WoT Premier - Read At Your Own Risk!

[SinisterDeath]

This thread exists for users who were lucky enough enough to go to the Premiere on November 15th, a place to discuss what they saw. 

 

This thread has two very simple rules.

#1. Until November 19th, make sure to put show spoilers in spoiler code. You can do this by highlighting text, and pressing this button.  
We won't require this on the other show-threads when they unlock on the 19th. This is to help protect people from accidental spoilers.

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Spoilers look like this.

 

#2. Outside of spoilers, feel free to talk about what you thought about the show. Whether you liked or disliked it, that's up to you, just be respectful.
Let's keep the arguments to a minimum please.

 

 

[TheMountain]

Wow... I was a skeptic, but color me impressed!

[themann1086]

I had a lot of fun. Place was packed. Some people had driven from Connecticut (like 4 hours give or take depending on NYC traffic) and gotten there at 230. Crazy stuff

[CaddySedai]

Hot take: Those who want a verbatim adaptation will hate it. 

 

Me however, I genuinely enjoyed it. Pacing was good they avoid overly long slow parts. 

 

The one power scene in the two rivers blew my freaking mind. 

 

Some changes I didn’t care for but thankfully UNDERSTAND why. Others I actually liked. 

 

genuine claps, gasps, and cheers from the audience. 

 

It may not be the books. But I am proud to say it is:

 

The Wheel of Time. 

[themann1086]

Spoiler-free thoughts on the actual episodes.

• Everything looks great
• The music and sound work in general is excellent
• The actors were fantastic
• THAT TITLE SEQUENCE

That is all. I’m all in, even things I didn’t like worked in the larger context. Can’t wait to rewatch Thursday night!

[CaddySedai]

Agreed. The title sequence may be one of the coolest out there. 

[CaddySedai]

Also the animation is going to be neat. 

 

Carai an Caldazar! Carai an Ellisande! Al Ellisande!

[CaddySedai]

46 minutes ago, TheMountain said:

Wow... I was a skeptic, but color me impressed!

 

I am glad. I kept the seat here open for you incase you came around ?

[CaddySedai]

You know, this isnt the series I pictured over all the years wishing I had a series. 

 

But it left me wanting more. In a good way. 

 

Ill be dying between episodes. I honestly have not felt this way about a series since… light help me … Star Trek: The Next Generation. 

 

I want them out noooooooowwwwwwwwww. 

 

Which is maybe the biggest compliment I can give them :3

[themann1086]

14 minutes ago, CaddySedai said:

Also the animation is going to be neat. 

 

Carai an Caldazar! Carai an Ellisande! Al Ellisande!

Oh yeah, they showed us one of the animations, the Manetheren one. Very good!

[Deadsy]

22 minutes ago, themann1086 said:

Oh yeah, they showed us one of the animations, the Manetheren one. Very good!

 

 

As part of the show or just as part of the screening?

[themann1086]

24 minutes ago, Deadsy said:

 

 

As part of the show or just as part of the screening?

Part of the screening, not during the episode. Also some behind the scenes stuff shown

[TheMountain]

I'm still not convinced we're gonna get Saidar and Saidin, regardless of the name of the animated short. That's the main spectre hanging in the back of my mind despite thoroughly enjoying the screening.

Edited November 16, 2021 by TheMountain

[Deadsy]

7 minutes ago, TheMountain said:

I'm still not convinced we're gonna get Saidar and Saidin, regardless of the name of the animated short. That's the main spectre hanging in the back of my mind despite thoroughly enjoying the screening.

 

 

Haven't seen it, and maybe we won't, but if they're mentioning it later on it may be when we start to get Logain action (assuming that hasn't happened yet).

[TheMountain]

3 minutes ago, Deadsy said:

 

 

Haven't seen it, and maybe we won't, but if they're mentioning it later on it may be when we start to get Logain action (assuming that hasn't happened yet).

That's what I'm hoping for

[CaddySedai]

They also may be poisoned against its existence. All we know is through the twisted view of the Aes Sedai. 

 

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It is a woman’s power. 

 

By the way they… 

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genuinely made Whitecloaks terrifying. Blood (literally) and ashes  

 

Edited November 16, 2021 by CaddySedai

[CaddySedai]

But really….

 

It exists!

 

It actually exists!

 

Bloody hell The Wheel of Time is an actual show. 

 

Im still trembling, it has moved to another medium. And changes and all still has me gripping my seat. 

 

It. 

 

Finally. 

 

Happened!

[TheMountain]

1 hour ago, CaddySedai said:

 

I am glad. I kept the seat here open for you incase you came around ?

So that was you who got me the last-minute screening passes then! Thank you!! ?

[CaddySedai]

Just now, TheMountain said:

So that was you who got me the last-minute screening passes then! Thank you!! ?

 

[CaddySedai]

By the way. Lol this next bit is all spoiler but

 

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Who else was all “why the hell are those rocks so tall and square.. are we just ripping off Avatar with… OMG those are buildings!!!! Second Age! Second Age!”

 

Or was that just me. lol

[TheMountain]

I can confirm one thing for certain though: Lan's entrance is still just as cheesy LOL.

 

OH. And did anyone else notice the weird edit where "Cenn" should have been???

[CaddySedai]

Just now, TheMountain said:

I can confirm one thing for certain though: Lan's entrance is still just as cheesy LOL.

 

OH. And did anyone else notice the weird edit where "Cenn" should have been???

 

Yeah. There are some glaring omissions. Like a distinct lack of gleeman. 

 

Fain tho - on the nose. Such a great portrayal. Felt so shady, so fake nice. And that shrug and turn. Oh wow. For those new to the series it is sure to cause discussion lol. 

[CaddySedai]

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Also I love how Shadar Logoth looks. Decayed majesty. And I knew they were doing the rolling shadow versus the tendrils (presumably to avoid confusion with the Power)

 

And initially I wasn't sold on it. 

 

Till it ate a horse.

 

Wow.

 

Just Wow.

 

[Maximillion]

Sounds like this is quite a significant departure from the books... but enjoyable entertainment nonetheless, is that right?

 

Edited November 16, 2021 by Maximillion

[Maximillion]

6 hours ago, CaddySedai said:

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Also I love how Shadar Logoth looks. Decayed majesty. And I knew they were doing the rolling shadow versus the tendrils (presumably to avoid confusion with the Power)

 

And initially I wasn't sold on it. 

 

Till it ate a horse.

 

Wow.

 

Just Wow.

 

 

Shadar Logoth within the first 2 episodes?

Did it feel rushed?