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.