Shadow's Waiting

Prime Video | Air Date: November 19, 2021

5.8	USER SCORE Mixed or average reviews based on 75 Ratings

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VanagandrDec 12, 2021

Weak, poorly acted and cheap looking claptrap, without any fidelity to a masterwork.

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whisky3kDec 23, 2021

The script buffoonery continues. The worse being Master Hightower jumping into his ferry in the middle of the whirlpool because he simply had to cross the river to the waiting Trollocs on the other side. Needless to say, he died. ShadarThe script buffoonery continues. The worse being Master Hightower jumping into his ferry in the middle of the whirlpool because he simply had to cross the river to the waiting Trollocs on the other side. Needless to say, he died. Shadar Logoth was alright, but the trollocs convenient stayed outside while Machin Shin is deconstructed from a pale white fog down to just dark patches on the ground.… Expand

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SaintwhoJan 5, 2022

The writers must've had absolutely no enthusiasm or care for their work. Just trying to get a paycheck.

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PupTDec 30, 2021

Definitely better than episode 1, but still leaves plenty to be desired. Just poorly written.

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LucubratoryNov 27, 2021

Shadow's Waiting is aptly named. We're introduced to new fears, consequences, and problems, and get our first little taste of the ensemble storytelling that made the Wheel of Time so famous. If you're looking closely for details, you can findShadow's Waiting is aptly named. We're introduced to new fears, consequences, and problems, and get our first little taste of the ensemble storytelling that made the Wheel of Time so famous. If you're looking closely for details, you can find them in luxurious abundance, from repeated motifs, audible cues, and more. Book fans should feel less rushed in this episode, although from an outsiders perspective the pacing doesn't change that much; it's still a show that has quiet moments that only accentuate the relentless and driving plot. The good story is still just starting, but you can feel it driving now.… Expand

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DemondredDec 1, 2021

Loved the cold opening! Perfect start to Lan and Nyn’s relationship! I loved Shadar Logoth!!

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PalandersSep 2, 2023

For me, a weaker episode of s1 (too much time spent traveling or sitting in silence when we could have used more dialogue between characters).

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RoshimboJan 8, 2022

Bad pacing and incoherent story, most of the main cast has had their story changed.

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ncsuandrewJun 11, 2022

One of the most epic and cinematic speeches in literary history reduced to an almost off-handed snippet. No Thom. A joke is made about Lan being quiet when so far he's been in the top 3-4 verbose characters. Pointless Lan characterOne of the most epic and cinematic speeches in literary history reduced to an almost off-handed snippet. No Thom. A joke is made about Lan being quiet when so far he's been in the top 3-4 verbose characters. Pointless Lan character assassination for the "benefit" of Moiraine. Woolheaded interpretation of Ba'alzamon's dream machinations. It only gets a 2 for the decent acting and the good Shadar Logoth visuals.… Expand

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DawnshardSep 14, 2022

This was a good episode that seemed to suffer from them moving too quickly. The opening with the guys in white robes was so chilling and effective.

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