The Wheel of Time: Left Behind by Amazon, Carried Forward by Its Fans

In recent years, the world of television series has been the stage for unexpected twists. Ambitious productions with large budgets and sky-high expectations don’t always achieve the success studios hope for — even when they manage to build a loyal fan base. In some cases, despite solid performances, well-structured plots, and richly detailed worlds, these shows end up being quietly set aside. Viewers then find themselves caught off guard, without warning, facing a premature ending that does not do justice to the story’s potential.

And it is precisely this scenario that fuels the growing frustration among passionate viewers. After all, when a series dives into deep themes, develops complex characters, and delivers consistent seasons, the least fans expect is respect and continuity. However, the logic of streaming doesn’t always align with the audience’s enthusiasm — and unfortunately, one epic series was abandoned halfway through its narrative, even after the release of its third season, which left the story unresolved and unfinished.

The series in question is The Wheel of Time, based on the famous literary saga by Robert Jordan. Premiering in 2021, the Amazon Prime Video production drew attention from the start for its grand scale, rich worldbuilding, and promise of being a spiritual successor to Game of Thrones. With Rosamund Pike in the role of Moiraine, the story dives into a complex fantasy where the fate of the world rests on the Wheel of Time and the emergence of the Dragon Reborn. The first two seasons were released with strong marketing campaigns, receiving mixed reviews but managing to attract a solid fanbase.

The third season, released in 2025, brought even denser story arcs and visually impressive action scenes. However, despite the creative effort and improved writing, the series was quietly pulled off the platform’s radar. The absence of announcements regarding a fourth season — even after a finale full of loose ends — made it clear that The Wheel of Time had been abandoned before reaching its conclusion. For fans, it felt like an epic journey was cut short halfway through — and their response quickly echoed across social media.

Since the cancellation announcement, fans launched the powerful #SaveWOT campaign, which quickly broke through online barriers and became visible in major urban centers. Digital billboards and panels were hired in New York (Times Square), Los Angeles, London, and also São Paulo, with clear messages demanding the continuation of the story. Additionally, a plane flew over the Sony Pictures studios in Culver City, carrying a giant banner calling for the series to return — an action that drew attention even within the company itself.

The mobilization wasn’t limited to the audience: individuals connected to the series were soon reached by the fans. Showrunner Rafe Judkins and actress Priyanka Bose — who plays the Aes Sedai Alanna Mosvani across all three seasons — were frequently tagged in campaign posts, expressing support or receiving messages of encouragement from followers. The campaign reached an impressive milestone of over 124,000 signatures within just a few hours and continued to grow, officially surpassing 200,000 signatories in less than two months.

Despite the cancellation, The Wheel of Time didn’t leave the spotlight without recognition during award season. Amazon officially supported the series’ submission to the 2025 Emmy Awards, focusing on technical categories such as Original Music and Lyrics, Directing, Writing, Costume Design, and Makeup. The standout was the song “The Hills of Tanchico” (episode 306), written by Nikhil Koparkar — which was in the running for Outstanding Original Music and Lyrics, although it initially faced technical issues during submission.

The Wheel of Time premiered on November 19, 2021, and ran for three seasons until April 2025, totaling 24 episodes. The series adapts the vast literary saga by Robert Jordan and Brandon Sanderson, blending fantasy, action, and mythology. With a global cast led by Rosamund Pike, the plot centers on the Aes Sedai Moiraine and the Dragon Reborn — a prophesied hero who may save or destroy the world. Despite its astronomical budget and rich visuals, financial decisions cut the narrative short, only fueling fans’ desire for a proper conclusion.