The Wheel of Time season 2 is on the way, and there are plenty of reasons why the new installment will be more exciting than season 1. The Wheel of Time season 1 came out in 2021 on Amazon Prime Video to somewhat mixed reviews. However, the series put up strong streaming numbers, prompting Amazon to renew it for a second season. The Wheel of Time has been renewed for season 3 already as well, further emphasizing Amazon's belief in the series' potential for long-term success.
The Wheel of Time season 1, based on Robert Jordan's novel series of the same name, loosely adapts the first book of the series, The Eye of the World. The Wheel of Time season 2 is expected to adapt the next two books in the series, The Great Hunt and The Dragon Reborn. These books provide hints of what is to come in The Wheel of Time season 2, underlining the potential that season 2 has to be better than season 1. Moreover, the setup of The Wheel of Time season 1 makes season 2 more exciting in several vital ways.
10 Wheel Of Time Season 2 Needs Less Lore Setup Than Season 1
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Firstly, The Wheel of Time season 2 is more intriguing than season 1 because it will require less fleshing out of the series' lore. The Wheel of Time season 1 adequately introduces the most key pieces of lore in the series, such as the history of the Dragon Reborn and the Breaking of the World, freeing season 2 to focus more on developing characters and the plot. A couple of common complaints about The Wheel of Time season 1 were that characters were underdeveloped, and the pace of events was too fast, so that extra time to flesh out characters and deepen the plot could prove invaluable.
9 Wheel Of Time Season 2 Will Explore More Of Its World
The Spine of the World in Wheel of Time
Another appealing aspect of The Wheel of Time season 2 is that it will explore more of Robert Jordan's vast world. The Wheel of Time season 2 is expected to journey into the Aiel Waste and could include the cities of Cairhien and Tear. The Wheel of Time season 1 focused mostly on the Two Rivers and Tar Valon, though it also featured the city of Baerlon, the infamous Blight, and some beautiful pieces of unnamed countryside. Tar Valon will likely feature heavily once again in The Wheel of Time season 2, but the story should extend much further into the massive world from The Wheel of Time book series.
8 Wheel Of Time Season 2 Will Introduce Some Of Its Best New Characters
Wheel of Time Cast with Town Background
The Wheel of Time season 2 added at least four new characters to the show's story that should make season 2 more exciting. The Daughter Heir to the Throne of Andor, Elayne Trakand, will make her first appearance during season 2. The Aiel Maiden of the Spear, Aviendha, will also make her first show appearance during season 2. Another character coming for The Wheel of Time season 2 that will be particularly entertaining is Elyas Machera. Elyas is a wolf-brother, like Perrin, and becomes somewhat of a mentor to Perrin as he learns to cope with his ability. Other new characters include Sheriam Sedai and Child Dain Bornhald.
7 Wheel Of Time Season 2 Will Have More Aiel
Josha Stradowski as Rand al'Thor in The Wheel of Time Season 2
Based on the Wheel of Time season 2 images that have been released, it seems like a chunk of the season will take place in the desert known as the Aiel Waste. This implies that there will be much more Aiel in The Wheel of Time season 2 than there was in the first season. This is a great reason for excitement because the Aiel are one of the most fascinating cultures created in Jordan's novels. They are desert dwellers with rigid codes of strange honor and unparalleled fighting skills. They also become one of Rand's most formidable allies in the war against the shadow.
6 Wheel Of Time Season 2 Introduces The Seanchan
Characters Confirmed For Wheel of Time Season 2
After the conclusion of season 1 showed a fleet landing on the continent carrying a strange army, it became evident that The Wheel of Time's season 2 villains would be the Seanchan. The Seanchan are a frightening and brutal culture from across the Aryth Ocean who are descended from the legendary conquerer, Artur Hawkwing. After centuries of building their society across the ocean, they invade with a massive force to rebuild Hawkwing's empire. The Seanchan use a cruel trick with the power to enslave female channelers of the One Power and force them to fight their enemies, making them highly dangerous.
Wheel of time Rand and Lan
The silver lining around The Wheel of Time's many book departures is that the story in the show is now more unpredictable. Those who have read the books may feel that it lacks loyalty to the source material, but if one embraces the changes going into The Wheel of Time season 2, it can be watched as a complement to the books instead of a straightforward adaptation. Watching a series after reading the books can end up being boring when one knows what's about to happen. However, with the changes being made in The Wheel of Time, it's difficult to say exactly where it will end up, which adds suspense.
4 Wheel Of Time’s Cast Interviews Promise More Character Development
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The Wheel of Time's cast have done plenty of interviews, and some of them promise greater character development for their respective roles. This is notable after the complaints about underdeveloped characters following Wheel of Time season 1. One character whose actor has promised further development is Lan Mandragoran, Warder to Moiraine. Moreover, the actor playing Liandrin has promised that The Wheel of Time season 2 will further explore Liandrin's dark side. This is an important fix for The Wheel of Time, and based on these interviews, it seems the writers are taking character development seriously.
3 Wheel Of Time Season 2 Can Introduce More Of The Forsaken
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Considering the Wheel of Time season 2 is adapting books 2 and 3 in Jordan's series, it's very likely more of the Forsaken, the Dark One's most trusted servants, will be featured. Between books 2 and 3, at least four of the forsaken make appearances. Rand fights Ishamael twice, Moiraine duels Be'lal, Rahvin brainwashes the Queen of Andor, and Lanfear tries to turn Rand to her side. The Forsaken are the most powerful villains in the series, besides the Dark One, and their presence can raise the stakes in The Wheel of Time season 2.
2 Wheel Of Time Season 2 Can Fix Dragon Reveal Complaints
Rand al'Thor looking serious in The Wheel of Time
One of the biggest complaints about The Wheel of Time season 1 was that the ultimate reveal that Rand is the Dragon Reborn came as a disappointment. Most critics point to his character being underdeveloped throughout the season and an excess of red herrings distracting from the actual foreshadowing as the main culprits for the underwhelming reveal. The Wheel of Time season 2 can fix this by layering Rand and making him into more of an engaging leading role. He is the main hero of the series, so Wheel of Time season 2 needs to make him more gripping and ensure the audience cares about him.
1 Wheel Of Time Season 2 Can Flesh Out The One Power
Moiraine on a horse in Wheel of Time.
One thing that The Wheel of Time season 2 needs is a better explanation of the One Power. The One Power is what allows people to channel, and though some key elements of the nature of the One Power are explained in The Wheel of Time season 1, there is much about the rules of channeling that needs to be fleshed out for fans. The Wheel of Time has already made some departures from the rules about the Power in Jordan's novels; notably that linking in a circle is supposed to prevent burning out, but it happens anyway in The Wheel of Time season 1 finale.
Changes to the rules for this adaptation are fine, but they need to be explained. The Wheel of Time season 2 will likely do this by showing Nynaeve, Elayne, and Egwene's training at the White Tower. This is the perfect opportunity for season 2 to sufficiently explain the rules of channeling and the nature of the One Power. Even if the show's rules are different from the books, explaining it makes The Wheel of Time season 2 more exciting because fans will have a better understanding of the world, leading to deeper immersion.
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