Amazon Ends 'Wheel of Time' Series After Three Seasons, Story Unfinished

The journey of *The Wheel of Time* on Prime Video has come to an unexpected halt as Amazon has decided not to renew the series beyond Season 3. According to a report by Deadline, the decision came after extensive discussions, with executives expressing appreciation for the show but ultimately finding it financially unfeasible to continue.

*The Wheel of Time* is an adaptation of Robert Jordan's beloved fantasy book series, featuring a stellar cast led by Rosamund Pike. The show's initial two seasons faced criticism from fans due to significant deviations from the source material. However, Season 3 managed to win over the majority of the fanbase and was seen as a promising setup for future developments.

The cancellation has left fans disheartened, especially given the vast amount of story still left to explore. Many felt that *The Wheel of Time* was just beginning to find its stride. The financial burden of the series, co-produced by Sony Pictures TV and Amazon MGM Studios, proved too substantial. The latter also produces the costly *The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power*.

Deadline highlighted that despite a strong performance in Season 3, the show's cost was not justified when compared to its overall performance. After exploring various scenarios and consulting with Sony TV, Prime Video could not find a way to make it work financially.

IGN's review of *The Wheel of Time* Season 3 awarded it an 8/10, stating: "The Wheel of Time finally achieves its full potential in season 3, which is filled with rich characters finding their place in Robert Jordan’s complex fantasy world."

Although the TV adaptation has ended, fans can look forward to a new 'AAA Open-World RPG' based on *The Wheel of Time*. IGN interviewed iwot Studios, the rights holder, to delve deeper into this exciting new project.