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JohneventNov 20, 2021

My worst fear Come true. The poorest adaptation of a book ever. 98% changer, and none good. Do not watch.

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HoloniaNov 20, 2021

Incredible stuff, this is by far one of the best adaptations I have ever seen.

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WillsreviewsNov 20, 2021

Robert Jordan is rolling in his grave. Poor guy’s books are being trashed by this show. Can’t believe they changed so much. I’m so disappointed. This is not a review bomb these are my true feelings toward what they decided to change. Amazon,Robert Jordan is rolling in his grave. Poor guy’s books are being trashed by this show. Can’t believe they changed so much. I’m so disappointed. This is not a review bomb these are my true feelings toward what they decided to change. Amazon, you failed here please don't fail on LOTR as well.… Expand

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AvaronNov 20, 2021

I was so excited about this show having loved the books. It’s nothing like the books at all! There are very strict rules around the one source of magic like all good series have. This director / writer threw the works or Robert Jordan in theI was so excited about this show having loved the books. It’s nothing like the books at all! There are very strict rules around the one source of magic like all good series have. This director / writer threw the works or Robert Jordan in the trash. I honestly think he didn’t even read the books. He got rid of a beloved character and changed the ages of the kids. They grow up on this journey in the books and learn about the world at a young age yet the writer though they should start the journey having killed their wives having sex with each other and more. This is a disgrace to the wheel of time books and I hope it doesn’t get renewed. Apart from the diversion from the bestselling book series which is always a mistake, the characters are bland and don’t feel like people you would want to be around. The director / writer failed in giving us ways to connect with rand and the rest right out of the gate. They’re adults in this series yet so many of the journeys they encounter happen because in the books they were kids. This is a terrible start to a long journey. If you’re going on a 14 book 1,000 page per book journey and deviate from it by 5-10degrees then you will end up in a totally different place because of the length of this journey. I can’t imagine where this bad show will end up but it certainly won’t be in line with the books. Does this writer / director think they’re better writers than Jordan? I guess so but they will likely find out the same thing that the Game of Throne writers found when they had no book to guide them (RR Martins fault in my opinion) the show will fall apart and everyone will be pissed. This happened at the start of this new show so let me go ahead and predict they won’t get through 3 seasons before getting cancelled. Side note, animation is bad, creatures look dumb, and the story they’re making doesn’t and (after some time certainly won’t; referring to later books) make sense. Well done ruining the show I was looking forward to most. This sucks.… Expand

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BeerDrinkerNov 20, 2021

Push through the first episode. It is very rushed and unevenly paced, probably due to Amazon pushing them in various ways and freaking out about pre-screening reactions. I'm a fan of the books and I was fully on board by the end of episode 3.Push through the first episode. It is very rushed and unevenly paced, probably due to Amazon pushing them in various ways and freaking out about pre-screening reactions. I'm a fan of the books and I was fully on board by the end of episode 3. If Amazon backs off a bit and gives them extra episodes per season this show is going to shine.… Expand

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Simply_BryNov 20, 2021

I only read the first book in the Wheel of Time series. I quit because of the generic 'good vs. bad' story and the annoying characters. However I am always interested in book to television adaptations. Even though I only read the first book II only read the first book in the Wheel of Time series. I quit because of the generic 'good vs. bad' story and the annoying characters. However I am always interested in book to television adaptations. Even though I only read the first book I can already say they changed the story in however way they wanted to make it politically correct. The amount of race swapping and feminism is so strong in this one it physically hurts. This combined with other random changes that don't make sense shows the writers don't have any respect for the world Robert Jordan created and I fear the worst for the series in the coming episodes/seasons.

You can feel this series is doing everything to be the next Game of Thrones but fails in every aspect of it: pacing, acting, dialogue and storytelling. The acting is comparable with the Twilight series, but that is what you get when you solely choose actors bases on their skin colour and not actual talent. The characters lack personality and bonding between them. It is just not believable. In that aspect they did a good job translating characters from the book to the screen; they are just as annoying and unconvincing.

The good parts? Probably the cinematography and some visual effects. You can see a lot of money went into this one. Unfortunate that money doesn't buy talent.… Expand

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JrscruffNov 20, 2021

A few minor pacing issues aside this is shaping up to be a great series. Hope it’s in for the long haul. I’ll look forward to each new episode now.

Sad to see the review bombing. Doesn’t deserve it at all.

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Rand_AlThorNov 20, 2021

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. You only need watch the massive plothole at the end of episode 2 to see how terrible the writing of this show is. Where did the 300 Trollocs go? In the BOOK they chased them into Shadar Logoth and were all killed by Mashadar, but in Rafe's Junkins quest to rub his scent all over Jordan's writings that is omitted, like every other page of the book he set out to adapt. Casual viewers haven't even been explained that a wisdom is a local healer, I wouldn't be surprised to learn people think she is a shaman that rain dances.
The actors are talented, but they have been given nothing, in a quest to race to the finish all characterization has been abandoned. The culture of the world, the name of their home town, the family dynamics... All of these have been sidelined to allow more time for genz fashion, whether it be 10 earings in invented character Layla's ears, or soundcloud rapper Arams little dredds. This is Wheel of Time in name alone. There may be a Rand, Perrin, and Mat, but little to nothing of them have survived this adaptation. 3 Episodes in and Perrin hasn't even gotten his signature axe yet. Mat is a graverobbing thief. Rand doesn't even have the flame and the void. Extending to the rest of the cast they aren't any more recognizable. I've been a fan of the books for nearly 2 decades and remember the pain of learning Jordan had died, this adaptation is an assault on his life's work. Skip it and read the books instead.… Expand

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BearRavenNov 20, 2021

It's not perfect but it doesn't deserve all those O and 1 star ratings — those are just raging fanboys who are review bombing it out of spite, far from being fair. The TV show has some pacing issues, especially in the 1st episode but 2nd andIt's not perfect but it doesn't deserve all those O and 1 star ratings — those are just raging fanboys who are review bombing it out of spite, far from being fair. The TV show has some pacing issues, especially in the 1st episode but 2nd and 3rd episodes pick up and it flows better. Acting is on point, soundtrack is great (the main theme!) and I like the lighting and coloring of the sets — it's nice to see a fantasy that isn't washed out as so many others. I also like that many special effects are practical, however, some CGI could be better. The TV show definitely has a potential to be great.… Expand

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NaliyaNov 20, 2021

I've currently read seven of the books the tv-series is based on, and was looking forward to the tv-series. Although I understand that some changes must be made when adapting books for the screen, I am horrified to see that this adaptionI've currently read seven of the books the tv-series is based on, and was looking forward to the tv-series. Although I understand that some changes must be made when adapting books for the screen, I am horrified to see that this adaption blatantly disregards the basic tenets of how both the world and some of the individual characters function in the books. I'm curious as to how the tv-series is supposed to progress, with making changes of this kind. Furthermore, the dialogue seems forced and unnatural, as the characters are forced to try including obvious information connected to world building, into pretty much every situation and casual conversation. The tv-series has huge pacing issues - it formerly runs from one scene to another. Combined with the above, this leaves both minor and lager plotholes. I'm so, so very sorry that this adaption was made. I wish I could unsee it.… Expand

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BashalNov 19, 2021

Started reading the books when i was 16, finished reading in my late 30s, so I've been a long time fan of the novels. This is a good adaptation! Yes there are parts that are different, but the changes work well. Besides, if I wanted somethingStarted reading the books when i was 16, finished reading in my late 30s, so I've been a long time fan of the novels. This is a good adaptation! Yes there are parts that are different, but the changes work well. Besides, if I wanted something that was exactly like the books, I'd just go read the books again. The changes make this something new where I don't know exactly what's going to happen at every moment, and I like that.… Expand

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aleatoricNov 19, 2021

Clearly the critics who reviewed this poorly wouldn't like any genre fiction, so they're a bit biased and unreliable. It's no small effort to reproduce epic fantasy on the screen. This is a fantastic production. Save some difficult butClearly the critics who reviewed this poorly wouldn't like any genre fiction, so they're a bit biased and unreliable. It's no small effort to reproduce epic fantasy on the screen. This is a fantastic production. Save some difficult but understandable pacing issues, there wasn't much I took issue with. Characters could have been deeper, but there was enough for me to warm up to them and want to keep watching. Plot feels a bit worn, but it's an older adaptation so it's not that surprising. Anyway, I highly recommend to any fan of fantasy. Not a fan of fantasy? This might not be got you.… Expand

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LucubratoryNov 19, 2021

This show is a masterpiece, and an absolutely fantastic adaptation of the books. The visuals are stunning, the actors embody their characters deeply and convey emotions and inner feelings long thought "unadaptable", and the world feels realThis show is a masterpiece, and an absolutely fantastic adaptation of the books. The visuals are stunning, the actors embody their characters deeply and convey emotions and inner feelings long thought "unadaptable", and the world feels real and vibrant. Every change from the books feels considered, and doesn't make the cut unless it makes sense for the world and improves the story in this new medium. Frankly, I expected to have more to complain about. What criticisms I do have are that for new viewers, the first episode can feel like a lot of set-up (not sure how many can still remember the first few episodes of season 1 of Game of Thrones before it became a global hit, but the exposition is on that level). In that first episode, there's plenty of action and exposition but not a whole lot of character. Don't let that fool you, though; the next two episodes use that setup incredibly well and spring straight into a rollicking story and deep character development. For readers of the books, the first episode can feel very fast paced (we're used to all this happening over a longer time period), but from the people I've asked who are non-book readers this doesn't seem to be an issue. Overall the showrunner, cast, and crew have shown that they can adapt this story faithfully and with the appropriate changes needed for the medium. Given how incredibly widely loved this book series is, the depths and breadth of the plot through 14 whole books, and the satisfying conclusion to the series itself, the fact that they've shown their ability to adapt it so well means we are in for an absolutely fantastic ride as the rest of this story is brought to life. I can't wait, and I'm so happy to be able to go on this journey with you all.… Expand

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FrinetNov 19, 2021

Gorgeous cinematography, excellent casting, and great acting from the main cast. Can’t wait for more! (Nynaeve is especially well cast!!!!!)

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dgwow123Nov 19, 2021

Do yourself a favor and keep watching after a pretty bad first episode, the show slows down and becomes much more enjoyable! I think there were too many chefs in the kitchen, making too many changes to the scenes, hence all of the overly fastDo yourself a favor and keep watching after a pretty bad first episode, the show slows down and becomes much more enjoyable! I think there were too many chefs in the kitchen, making too many changes to the scenes, hence all of the overly fast camera cuts.

The books have an incredible depth to them, with a much greater world and more epic scope than Game of Thrones. Hopefully the show can get that far.… Expand

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Mwoods91Nov 19, 2021

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A horrific and generic adaptation. It’s abundantly clear the producers and writers have absolutely no respect for the source material.… Expand

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JustADudeXNov 19, 2021

I need more, now you sheep headed fool! Such a refreshing series to watch inside the fantasy genre.

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ArteMorNov 19, 2021

A beautiful world, immersive storytelling, and fantastic casting. It bring the world of the Wheel Of Time to life. While the first season does have some pacing issues, this is a minor problem in the hand scheme of things. Longtime fans willA beautiful world, immersive storytelling, and fantastic casting. It bring the world of the Wheel Of Time to life. While the first season does have some pacing issues, this is a minor problem in the hand scheme of things. Longtime fans will love it because it finally brings our favorite series into the real world!… Expand

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SuperfluousmanNov 19, 2021

Some jarring exposition in the first episode, but it turns around and becomes incredible action after the first 30 minutes of world building and lore

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JonamoNov 19, 2021

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I am hoping for a better second season. It’s increasingly difficult to grab the reader in the first season of a big show like this, and I think this adaptation suffers from several issues that make loving it difficult. As a fan of the books I am annoyed with many of the choices, particularly at the character level. The first book in the series is not terribly good, but I would expect the TV show to elevate the writing through various changes, rather than making frankly mind boggling character choices. Additionally, the pacing is bizarre, speeding up and slowing down at strange moments and for mysterious reasons. Why? The lack of subtlety in the series is likely a good explanation. Audiences are morons of course and you can feel the writers sneering at you for your own stupidity. That’s fun. Still, quite a bit of potential of this has legs. Perhaps the writers will find their groove. I hope Amazon gives the show some breathing room. Who knows, maybe we will all be making fun of how “meh” the first season was while celebrating its fourth. One can hope.… Expand

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devou5Nov 19, 2021

First three episodes have been great. As a huge fan of the books, i’m loving it. Yes, there are changes. But it’s an ADAPTATION. People really need to get that into their heads. The book series will always be superior, but that’s not to sayFirst three episodes have been great. As a huge fan of the books, i’m loving it. Yes, there are changes. But it’s an ADAPTATION. People really need to get that into their heads. The book series will always be superior, but that’s not to say this series won’t be amazing either.

I’m watching it with my mum who knows nothing about WoT, and after three episodes she’s calling it “the best show i’ve seen in a while.”… Expand

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NerwanNov 19, 2021

This is alright although it's certainly not amazing. There's some very generous reviews on here. I read the books a few years ago and for me this is missing a lot of the charm of the books. Rosamund Pike is genuinely great but she's reallyThis is alright although it's certainly not amazing. There's some very generous reviews on here. I read the books a few years ago and for me this is missing a lot of the charm of the books. Rosamund Pike is genuinely great but she's really the only actor with serious acting ability. The rest come across as a bit amateurish/wooden and three episodes in, the actor playing Rand is giving off strong George Lucus era Anakin Skywalker vibes. His acting is over dramatic and he feels like a bit of an over-serious yet whiney adolescent which is not how he is in the books. His relationship with Egwain is actually a bit
uncomfortable since neither of them are very convincing.

I'll keep on watching, but my hopes aren't super high at this point.… Expand

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SethlausNov 19, 2021

Episode one struggles with pacing, feeling a bit rushed, and has a really bad cold open scene, but the subsequent episodes improve dramatically. They've been reasonably faithful to the book, with the major changes that do exist (Rand+Egwene,Episode one struggles with pacing, feeling a bit rushed, and has a really bad cold open scene, but the subsequent episodes improve dramatically. They've been reasonably faithful to the book, with the major changes that do exist (Rand+Egwene, Perrin's wife, Matt's parents) clearly serving to make the characters' arcs easier to put on screen without the benefit of their internal dialogue or piles of forced expository dialogue.

Casting is on point, with Egwene, Nynaeve, Moiraine, Lan, Thom, Tam, and Matt all being fantastic. Perrin and Rand both look the part, but have some room to grow in their performance (Perrin spends a lot of time with the same scrunched look on his face, Rand occasionally comes off as a petulant brat rather than a young man out of his depth and struggling to cope). Nobody is actively bad.

I'm very happy as a book fan, and the non-readers I've talked to so far also seem entertained. Very excited to see how this goes.… Expand

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dogancankobasNov 19, 2021

Other than a couple of small things I think they captured the feel of the series well! Great casting and performances by all the main actors as well. If they can smooth out some of the issues like pacing it has great potential.

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amb13Nov 19, 2021

I've read the books and I just love seeing the characters come alive. I think they absolutely nailed the casting! Each episode build upon the previous and I can't wait to see my favourite characters (Hint: it's all of them) grow on screen.

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greenjacketguyNov 19, 2021

To compare this show to the game of thrones is unfair to it and GOT. If it wasn't for the wheel of time as a series and Its author Robert Jordan we may not have even had A song of ice and fire. But getting to the show itself I must admit Ep 1To compare this show to the game of thrones is unfair to it and GOT. If it wasn't for the wheel of time as a series and Its author Robert Jordan we may not have even had A song of ice and fire. But getting to the show itself I must admit Ep 1 had some pacing and issues with introductions and lacked the big Hook the books had but later half of the episode was fantastic and the quality is kept up with episodes 2 and 3. The changes that were made felt necessary to flesh out characters like Matt and Perrin that really didn't get any development in the first 2 books.… Expand

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dmattyp1212Nov 19, 2021

Great character book to screen adaptation with a strong beginning to a huge story that just gets better! Shouldn’t be compared to other fantasy series as The Wheel Of Time is its own thing entirely.

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JimboneeNov 19, 2021

Long time fan of the book series. Couldn’t ask for a better adaption. Whether the TV show will become mainstream is up to the author’s story at this point because the acting, production, and action are all on point! Can’t wait to see more!

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davegbrkNov 19, 2021

The Wheel of Time is here! It builds the world out for old book readers and new fans alike. Get on board with a new turning! The elements will continue to grow and expand as they did in Robert Jordan's fantastic world. Loved it!!

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RidingHoodNov 19, 2021

After the Foundation disaster, I was worried that this would also make a mess in translating Jordan's fantasy world to the screen. But the first two episodes I watched were pretty strong. Visually effective, and Pike obviously owns everyAfter the Foundation disaster, I was worried that this would also make a mess in translating Jordan's fantasy world to the screen. But the first two episodes I watched were pretty strong. Visually effective, and Pike obviously owns every scene she is in, and the rest of the cast is pretty good. I also liked they didn't shy away from the tough, bloody stuff that is important to the story. Fingers crossed for the next few episodes. I am glad Amazon took a leap with this.… Expand

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arixshadowNov 19, 2021

Gorgeous universe, fantastic worldbuilding, gripping story, and diverse cast. What more could you ask for?

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tsorovanNov 19, 2021

LET THE DRAGON RIDE AGAIN ON THE WINDS OF TIME LET's GOOOO

Haters please refer to the weeping below, we're in for the long haul this show will be (more) epic in later episodes and seasons: The Dragon shall be Reborn, and there will beLET THE DRAGON RIDE AGAIN ON THE WINDS OF TIME LET's GOOOO

Haters please refer to the weeping below, we're in for the long haul this show will be (more) epic in later episodes and seasons: The Dragon shall be Reborn,
and there will be wailing and gnashing of teeth at his rebirth.
In sackcloth and ashes shall he clothe the people,
and he shall break the world again by his coming,
tearing apart all ties that bind.
Like the unfettered dawn shall he blind us, and burn us,
yet shall the Dragon Reborn confront the Shadow at the Last Battle,
and his blood shall give us the Light.
Let tears flow, O ye people of the world.
Weep for your salvation.… Expand

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Nym15Nov 19, 2021

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. An epic master piece, from the music score to the visuals.

I really need to see the entire season right now !… Expand

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acehawkNov 19, 2021

Amazing high fantasy show based on the legendary books by Robert Jordan. Comparisons will be made to Game of Thrones (understandably), but this story is it's own entity and (if given the chance) will actually get stronger and stronger as weAmazing high fantasy show based on the legendary books by Robert Jordan. Comparisons will be made to Game of Thrones (understandably), but this story is it's own entity and (if given the chance) will actually get stronger and stronger as we reach the end (opposite of GoT)

Even if you are not a fantasy-inclined viewer, stick with it; there are so many relevant and complex themes this show will explore (Is pacifism actually wrong if your people are being killed and abused? Is ending suffering a justification for destroying everything? Should females seek gender balance instead of dominance?)

Do yourself a favor and check it out, you won't regret it!… Expand

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novagenesisNov 19, 2021

I don't quite get some of the low reviews. The Wheel of Time is the opening of a spectacular adaptation of Robert Jordan's classics.

The character match is... breathtaking. Every actor has embraced their role so well you don't need to hearI don't quite get some of the low reviews. The Wheel of Time is the opening of a spectacular adaptation of Robert Jordan's classics.

The character match is... breathtaking. Every actor has embraced their role so well you don't need to hear names to know who is who.

The storyline is different from the books, but not breakingly so. Yes, we're reading a different story, a different "turn of the wheel" if you will. But it still feels like the same magic that made the books international bestsellers.

As someone else put: it's worse than the books, and it's better than the books.… Expand

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topalsergheiNov 19, 2021

It was poorly written and directed.

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Taylo226Nov 19, 2021

The Wheel Of Time (TV series) lacks depth and does not develop its characters. This is mainly due to the pacing. It is far to rushed to develop good characters. The books take there time and make sure all characters are well establishedThe Wheel Of Time (TV series) lacks depth and does not develop its characters. This is mainly due to the pacing. It is far to rushed to develop good characters. The books take there time and make sure all characters are well established before moving on. They also took creative liberties to change some of the fundamental relationships and how and when they took place. (if they ever took place in the books at all) Some of these changes are large enough to make you not even recognize the character. Often times I felt like I was watching a random fantasy TV show instead of watching the wheel of time. This is because it deviates so far from the Source material for no reason. There of course is a heavy handed undertone of feminism in this as well. Granted the books had some of that but not to this extent. All they had to do is follow the source material and slow down and we would have a great series on our hands. Instead we are left with and shadow of what could have been. I guess I should not have been surprised because Hollywood has been a let down for a while now. It is just to bad they had to take this franchise down the toilet with everything else. I gave it a two for cinematography… Expand

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fentropyNov 19, 2021

Fantastic adaptation of a classic. Everything I've seen so far is very well done and high quality. Writing, dialog, and effects all work.

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HenrytwNov 19, 2021

Really enjoying it so far. Pacing in the first episode was a little odd, but it improves in later episodes. A lot of potential here.

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Leomasc7Nov 19, 2021

I particularly loved it! But I realized that this series will divide a lot of opinions, especially from the most demanding people as there are changes from the book to the series. And talking about these changes, I was a little bothered, butI particularly loved it! But I realized that this series will divide a lot of opinions, especially from the most demanding people as there are changes from the book to the series. And talking about these changes, I was a little bothered, but I thought it was necessary so that the series doesn't get too stuck or dragged. I believe that A Roda do Tempo is heading to the beginning of a great saga that is to come, I just wanted to ask Amazon to improve the CGI, in this I have to say a little more ''negative'' the fight scenes are a a little exaggerated and with some flaws that are immediately noticeable, I'm looking forward to the new episodes and I will highly recommend this series.… Expand

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