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Wheel Of Time on Prime

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Ubiquery · 18/11/2021 20:20

I’ve just read it starts Friday 19th. Please be good. Please be good. Please be good…

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Zampa · 03/12/2021 14:17

Thought this week's episode was a slow burner. Probably setting up lots of important plot points but not as exciting for me (non book reader) as episode 4.

The scenery for Tar Valon and the White Tower bugs me. It looks like a Disney theme park rather than a real place and the extras don't feel like citizens of a big city.

Whinge · 02/12/2021 08:42

Yep I don't mind waiting. It's nice to be able to discuss the previous episode as everyone is in the same boat.

I've also got sing of manetheren stuck in my head, it's a right earworm.

SoupDragon · 02/12/2021 07:38

After binge watch so much over the last 20 months or so, I it quite refreshing to have to wait just like we did in the older days before streaming 😂

Ubiquery · 01/12/2021 21:54

I wish they were releasing them quicker than one a week.

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SoupDragon · 27/11/2021 21:41

You can come chat about it in the Spoiler thread if you want a reminder, Soup

😱 spoilers? Wash your mouth out!

Ubiquery · 27/11/2021 21:25

Meant to say earlier that the scene with Thom and the boys in the farm house was very well done too.

Agreed! Very well done. Poor Thom :(

I read a bit of a discussion on a US forum and they were raving about the series and then on a UK forum were they were really slating it. I hope the reviews are good enough that they don't drop it, no matter how bad it gets.

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GrouchyKiwi · 27/11/2021 21:08

You can come chat about it in the Spoiler thread if you want a reminder, Soup.

Meant to say earlier that the scene with Thom and the boys in the farm house was very well done too.

SoupDragon · 27/11/2021 21:06

I think I remember who the Dragon Reborn is but I'm really not sure I'm remembering it right.

Just caught up with episode 4. It's improving with each one.

NynaeveSedai · 27/11/2021 20:26

The reveal at the end of episode 5 now makes sense. I'm wondering how long did they know they were the Dragon Reborn???

Where have you seen episode 5?? And if you've watched it illegally don't spoil it for us!

Whinge · 27/11/2021 18:17

The reveal at the end of episode 5 now makes sense.

Episode 5? I thought there had only been 4 episodes so far?

I'm hoping i'm wrong, as having another to watch would be amazing.

NurseButtercup · 27/11/2021 17:32

I'm enjoying this more than I expected. I'm enjoying the message of equality, the acknowledgement that men are physically stronger than women and they are protecting the women. But ultimately the women are in charge, they are the leaders.

The reveal at the end of episode 5 now makes sense. I'm wondering how long did they know they were the Dragon Reborn???

Whinge · 27/11/2021 15:49

I've finally found time to catch up and watched all 4 episodes today 😄 I tried to read the books several years ago, and despite being right up my street I just couldn't get into them. So far the adaptation has been amazing.

lorettaobrian · 27/11/2021 13:41

@Zampa

Thank you *@nynaeveSedai*. I am presuming from from your username that Nynaeve becomes an Aes Sedai, which I suppose is inevitable after episode 4.

I think a lot of the dramatic tension in the show comes from not knowing who the Dragon Reborn is so guessing it's but working as well for people who already know?

Definitely works for me, as someone said above its like meeting old friends I can't believe how emotional I was finding this on Prime!!

Casting is outstanding I'm completely immersed/invested /whatever

Zampa · 27/11/2021 10:39

No need to apologise!

NynaeveSedai · 27/11/2021 10:36

Yeah sorry about that - I realised my name could be viewed as a bit of a spoiler but it was an old one I've had for ages. I'm not going to confirm or deny because it's not as simple as that!

There is a lot of drama anyway. Too much some might say. I am pleased they will be losing a lot of the filler for the TV show! I'm enjoying it in a different way to someone who hasn't read the books of course.

Zampa · 27/11/2021 10:33

Thank you @nynaeveSedai. I am presuming from from your username that Nynaeve becomes an Aes Sedai, which I suppose is inevitable after episode 4.

I think a lot of the dramatic tension in the show comes from not knowing who the Dragon Reborn is so guessing it's but working as well for people who already know?

NynaeveSedai · 27/11/2021 10:09

@Zampa

I've just seen from a Den of Geek episode review that the book readers already know who the Dragon Reborn is, as they narrate the first book on which this series is based.

Is that right (no spoilers please!)?

It's very obvious from early on in book one who the dragon is. The show is making it more of a mystery than the books did.

Zampa · 27/11/2021 10:08

I've just seen from a Den of Geek episode review that the book readers already know who the Dragon Reborn is, as they narrate the first book on which this series is based.

Is that right (no spoilers please!)?

Zampa · 27/11/2021 10:01

I've not read the books so coming to the show completely cold. I think I definitely benefit from the X-Ray notes explaining certain background points as things are whizzing along at quite a speed.

Agree that they seem to escape danger/threats very quickly and they do seem very lucky that rivers/evil cities/random passers-by are there to save them just at the right time.

Two Rivers did come across as bucolic to me. Fresh crisp mountain air, beautiful clear river, healthy, well fed villagers (apart from Mat's family, which felt odd until a PP pointed out that isn't his background in the books).

I'm looking forward to the rest of the series but can't believe that there are only 4 more episodes to go!

Belathecreator · 27/11/2021 08:59

End of episode four was excellent, and sums up Nynaeve's character so well. She really doesn't approve of injuries she can't heal.

GlumyGloomer · 27/11/2021 08:06

Yep, the ending of ep 4 was awesome.

Unsuremover · 27/11/2021 00:10

Harrumph. I don’t like it. I read the books and thought I remembered enough of the plot but I’m not hugely recognising it here. Everything is a bit too pretty. And pacey. I get it the books were many and long and you can’t make a tv show where nothing seems to happen for hours.
Without spoilers I think I can get into though as the fate of the characters follows the same path. But they keep getting out of danger too quickly to build enough tension for me.

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Campervan69 · 26/11/2021 23:45

Ooooh yes, so good. Lots of strong female characters. And male eye candy. I mean, strong male characters.....

GrouchyKiwi · 26/11/2021 23:05

Loved Episode 4. They're definitely finding their stride with the story.

MaidenoftheSpear · 26/11/2021 22:38

The ending of Episode 4, bloody hell - I'm actually feeling slightly sick I've got so much adrenaline, haha! I know it's only telly but that was superb!

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