I agree with so many things I've read here and just want to clarify what I find that should not have been done.
1. Mat and his family should have stayed exactly the same. Mat is a fan favorite and all these changes have left his ark all screwed up. Really love both actors as Mat.
2. Perrin is Eeyore enough, he didn't need a wife death scene added. I do love how his role is being portrayed by Marcus tho!
3. Moraine and Lan issues = not a fan. Their warder/aes sedai love is so special it just isn't touchable IMO.
4. Not using Saidin/Saidar! I can forgive not using all the "Blood and Bloody Ashes" as I would have liked, but The Sais are a must.