Robert Jordan's Wheel of Time books, due to it transforming the series into the vast, sprawling epic that it's known for. While the first few novels are focused primarily on Rand's hero's journey, The Shadow Rising begins to expand events to multiple regions throughout the world. The TV show is living up to that reputation.
The various plotlines of season 3 are spread throughout The Wheel of Time's world. Rand al'Thor, Egwene, Moiraine, and Land have traveled to the Aiel Waste, where they're hoping to gather followers for Rand now that he's embraced his destiny as the Dragon Reborn. Nynaeve, Elayne, Mat, and Min are in Tanchico, pursuing the Black Ajah after the season 3 premiere's battle. Perrin has returned to the Two Rivers after threats from White Cloaks, but new threats have just begun to arrive.
Is Rand Losing Control Of His Powers?
The Male Half Of The One Power Is Unstable
Rand al'Thor has begun struggling with the prospect of being the Dragon Reborn since season 1, but we haven't seen his story become this dark until now. To recap, the reason why men aren't allowed to channel is that the male half of the One Power, saidin, was tainted by the Dark One, making it far more unstable and challenging to control. Rand is immensely powerful due to his innate affinity to the One Power, but controlling it will be a constant battle for him, as exhibited by his dialogue with Moiraine early in the episode.
Rand's incidental destruction crushes him, especially when he can't utilize the One Power to resurrect her.
Near the end of the episode, Rand is attacked by one of the Forsaken, Sammael, who nearly kills him before Aviendha intervenes. Rand retaliates by using the One Power to blast Sammael with lightning, killing him. Unfortunately, this also results in the young Aiel girl from earlier in the episode being killed. Rand's incidental destruction crushes him, especially when he can't utilize the One Power to resurrect her. This internal will only continue to intensify as The Wheel of Time seasons progress.
Sammael's death implies major changes for The Wheel of Time's adaptation of book 7, A Crown of Swords.
Egwene & The Wise Ones' Plan To Defeat Lanfear Explained
The Wise Ones Want Egwene To Defeat Lanfear In Her Dreams
Egwene is exploring her new power, allowing her to enter Tel’aran’rhiod, the World of Dreams. In The Wheel of Time season 3, episode 5's ending, she entered Rand's dream and saw him kissing Lanfear. Because of this, episode 6 shows Lanfear attacking Egwene, exhibiting complete control. The Aiel Wise Ones tell Egwene that if she wishes to defeat Lanfear, she'll have to do so in her own dreams, where she'll have access to more power.
The Wheel Of Time Season 3 Episode 6’s Scariest Scene Explained By Nynaeve Actor: "My Favorite Scene To Film [In] The Entire Series"
ScreenRant interviews Zoë Robins about the considerable highs and terrifying lows of Nynaeve's journey in The Wheel of Time season 3 episode 6.
Egwene also reveals to Rand what Lanfear has been doing to her, and Rand seems genuinely shocked, suggesting his relationship with Lanfear will shift in the final episodes. Moiraine meets Lanfear in her dream, and Lanfear explains that she's going to be sending Rand a test for him to deal with alone: Sammael.
What Nynaeve, Elayne, Mat, & Min Are Looking For In Tanchico
Our Protagonists Are In Pursuit Of The Black Ajah
Following the Black Ajah's escape from the White Tower in season 3, episode 1, our heroes have traveled to Tanchico in pursuit. We saw them going undercover at a tavern in episode 6, hoping to obtain information about the Black Ajah's whereabouts. Notably, they're also searching for a series of objects that, when combined, could be used to restrain a male channeler. The Domination Bands could be weaponized by the enemy to limit Rand's power and bring the Dragon Reborn into their control.
The Domination Bands could be weaponized by the enemy to limit Rand's power and bring the Dragon Reborn into their control.
In the process of their search, Mat meets an old friend, Thom Merrilin, whom we haven't seen since season 1. Like in the books, season 1 had a fakeout where Thom looked to have been killed by a Fade. In the novels, Thom returns for the Cairhien plotline in The Great Hunt, where he meets up with Rand. However, despite being omitted from season 2, it was absolutely integral to bring him back for the Tanchico story, where he'll make a significant impact in the final episodes of season 3.
The Wheel Of Time Season 3 Hints Lan Is Replacing Mat In A Key Book Story
With the changes made to The Wheel of Time books in season 3, it's hard to tell where things are going, but one big Mat storyline is taking shape.
Mat manages to retrieve one of the bracelets, but our heroes lose it before the end of the episode. Moghedien finds Elayne and Nynaeve and takes control of their minds. Nynaeve is powerful enough to put up some fight, but when Moghedien leaves the room, neither protagonist re what happened, and the bracelet has gone missing.
Liandrin's Past & Mission For Lanfear Explained
Liandrin Was Tasked With Rooting Out Black Ajah Disloyal To Their Cause
The Wheel of Time season 3, episode 6, offered a glimpse into Liandrin's past, showing her as a young mother in Tanchico. She's found by Ishamael, the Forsaken who was defeated by Rand and company in season 2's ending, suggesting that Liandrin's turn to the dark side may have been forced out of desperation after she killed her husband. It's also revealed that Liandrin is pursuing the opportunity to become a Forsaken, which is original to the show.
Lanfear meets Liandrin in a dream, telling her to root out any of the Black Ajah who might be loyal to a different Forsaken. Ispan is the Black Ajah who's been working for the Forsaken named Rahvin. Rahvin has used his power of compulsion to win over influence, but neither Liandrin nor Lanfear suspected that Moghedien had been in Tanchico operating as well, disguised as a servant girl.
Why The Trollocs Are Attacking The Two Rivers
Padan Fain Is Leading The Trollocs To War
We saw a confrontation in the Two Rivers in season 3, episode 5, in which Alanna, Perrin, and Dain Bornhald were all injured. The sequence also revealed the death of Natti Cauthon, who had surrendered herself to be tortured, covering for her daughter, who used the One Power on Dain. The Cauthon girls use their untapped ability to channel to restore Alanna to health while Perrin and Faile further their romantic connection, but while both sides are mending their wounds, a new player arrives.
Wheel Of Time Just Explained Alanna's Worst Act Before It's Even Happened
The Wheel of Time season 3, episode 5 features a scene that helps explain what is arguable the most questionable choice Alanna Mosvani will ever make.
Padan Fain has been absent since The Wheel of Time season 2, but he's finally arrived with a massive force of trollocs to launch on the Two Rivers, fulfilling the three-sided conflict that makes the book's version of this story so complex and intriguing. Padan Fain is an operative of the Dark One, and he's bringing this attack in hopes of luring out the Dragon Reborn. He's infiltrated the White Cloaks and plans on using them as a means to an end, escalating the conflict of The Wheel of Time season 3.
The Wheel of Time
- Release Date
- November 18, 2021
- Network
- Prime Video
- Showrunner
- Rafe Judkins
Cast
Moiraine Damodred
al'Lan Mandragoran
WHERE TO WATCH
- Directors
- Sanaa Hamri, Ciaran Donnelly, Salli Richardson-Whitfield, Thomas Napper, Maja Vrvilo, Wayne Che Yip
- Writers
- Amanda Kate Shuman, Dave Hill, Rohit Kumar, Justine Juel Gillmer, Celine Song, Rammy Park, The Clarksons Twins, Katherine B. McKenna
- Franchise(s)
- The Wheel of Time
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