Why you should watch The Wheel of Time - Review

If you are a fan of Game of Thrones, Lord of the Rings, or The Witcher, prepare to add The Wheel of Time to that list. The epic (fourteen book long) fantasy series created by Robert Jordan is being adapted for television, and set to premier next year on Prime Video. Have we caught your curiosity yet? If not, Elliot is about to take you on a tour of Randland which stops off at 5 reasons why The Wheel of Time TV show could be the one fantasy series to rule them all.

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