This is easily the strongest season yet, and episode 4’s Rhuidean storyline solidified it.

Adaptation is a tricky thing, and source material changes are something I’m typically very lenient about.

Even with my praise for season 3, there have been some moments that triggered that response.

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It’s especially surprising given that this is one of the more esoteric and hard-to-follow sequences in the novels.

It’s especially surprising given that this is one of the more esoteric and hard-to-follow sequences in the novels.

In chapter 25, Rand al’Thor enters Rhuidean and experiences a number of visions.

The cover of The Shadow Rising next to Rand and Moiraine from The Wheel of Time season 3

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In many cases, this isn’t really plausible.

As mentioned, many of the visions are also right out of the books.

The Wheel of Timeseason 3 is already packed with book changes, some more questionable than others.

Rand and Rhuidean’s glass columns from The Wheel of Time

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In the show, Moiraine also obtains Sakarnen, which she’s not linked to in the books.

This isThe Wheel of Timeat its most daring and, ultimately, at its best.

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