Prime Video’s The Wheel of Time has finished weaving its second season, with a bombastic finale that tied up the surprisingly stellar string of episodes that followed an uneven premiere.
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Despite some hiccups along the way, Rafe Judkins’ vision for The Wheel of Time has finally settled into a satisfying, cohesive groove. He...
- 10/6/2023
- by Jon Negroni
- TVLine.com
The Wheel of Time Season 2 has finally come to an end, and it is a much better finale than that of season 1. A fitting ending to the chaotic season where we finally get to see everyone come together. It was high time Rand faced Ishamael, and we saw the five come together. There are some tearjerkers and surprises in this episode that made the wait worth it. Some might even say the episode was too short. We did feel some things were a little bit rushed, but the payoff is decent, so we’re not going to complain. We would like to say that this all comes from the perspective of a non-reader, so take it with a grain of salt if you are a reader. Interestingly, we don’t get to see Siuan or any of the Aes Sedai except for Moiraine in this episode. At the end of...
- 10/6/2023
- by Ruchika Bhat
- Film Fugitives
This article contains spoilers for The Wheel of Time season 2 episode 8.
Even with the defeat of a Forsaken and the reunion of the Two Rivers exiles, it wasn’t exactly a fist-pumping victory for the forces of Light in The Wheel of Time season 2 finale. However, several characters reached major turning points in their story arcs providing plenty of satisfaction for viewers, especially for readers of the Robert Jordan novels who were expecting certain touchstone moments to occur. But for those with lingering questions, a closer analysis is warranted.
Ishamael and Lanfear at Odds
For example, what was the endgame for Ishamael and Lanfear? While the former seems determined to stop the wheel of time from repeating history and reincarnating heroes, the latter seems more interested in bringing back her former lover, Lews Therin, than in serving the Dark Lord’s interests. Ishamael seemed to be playing more of a long game,...
Even with the defeat of a Forsaken and the reunion of the Two Rivers exiles, it wasn’t exactly a fist-pumping victory for the forces of Light in The Wheel of Time season 2 finale. However, several characters reached major turning points in their story arcs providing plenty of satisfaction for viewers, especially for readers of the Robert Jordan novels who were expecting certain touchstone moments to occur. But for those with lingering questions, a closer analysis is warranted.
Ishamael and Lanfear at Odds
For example, what was the endgame for Ishamael and Lanfear? While the former seems determined to stop the wheel of time from repeating history and reincarnating heroes, the latter seems more interested in bringing back her former lover, Lews Therin, than in serving the Dark Lord’s interests. Ishamael seemed to be playing more of a long game,...
- 10/6/2023
- by Michael Ahr
- Den of Geek
This article contains The Wheel of Time spoilers.
As expected, The Wheel of Time season 2 has moved all of its players from isolated storylines to one that is converging on a final battle. With the Seanchan backed by the Forsaken, who will be in Falme to champion the Light, and will they be ready for the inevitable confrontation? Although the show’s main characters have different goals coming into the finale, it’s likely that they will be united in purpose as the season closes.
The Wheel of Time season 2 finale is entitled “What Was Meant to Be,” which speaks to the titular wheel that weaves the fates of all lives in this world, particularly those of important players like the Dragon Reborn and his friends. As everyone desperately hopes for some kind of victory, either through Egwene’s escape or the vanquishing of a Forsaken, here’s everything you...
As expected, The Wheel of Time season 2 has moved all of its players from isolated storylines to one that is converging on a final battle. With the Seanchan backed by the Forsaken, who will be in Falme to champion the Light, and will they be ready for the inevitable confrontation? Although the show’s main characters have different goals coming into the finale, it’s likely that they will be united in purpose as the season closes.
The Wheel of Time season 2 finale is entitled “What Was Meant to Be,” which speaks to the titular wheel that weaves the fates of all lives in this world, particularly those of important players like the Dragon Reborn and his friends. As everyone desperately hopes for some kind of victory, either through Egwene’s escape or the vanquishing of a Forsaken, here’s everything you...
- 10/4/2023
- by Michael Ahr
- Den of Geek
This article contains The Wheel of Time spoilers.
Actress Hayley Mills may have upended her parents’ lives in Disney’s The Parent Trap back in 1961, but her cameo in The Wheel of Time similarly showed how one Aes Sedai appearing in a flashback could influence the course of history for several of the show’s major characters. What at first glance appears to be a Dragon Reborn prophecy of which viewers were already aware becomes, upon closer inspection, a turning point not only for Rand as the subject of the vision, but also for Siuan, Moiraine, and the entire Damodred family.
Mills portrays an Aes Sedai of the Blue Ajah named Gitara Moroso, who was Keeper twenty years ago when Siuan and Moiraine were still among the Accepted in the White Tower. In The Wheel of Time, they are shown as a happy, carefree couple, who are particularly glad to...
Actress Hayley Mills may have upended her parents’ lives in Disney’s The Parent Trap back in 1961, but her cameo in The Wheel of Time similarly showed how one Aes Sedai appearing in a flashback could influence the course of history for several of the show’s major characters. What at first glance appears to be a Dragon Reborn prophecy of which viewers were already aware becomes, upon closer inspection, a turning point not only for Rand as the subject of the vision, but also for Siuan, Moiraine, and the entire Damodred family.
Mills portrays an Aes Sedai of the Blue Ajah named Gitara Moroso, who was Keeper twenty years ago when Siuan and Moiraine were still among the Accepted in the White Tower. In The Wheel of Time, they are shown as a happy, carefree couple, who are particularly glad to...
- 9/29/2023
- by Michael Ahr
- Den of Geek
The Wheel of Time's second outing is quickly coming to a close, but there are a lot of questions left unanswered!
The Wheel of Time Season 2 Episode 7 saw Moiraine learn the truth about many things, and also betray someone important in her life.
Anvaere also made a discovery that will change the entire Damodred family's political and class standing forever.
The best part of the episode was something we've been wishing for since the beginning of The Wheel of Time Season 2. We finally got an update on all of the major characters.
With updates from Nynaeve, Egwene, Rand, Perrin, and Mat's storyline, the episode covered a large chunk of information and plot development!
However, even with getting our prayers answered, the episode still did not live up to The Wheel of Time Season 2 Episode 6. It was slow.
Being the penultimate episode of the season, it got used as a...
The Wheel of Time Season 2 Episode 7 saw Moiraine learn the truth about many things, and also betray someone important in her life.
Anvaere also made a discovery that will change the entire Damodred family's political and class standing forever.
The best part of the episode was something we've been wishing for since the beginning of The Wheel of Time Season 2. We finally got an update on all of the major characters.
With updates from Nynaeve, Egwene, Rand, Perrin, and Mat's storyline, the episode covered a large chunk of information and plot development!
However, even with getting our prayers answered, the episode still did not live up to The Wheel of Time Season 2 Episode 6. It was slow.
Being the penultimate episode of the season, it got used as a...
- 9/29/2023
- by Michael T. Stack
- TVfanatic
This article contains The Wheel of Time spoilers.
With the emotional impact of everything that Egwene endured in the most recent episode of The Wheel of Time, it would be easy to forget about all of the other myriad of story threads still dangling in season 2 in its final weeks. In fact, with the finale right around the corner, it’s likely that a big confrontation is coming either in Falme or Cairhien… or both!
Because the next episode is called “Daes Dae’mar,” which means “The Game of Houses” in the old tongue, we can wager a guess that political machinations will abound. This could refer to the fact that the Amyrlin has appeared with a large retinue and a mysterious agenda in Cairhien, the city where Lady Damodred and the other nobles hold sway. Could they be meeting about the Seanchan, or is there something else that needs to be negotiated or discussed?...
With the emotional impact of everything that Egwene endured in the most recent episode of The Wheel of Time, it would be easy to forget about all of the other myriad of story threads still dangling in season 2 in its final weeks. In fact, with the finale right around the corner, it’s likely that a big confrontation is coming either in Falme or Cairhien… or both!
Because the next episode is called “Daes Dae’mar,” which means “The Game of Houses” in the old tongue, we can wager a guess that political machinations will abound. This could refer to the fact that the Amyrlin has appeared with a large retinue and a mysterious agenda in Cairhien, the city where Lady Damodred and the other nobles hold sway. Could they be meeting about the Seanchan, or is there something else that needs to be negotiated or discussed?...
- 9/27/2023
- by Michael Ahr
- Den of Geek
[Editor’s Note: The following review contains light spoilers for “The Wheel of Time” Season 2.]
If you’ll spare a weary critic a moment of vulnerability, I must admit: I do not understand “The Wheel of Time.” Not enough, anyway, though not for lack of trying. I’ve now seen the first season of Amazon Prime Video’s fantasy adaptation twice. I’ve read the Wiki pages as well as reviews from my fellow critics. I’ve screened the available Season 2 episodes, while poking around in recaps and social media reactions. The books remain unopened, but I’ve gone over their synopses and summaries, so I feel I’ve done my due diligence. I have given “The Wheel of Time” a spin, a fair shake, and a hard look.
Nevertheless, I don’t get whatever is going on here. In Season 2, Mom and Dad are fighting, but I can’t quite pinpoint how Lan (Daniel Henney) “failed” Moiraine (Rosamund Pike...
If you’ll spare a weary critic a moment of vulnerability, I must admit: I do not understand “The Wheel of Time.” Not enough, anyway, though not for lack of trying. I’ve now seen the first season of Amazon Prime Video’s fantasy adaptation twice. I’ve read the Wiki pages as well as reviews from my fellow critics. I’ve screened the available Season 2 episodes, while poking around in recaps and social media reactions. The books remain unopened, but I’ve gone over their synopses and summaries, so I feel I’ve done my due diligence. I have given “The Wheel of Time” a spin, a fair shake, and a hard look.
Nevertheless, I don’t get whatever is going on here. In Season 2, Mom and Dad are fighting, but I can’t quite pinpoint how Lan (Daniel Henney) “failed” Moiraine (Rosamund Pike...
- 9/16/2023
- by Ben Travers
- Indiewire
This article contains The Wheel of Time spoilers.
The Wheel of Time season 2 continues with an additional lieutenant of the Dark One joining the fight despite Moiraine’s temporary victory. However, more of the main characters are beginning to discover the powers that lie within them to join the battle, though many of these new abilities come with consequences, not just for the protagonists but for those around them as well.
The next episode of The Wheel of Time is entitled “Damane,” which, for those who have read the books, indicates we’re about to learn more about the Seanchan, the invaders from the West. Non-readers will no doubt quickly learn what the title means as well. Here’s what everyone needs to know about episode 5 of season 2:
When Does The Wheel of Time Season 2 Episode 5 Come Out?
The pace slows down for the remaining installments the show with...
The Wheel of Time season 2 continues with an additional lieutenant of the Dark One joining the fight despite Moiraine’s temporary victory. However, more of the main characters are beginning to discover the powers that lie within them to join the battle, though many of these new abilities come with consequences, not just for the protagonists but for those around them as well.
The next episode of The Wheel of Time is entitled “Damane,” which, for those who have read the books, indicates we’re about to learn more about the Seanchan, the invaders from the West. Non-readers will no doubt quickly learn what the title means as well. Here’s what everyone needs to know about episode 5 of season 2:
When Does The Wheel of Time Season 2 Episode 5 Come Out?
The pace slows down for the remaining installments the show with...
- 9/13/2023
- by Michael Ahr
- Den of Geek
by Pawel Mizgalewicz
Director Lee Yi-Fang introduces her debut film as “not a typical Eastern-Asian movie”, but what could she be meaning? I assume she refers to the fact that the movie is mostly about sex. Yes, the subject is not really romance, not the building tension and longing and loneliness that hopefully explode in a passionate bedroom scene, or any other lofty theme like that. It's mostly about sex as a part of “normal” life – important, preferably enjoyable, but nothing that magical in itself. The pragmatical approach is indeed something that posits the movie as a piece quite unique, Eastern Asia or otherwise. This straightforward approach might resemble the recent Japanese “Hand”, for example – a film notably ironic as an official softcore-porn production that didn't seem to be that excited about sex itself. But unlike that one, “Little Blue” doesn't even contain nudity, and is generally much more female-targeted...
Director Lee Yi-Fang introduces her debut film as “not a typical Eastern-Asian movie”, but what could she be meaning? I assume she refers to the fact that the movie is mostly about sex. Yes, the subject is not really romance, not the building tension and longing and loneliness that hopefully explode in a passionate bedroom scene, or any other lofty theme like that. It's mostly about sex as a part of “normal” life – important, preferably enjoyable, but nothing that magical in itself. The pragmatical approach is indeed something that posits the movie as a piece quite unique, Eastern Asia or otherwise. This straightforward approach might resemble the recent Japanese “Hand”, for example – a film notably ironic as an official softcore-porn production that didn't seem to be that excited about sex itself. But unlike that one, “Little Blue” doesn't even contain nudity, and is generally much more female-targeted...
- 3/17/2023
- by Guest Writer
- AsianMoviePulse
Another classy Chinese action thriller whose dazzling style seems to take place in a deliberate narrative void, Cliff Walkers (previously titled Impasse) marks leading Chinese director Zhang Yimou’s first foray into the espionage genre. Following on the heels of his censorship-plagued One Second, which was abruptly withdrawn from the 2019 Berlin Film Festival and only came out in China last November, the new film would seem to the naked eye to have nothing for the censors to object to; in fact, it is dedicated to “the heroes of the Revolution.” What foreign audiences will take away is not the negligible storyline but a visually entrancing parade of attractive actors in a pleasingly fluid spy-counterspy dance.
Though bound to make most of its millions domestically, aided by its well-known cast, Cliff Walkers is being released day-and-date in China and the U.S. on April 30. Having one big English-language co-production under his belt — the Matt Damon-starring,...
Though bound to make most of its millions domestically, aided by its well-known cast, Cliff Walkers is being released day-and-date in China and the U.S. on April 30. Having one big English-language co-production under his belt — the Matt Damon-starring,...
- 4/27/2021
- by Deborah Young
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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