The Wheel of Time: Season 3 ☆☆☆☆

Starring: Rosamund Pike, Daniel Henney, Josha Stradowski, Zoe Robins, Madeleine Madden, Marcus Rutherford, Donal Finn, and Sophie Okonedo

Created by: Rafe Judkins

oiraine Damodred (Rosamund Pike) and Rand al’Thor (Josha Stradowski) embark on a dangerous journey to the Aiel Waste, where they hope to uncover the truth of the Dragon Reborn and prevent him from being corrupted. That’s easier said than done, though, as evil forces gather against them and the White Tower.

With Rand (Josha Stradowski) now officially proclaimed the Dragon Reborn, The Wheel of Time Season 3 capitalises on last season’s promising cliff-hanger with a gripping, wildly violent opening that might be the most brutal yet seen on this show. Putting most blockbusters to shame, this jaw-dropping start sets the tone for what’s to come.

Showrunner Rafe Judkins keeps that momentum up across a range of intersecting narratives more effectively than ever (even if some of the episodes still verge on being too long). Just when the show’s signature lore threatens to derail that drive with too much exposition, a new reveal or set-piece keeps the wheel spinning.

Beyond that initial all-female battle — a rarity in genre fare of any kind — The Wheel of Time Season 3 continues to hone and refine what it does best with a well-earned confidence. It’s evident everywhere you look, from the unparalleled costuming and set design to the actors themselves. While the younger stars have stepped up, looking more comfortable now in their roles, big draws like Rosamund Pike and Sophie Okonedo remain fittingly regal, bringing elegance and poise to Moiraine and Siuan Sanche’s star-crossed love.

This season, the pair are kept apart more than fans might like, but fear not, because the show’s inherent uniqueness remains intact. This is just one of many ways that The Wheel of Time further sets itself apart from its peers. More sophisticated than The Witcher, more thrilling than The Rings of Power, and more distinctive than House of the Dragon, it’s hard to imagine a better version of Robert Jordan’s epic book saga — a series once deemed unfilmable. If anything, this season is the most cinematic yet, especially in Episode 4, where the past, present and future collide in a new peak for this show that promises the best is still yet to come.

There’s a lot to keep up with, but for those willing to put their phones aside, Season 3 cements The Wheel of Time as one of the best fantasy shows on TV right now.

– Courtesy: empireonline.com

“While the younger stars have stepped up, looking more comfortable now in their roles, big draws like Rosamund Pike and Sophie Okonedo remain fittingly regal, bringing elegance and poise to Moiraine and Siuan Sanche’s star-crossed love. This season, the pair are kept apart more than fans might like, but fear not, because the show’s inherent uniqueness remains intact. This is just one of many ways that The Wheel of Time further sets itself apart from its peers. More sophisticated than The Witcher, more thrilling than The Rings of Power, and more distinctive than House of the Dragon, it’s hard to imagine a better version of Robert Jordan’s epic book saga — a series once deemed unfilmable. If anything, this season is the most cinematic yet, especially in Episode 4, where the past, present and future collide in a new peak for this show that promises the best is still yet to come. There’s a lot to keep up with, but for those willing to put their phones aside, Season 3
cements The Wheel of Time as one of the best fantasy
shows on TV right now.”

Rating system: *Not on your life * ½ If you really must waste your time ** Hardly worth the bother ** ½ Okay for a slow afternoon only *** Good enough for a look see *** ½ Recommended viewing **** Don’t miss it **** ½ Almost perfect ***** Perfection