‘Wheel of Time’ Batch Recap Episodes 1-3

So, we’re going to roll the first three episode of Wheel of Time into one recap, because they dropped simultaneously, which was a smart move. I mean, part of me is mad because they almost dropped ½ the season at once, and we only get 5 more episodes. But the other part of me, that wants the series to thrive, knows this was a good strategy, because these sort of shows start slow. Dropping 3 episodes at once gives people a chance to give it a chance. First of all, let me say (as I’ve said before) I’ve been waiting for this moment since the mid 1990’s, since the Winter Dragon fiasco, since I read the last line in Memory of Light. And…it’s finally here. Full disclosure, I’m a fan, a super fan of the work. In this case, I think that works for and against Wheel of Time for review purposes. The BookWyrms (such as myself) are going to be the most excited, but also the most brutal. We have high expectations, and our natural inclination is going to be scorched earth whenever the show veers from the books (especially after we saw what happened with the final season of Game of Thrones.) So, I think I want to do this recap/review somewhat differently. I’m going to review the characters first, give you all my first impressions, then we will get on to the speed recaps. Spoilers are dark friends, and I am Thom’s throwing knife in a dark alley. First Impressions of the Cast Nynaeve al’Meara (Zoe Robins): This casting so far is perfect. She has Nynaeve’s anger and general dissatisfaction …