My guess is that the books provide a ton more background and story than the first few episodes have. At least that's what it looks like from the captions on the Amazon feed. But as a show it just feels really basic, like a kid's story with not much depth. I will watch for a few more, but it isn't nearly as interesting as I hoped it would be.
And Not that it's the end all, but it's only at 7.4 on IMDb right now too. Which isn't bad for sure, but nowhere near where really good shows rank usually.

Episode Four is more action packed and, yes, gives some more background info.

Wrong thread

Chipotlemonger said:

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Watched episode 4 tonight. That was great, best episode so far. Some excellent shots and scenes, and provided a lot more depth to the world.

If you're brand new to the WoT universe, I highly recommend not skipping out after maybe binging the first 3 last week. Check 4 out!

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From what I can tell, from people I know and online, the non book readers are liking the show.

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The first episode is probably 150 pages of book.

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I watched the first episode and liked it. Decided to buy the book and try to stay ahead of the show. I'm ~225 pages into the book (on iPad so probably much different then hardcopy page count) and still haven't got to the end of the first episode.

First couple of chapters were a bit slow, but it has definitely picked up and am liking it a lot.

Ok, good to hear. It's been a while since I read it! Glad you're enjoying it! I'll be starting it again fairly soon.

Episode 5 going in many directions.

I did not expect that in episode 6!

I have a love/hate with TV fantasy. This episode wasn't bad in this regard but I'm so tired of monologues. British-voiced exposition about kings from 2000 years ago, or terminology that I don't yet know and I have to try and follow along - or give up and ask my wife who has read the first 3 books.

I fear for Witcher next week, and for the rumored Mass Effect series.

Pretty good finale. Now I gotta decide between waiting a year or two, or wikiing all the books, knowing that the show will be quite different.

I liked it also.
I looked up the reading order of the books.
After reading the other thread, I decided it wasn't worth it if the show is different.

It got renewed for a third season.

It has gotten better as it has gone along (I am through episode 6), but still find myself reading all the background Amazon provides, because it isn't in the show itself. And I do wish the first few episodes had been put together. better, I wonder how many people dropped after those.

https://www.cbr.com/wheel-of-time-third-season/

I guess they are pushing forward whether this sucks or not

Not worth watching?

Testing, testing.

whoops wrong thread for this i think.

Looking for a new series on Prime, Max, Netflix, Paramount +, or Apple TV+.

Starting watching the 1st episode of season1 on this one. Was kinda meh. I assume it gets better?

Many thought Season 1 improved over time but then ended poorly. Season 2 was a step up though. Would give it a chance as long as you commit to watching through Season 2.