Returning show branded ‘one of the best’ shoots straight back into the streaming charts

After the launch of its third season, The Wheel of Time, the Prime Video series featuring Rosamund Pike, has swiftly returned to the top of the rankings once again.

In the new season of the fantasy series, the dangers facing the Light increase significantly as ancient adversaries resurface in the Two Rivers region. Meanwhile, the remaining Shadowhunters relentlessly chase after the Dragon.

Following two triumphant seasons in the years 2021 and 2023, “The Wheel of Time” made a comeback this past week (March 13), launching its third episode, and has been well-received by viewers as it currently ranks #3 on Amazon Prime Video’s listings.

In addition to its success on the streaming service, the latest season has also struck a chord with critics, with the latest season garnering an approval rating of 94% on Rotten Tomatoes from its first 17 reviews.

You can read a selection of reviews below:

Toisto.net

The Wheel of Time is one of the best fantasy series around… Jordan’s colossal tome translates to the screen as a vibrant and joyous epic that captivates time and time again.”

Empire Magazine

“More sophisticated than The Witcher, more thrilling than The Rings Of Power, and more distinctive than House Of The Dragon, it’s hard to imagine a better version of Robert Jordan’s epic book saga — a series once deemed unfilmable.”

AV Club

“This time around, the expansions of this world come off like a ticked-off checklist, an assuage-the-readers inventory of settings, cultures, and villains, with our hero’s journey feeling certainly designed but not entirely earned.”

RogerEbert.com

In season three, The Wheel of Time seems to have found its stride, as if it’s finally living up to the potential it had from the start.

The Daily Telegraph

“For those who enjoy a protein-packed hero’s journey, it delivers quite a punch.”

We Have a Hulk

“With greater world-building, impressive action sequences and satisfying character arcs, The Wheel of Time season 3 is an even more expansive and epic fantasy outing.”

Paste Magazine

Although “The Wheel of Time” Season 3 shares several persistent issues since its premiere, it manages to recall an aspect often overlooked in its second season – the ability to be entertaining.

The Wheel of Time streams on Prime Video.

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2025-03-16 18:24

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