Rewind: “Turning the Wheel Of Time : A Season One Retrospective”

In this special episode, we journey back to the beginning of Amazon Prime Video’s The Wheel of Time, revisiting the emotional stakes, character awakenings, and epic world-building that launched the series. Featuring interviews with Zoë Robins, Madeleine Madden, Josha Stradowski, and Marcus Rutherford, we explore how Season One set the tone for a saga of destiny, power, and transformation.

🔮 Episode Overview

Season One of The Wheel of Time introduced viewers to the sprawling fantasy world inspired by Robert Jordan’s legendary book series. From the quiet village of Two Rivers to the mysterious White Tower, the season followed five young villagers whose lives are upended when Moiraine, an Aes Sedai, reveals that one of them may be the Dragon Reborn—a figure destined to either save or destroy the world.

This episode reflects on:

• The emotional and physical demands of filming Season One

• The character arcs of Nynaeve, Egwene, Rand, and Perrin

• Behind-the-scenes stories from the cast

• How the cast connected with their characters and each other

• The legacy of Season One as a foundation for the series