The Wheel of Timeseason 3 will premiere on Prime Video on March 13, and the latest outing appears to be massively improving on one aspect of the show — and just in time, too. AlthoughThe Wheel of Timeis one of Amazon’s biggest fantasy billings, the series has received a lot of criticism from fans ofRobert Jordan’s books. But whileThe Wheel of Time’s book changesare among the biggest complaints about the adaptation, there have also been criticisms of the show’s overall visual quality.
Those were especially prominent throughoutThe Wheel of Timeseason 1, though some of the show’s biggest issues continued into season 2. However, byThe Wheel of Timeseason 2’s ending, things seemed to be moving in a better direction. And judging by the trailers for season 3, the next outing looks like it could surpass both of its predecessors.The Wheel of Timeseason 3 is poised to fixits faithfulness issues to the extent it can, butit also appears to be a massive improvement visually.
The Wheel Of Time Season 3’s Visuals Look Much Better Than The Previous Seasons
The Trailer Suggests The Production Value Is Getting Better
The Wheel of Timeseason 3 traileroffers hope for those disappointed in the previous two outings, asthe overall production quality looks far superior to both seasons 1 and 2. The initial footage of the coming episodes is undeniably stunning; everything from the backdrop to the fight sequences looks more impressive than ever. Despite the previous outings' large budgets, there are noticeable quality issues with the special effects, and the landscape shots also leave something to be desired. That’s not the case with what’s shown in season 3’s first look.
The Wheel of Timeseason 3’s initial footage seems to address these problems with the Amazon show. There are numerous scenes that show the Aes Sedai using the One Power, as well as Rand channeling. With a war headed to the White Tower andThe Wheel of Time’s newest season focusing more heavily on Rand, it’s a relief to know that these moments won’t look cheap or poorly done. The new aspect ratio also makes the background look far more immersive, andthese changes come at a great time for the Amazon series.
The Wheel Of Time’s Improvement Comes Just In Time For The Battle Of The Two Rivers
It’s Also Fitting For The Season Adapting The Best Book Of The Series
The improvements toThe Wheel of Time’s visuals come at the ideal time, asthe series will adapt one of the best books in season 3:The Shadow Rising. The Shadow Risingis widely considered one of thebestWheel of Timebooksoverall, as it ramps up the pacing of the series and delivers some of its most impressive character writing and world-building. Given how beloved the fourth book in the series is, it’s nice to know that the season adapting it will be improving on some of viewers' biggest complaints.
It bodes well for the Amazon series' future.
The effects and production quality are also picking up ahead of the Battle of the Two Rivers, which will likely serve as the ending point ofThe Wheel of Timeseason 3 — at least if the book events currently teased are anything to judge by. While this is by no means the biggest conflict in the books, it’s one that readers are looking forward to seeing on-screen. The trailer offers a glimpse of it, and it seems that the action will live up to expectations. This is good news, and it bodes well for the Amazon series' future.
Season 3’s Action Sequences Could Set The Stage For Even Better Battles Later On
The Amazon Show Is Poised To Keep Getting Better After This
The Wheel of TImeseason 3’s visual improvements mean a satisfying adaptation ofThe Shadow Risingis likely, but they also bode well for the show’s take on the rest of the books. If the series continues its upward trajectory and impresses viewers with its enhancements, there’s little doubt it will continue beyond season 3. And ifThe Wheel of Timesees better reviews and higher viewership numbers thanks to its higher production quality, Amazon will continue to invest in it going forward.
12 Book Events Teased By The Wheel Of Time Season 3 Trailer
Like Moiraine, we only have glimpses of the future, and so until March 2025 we’ll have to anticipate the tumultuous events of season 3 as best we can.
This means that the later books will get similar treatment, giving fans of the source material hope that some of the climactic moments beyondThe Shadow Risingwill be done justice. Of course,The Wheel of Timeneeds to get back on track with its approach to the source material as well, but it appears to be tackling both criticisms in season 3. And the improved visuals will appeal to both readers and newcomers alike, settingThe Wheel of Timeseason 3 — and everything beyond it — up for continued success.
