#The wheel of time pilot series#
Ironically, the series based on the original template for high fantasy may well end up being the one that hews closer to the darker take on the genre offered by George R.R. Implicitly, however, the fact that it’s making both could confirm the rumors that Lord of the Rings will in fact be a grittier prequel focused on the adventures of a young Aragorn. A more traditional fantasy epic might be refreshing after Game of Thrones – were it not for the fact that Amazon has also greenlit a series based on Lord of the Rings. This could ultimately work in the show’s favor. And while there are clever innovations, at its heart The Wheel of Time is a hero’s journey quest narrative writ very, very large. The Wheel of Time builds on the foundation of high fantasy created by Tolkien to tell a far lengthier, more in depth fantasy epic – the series is comprised of fifteen books (including a prequel) and none of them are fleet reads.
As Rand’s power and madness grows, those around him seek to either help, influence or outright stop him before the prophesised final battle.īut honestly, that’s about where any subversion ends. It’s a clever twist on the ‘chosen one’ trope – Rand must save the world, but left unchecked he’s just as likely to destroy it.
As such Rand, and any men like him who can channel the source, are treated as untrustworthy objects of danger. The problem? In this world magic is drawn from a ‘True Source’ with a male half and a female half and, anticipating the danger posed by a male wielder, The Dark One corrupted the male half to ensure that anyone who channels it will go mad and die. The story centres on Rand Al Thor, a simple farm boy whose world is changed when he learns he is The Dragon Reborn the reincarnation of a powerful magic wielder destined to defeat the Dark One and bring peace. The Wheel of Time is a very different beast.
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