I understand that tv writers sometimes need to make small adjustments to source materials, but it really feels like they're just needlessly changing things and not for the better.
I get there was difficulty of some sort with the actor playing Mat and that's why his story has changed. But why did they have to make these changes to everyone else's storylines?! Why would they think this is what viewers want? Is it the ego of the writes feeling like they need to put their own stamp on things?
Moiraine's story was fine the way it was written. Rand's story was perfect the way it was written. Perrin didn't need a random invented wife! It's still infuriating the butchering that was done to the story in season 1 and season 2 is apparently off to the same start. Honestly it would have been better if they'd never made this show at all and just left these books alone.