Cancellation of the successful fantasy series «The Wheel of Time» on Prime Video
24 may 2025 в 13:13
The last few months of 2025 were difficult for the television industry, as several shows were canceled by their studios and networks. The most recent cancellation occurred on Prime Video with the successful fantasy series «The Wheel of Time». The adaptation of the books starring Rosamund Pike was canceled before being renewed for a fourth season, and fans are absolutely devastated.
The news of the cancellation came a month after the series finale in April 2025.
Hollywood Life has all the details about the cancellation of «The Wheel of Time» here.
«The Wheel of Time» was based on the books by Robert Jordan and Brandon Sanderson. The story takes place in a fantasy world where only some can wield magic. The plot follows Moiraine Damodred, a member of a powerful organization of women called Aes Sedai. She crosses paths with a group of young people from the village of Emond’s Field in Two Rivers, and she believes that one of them is the reincarnated Dragon, a powerful channeler responsible for the Breaking of the World. The Dragon Reborn must either save the world from the Dark One or once again destroy it.
Amazon MGM Studios and Sony Pictures, who jointly produced the series, have not yet issued an official statement regarding the cancellation of «The Wheel of Time». However, according to Deadline, after «lengthy discussions», the reason was financial, as the series was liked by the creative heads of the streaming service.
Despite «The Wheel of Time» previously being one of the most successful series on Prime Video, the viewership dropped during the third season. The show was also global, and renewal decisions are based on the show’s performance worldwide.
Rosamund led the cast of «The Wheel of Time», playing the role of Moiraine. The other main roles were played by Daniel Henney as al’Lan Mandragoran, Zoë Robins as Nynaeve al’Meara, Madeleine Madden as Egwene al’Vere, Josha Stradowski as Rand al’Thor, Marcus Rutherford as Perrin Aybara, Kate Fleetwood as Liandrin Guirale, Priyanka Bose as Alanna Mosvani, and others
The news of the cancellation came a month after the series finale in April 2025.
Hollywood Life has all the details about the cancellation of «The Wheel of Time» here.
«The Wheel of Time» was based on the books by Robert Jordan and Brandon Sanderson. The story takes place in a fantasy world where only some can wield magic. The plot follows Moiraine Damodred, a member of a powerful organization of women called Aes Sedai. She crosses paths with a group of young people from the village of Emond’s Field in Two Rivers, and she believes that one of them is the reincarnated Dragon, a powerful channeler responsible for the Breaking of the World. The Dragon Reborn must either save the world from the Dark One or once again destroy it.
Amazon MGM Studios and Sony Pictures, who jointly produced the series, have not yet issued an official statement regarding the cancellation of «The Wheel of Time». However, according to Deadline, after «lengthy discussions», the reason was financial, as the series was liked by the creative heads of the streaming service.
Despite «The Wheel of Time» previously being one of the most successful series on Prime Video, the viewership dropped during the third season. The show was also global, and renewal decisions are based on the show’s performance worldwide.
Rosamund led the cast of «The Wheel of Time», playing the role of Moiraine. The other main roles were played by Daniel Henney as al’Lan Mandragoran, Zoë Robins as Nynaeve al’Meara, Madeleine Madden as Egwene al’Vere, Josha Stradowski as Rand al’Thor, Marcus Rutherford as Perrin Aybara, Kate Fleetwood as Liandrin Guirale, Priyanka Bose as Alanna Mosvani, and others
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