The Wheel of Time season 3 promised a challenging new adventure for the Dragon Reborn and company, and the Amazon Prime Video series delivered. Prime Video brought the fantasy novels by Robert Jordan, and eventually finished by Brandon Sanderson, to the small screen. The series launched in 2021 with Rosamund Pike starring as Moiraine Damodred, an Aes Sedai of the Blue Ajah searching for the Dragon Reborn. The first season saw her find the Dragon Reborn, only to seemingly lose the One Power.

The Wheel of Time season 2 dropped on Prime Video on September 1, 2023, and the eight-episode story advanced the arcs of several main characters from Jordan's books, while also introducing new players from the source material. Similar to how season 1 adapted the first book, season 2 followed the events of book 2, The Great Hunt, with its ending lining up with the novel's finale. The Wheel of Time season 3 continued that trend by adapting storylines from book 4 in the series, The Shadow Rising.

The Wheel of Time Season 3 Critical Reception

A Universally Well-Regarded Third Installment

Amazon's investment seems to be paying off in ways that other epic fantasies haven't.

Though the series has largely scored high marks since its debut, The Wheel of TIme season 3 might be the best yet. Earning a Rotten Tomatoes score in the high 90s, the epic fantasy seems to have accentuated all of its best qualities for its latest outing. IGN gushed about the third season and praised its ability to grow and change through the characters without having to rely on spectacle alone. Winter is Coming largely agreed, calling the season the best yet and "near-perfect." Overall, Amazon's investment seems to be paying off in ways that other epic fantasies haven't.

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The Wheel of Time season 3 concluded on April 17, 2025.

Wheel of Time Season 3 Cast Details

Who Returned For The Wheel Of Time Season 3?

Despite some major changes to the story, the main characters all returned for The Wheel of Time season 3. This included stars like Rosamund Pike as Moiraine Damodred, and Joshua Stradowski as Rand al'Thor. The cast of season 3 also grew with the addition of Shohreh Aghdashloo as Elaida do Avriny a’Roihan, an Aes Sedai of the Red Ajah who is antagonistic toward Moiraine and her cause. Olivia Williams plays Queen Margase Trakand, the ruler of Andor.

Meanwhile, Callum Kerr plays Queen Trakand's son, Prince Galad, and Nuno Lopes is the queen's royal consort, Lord Gaebril. Luke Fetherston plays the role of Lord Gawyn, Galad's older brother. A host of more newcomers also ed too, including Isabella Bucceri as Faile Bashere, a Hunter of the Horn. Meanwhile, Nukâka Coster-Waldau plays Bair, Salóme Gunnarsdóttir is Melanie, Björn Landberg is Rhuarc, and Synnøve Macody Lund is Melindhra.

The Wheel of Time cast in season 3 include:

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The Wheel of Time Season 3 Trailer

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In anticipation of the show's March 2025 return, Amazon Prime Video dropped a short teaser for The Wheel of Time season 3. Utilizing quick cuts to show off as many characters as possible, the teaser is narrated by Moiraine, who laments the fact that her fate is tied so intricately to Rand's. Able to see an infinite number of possible futures, Moiraine knows that in every timeline that she lives, Rand dies.

Following the electrifying teaser, Prime Video finally released the full trailer for The Wheel of Time season 3 in February 2025. Narrated once again by Moiraine, the full-length trailer teases impending war, and also the political machinations within the White Tower. Moiraine stresses the importance of the White Tower rallying behind Rand as he takes on the Dark One, but it's clear that ideological differences may bring the entire thing crashing down.

Wheel of Time Season 3 Ending & Spoilers

The Third Season Offered Some Big Changes From The Books

The ending of The Wheel of Time season 3 seemed somewhat predictable due to it being based on a book series, but a shocking death twist changes everything. Now that it's known that characters who don't die in the books can be killed, the door is left wide open for plenty of surprising changes. Outside of that, the conclusion of season 3 serves as a turning point in Rand's story, and hints at a much darker inner conflict that will continue to color the show going forward.

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