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XenosZSep 11, 2023

I overall enjoyed S1 even though it had some technical issues especially in the visuals and pacing. You can definitely see the impact of the COVID production shutdowns on the show at times. And while I was disappointed with the finale, II overall enjoyed S1 even though it had some technical issues especially in the visuals and pacing. You can definitely see the impact of the COVID production shutdowns on the show at times. And while I was disappointed with the finale, I liked the characters and the preceding episodes quite a bit to be excited for S2.… Expand

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NotsogoodreviewSep 10, 2023

I love fantasy and that is probably the only reason I gave such a high score to this. It's characters are okay, but kinda confusing and the plot is decent. Everything in this series is mediocre.

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GugieSep 9, 2023

This show has a lot going for it and you can see that a lot of money has been spent on what works. The cast, sets, costumes and some of the effects are incredible. Ultimately it fails at the one thing all series need; good story telling. TheThis show has a lot going for it and you can see that a lot of money has been spent on what works. The cast, sets, costumes and some of the effects are incredible. Ultimately it fails at the one thing all series need; good story telling. The first season suffered from poor pacing, seeming to rush through the source material only to slow right down to focus on the show runner’s original content. It is a shame because what could have been interesting changes to the story by adding new concepts, we have the plot sidelined for poorly handled love stories seemingly designed to age up the material. The second season follows suit. After four episodes we are only now getting the real call to adventure. Half way through the season and I’m too bored to continue.… Expand

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RhandAltorSep 5, 2023

Serious problems with the last episode, but up until that point it's good. Changes from the books are hit and miss, but changes are needed and expected adapting a book series this size.

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aidlerSep 4, 2023

At the end of season 1 the series had captivated me. I like it and for me it takes a solid third place after 1. Rings of Power and 2. House of Dragon. I‘m looking forward to season 2.

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PalandersSep 2, 2023

A promising adaptation of the book series and solid TV show in its own right.

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Pinmonkey13Sep 3, 2023

The worst book adaptation I’ve ever seen. Please stop destroying works by superior talents.

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Barb120Sep 3, 2023

absolute abortion of a show. none of the original content from the series is used. its a trash show created by the writers for attention...just horrible.

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MikeyBear1337Sep 2, 2023

Modern Audiences rejoice! Another tale old as time ruined by people who don't read, can't read books, by writers who don't, can't read books. What is actually wrong with Amazon allowing this to continue? Who is next on the chopping block, MrModern Audiences rejoice! Another tale old as time ruined by people who don't read, can't read books, by writers who don't, can't read books. What is actually wrong with Amazon allowing this to continue? Who is next on the chopping block, Mr Feist? Mr Sanderson? Just leave our stories alone.… Expand

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GutzuSep 1, 2023

absolutely love this show, great characters, great worldbuilding; it's an epic fantasy show and different from every other show. despite some weaknesses a must watch in my opinion.

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ChrisMoorheadAug 28, 2023

I found this series exciting and thoroughly enjoyable. I've been a fan of the books for 25 years and, although there are differences, it's an adaptation where big changes are necessary. Fan hat aside, the parts are extremely well-played andI found this series exciting and thoroughly enjoyable. I've been a fan of the books for 25 years and, although there are differences, it's an adaptation where big changes are necessary. Fan hat aside, the parts are extremely well-played and there is plenty for fantasy fans to enjoy. It's a big world and there is a lot of detail. May require a couple of watches to fully appreciate!… Expand

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Darius_22Aug 7, 2023

A complete desecration of the books and a kick in the nuts to RJ's weeping corpse.
Director actively hates the source material, went out of his way to ruin it and ignored and maliciously bullied the "lore master" hired to assist him withA complete desecration of the books and a kick in the nuts to RJ's weeping corpse.
Director actively hates the source material, went out of his way to ruin it and ignored and maliciously bullied the "lore master" hired to assist him with keeping the series on track.
Avoid this farce of a show.… Expand

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AtalasJun 15, 2023

Good start, first season was always going to be difficult, the first book was always going to be hard

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BaelfireBaronJun 7, 2023

I was excited to see a large company like Amazon get the IP for Wheel of Time because I figured they had the money to make something high quality. I thought this would be their "Game of Thrones" moment and we would get fantastic music, greatI was excited to see a large company like Amazon get the IP for Wheel of Time because I figured they had the money to make something high quality. I thought this would be their "Game of Thrones" moment and we would get fantastic music, great actors, and beautiful art. Instead we got some show which feels like a half-baked CW show. Don't get me wrong, it wouldn't even be that bad if they had stuck to the actual book. Instead they rewrote the story and tried to cram everything together. The Great Hunt is a fantastic book and I don't know if I can bear to have the image and memory of that book destroyed by whatever nonsense Amazon comes up with for season 2. With every book that is turned into a TV show or movie, the result is a roll of the dice. This one came up snake eyes. Don't bother watching it, just stick to the books. If you don't want to read it there are excellent audio books out there but don't waste your time with this nonsense.… Expand

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Star_ClassicFeb 8, 2022

This atrocity isn't the Wheel of Time. It's some fan fiction very, very loosely based on the book series The Wheel of Time.

The story has been changed needlessly, even trying to take into consideration that some things might need to beThis atrocity isn't the Wheel of Time. It's some fan fiction very, very loosely based on the book series The Wheel of Time.

The story has been changed needlessly, even trying to take into consideration that some things might need to be changed to adapt a book into a movie or series.

It's a huge disappointment and frankly, it's embarrassing. I watched the first season and as it went on, I literally had to force myself to watch it. I ended up actually stopping half way through the last episode of Season One once I realized I was getting nothing worthwhile from watching it, other than upset at how Rafe Judkins bastardized Robert Jordan's work.

Who ever approved this monstrosity to be filmed should be ashamed.… Expand

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dprimeApr 30, 2023

It's unbelievable how they butchered this show on almost every level. What the showrunners did was that basically they took the whole story and changed almost every aspect of it, and not in a good way. There is not a single story beat fromIt's unbelievable how they butchered this show on almost every level. What the showrunners did was that basically they took the whole story and changed almost every aspect of it, and not in a good way. There is not a single story beat from the books that hasn't been drastically altered. Bad casting choices, bad writing, extremely unlikeable characters, bad acting, too much wokeness. The tone of the show and the atmosphere feel cheap, the practical effects look too goofy, the visual effects are weak, the fighting and the spellcasting choreography look really unsatisfactory, there is no sence of flow and impact. The animated shorts they did were a hundred times better than the whole show. I wish they did it that way, instead of giving us that woke garbage. This is not The Wheel of Tie, it's just an Amazon fanfiction.… Expand

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danzamApr 22, 2023

Garbage."Waste"of Time.Bad everything,Poor performances, bad FX, confusing editing, a Woke appeasing agenda, and overall bad direction.

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JohnnyC4077Mar 21, 2023

Terrible show that intentionally missed the overarching themes/plots of the book series. The books were mediocre at best but the tv show is one of the worst ever. Had a real chance to come up with something good but missed badly.

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loopsoffuryMar 9, 2023

Arbitrary changes to source material which make it difficult to follow the plot lines in a series with a huge number of characters, poor production quality for the budget and odd casting decisions (ranging from terrible to great). Not worthArbitrary changes to source material which make it difficult to follow the plot lines in a series with a huge number of characters, poor production quality for the budget and odd casting decisions (ranging from terrible to great). Not worth the time to watch.… Expand

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GamerDad2023Feb 20, 2023

Unlike quality adaptations like the Lord of the Rings and recent Dune movies, I have little positive to say about this. Unfortunately, I didn't find it entertaining by the end of episode one and I had read the bad reviews, so I did notUnlike quality adaptations like the Lord of the Rings and recent Dune movies, I have little positive to say about this. Unfortunately, I didn't find it entertaining by the end of episode one and I had read the bad reviews, so I did not continue. It feels weird to give it a 0 but as other reviews point out, this isn't the Wheel of Time, hence the 0.… Expand

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Voodoo123Dec 23, 2022

The excellent cast and storyline kept me engaged from start to end. Clearly aiming for some of that sweet game of thrones like sucess...Budget could've been higher for the visual effects but the world building here was fascinating. LookingThe excellent cast and storyline kept me engaged from start to end. Clearly aiming for some of that sweet game of thrones like sucess...Budget could've been higher for the visual effects but the world building here was fascinating. Looking forward to season 2!… Expand

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RahvinnDec 2, 2022

written by a moron, directed by a fool & overseen by a bunch of idiots. They’ve taken an amazing story and turned it into utter rubbish. If you’re hoping to see Robert Jordan’s Wheel of Time this ain’t it. Removing characters, jubbling up thewritten by a moron, directed by a fool & overseen by a bunch of idiots. They’ve taken an amazing story and turned it into utter rubbish. If you’re hoping to see Robert Jordan’s Wheel of Time this ain’t it. Removing characters, jubbling up the story and just making **** up as they went along. It’s like someone read the first books synopsis, then ate it and what they pooped out became the ‘final’ edit. Not worth watching.… Expand

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TinchombNov 27, 2022

Se entiende que en adaptaciones de libros deben modificar para poder ser un material audiovisual pero destrozaron lo creado, lo peor es el gran desarrollo para la formación de personajes que generó Jordan y los guionistas rompieron eso ySe entiende que en adaptaciones de libros deben modificar para poder ser un material audiovisual pero destrozaron lo creado, lo peor es el gran desarrollo para la formación de personajes que generó Jordan y los guionistas rompieron eso y mucho más. Una lastima… Expand

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cylunNov 17, 2022

I couldn't watch it till the end. Too soon, you notice that this show is more about politics that don't fit this universe at all. If I was interested in this, I'd watch some crappy modern reality TV show. But I don't, why might that be?I couldn't watch it till the end. Too soon, you notice that this show is more about politics that don't fit this universe at all. If I was interested in this, I'd watch some crappy modern reality TV show. But I don't, why might that be? Perhaps, fantasy is supposed to let us escape from this world's issues?… Expand

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ChapouJuniorNov 17, 2022

The adaption of Wheel of Time is indeed not perfect. However, the problem I have with the show is not the book adaptation, it's more so that it feels rushed. Someone that did not read the books can't grasp enough from each characters toThe adaption of Wheel of Time is indeed not perfect. However, the problem I have with the show is not the book adaptation, it's more so that it feels rushed. Someone that did not read the books can't grasp enough from each characters to really understand them properly. They could have save some budget on a lot of moments that was unnecessary to provide better context on important things. That being said, I find it a good show to pass some time and you do get immerse in the fantasy at times, excited for season 2 as I believe it will get better with the feedback they got.… Expand

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skykappahOct 31, 2022

Haven't read the books so I can't compare, but it is just sooo boring. Not including Pike and Henney, all the other actors are really terrible and hammy. It tries sooo hard to be high fantasy but instead feels like a children's show. How didHaven't read the books so I can't compare, but it is just sooo boring. Not including Pike and Henney, all the other actors are really terrible and hammy. It tries sooo hard to be high fantasy but instead feels like a children's show. How did they manage that, I do not know....
Probably not going to tune in for series 2.… Expand

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syldocOct 18, 2022

the story has been completely rewritten compared to the book and we don't understand anything in the end. The books were good, but sometimes there were lengths, the series is mixed up.

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andystarOct 17, 2022

Amazon butchers another show that could have been utterly epic. I'm reading the books instead! I'm on book 7 now, and I am not going to watch any more seasons of this atrocity.

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DawnshardSep 14, 2022

Fantastic show. The characters are interesting and likable. The show presents a fresh and exciting take on a familiar story. At the end of season 1 you can tell wheel of time is about to step into its own. I do wish the season had been aFantastic show. The characters are interesting and likable. The show presents a fresh and exciting take on a familiar story. At the end of season 1 you can tell wheel of time is about to step into its own. I do wish the season had been a little longer the pacing seemed a little rushed, but over great entertainment.… Expand

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RetharSep 14, 2022

The show is terrible, I am a fan of the books but went in with low expectations and did not assume it would follow the books closely. The worst part of the show isn't that they did not follow the books, its the illogical plot full of holes,The show is terrible, I am a fan of the books but went in with low expectations and did not assume it would follow the books closely. The worst part of the show isn't that they did not follow the books, its the illogical plot full of holes, the cheesy acting, and the overall boring feel it has.… Expand

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day_walkerSep 11, 2022

On its own merits, this show is a train wreck. Bad costumes, lighting, and cinematography. Fight choreography and battle scenes are ridiculous in a bad way (but there’s not a lot of either). The writing is terrible, especially the dialog!On its own merits, this show is a train wreck. Bad costumes, lighting, and cinematography. Fight choreography and battle scenes are ridiculous in a bad way (but there’s not a lot of either). The writing is terrible, especially the dialog! The biggest issue is the lack of attention to detail. There are so many inconsistency in every technical aspect, that it takes the viewer right out of the show. Those involved in making this show were either incompetent, too inexperienced, or just didn't care.

Considering the amazing books this is supposed to be based on, this is the worst show I've ever seen! The show does NOT follow the books at all. It is clear the Show-runner and possibly writers hate the source material and want to deconstruct it. An example that sums it up is the show has an episode called "Blood calls blood". The books have a chapter called the same. The book chapter ends with a character stating the following great line "There is one rule, above all others, for being a man. Whatever comes, face it on your feet." The show's episode ends with this same character kneeling on the floor, crying, yelling at the ceiling, and for some strange reason twisting his nipples. Clearly there’s an agenda here.

To me changing an author's work to this degree and passing it off as the same IP is the equivalent of book burning! Amazon should be ashamed of themselves for making this show… Expand

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Kralazar_MallusSep 7, 2022

Года так 4 назад узнал о готовящемся дорогущем сериале по Вселенной. Узнал, что автор во многом является наследником Толкина, с его Высоким фэнтези. Это я люблю. Прочитал все 14 книг, что заняло порядком времени. Сижу, жду выход сериала. ОнГода так 4 назад узнал о готовящемся дорогущем сериале по Вселенной. Узнал, что автор во многом является наследником Толкина, с его Высоким фэнтези. Это я люблю. Прочитал все 14 книг, что заняло порядком времени. Сижу, жду выход сериала. Он вышел. Я увидел отзывы и понял, что не посмею портить впечатление от книг этой анальной водой, которую мне Безос решил залить в уши. Потому так его и не посмотрел. Спасибо, не любитель жрать не свежий понос. Потому оценка 0 из 10. За толлерастию, за переписывание оригинальной истории, за наплевательское отношение к первоисточнику, за повесточку. Кино должно быть ВНЕ политики! По крайней мере адаптации. Либо снимай, как автор велел, либо не снимай вовсе. А иначе столкнешься с неродным гневом. НЕ пользуйся услугами Амазон. НЕ покупай их товары.
НЕ бери подписку на их стриминг. ИГНОРИРУЙ Амазон. БАСТУЙ против Амазон. И если нас будет много - эта корпа зла разорится и послужит примером всем остальным любителям радужных флагов.… Expand

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Duneda1n87Sep 5, 2022

Not accurate to the books at all, what rafe judkins wishes the wheel of time was, and it's terrible

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CasperTheHumanSep 2, 2022

Above all the other problems there is one that rises above all else: it's really, really boring.

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kenedy11Aug 27, 2022

Mas é muito ruim. Me forcei a assistir isso, larguei pela metade, essa esta na lista de gostaria de desver.

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PeachboiiiAug 26, 2022

Ive never read the books, so cant compare. But overall, this feels like a generic fantasy show, and a **** one too. I feel like the showrunner is way out of this depth and totally missed the mark, and that Amazon totally misfired with theirIve never read the books, so cant compare. But overall, this feels like a generic fantasy show, and a **** one too. I feel like the showrunner is way out of this depth and totally missed the mark, and that Amazon totally misfired with their choice of showrunner. I would blame the writers too, but since this is based on existing work, and dont if its the writers that are subpar or if the books are actually like this. The acting, for the most part, is laughably bad too.… Expand

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DeralacAug 24, 2022

Mediocre book ruined by the same group of high school freshmen writing almost everything on TV these days. Boring, mundane and yuck.

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UncleWillardAug 22, 2022

I wanted to give this a try since it's one of the few series I haven't read and could enjoy it as purely a TV series. Not even 14 books could save this. It's boring and the actors, almost to a person, lack any charisma (seriously, the men areI wanted to give this a try since it's one of the few series I haven't read and could enjoy it as purely a TV series. Not even 14 books could save this. It's boring and the actors, almost to a person, lack any charisma (seriously, the men are better looking than the women in almost every case with the exclusion of Pike. I know that sounds shallow and shouldn't matter, but it's like a boil you can't look away from. I've never even thought about that before, but that's what happens when the story is not worth investing your time). Is WOT a YA series? It certainly seems so. This is why I turned away from fantasy. Once you've read Tokien, everything else is a pale rip-off. This is no exceptions. It doesn't even feel like the writer bothered to build their own world, but rather just jumbled a bunch of other, historical eras, some bland fantasy magic, and a mediocre DnD dungeon crawl. Seriously, Tinkers? The only upside? It makes me feel I could write a better show.… Expand

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HuntersanNov 26, 2021

It is not the Wheel of Time. It is Rafe Judkins' Homo Erotic Wheel of Time Fan Fiction. The script is shocking and moves so fast that no character development is possible. Making the Two Rivers a diverse mix of every race throws out a keyIt is not the Wheel of Time. It is Rafe Judkins' Homo Erotic Wheel of Time Fan Fiction. The script is shocking and moves so fast that no character development is possible. Making the Two Rivers a diverse mix of every race throws out a key plot point, that they developed in isolation and retained the old ways. Given the world has many different races from many different nations I dont see the point of doing this. Feels like Rafe is more interested in pushing his political views than telling a story. CG is cheap and ungainly. If you have enjoyed the books then I suggest you give it a miss as it is a really disappointing reimagining by a talentless hack.… Expand

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johndoe43Jul 15, 2022

I have not read the books. The show is a confusing mess that lurches from one chase scene to the next with no reason. I understand from other reviews that the show takes a lot of liberties from the book. That makes sense as it appears thatI have not read the books. The show is a confusing mess that lurches from one chase scene to the next with no reason. I understand from other reviews that the show takes a lot of liberties from the book. That makes sense as it appears that this series is produced by 20-somethings who think they know better than the author.… Expand

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JohnDJDJun 4, 2022

Thoroughly disappointing. Making changes to the books that made no sense and effectively destroying characters before the show even starts.

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cmbhjvJun 3, 2022

Some beautiful scenarios and great actors. It is a shame it is not followed by a reasonable script.

Some of the changes from the book seem unnecessary and, on many occasions, detrimental to the main plot. It seems that all was done in anSome beautiful scenarios and great actors. It is a shame it is not followed by a reasonable script.

Some of the changes from the book seem unnecessary and, on many occasions, detrimental to the main plot. It seems that all was done in an attempt to make it "Game of Thrones".

Basic storytelling mistakes prevent viewers from familiarizing and bonding with the characters. Everything is done hastily, with no time for character development.

The mythical universe is presented in a sloppy manner. Covering the whole first book in an 8-episode season was a terrible decision.… Expand

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TheMathKing1984Dec 10, 2021

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Another example of cultural vandalism done to a beloved western series.

You could sense the encroaching wokeness; the radical left political and sociological ideology, coming in every episode. From a storytelling perspective, they alter things from the plot that forces them to reinvent the story to fill the plot holes they just made. I'm a politically neutral WoT and fantasy lover, and I feel like this is an ill made mockery of Jordans work. It doesn't stand on its own as a fantasy story either, so why bother watching?… Expand

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YcoMay 19, 2022

It's difficult to understand how one could mangle the themes and plot of this show so badly when there is a wealth of source material available as well as exhaustive online copy to reference. There's also inconsistent editing, but ultimatelyIt's difficult to understand how one could mangle the themes and plot of this show so badly when there is a wealth of source material available as well as exhaustive online copy to reference. There's also inconsistent editing, but ultimately it's the writing mis-steps that bothered me the most.… Expand

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Alternative4Nov 19, 2021

This series suffers from some terrible decisions on the narrative that boil down "Why would they change that?" in an already established well written narrative. The only good thing I can think of is the casting an acting is this disappointing story.

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Razrback16May 7, 2022

Very disappointing - as a huge fan of the book series this isn't Wheel of Time. It's Wheel of Woke. More woke trash with race-swapping and LGBT nonsense. 1/10 for attempting to dupe a fanbase of a book series into watching a pile of trashVery disappointing - as a huge fan of the book series this isn't Wheel of Time. It's Wheel of Woke. More woke trash with race-swapping and LGBT nonsense. 1/10 for attempting to dupe a fanbase of a book series into watching a pile of trash masquerading under the same name.… Expand

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roarcheckMay 3, 2022

I am usually not overly critic of tv-adaptations after reading books - after all these are 2 completely different mediums with different requirements. Suffice it to say, this is bad... One can see, that there is good production value and aI am usually not overly critic of tv-adaptations after reading books - after all these are 2 completely different mediums with different requirements. Suffice it to say, this is bad... One can see, that there is good production value and a lot of money was spent. Every now and then there is a scene that is in and of itself visually pleasing, yet it still manages to look bad and cheap like the old Hercules and Xena shows at the same time. Story does not make any sense whatsoever. You can see they tried, but failed miserably.… Expand

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leonardsunApr 21, 2022

This work is insulting to anyone who read the books. It should not exists!

Everything has been changed. The names remain the same. But they are absolutely not the same characters, not even the spirit of the book. This TV show is an absoluteThis work is insulting to anyone who read the books. It should not exists!

Everything has been changed. The names remain the same. But they are absolutely not the same characters, not even the spirit of the book. This TV show is an absolute travesty! I hate it! It negates all the meaningful character and spirit of the book that this show doesn't deserve to use the name Wheel of Time.… Expand

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MalohuMar 24, 2022

Woke identity politics nonsense that has very little to do with the books. This is a waste of time and money.

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mortedeamorJan 6, 2022

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The books were infinitely better. They had amazing powerful female characters that were utterly destroyed in this poorly written fan fiction. Amazon does not write good tv. This show doesn't even remotely stay close to the books. Or even contain the spirit of the books.… Expand

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SandmandreamMar 18, 2022

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Well, if you read Robert Jordan you should know he's the god of depicting and if you want to do a movie of his art then you should know you can't. This is just insolence. Those monsters, storyline, charecters... When I heard the series, did not want to watch but this indignity invaded my mind lastly so i had watched it entirely till my nails have broken. My words are not able to describe this monstrosity. God forgive us.… Expand

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mountainDeweyMar 3, 2022

While the world and visuals of the show are amazing to look at the storytelling felt somewhat lackluster. A good watch in the end but left me wanting more.

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theirrelephantsDec 28, 2021

Genuine trash with the worst casting choices I've seen since netflix butchered the Witcher.

I can't wait to see how they destroy Lord of the Rings next. This won't get more than 2-3 seasons before Amazon gives up, lmao.

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ckgamerFeb 12, 2022

Terrible acting …awkward camera..no proper color grading ugly women..rotten to the core like every other sjw bs! Amazon continues ruining famous fantasy titles next stop: the lord of the rings universe .. cancel Amazon prime asap

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BrickHitHouseFeb 4, 2022

This adaptation is Wheel of Time in name only and was so bad, watching it felt like watching a car crash. The only thing carried from the source material are the character names, while most of the plot of the first book was cut to make roomThis adaptation is Wheel of Time in name only and was so bad, watching it felt like watching a car crash. The only thing carried from the source material are the character names, while most of the plot of the first book was cut to make room for events that never transpired in the books. There are so many better shows out there right now, don't waste your time on this one, you'll never get those 8 hours back.… Expand

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Dee-Jay_DeliFeb 1, 2022

Decent, but not great take on the "Wheel of Time" series. Despite its obvious production quality, it just doesn't translate well onto screen. The characters aren't that compelling, the plot not well-paced or interesting and there isn't thatDecent, but not great take on the "Wheel of Time" series. Despite its obvious production quality, it just doesn't translate well onto screen. The characters aren't that compelling, the plot not well-paced or interesting and there isn't that much spectacle to carry the story.

Instead it feels like a story out of the early 2000sm with a simple good & evil story, teenagers, colorful costumes and lackluster world-building.

It just feels like a pre-GoT fantasy story in a post-GoT world.… Expand

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GrimLogan76Jan 30, 2022

I'm quite certain that if the genuine Nynaeve watched this tripe she would tug her braid.

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MrGlumJan 28, 2022

I really enjoyed it despite its flaws. Give it a try, it gets better with each episode.

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SemelirandaJan 25, 2022

Hello. English is not my native language. Regarding the series. Good operator work. The dressers aren't bad. The casting is sometimes good, sometimes not. Very bad script. The story lost its logic. The characters act like children. SillyHello. English is not my native language. Regarding the series. Good operator work. The dressers aren't bad. The casting is sometimes good, sometimes not. Very bad script. The story lost its logic. The characters act like children. Silly dialogues. They sacrificed realism for the sake of entertainment - they lost it here and there. If in the books you believed in the world and the actions of the characters, then in the series you want to shout “What the hell are they doing ?!”… Expand

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BlahblahbkahJan 23, 2022

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Complete butcher job. It does not reassemble its source material at all. This is up there with Avatar the Last Airbender and Dragonball Evolution. The most basic rules of the books are tossed out. Not one character is even remotely close. It is not right to **** on the core fans And call them names when we tell it how it is. Mat was turned into a thief straight out. Good patents are unforgivable. Perrin is not the blacksmiths apprentice. The blacksmith was a 120lb woman. So they threw out a bunch of characters right there. Nyneve is all powerful, yet it's burnt out in a circle. Something that is made quite clear to be impossible. Never mind not knowing how to channel yet. Egane is just not right. And it's apparently sleeping with Rand. Something that is found out in the book would of had them married and not sitting right for a week. Rand was just useless. Moraine was wasted down in the wrong places. Lan was nothing like himself. I swear, it was like all they read was the back of the book.… Expand

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OnealbjornnJan 22, 2022

A terrible adaption. Makers were focused more on trying to make a show like GoT then making a Wheel of Time series. Deviated from the source material so much that it isn’t even remotely close to the same kind of story.

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adammoshinskyJan 22, 2022

I went in wanting to love this series as much as I I Loved the books, but each episode made it clearer and clearer that those writing and designing this show had no idea what they were doing. To be sure, I don't blame the actors, and actuallyI went in wanting to love this series as much as I I Loved the books, but each episode made it clearer and clearer that those writing and designing this show had no idea what they were doing. To be sure, I don't blame the actors, and actually liked *that* aspect of the show quite a bit. (If given better material to work with, I suspect the actors could have brought their characters to life more.) The writing was simply atrocious, the characters one dimensional, and the immersion constantly broken by shoddy details. Further, many things are left unexplained, while the show spends time focused on details and contrived plotlines that no one cares about. The showrunners have assumed that the audience was compromised entirely of people who lack the ability to criticize or interpret things, it would seem. Also, the special effects suck, and the costumes are a mixed bag. Lots of cringey dialogue, too.… Expand

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EnergyauJan 22, 2022

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This would have to be one of the worst book adaptions that I have ever seen on the screen. Not only is the story different it is of bad quality. C grade at best!… Expand

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misponJan 21, 2022

Fantastic garbage...read books!
Fantastic garbage...read books!
Fantastic garbage...read books!
Fantastic garbage...read books!
Just read books

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veshchesJan 16, 2022

I really really want to like this show. It looks great. The actors are fine. Music is fine. But the story it is telling is just not that compelling.

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tranceyanJan 15, 2022

It’s like this series was made by CW rejects that read the blurb on the back of a couple of Wheel of time books. Skip this and read the books.

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Spacemanspiff20Jan 14, 2022

Poor acting, worse writing. There are zero redeemable aspects in this train wreck. Judkins has no experience as a showrunner, the writers have no experience and cannot create a single coherent line storyline. Your time would be better spentPoor acting, worse writing. There are zero redeemable aspects in this train wreck. Judkins has no experience as a showrunner, the writers have no experience and cannot create a single coherent line storyline. Your time would be better spent pulling your toenails off.… Expand

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sohendoJan 13, 2022

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Terrible adaptation of the series. Those involved with the production obviously don’t value the source material and just want to push their own version of the story. It can’t get cancelled fast enough.… Expand

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CrazyJoe63Jan 13, 2022

If you don’t know anything about the story you may like it. If you’re a fan of the books……PSA Do Not Watch! You will be very disappointed. I can’t stand to watch, It's like pulling teeth. They’ve literally raped this story, and made it a WokeIf you don’t know anything about the story you may like it. If you’re a fan of the books……PSA Do Not Watch! You will be very disappointed. I can’t stand to watch, It's like pulling teeth. They’ve literally raped this story, and made it a Woke Piece of ****… Expand

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JonnyMarinoJan 11, 2022

im suffer for 2 series..... its to painfull to this junk. Im gess LOTR - RIP

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portobellojimJan 10, 2022

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I have just finished watching the entire series. It is not awful but it is a weak effort. On the positive side, the decision to anchor the show on Rosamund Pike was wise, since she is far and away the best actor and best character in the show and some of the sets and costumes are well done.
The makers have decided to change the storyline from the book to make the core characters older, to create some cliched character struggles (parents murdered while young, accidentally killed wife, comes from abusive family etc.), introduced a mystery about who the Dragon is, made the females more powerful and made the male characters weaker. They've also gone to huge efforts to make the cast extremely diverse and to introduce homosexuality into the story. Some of these changes work (older core characters), some of these are good (diversity), some just seem contrived (the same-sex stuff and making the male characters weak) and I don't even know why the 'who is the dragon' mystery got included. But the main problem is that the entire show is just poorly written and poorly executed. The acting, apart from RP, can be really weak, the entire tone of the piece is more like a young-adult drama than a gritty adult story, the special effects are mediocre and the White Tower and Dark Lord are completely underwhelming. Jordan's ideas about a male and female magic and his thoughts on how male and female interact, conflict with and compliment each other don't really appear. The season finale is also an absolutely disaster; it's so bad that I wonder was there some kind of personnel or other issue with the production.
Game of Thrones was an excellent tv series, it captured the books' visceral amorality and provided loads of amazing television (last season was poor though), the recent Dune movie was absolutely amazing and the Witcher, although no where near the quality of GOT or Dune, was an enjoyable romp. WoT is no where close to GOT or Dune in quality and despite its huge budget and really compelling source material it is not as entertaining as The Witcher. They will make more seasons, but Amazon's quality control really missed a trick on this series.… Expand

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YaslanaJan 8, 2022

People can't stand that show spends equally the same time on representing both men and women, that cast is not all white men and not every character is straight. They will cry about feminist propaganda because their poor hearts can't standPeople can't stand that show spends equally the same time on representing both men and women, that cast is not all white men and not every character is straight. They will cry about feminist propaganda because their poor hearts can't stand when industry stops being homophobic. Show is overly good, really good. Acting is great, script is really well written, special effects look cool, and when you get more into the music, it's fantastic. It's not 1:1 as the books, but that's part of being an adaptation, show doesn't pretend to be just a copy of the story. Which is great. This is a very decent fantasy franchise and I can't wait for more seasons. Give it a try, you shouldn't be disappointed as it gets better with every episode.… Expand

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Fenrir84Jan 7, 2022

Cast and costume are pretty good. Story is absolutely unrecognizable. It's like reading a book report written by someone whose freind read the book and explained it while drunk.

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Alekcey_ZhivaevJan 7, 2022

I must say right away that I have not read the books. And that allows me to look at the show differently from the lore of the books. I think the series is very good, one of the best that has come out in the fantasy genre. Rosamund Pike asI must say right away that I have not read the books. And that allows me to look at the show differently from the lore of the books. I think the series is very good, one of the best that has come out in the fantasy genre. Rosamund Pike as Moiraine is amazing. All the characters have not yet been revealed, but this is just the beginning. I think that for this reason the series was immediately renewed for a 2nd season. Each episode is dynamic with unexpected plot twists: you sit and watch and at some point "Aaaa, what the ...". I even signed up for metacritic to leave a positive review! Seriously, I don’t understand people who say the show is bad. Advise then what a good fantasy genre!))) Books are books, a serial is a serial, it does not have to correspond to the written books. The director and screenwriter can have their own ideas and thoughts, which they implement.… Expand

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matiracedoJan 7, 2022

Terrible as an adaptation, and still disappointingly bad considered as a separate thing from the books. They really need to work on fixing some of their issues before season 2.

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angry_farmerNov 30, 2021

Woke politics, bad writing. Do not watch this.............................

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o_OwlJan 6, 2022

I've been the fan for 25 years, and I absolutely love this show and the way it weaves the books storylines into something new yet familiar. The worldbuilding is on point, political and personal conflicts are already being introduced and it'sI've been the fan for 25 years, and I absolutely love this show and the way it weaves the books storylines into something new yet familiar. The worldbuilding is on point, political and personal conflicts are already being introduced and it's just the beginning. It's also the first show with a properly developed magic system. The first three episodes take some time to establish the characters and the world they live in and Episode 4 shows how the Wheel of Time can really blow your mind away. The cast is fabulous. Rosamund is a legend ofc, but all the actors get their time to shine too. Can't wait for Season 2.… Expand

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GodlykoalaJan 6, 2022

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Why on earth would you "adapt" a story and then throw out the story. From the very first change they make stereotypical writing mistakes ("let's give Perrin a wife, then fridge her in the first 20-minutes", really?!). Every change has been ill-concieved, and the last episode was hilariously bad.… Expand

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Elvesfriend109Jan 6, 2022

This is no way a good adaption of Robert Jordans books. It is a pathetic aberration, and not worth the effort of watching. I can assure you that I will NOT be watching any other seasons. Read the books, they are much better than this.

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LystraJan 6, 2022

Confusing and poorly executed. The show is based of a book series but they changed the characters and plot so drastically it’s unrecognizable to the book readers. The show tried to be more appealing to non book readers but the show is soConfusing and poorly executed. The show is based of a book series but they changed the characters and plot so drastically it’s unrecognizable to the book readers. The show tried to be more appealing to non book readers but the show is so poorly written non book readers feel lost because the show assumes fans will have some base knowledge. It ended up failing to appeal to book fans and new fans alike. Could have been so great, but turned out to be a lost opportunity to do something extraordinary.… Expand

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playahaterJan 6, 2022

I hate having to write this. Having read the entire series of books I had high expectations and I was very happy they were doing a series and not a movie. I also understand that in making a live adaptation certain things need to be modifiedI hate having to write this. Having read the entire series of books I had high expectations and I was very happy they were doing a series and not a movie. I also understand that in making a live adaptation certain things need to be modified for time and context (having thoroughly enjoyed The Expanse and newest Dune movie - and yes I read the books). So these aren't fanboy issues that I have with the show. After watching the first full season I question whether the showrunners read the source material at all or just used a Wikipedia entry. There are so many fundamental changes to the "Eye of the World" characters and events that it comes off more as a bad fan fic with sex sizzle than a true adaptation. The addition of events that never happened and deletion of important elements is just too much in the end. This is the most prevalent in the season ending (I won't add spoilers, if you read the books I think you will understand what I mean). The production value, cast, and effects were great and if they hadn't strayed so far from the source I think this would have been a home run. It feels like this may have fallen victim to a "production by committee" mentality that shoehorned ideas that don't fit into the story. I won't watch season two without some serious redress of those issues. I would definitely not recommend the first season to fans of the series or newcomers either.… Expand

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Riotgirl0103Jan 6, 2022

I'm enjoying the show because it's keeping me guessing! I don't mind most of the changes from the books, and some of them I really like. Overall it's a great piece of media, if you can just enjoy it for what it is and stop expecting to seeI'm enjoying the show because it's keeping me guessing! I don't mind most of the changes from the books, and some of them I really like. Overall it's a great piece of media, if you can just enjoy it for what it is and stop expecting to see the pages of the series directly on the screen.… Expand

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a_scott_aJan 6, 2022

There is no sense of geography. There is no sense of real connection - several characters were born in the same village but have nothing else in common. The introduction is almost exactly LOTR, children flocking around an arriving cart, aThere is no sense of geography. There is no sense of real connection - several characters were born in the same village but have nothing else in common. The introduction is almost exactly LOTR, children flocking around an arriving cart, a festival, ringwraiths arrive, the hobbits escape via feery. Season one is as contrived and random as GOT season 8, hard to imagine the rest of this thing worthwhile. The original characters, and the targeted readership, were about 14 years old. Exactly.… Expand

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PeteSteffanJan 6, 2022

It started strong and I love the casting, costuming, details of many of the sets and props. HDR grading and bitrate quality was awful initially but has since been fixed for all episodes. Sound design is ok, no 5.1 surround mix? Music isIt started strong and I love the casting, costuming, details of many of the sets and props. HDR grading and bitrate quality was awful initially but has since been fixed for all episodes. Sound design is ok, no 5.1 surround mix? Music is eclectic and different but kinda cool.

My main issues are that a good number of the changes, particularly to the magic system rules, very important lore aspects, and some major story and character development have either been changed beyond recognition or removed entirely to be replaced with characters who didn't even appear in the books. Some of these were useful changes that served the tv format, but others were at the expense of the soul and details that made the original book series so amazing. Hopefully the show crew learns their lessons for future seasons and adheres closer to the main story, attempting to recover the plotlines and character development. VFX quality varied wildly throughout the series, from great to terrible, especially episode 8. Without that episode I would've given the series closer to a 7 or 8 overall. This show needs MORE BUDGET AND MORE/LONGER EPISODES to work properly! Pony up and otherwise stay out of the way, Amazon.… Expand

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agwiz43Jan 6, 2022

The Wheel of Time has been spoiled by muddled writing, a failure to explain the plot and some pretty amateur sets, scenery and CGI. Considering this is supposed to be a premium fantasy TV series to rival Game of Thrones, it's got off to aThe Wheel of Time has been spoiled by muddled writing, a failure to explain the plot and some pretty amateur sets, scenery and CGI. Considering this is supposed to be a premium fantasy TV series to rival Game of Thrones, it's got off to a very poor sart. If I was in charge at Amazon TV HQ, I would be changing the Director, and probably the writing team, if Amazon want this to improve for season 2 & 3.… Expand

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RosereaderJan 6, 2022

Brilliant adaptation. The show tells the same story in a new way. Legend becomes myth.

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StryykJan 6, 2022

A fantastic adaptation that brings a new turning to the incredible world of the Wheel of Time! I'm excited for Season 2.

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WellijoeJan 6, 2022

A GREAT adaptation of the books and an amazing show in it’s own rights. The cast is brilliant, the scenery is gorgeous, and the ability of the show to take the core of the books and put it in tv is brilliant. I love the books and I hadA GREAT adaptation of the books and an amazing show in it’s own rights. The cast is brilliant, the scenery is gorgeous, and the ability of the show to take the core of the books and put it in tv is brilliant. I love the books and I had concerns coming into the show that it would be unrecognizable. While there have been changes that gave me pause, within the episode or the next I have been able to clearly see why the changes were made. It has been true to the books while not being a word for word or scene by scene duplicate. With about 5 million words across 15 books, it would be impossible to make a tv series that it exactly the same, and frankly, it would be boring on tv if it was. Each episode feels like a movie on its own, and the cold open for episode 7 was one of the best scenes I’ve seen on tv!
It is not perfect, but I understand the difficulties. Between having to stop filming due to the pandemic, Barney Harris leaving the show, and the time constraints of 8 one hour episodes it had an affect on the final product. The show has overcome these obstacles and I can see where they can take the story from here. I am so happy to see the world I have loved for the last 25+ years come to life on screen and I look forward to season 2!… Expand

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opengirlJan 6, 2022

I've read and re-read the Wheel of Time books for more than half my life. Big fan. The show brings this series to life in a way that brings me such joy. Seeing these characters I love on screen is a dream come true. The series is notI've read and re-read the Wheel of Time books for more than half my life. Big fan. The show brings this series to life in a way that brings me such joy. Seeing these characters I love on screen is a dream come true. The series is not perfect, it has flaws, but I cannot stress how much I enjoyed watching it. Go into it remembering it's an adaptation, not a one to one, line by line reading of the books, and you should be good to go.… Expand

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MrdravenfrostJan 6, 2022

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I have waited a decade or more to see this world from inside my head splashed on a tv screen so I can share it with my daughters. This was amazing, I was sobbing once or twice and while production was clearly effected by Covid 19 and the source book is an acid trip at the end that only re read nerds like me would get what was happening, I loved it.… Expand

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Stefhan007Jan 6, 2022

The show has potebtual but strays too far from the source material without giving watchers a compelling reason as to why. Overall the writing is poor, pacing is all over the place, the story lacks coherence and is very muddled. If this was aThe show has potebtual but strays too far from the source material without giving watchers a compelling reason as to why. Overall the writing is poor, pacing is all over the place, the story lacks coherence and is very muddled. If this was a fresh fantasy show that wasn't adapted from a completed series I would say 6 out of 10. But the fact that they created nothing new other than mangling the source material is inexcusable.… Expand

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hexelJan 6, 2022

I absolutely adore this series, even as a major fantasy genre nerd. When websites name The Wheel of Time as one of the greatest series of all time, you listen. Though I try my hardest not to be biased, this is definitely the best fantasyI absolutely adore this series, even as a major fantasy genre nerd. When websites name The Wheel of Time as one of the greatest series of all time, you listen. Though I try my hardest not to be biased, this is definitely the best fantasy series ever made on any medium, and I've consumed a lot of content. Judkins and the team brings Robert Jordans novels to life wonderfully. When I first saw this, I thought to myself, 'Thank god they've done it right,'. It's simply delightful to watch and see the characters I've knows for so many years brought to life faithfully. It's well-casted and well-scripted. Lorne Balfe provides an excellent and evocative score, and the cinematography is sublime. If you get the chance, please watch the extra features. The extra material adds to the fantastical vibe of this series. Listen to your friends when they tell you to watch it. I promise you, you won't regret it.… Expand

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mbuelow1Jan 6, 2022

This show is an embarrassment start to finish. The writing is shoddy, the pacing is all over the place. The characters are unlikable and the CGI is cheesy. This show has no redeeming qualities.

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GhostMaker1Jan 6, 2022

Series was written by writers who ignored most of the source material and did not stay true to the mechanics of the world as set by Robert Jordan. If you have not read the books but enjoyed the series pick up the books and immerse yourselfSeries was written by writers who ignored most of the source material and did not stay true to the mechanics of the world as set by Robert Jordan. If you have not read the books but enjoyed the series pick up the books and immerse yourself in the world as Robert Jordan intended it to be… Expand

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Philj1703Jan 5, 2022

krull reeboot.
feels cheap, slow paced, poor dialogue. could have been told more efficiently in 4 hrs.
their are better programmes for you to invest your time in. characters come across as petty and juvenile. theirs no speed or urgency to thekrull reeboot.
feels cheap, slow paced, poor dialogue. could have been told more efficiently in 4 hrs.
their are better programmes for you to invest your time in.
characters come across as petty and juvenile. theirs no speed or urgency to the programme, and the why of things is poorly explained.… Expand

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SaintwhoJan 5, 2022

Absolutely boring. Filled with bad acting, bad CGI and terrible writing. The show makes no sense whatsoever.

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Inheritance92Jan 5, 2022

I can understand the idea that the first book in the Wheel of Time is boring and non-cinematographic. But the problem with the show is that additions, simplifications and changes don't make much sense and create contradictions and plot holes.I can understand the idea that the first book in the Wheel of Time is boring and non-cinematographic. But the problem with the show is that additions, simplifications and changes don't make much sense and create contradictions and plot holes. The characters who knew each other all their lives and suddenly thrown into the big, hostile world are constantly bickering, having inane romances and generally behaving like teenagers (they are of nuptial age in the source, and actors are even more mature).
Visually, the additions to the show are generic low-budget fantasy nonsense: clothes with Chinese polyester laces, not suited for doing any work in it, multiple piercing, generic backgrounds, cheap, out-of-place props.
The elephant in the room is that the rumored $80 mil budget was simply embezzled. The show looks as cheap as Raimi's Legend of the Seeker, a 2010 show. The palaces are written away, the headquarters of the most powerful wizard order is represented by a corridor and a small room with polystyrene molding. The extras are few, there are no large-scale shots except some generic drone footage. We don't see fields or villages, we don't see horses, only small soundstage and some woods (there is even no continuity in seasons, which change from autumn to winter just between shots).
The casting is bad, too. Only the guest actors and Pike and Henney can act at all. The other seem unable to even remember their lines. Obligatory diversity quota makes the cast look out of place and lead to ridiculous situations of members of the same family having different races or a character, featuring a long, prominent braid in the books, being unable to wear a braid due to curly hair.
To summarize, the show has almost no connection to the original, except misapplied names. The message, the plot, the characters and situations are fumbled, and the stuff invented by the authors is inconsistent and incoherent.… Expand

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XzyliaJan 5, 2022

There are a lot of great fantasy shows out there, and this is not one of them. Dull, juvenile and asinine. Watching grass grow was more entertaining. Actors and actresses seem to be just phoning it in to collect a check. The story is riddledThere are a lot of great fantasy shows out there, and this is not one of them. Dull, juvenile and asinine. Watching grass grow was more entertaining. Actors and actresses seem to be just phoning it in to collect a check. The story is riddled with plot holes and inconsistencies as well. Save yourself the trouble and watch something else… Expand

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PoopsiehowJan 5, 2022

People don’t understand why it’s hard to just walk away and say, “well, other people like it, but this show just isn’t for me.”

At least for me, there is a deep-seated reason I can’t just be ok with that. I’ve been waiting for a long timePeople don’t understand why it’s hard to just walk away and say, “well, other people like it, but this show just isn’t for me.”

At least for me, there is a deep-seated reason I can’t just be ok with that. I’ve been waiting for a long time for a television adaptation, and this adaptation is terribly done. More than that, though, it is a slap in the face to those who have loved these stories for so long.

I get that people have different tastes, but I can’t just say “that’s ok” when others say they love it and if I don’t I should just move on.

Why not?

The further the show goes, the less likely it is that a better adaptation will ever be made. This is such a large undertaking that I applaud those who were willing to take it on, yet I despise them for what they have done because this is likely the ONLY adaptation we will ever get.

They have taken something I have devoted literally hundreds of reading, listening, and discussing hours of my life to for 20+ years, who’s adaptation I have been anticipating, and they have ripped it to shreds.

I’ve been reading these books longer than I’ve known close friends, longer than my children have been alive, since before I got pets and after they died. They are a part of me, and have been for most of my life. I have been reading and rereading these books for the majority of the years that I have been alive. And the story is being raped, pillaged, and destroyed. I will still have the books when the show ends. But the hope that I would one day see an adaptation as exciting, engaging, and endearing as the books themselves has been ripped away.

That is where I struggle. That is why I feel so betrayed when people say “this is good”. The creators of this show have removed a piece of hope from my life. Arguably, a small piece, but still, a piece of me that has been around since childhood.

If I had to choose between seeing my favorite pet resurrected from the pet cemetery as a tainted and twisted demon, or remain dead, I would choose the latter every time. They have made something twisted and perverse from something that was good. I would rather the show never existed than see what has been created from RJ’s world, no matter how much someone else may say they enjoy it. After all, would those who love what it is, not love it even more if it were what it could have been?… Expand

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Snehashis_ChattJan 5, 2022

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This web series by Amazon is an insult to the work of Robert Jordan and his hard work that created a rich world of fantasy and magic that touched more than 90 million readers. Not only have they replaced the original rich story and lore with a pathetic story of their own, they have done so in a manner that is inconsistent even with their own creation. Even if we excuse this glaring mistake even then the character development, the pacing, the VFX, the sets, to the clothing of tthe the characters is just too bad. While I can go in details as to how they butcher every character from the original work this would be a long review. Instead if I am just to point out a few mistakes and inconsistencies of their own creation that would be good. Ex-1 The Whitecloaks are supposed to be the biggest evil dudes against the Aes Sedai. It is shown that they burn them like witches of medeival age while one of them eats a whole bird watching the scene (a shoddy attempt to create a feel of terror IMO). Then we have their group meeting Moiraine and group and one of the senior commanders telling Moiraine to get her wound healed from an Aes Sedai!!! Why ??? It's like a Catholic Priest in the middle ages asking a villager to get healed from a witch in front of tons of clergymen!!! Ex-2 Men can't see women channeling the "One Power" and vice versa is what we are told when Logain is being held captive by the Aes Sedai. Then we see Kerene Nagashi is able to save Moiraine from a "One Power" knife hurled at her by Logain. WTaf!! How is she able to see it ??? Next we see Logain watching in amazement as Nynaeve goes Super Saiyyan with her Healing wave and cures everyone while he comments her power is "like a raging sun"! How the hell is he able to see all that!!! Ex-3 We are shown that dozens of Full Aes Sedai sisters struggle to fight a thousand man army of Logain and we see some deaths as well. However in episode 8 we have an Accepted, Amalisa, who isn't a full White Tower accepted Aes Sedai sister btw, channel with four Wilders (Egwene, Nynaeve and 2 other random women) and defeat an army of 5000 Trollocs!!! Yes 5000! Take a while to ponder on that number because in Episode 1 we are shown it took atleast 8-9 grown women to bring down a single Trolloc! Where tf is the consistency!!!! Next we see that Egwene brings back Nynaeve from death!!! WOW!!! And that too while ditching the other 3 ladies to death! Next topic is the question of Dragon Reborn. Now while we get a lot of Nynaeve and Egwene moments the male characters of Emond's Field are totally pushed away from having any character development at all. We see Machin Shin of all explaining to Rand that he is the Dragon Reborn!!! We see a few scenes that were probably cut in the first episode and there we have it! The question of the millenia answered by a farmboy himself. Not t mention that shoddy fight with the Dark One where Rand steals Egwene's Accepted test scene from The Dragon Reborn book. This show deserves nothing but to be thrown to the dustbin. I still can't digest the fact that it took $10 million/episode to make this **** Amazon better wind up if they don't want further losses.… Expand

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