How much time was meant to have passed between episode 1 and 2? I was confused how Alanna made it to Emond's Field quicker than Perrin when he took a Waygate.
I do feel the show revolves far too much around Tar Valon and the Aes Sedai. Sure they should be in the show but they should not be the main part.
I agree. They could have done New Spring as Season 1. It allows them to have Moiraine as the main character. Then in season 2 They jump 20 years to the Two Rivers. They could have had Rosamund Pike drop to a supporting cast member and maybe allowed her to do more directing etc.
To be fair I don't think Harriet had much choice as the rights were still with Red Eagle Entertainment (now called iWOT) and they have already successfully sued her once for saying negative things about them.