Warning: SPOILERS ahead for The Wheel of Time season 3, episodes 1-3!The Wheel of Timeseason 3’s season ahead trailer has been released, previewing Rand’s trial in the Aiel Waste, alongside Perrin fighting against the Dark One’s army.The Wheel of Timeseason 3has established a multitude of new storylines for its characters, sending everyone to the far corners of its fantasy world. The most prominent of these include Rand (Josha Stradowski) traveling into the Aiel Waste to become their propheticCar’a’carn, and Perrin (Marcus Rutherford) returning to the Two Rivers, only to discover new threats to his home.
Now,Prime Videohas released a trailer forThe Wheel of Timeseason 3 at the end of season 3, episode 1,previewing what comes next, especially Rand and Perrin’s upcoming journeys. The trailer begins with Rand and Moiraine (Rosamund Pike) going through trials within the Aiel Waste. In the meantime, Nynaeve (Zoë Robins) and Elayne (Ceara Coveney) get deeper into their mission to root out Black Ajah from the White Tower. Liandrin (Kate Fleetwood) also wants to capture Rand, as the Forsaken and more threats to the Dragon Reborn are teased.
Egwene (Madeleine Madden) also learns how to control her dreams, seemingly learning about Rand’s secret relationship with Lanfear (Natasha O’Keeffe), confronting him about it. In the meantime,Perrin is trying to defend the Two Rivers from Darkfriends, Trollocs, and Whitecloaks, seemingly resulting in a massive battle in his hometown. The final shot sees Rand carrying Moiraine through the desert, looking dejected.
The Show’s Stories Are Bigger Than They’ve Ever Been
The Wheel of Timeseason 3’s mostly positive reviewsemphasize the sprawling stories that are going to unfold in the fantasy series' next chapter.Rand’s attempt to prove himself as theCar’a’carncan give him an army through the Aiel, which he’ll need to battle the Dark One’s forces as the Last Battle slowly approaches. As for Perrin, his focus is on a smaller fight to save his home, something that concentrates his character by giving him a broader purpose to prove himself as an individual leader. Both stories seem like they’ll be the most central to the upcoming episodes.
The Wheel Of Time Season 3, Episodes 1-3 Review: I’m Happy Characters Are Better Written Despite Slow Start
The Wheel of Time season 3 has the best character writing in the whole series so far, but a slow start and some meandering leave much to be desired.
Othercharacters inThe Wheel of Timealso have the spotlight, though, such as Liandrin, who is continuing to scheme in the background. While it’s unclear what Nynaeve and Elayne’s investigation will bring about, looking into the Black Ajah means they could discover more about her plans.Egwene’s dreamwalking story is also a prominent focus, not only because of her relationship with Rand, but also the torment Lanfear keeps putting her through in her dreams. The trailer signals these will all weave together to form a much larger narrative as the series continues.
Season 3 Has Plenty Of Exciting Moments To Come
It appears the biggest focus to come is Rand’s trials in Rhuidean to prove himself theCar’a’carn, something that will deeply impact his standing with the Aiel going forward. SinceThe Wheel of Timehas so many stories going on at once, however, it’s not yet certain how this will tie into the other travels everyone else will be experiencing. With five episodes left, there’s plenty of time for the series to expand upon its journey, promising bigger tales as the season unfolds.
New episodes ofThe Wheel of Timeseason 3 arrive Thursdays on Prime Video.
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The Wheel of Time follows Moiraine, a member of the powerful all-female organization Aes Sedai, as she leads a perilous quest with five young individuals. Moiraine suspects one among them could be the prophesized reincarnation of a mighty figure destined to either save or doom humanity.
