minutes of season 3 was a tour-de-force, and I cannot think of a single other show that has ever had that many women on screen, wielding power both magical and political, supporting and betraying each other, violently fighting for their lives, etc”
“I love seeing the books brought to life, being able to live through another medium the story: I am a very big fan of Rand : so the show is just starting on his journey: I really loved all the season 3 moments : episode 4 columns, episode 6 Alsera death. The other storylines and the dynamics between characters are great and compelling: the white tower and the girls in Tanchico : I love those stories. I a bit less into Perrin’s one but that was already the case in the books.”
“It has taken my imagination and put it on the screen. The care and love for the source material is so evident. There are changes from the books, as there must be. It’s a new turning of the wheel, and in many ways, what Rafe and his team have done is even better than the books. The show has improved by leaps and bounds each season, with the jump from 2 to 3 being light years. It is of such high quality.”
“It’s such a beautiful rich world that continues to grow. While it does get away from the books I find it thrilling to see the world in a different way”
“The show has given us visuals to the internal struggles we’ve read for years and fleshed out characters as ‘real people’. I’m liking the off page expansion and back stories done. The villains are great in the show. Seeing the weaves is amazing. They did great job with Rhuidian. It’s unfortunate that they only have 8 one hr episodes to tell this epic tale; so much has to be compressed and even rushed.”
“I have always loved the wheel of time. I love that the adaptation has blended both the story I love and new twists to enjoy theorizing and building a community with it. The balance of light in the dark that this story brings is a joy to watch. It breaks my heart (Natti, loial, Llewin) and puts it back together (Faile’s pep-talks to perrin, Nynaeve”every one likes this kind of thing”, Weep for Manetheren).
There are so many details in the costuming, the music, the effects that I have to rewatch to take it all in. Every episode my friends and I are texting about theories for what will happen next and seeing different things.i have had the hills of Tanchico stuck in my head for weeks.”
“I have been a reader of WoT for 20 years
I love seeing these books come to life.”
“The beautiful costumes and diversity shows the range of all humanity. There is laughter and crying and anger and love and such complex humanity even with magic. I enjoy how the showrunners just show us every bit of humankind and I still want to root for everyone even the bad guys.”
“The variety of characters, how they bounce off each other in different ways. How life-affirming the story is.”
“The costuming, sets, cinematography and production design are absolutely beautiful. The big moments are breathtaking and nail-biting. The source material is rich and deep. The foreshadowing and callbacks are constant and would make Robert Jordan proud.
But, what I love most is the depth of character work that is done in this show. The main characters are very well realized in the show; three-dimensional and complex. Their emotions and motivations make sense and the relationships that develop (romantic, platonic or otherwise) feel authentic. This is one of the greatest strengths in the book series and I love that the show has made this aspect a priority as well.”
“Mainly, seeing the transformations of our favourite characters and how they develop through the story.
After the initial shock of seeing many changes, I now look forward to see how and what is portrayed given the immense scope of the story and how it was written.
There is obvious artistic expression added to the story, which differs as different Directors take charge. It is also the appeal to see if and how the story is realised to expectations, how it differs and if this difference adds or detracts from the storyline.”
“The way the actors are able to bring to life the characters I love from the books”
“The modernization, streamlining, and essence of the books we all love. The scenes and character favorites are endless! 10/10 would recommend to anyone who loves fantasy!”
“I love this show because it’s fantasy and my favorite genre is fantasy and i love all the costumes, makeup and the way the magic looks in the show, i love the story and its drawn me in since day 1.”
“Best ensemble cast since Lost”
“I love how they have taken a very classic high fantasy series, with beloved characters, but that also was dated and kind of problematic and brought it to life in a way that modernized it, but still manages to hold true to the core story and the core motivations of the main characters and is still an awesome adventure.
The costumes, sets, sound, and music are top tier.
I love the actors and think they have really come into their characters and now all the fans are committed to seeing them finish their stories.
There is so much heart, and thrills, and joy and it shows.
It may not have a Rings of Power budget, but to me it’s better.”
“The books are done and RJJ is gone, this is all we will have of a ‘new’ story. And while I am not on board with some changes, I do love the show and I love the WoT story becoming more accessible to a larger audience.”
“I love seeing the books I read over and over through high school, college, and now each night via audiobook as I fall asleep come to life. I think one of my favorite scenes this season was the compulsion scene in Tanchico. The acting was amazing and although I was disappointed they gave up the bracelet (they managed to withhold the dream weaver in the books), I felt it was so well done and we wouldn’t have seen the loophole they found internally to withstand Mohgedian’s request. I also think the show is doing a great job highlighting the queer storylines that Jordan either missed or was unable to include beyond the college girl experiment phase trope for whatever reason.”
“The incredible story, character building, culturally rich world, incredible casting, amazing costumes and sets.THE BEST TV RIGHT NOW!”
“The show has brought a realness to a world I have loved for over 30 years that I never thought possible. Every actor has embodied the characters I love. What is most compelling to me is the dedication everyone involved has given to reading and understanding the source material. The dedication they have to do the books justice shines through because them have themselves become boom fans.”
“For book readers, and there are many of us, it’s compelling to see the world and characters we love brought to life on the screen. At the same time, it’s more compelling for us to not know what will happen next. The show is doing an amazing job of telling the story, but also keeping it new and fresh for the readers. The heart of the story and the important moments are there, but how we get to them keeps us involved. And there are many important story moments to come.”
“My favorite thing about The Wheel of Time TV series is the artistic attention to detail. Whether it’s the immaculate costumes, thematically perfect musical score, mind-bending visual effects, robust set design, or poignant storytelling, I am in awe of all the details coming together in such a cohesive way. The vibes are on point.”
“Similar to what I like about the books, it’s the depth of all the characters. Also, the show is “fixing” the few things I didn’t like about the books.”
“The acting, characters and music.”
“That it’s set in a world where it can be dismissed and forgotten with a flicker or twenty-five.”
“They are making me vurious about what will happen next. I love the books, and I’m happy to see the show be faithful to the story, yet making changes that works on screen. So I don’t know everything”
“Mi personaje favorito es Lanfear y creo que mi escena favorita de toda la serie es el momento en donde sucede la batalla de las infiltradas del ajah negro en la torre blanca.”
“The love and passion that was put into making this extraordinary world and it’s fantastic characters. The depth of every detail from the costumes to the character story itself”
“The casting, locations and special effects are fantastic.”
“The entirety of one of the singular most epic fantasy series of all time made into a production.”
“The scenes in which they bring the book to life, anything with Matt in it,Rand and the crew, the beautiful channeling”
“The casting is terrific and the actors have really grown into their characters. The villains in particular have gotten a ton of development and personality that really makes them sing, with Lanfear, Liandrin, and Moghedien all absolute standouts. Alanna is another character who is pretty flat in the books but has really come to life on the show. I’ve enjoyed the diegetic music in the show too. The costuming is fantastically detailed and really helps tell the story, and the location shoots have been magnificent.”
“The amount of detail put into the production design and VFX”
“Giving nuanced portrayals of women holding both magical power & offices of power is such a rarity for any television, but especially fantasy television, and is something The Wheel of Time does fantastically well. The diversity of casting & breadth of the world breathes new life into Robert Jordan’s work, and long may it continue.”
“Seeing parts from the books brought to the screen, and new turnings of the wheel.”
“The way it’s updated all the problematic stuff from the books. Woke fantasy? Yeah, but I’m here for it. I also write about the TV industry and it’s very *very* well made.”
“Eu amo a série como um todo. Principalmente essa terceira temporada, sinto que investiram muito nos gráficos e figurinos, principalmente nos CGI. Está perfeito, maravilhoso de lindo. Meu personagem preferido é o Rand, o Dragão Renascido. Desde a primeiro temporada eu amei a série assim que vi os anúncios. A muitos anos sinto falta de uma série de fantasia/ Medieval. E sinto que A Roda do Tempo é a série que tomou meu coração. Eu só falo da série com meus amigos. Sinto que os diretores e responsáveis são muito competentes e maravilhosos. Os atores principalmente. Eles atuam tão bem, sinto que se envolvem fielmente aos seus personagens.”
“a fantasy show that doesn’t explore simple and generic concepts, it has a very complete world with complex ideas”
“I’m a book reader, so I think it’s a powerful thing to be able to see these characters on screen after I’ve only imagined them in my head so many times. I love seeing unbelievable things brought to life, and despite knowing how the books end, when it comes to the show, I have a mighty need to see where it all goes.”
“It’s great fantasy television! The show uses the tremendous source material from the books to give us complex world building and wonderful characters. I want to know what’s going to happen next to these characters.”
“I’m a book reader and love to see the characters that I love come to life. Scenes that I only imagined in my head are coming to life and it’s like experiencing the emotions all over again. I look forward to any news, updates and launch dates for the show. It’s the best fantasy show in production and need to continue otherwise there will be a huge gap for fans of fantasy.”
“I love that it’s adapting the Wheel of Time book series – it’s not a 1-2-1 adaption but that’s fine as that probably wouldn’t make good TV. Just seeing these characters, themes, setting, etc… on screen is wonderful.”
“As a long-time book fan, it has been so special to see Robert Jordan’s world and characters come to life on screen. This third season captured the feel of the characters even when plot lines changed for adaptation reasons. It has been fun to have surprises even though I’ve read the series more than 30 times! Some stand-out moments for me this season include the Tower coup (especially Siuan’s moments in episode 8), Moghedian!, seeing Perrin and Faile come together in The Two Rivers, Red Doorframe Ter’Angreal for Mat, The Hills of Tanchico!, seeing the Aiel Waste with Rhuarc, Bair, Melaine and Aviendha, Weep for Manetheren, Thom’s return, episode 4 Rhuidean. The scenery, costumes, hair/make-up, music, lighting, VFX especially the channeling!”
“The visuals are awesome. Doing a great job in meandering around the boring parts of the books”
“The strength and vulnerability in the characters, staying (mostly) true to the books (at least most of the bits that matter), the fantastic cast, costumes and locations. Egwene has always been my favourite and seeing a proud aboriginal woman cast for her is so powerful and I love it so much!”
“Seeing moments, people and places from the books brought so vividly to life is amazing. Also, seeing the (necessary) cutting and stitching to translate book to screen and trying to work out what the path forward now is. Being surprised (even though I have read all the book), and also overwhelmed (at perfect key moments, e.g. Rhuidean). My favourite character remains Matrim and it’s a joy to have sped him through the whiny phase and on to greatness… Plus he got a change in clothes this season!”
“The characters, the storyline (even though different from the books) is really good, I love the costuming as well!”
“Seeing the story come alive on screen has become one of the most cherished events of my life. I picked up the Eye of the World in high school and have been living in Randland ever since. I know there are changes but just seeing the story come alive….beyond amazing for me.”
“I love how they have brought the characters to life. I love that it has expanded a diverse community and how welcoming that community is to the cast and crew like they are family.
The show makes me look at fantasy differently. It can be so male orientated or dominated, and here is a series full of incredibly powerful women. We can be powerful too. It’s gender aware. It’s not just a show full of white people, there are people from everywhere in its diversity.”
“I love so much about this series! I think the adaptation and changes from the book are true to the characters. The costumes and sets are stunning and realistic. I love the weaves of the power – they look so awesome! The show could not be better cast; I can not imagine the characters looking like anyone else now. I am SO HOOKED and have binged the series almost half a dozen times now. I will be crestfallen if we don’t see it through to the end. Please renew – we need all 8 seasons (or more?!).”
“Been waiting on someone to do this since my first read thru, didn’t think it would happen because 14 books…yeah. I loved the whole series and all of the books.”
“seeing this impactful series come to life! I also love the variety of character experiences being highlighted”
“This is the show I’ve been LONGING for. The cast? Incredible. The costumes? INSPIRING. The writing? INSANE. There are changes from the books and yet I feel like every decision has come from a place of intense care and love. I’ve read the series 3 times, met Harriet Jordan and Brandon Sanderson the day the last book was released. Heck, I even won a backpack answering WoT trivia. As a fan of the books, I can truly say that the tv show has made me love WoT even more. Characters I dismissed (like Morgase or Liandrin) have entered the stage with dynamic presence, demanding my attention. I love this show. I LOVE THIS SHOW. I’ve made my whole family watch it. I’ve studied the costumes for hours. It’s everything I wanted and more.”
“The heart of the characters. Most of them are true to the books in spirit, even though they’re different in reality. Josha especially as Rand has brought goosebumps multiple times. The forsaken are much better in the show.”
“The outstanding performances of all the actors, especially Rosamund Pike and Josha Stradowski to name just two of them.
The great screenplay adaptation.
The fantastic episodes 4 and 8 of season 3. Best of the best of the best!”
“Watching my favorite fantasy series come to life every week”
“I absolutely love the costumes and cinematography. Also the story is close enough to feel like Wheel of Time books, but different so I keep getting surprised and intrigued. The cast is phenomenal, I can’t even choose a favourite as they are all so good at what they do, albeit Josha was especially fantastic in Rhuidean and all the different roles he played.”
“I`ve been reading the WoT since 1993. Never in my wildest dreams did I imagine this dazzling world would come to life. It is immense in its complexity, the Weave of this Universe, richly textured to perfection. Memorable characters that we all connect to, rally to their cause, despise , hate, adore. Rafe Judkins has audaciously undertaken this massive project. Every season is better than the previous one and he and us Wheelies deserve to see this through. I love the back-story he has provided for some of the secondary characters, I think it was badly needed. My favourite characters are Nynaeve, Faile and Elaida. All 3 very difficult women, highly driven and they`ll do what it takes to pursue their goals.”
“I love seeing the books that I love realised on screen. The sets/costumes are wonderful. The acting is great especially moiraine and Nynaeve. Rand was amazing this season also.”
“I love that they show a world not dominated by racism, homophobia, and patriarchy is possible. I also love the depth of the characters… I some cases, the show did this better than the books.”