It’s no exaggeration to say that longtime fans of Robert Jordan’s Wheel of Time novel series have been waiting for decades to see a film or TV adaptation of the series.
Opening to overall critical acclaim and high viewership, the second season was approved before the first even aired, showing a commitment on the network’s part to bringing the series to life.
Yet, some of the changes made between book and show are what made it truly great, remaining true to the novels while pushing inclusion and enhancing ***** and gender elements to create something special.
Modernizing a classic doesn’t always go well, but for Wheel of Time, it’s what makes the series click. All of the glorious world-building of the novels is intact, but by adding new elements to the interpersonal relationships and opening the door to exploring them, the series found its footing right off the bat.