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The Wheel of Time

2021·Show
24Episodes in3Seasons·TV-14
73
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.2Metacritic616.8Rotten Tomatoes88%76%
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IMDb7.2Metacritic616.8Rotten Tomatoes88%76%
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The Wheel of Time fingerprint

High energy, strong craft, a touch of humor.

Energy

Tense and spectacular

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension8
  • Spectacle8
  • Adrenaline7

Heart

Awe-inspiring

Much of it is about growing up.

  • Wonder9
  • Coming of Age8
  • Pathos6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Situational Comedy2
  • Dark Humor2

World

Fantasy, growing up, and faith and meaning

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion9
  • Rewatchability6
  • Dialogue Centrality5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

  • Intrigue8
  • Complexity8
  • Direction7

Style

Standout cinematography and score

  • Cinematography8
  • Music Composition8
  • Editing7

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightParty VibeIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBinge-FriendlyPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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Episode ratings

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About

The lives of five young villagers change forever when a strange and powerful woman arrives, claiming one of them is the child of an ancient prophecy with the power to tip the balance between Light and Dark forever. They must choose whether to trust this stranger – and each other – with the fate of the world before the Dark One breaks out of His prison, and the Last Battle begins.
Epic High FantasyMagical ProphecyFound Family JourneyVisually Grand ScaleComplex Lore AdaptationGood vs Evil ConflictCharacter-Driven AdventureImmersive World-BuildingMystical Intrigue

Crew

Directed by:
Ciarán Donnelly, Sanaa Hamri, Thomas Napper
Written by:
Celine Song, Rafe Judkins, Dave Hill
Produced by:
Rosamund Pike, David Frew, Holger Reibiger
Composed by:
Lorne Balfe

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about The Wheel of Time

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Wheel of Time legally?

PrimeAmazon Prime Video Free with AdsAmazon MX Player

The Wheel of Time is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads and Amazon MX Player. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Wheel of Time worth watching?

73
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 74/100 (IMDb 7.2, Rotten Tomatoes 88%, and Metacritic 61). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Wheel of Time rated?

TV-14ViolenceDisturbing imagery

It's rated TV-14 in the United States. Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How many seasons does The Wheel of Time have?

3 seasons

It has 3 seasons with 24 episodes.

Is The Wheel of Time based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Wheel of Time?

Critics75
Audiences72

Yes. Critics average 75 and audiences 72 out of 100, so both groups see The Wheel of Time much the same way.

When did The Wheel of Time air?

It ran from 2021 to 2025 and has ended.

What language is The Wheel of Time in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States, United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch The Wheel of Time?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Wheel of Time in 133 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Wheel of Time use?

Adaptational JerkassGender-Inverted TropeHidden in Plain SightAdaptational Late AppearanceBraids of ActionThe Queen's LatinAlcoholic ParentDisney DeathArrow CatchMagical Sensory EffectRape, Pillage, and BurnState Secand 240 more

TV Tropes lists 252 storytelling tropes for The Wheel of Time, including Adaptational Jerkass, Gender-Inverted Trope, Hidden in Plain Sight.