Amazon Cancels 'Wheel of Time' After 3 Seasons, Story Unfinished

The Wheel of Time has come to an abrupt halt on Prime Video after Amazon decided not to renew the series for a fourth season following the conclusion of Season 3. According to Deadline, the decision came after "lengthy deliberations," where despite the show being favored by executives, financial considerations ultimately led to its cancellation.

The Wheel of Time, an adaptation of Robert Jordan's beloved fantasy book series, features a stellar cast led by Rosamund Pike. The first two seasons faced significant backlash from fans due to deviations from the original material. However, Season 3 managed to win over the majority of the fanbase and was seen as a promising setup for future developments.

Fans are particularly disheartened by the cancellation, as there remains much of The Wheel of Time's expansive story left unexplored. The show was just beginning to hit its stride.

Financial constraints appear to be the primary reason for the show's end. The high production costs, shared between co-producers Sony Pictures TV and Amazon MGM Studios—the latter also responsible for the costly The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power—proved too much. As Deadline explained:

... 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, stating: "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."

Although the TV adaptation has been canceled, fans can look forward to a 'AAA Open-World RPG' in development. IGN interviewed iwot Studios, which holds the rights to The Wheel of Time, for more details on this exciting new project.