4 hours ago, Sir_Charrid said:

I will say another thing, Brandon Sanderson is a producer, his name is in the credits, and he is being far more open and honest about mistakes that have been made then many fans are. Yes he isn't openly attacking the show, he wont, he is a producer, but he is being far far more upfront and honest then ANY producer I have ever seen on any show in history when it is being broadcast. That should raise alarm bells. 

He shared a few things he didn’t like. There are always going to be things people liked about a book that get cut/changed/condensed in a show. But he also repeatedly praised the show and its creators. It’s unfair to leave that out and color his commentary as concerned or worthy of raising flags.

”This team is excellent, I have to say. Episode six is the best--least, I think that's the number of the one I'm thinking about--so be on the lookout for it. But they have real respect for the story, and are good writers. This is an enormously difficult project to undertake, and I'm quite impressed by Rafe and everyone involved.” - Brandon Sanderson

On 11/21/2021 at 7:49 AM, Sir_Charrid said:

In the show there is no shadow luring Matt he just finds the dagger 

Go watch again and you will see the shadow getting his attention and leading him away. 

1 hour ago, AenAllAin said:

This is overly harsh towards the real fans. If you don't think the story from the books is what this series is about, then why did they use the series title, book names, character names, etc. ...if you and them wanted your own story why not go make one instead of plagiarizing Jordan?

Ah, "real fans." I guess I missed out on my "Real Fan" badge somewhere along my multiple readings of the books. I'll have to see if I can still get one. Is being angry and condescending required in order to be a real fan?  Do I have to prove some level of memory and recall in order to pass a test?

I read the books. Several times. They were a huge part of my youth and a huge connection with my brother. I like the show. If being a real fan means I have to shit on everything I disagree with in the show, I'll skip the test and go on my own way, enjoying the books and enjoying the show. 

I'll choose to find the good in things where I can. I hope you can do the same. Cheers. 

I guess I shouldn't have been surprised that coming to a website dedicated to people who read and loved the books would reveal comments of hatred toward the show. I think these people are doing themselves a disservice and need to take a step back. You have the books. You have that story. If that's all you want, then re-read the books.  The TV series is, as they all are (and absolutely need to be), different from the books. We don't need, and can't have, a literal retelling of the books. There's far too much inner monologue, brooding, introspection, etc. That doesn't play well on the screen. And they also can't capture every single moment of an 11,000 page book series in the amount of seasons they have to work with. Actors rarely sign up for one line of work for a decade. Same with directors and producers. 

The TV show has so far been a credible representation of the books. I've enjoyed it and look forward to more. Did I love every decision? No. But I'm also willing to see it all play out to see where they go with it. 

Perrin being married? I kinda hated it. But I get it. Through those events at the beginning of this TV series we as an audience will now understand why Perrin will eventually have that disdain for the axe and prefer the hammer. We understand why he is brooding and introspective. He is different that Rand will turn out to be on that level as they both tend to spend a lot of time in their own heads. On the page, we understood their thoughts and loved that journey. On the screen that can't work and they each need visible rationale for some of events and characterizations that develop later and over the course of the show. 

Enjoy the series for what it is. Don't look for a literal translation of the book. And for the love of all that is good and holy, stop ever comparing it to Game of Thrones. 

16 hours ago, Dave Dad said:

This adaptation will alienate the purists and gain an audience of very few. Destined for failure. And i am truly sorry to see something i was so looking forward to destroyed by one persons vision of how things should be, and not how they were intended from the authors point of view. No interest from this viewers standpoint and thank you so much for selling out. Hope the financial gain was worth it. 

This seems unnecessarily harsh. Maybe put down the keyboard for a while and take a walk. Go find something happy in life.