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‘The Wheel of Time’ Season 3 Deepens Focus on Tel’aran’rhiod and Expands Lanfear’s Arc

Episode 5 highlights Egwene’s Dreamwalking training and her perilous encounters with Lanfear, while introducing new adaptation elements that continue to reshape the series.

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Galad, Morgase, and Elayne in The Wheel of Time
"Wheel Of Time" (Credit: Amazon Prime Video)

Overview

  • Episode 5 of Season 3 delves into Tel’aran’rhiod, the Dream World, showcasing Egwene’s growing Dreamwalking abilities and the dangers tied to her training.
  • Lanfear’s backstory and motivations, including her past as a scientist in the Age of Legends, are further explored, adding depth to her character and her relationship with Rand.
  • Egwene faces threats from Lanfear in the Dream World, underscoring the risks of her newfound powers as injuries sustained there manifest in the waking world.
  • The show continues to introduce deviations from the books, such as the sa’angreal Sakarnen, sparking varied reactions among fans.
  • Showrunner Rafe Judkins defends the creative liberties taken, emphasizing the balance between honoring the books’ core themes and appealing to a modern audience.