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Amazon Cancels 'The Wheel of Time' After Three Seasons

Amazon cited rising production costs alongside a downturn in viewership for the cancellation with its star and novelist publicly airing frustration over sidelined contributions.

Overview

  • Amazon announced in late May that the series will not return for a fourth season after three installments.
  • The cancellation comes despite generally positive reviews on Rotten Tomatoes and a dedicated fanbase that launched petitions to save the show.
  • Rosamund Pike shared a mournful Instagram Story from the Season 3 set expressing her anguish over the series’ abrupt end.
  • Consulting producer Brandon Sanderson lamented that his input was largely ignored even as he praised Season 3 as the show’s best.
  • Industry reports indicate Amazon and co-producer Sony have no plans to shop the series to other platforms, effectively ruling out a revival.