Amazon Axes 'Wheel of Time' After Three Seasons, Story Incomplete

The journey of *The Wheel of Time* on Prime Video has come to an unexpected halt, as Amazon has decided not to renew the series for a fourth season following the conclusion of Season 3. According to a report by Deadline, the decision came after "lengthy deliberations," with executives expressing fondness for the show but ultimately unable to justify its continuation due to financial constraints.

*The Wheel of Time* is a beloved adaptation of Robert Jordan's epic fantasy series, fronted by Rosamund Pike. The show's initial two seasons stirred controversy among fans due to significant deviations from the source material. However, Season 3 managed to win over the majority of the fanbase and set a promising trajectory for future seasons.

The cancellation has left fans disheartened, especially as the series was just beginning to explore the vast narrative of *The Wheel of Time*. The high production costs, shared by co-producers Sony Pictures TV and Amazon MGM Studios, proved to be a significant barrier. Amazon MGM Studios, also behind the costly *The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power*, found the financial performance of Season 3 insufficient to warrant further investment, as stated by Deadline:

... the Season 3 overall performance was not strong enough compared to the show’s cost for Prime Video to commit to another season and the streamer could not make it work after examining different scenarios and following discussions with lead studio Sony TV, sources said.

IGN's review of *The Wheel of Time* Season 3 awarded it an 8/10, praising the series for reaching its full potential: "The Wheel of Time finally achieves its full potential in season 3, which is filled with rich characters finding their place in Robert Jordan’s complex fantasy world."

While the TV adaptation has ended, fans can look forward to a new 'AAA Open-World RPG' based on *The Wheel of Time*. IGN had the opportunity to interview iwot Studios, the rights holder, to learn more about this exciting development.