WOT is without a doubt the best series I've ever read of any genre.  The plot and character development are second to done.  I've read the entire series three times now and I am really excited that there is a TV series out now.  I am somewhat anxious about the TV series in that I'm sure the characters won't look and act the way I've envisioned them in my head but I'm going to watch it no matter what!

I'll be disappointed if they series doesn't start with the confrontation between Balzamon and Lews Therin at the beginning of EotW.  To me that scene sets the tone for the first book.