Wheel of Time Season 1 Episode 8 "THE EYE OF THE WORLD" REACTION!! | (IT CAN'T END LIKE THIS!!) 1X8

[@edn]

Which book based tv series should we watch next? Let us know!

[@sarahteter6310]

Watching this as a reader is so healing, cause we were frustrated at similar parts, but seeing you want more gives me hope that the fans overall will be excited for more and we will all benefit from that and they'll take time to give us more. They need to give us WISDOM and Sister New Braid learning to control their stuff AND PERRIN!

[@sonjak3359]

So true!

[@Echidna23Gaming]

I think what's so frustrating is that all they needed to satiate many of people's criticisms are just a couple extra lines or scenes here and there to give more direction and agency to the characters. We should have gotten Moiraine and Suian witnessing the prophesy in the first season to give context to their mission but I think their desire to ramp up the mystery aspects ended up leaving them with an underdeveloped main crew. All in all as a book fan who's read all 14 books 3 times over I still loved the season, but watching Brandon Sanderson react to the last episode with Matt from The Dusty Wheel and hearing the changes he would have made or how he would have approached some things made me realize how much they should have relied on him more for the writing. Regardless, they have set up A LOT of plot points and arcs that many fans aren't giving them credit for that will hopefully pay off in the next one, two, or even 3 seasons. Very excited for Origins animations next season as well. I bet we'll get one about the War of Power and Artur Hawkwing ;)

[@ThePopsers]

@@Echidna23Gaming Yeah, I REALLY hope they can get it back on track because some things don't make much sense and would really benefit from Sandersons input like you said... I feel most of the episode was actually really good but the ending was all jumbled and anticlimactic to me.

[@Heyhey123924]

@@Echidna23Gaming pretty close to spoilers here. Remember no book content needed unless the guys ask for it

[@edwardguest1404]

@@ThePopsers from the sound of things Brandon is getting to help with all of the scripts this season! (From what he said he only didn’t on the last two because of the whole Barney Harris stuff)

[@Strangelove-41]

These guys are a good reminder to all of us that t.v. should be fun, have a good time with it and to be open to new experiences.

[@thefirstwarlock]

I don't think Lady Amalisa knew how much power Nyneave and Egwene could use, she probably was expecting to die. Asked for a knife to fight with and got a box of grenades. They all blew up

[@TheScodia]

Don't forget the addictive nature of the one power. Even for just their own power its hard to let go. She probably channeled so much of the power with the linked circle that she couldn't let go due to the addiction.

[@KartGaming]

And Amalisa was noted as being very weak in the power, she could not make the cut in the White Tower. Imagine being super-weak and linking up with two powerhouses in Egwene and Nynaeve, no wonder she wouldn't want to let that rush go.

[@joeramulders]

True. Also i think it may not have been 'addiction' , but Amalisa realising that she did not have the control to stop these flows. By embracing it, she burnt herself out and "shorted the circuit", thereby saving Egwene and Nyneave

[@alananimus9145]

Nah. I think you are wrong. She asked for a knife and got a nuke.

[@mitchellduty9313]

In the books, whenever a channeler is linked or has a sa'angreal with no buffer to keep them from doing so, they tend to become mad with Power. Remember that the One Power makes them feel more alive than anything (remember how Fake Moses begged the Amyrlin to kill him once he'd been severed from the Source), so that much of it puts them at the risk of burnout because they literally feel like a god wielding that much of it. Few Aes Sedai have the level of discipline necessary to wield that much power without losing themselves.

[@fe-real]

"Wake your crazy ass up before he kills Queen Shawdy!" I had some strong nerd rants about this episode, but watching y'all react to it has made me very happy!

[@sarahteter6310]

RIGHT?! These guys (as well as watching the Sanderson/Dusty Wheel reactions) are doing a ton of work for letting readers process the stuff worth nerd ranting about and getting to enjoy the rest so we can look forward! Amazon had better be paying attention to what Everyday Negroes is doing for the show! It's no small thing and The Dusty Wheel recognized that (I'd already been watching both before the crossover, but I'm excited for that to be something more and more fans see to bring in more viewers). Everyday Negroes are the best non-reader WoT reactors not just for excitement and wit but their theories are either hilariously entertaining or so right on it's insane given they're piecing together stuff that in the books had bigger hints by the time they're getting it here. It helps me as a reader to see their excitement and laughter about scenes I was unsure of, ON TOP OF the enjoyment of just loving the things I'd already enjoyed through their eyes.

[@Adam_okaay]

"I feel like Rand is gonna go out there and grow a bun" brother, when you read the books eventually you're gonna love what he picks up from them. Also brother book was moving at the end.

[@JP0411]

I feel like rand and perrin are going to go soul searching and find out about their abilities and where they come from.

[@groovecouple4644]

Nah no manbun for Rand…he’s an OG ……literally

[@stephaniejenkins6106]

Got to just add to all the folks who said it before, watching you non-bookies put your puzzlers on this and just enjoy the crap out of it is too much fun for those of us who get HUNG UP on some of the stuff we wish they had shown or shown differently. It's so exciting when one of you says something so insightful and we can say, "ok, this is working" for getting at least these characters and the crux of the story out there to newbies. I know this is your gig and all but it's working to keep a whole bunch of us OG Jordanites super happy. Can't wait till next season! "Group chat"... hysterical.

[@blueeyedcowboy8291]

1. Sincerely, thank you for this reaction. I hated this episode when I watched it. I liked it better each time I watched it with subtitles on (5x) You guys showed me that it wasn't as bad as I initially thought. 2. This reaction showed me that they properly showed how dangerous the power can be without proper training. 3. You guys really gave me hope for next season. 4. One thing you haven't quite picked up on is that Channeler's can't heal themselves. It has happened over and over this season, so consider that when they get injured. I just love your reactions.

[@revjohnlee]

The Seven Towers of Malkier in the blight is where Lan was born. Since his birth, the blight overran his kingdom. That's why he is the "uncrowned king of Malkier". The "Yin-Yang" is the ancient symbol of the Ai Sedai. It has two parts: the Dragon's Fang and the Flame of Tar Valon. The two parts represent the male and the female parts of the One Power.

[@alananimus9145]

In the past both men and women were Aes Sedai.

[@darkhoundslobber2028]

Thank you SO MUCH for what you do! Not only are you as entertaining as anything I've found on KZbin, but on top of that you bring this Wheel of Time fandom some much needed perspective and catharsis due to to your joy, comradery, curiosity, and ability to live in the moment when watching the show. As Brotha Book would say: "Your reactions and reviews SING in my ears, Everyday Negroes!" Can't wait to see more of your content, happy new year fellas!

[@edn]

Wow, thank you! appreciate that and glad we could be apart of your viewing experience🙏🏾 -DRE

[@abmilhans]

💯

[@bluelight17]

Moiraine in the blight : "Don't touch anything" Moiraine 2 seconds later : "Let's sit on those decaying trees to take a nap" 😅

[@samanthaa.6055]

Yeaahhh. I think they did camp out in the Blight in the book though. But it didn't look like a forest. I imagine it more like a toxic wasteland

[@bluelight17]

@@samanthaa.6055 I honestly don't remember, i just found that funny lol Also Rand is too big, he couldn't avoid touching anything even when walking😄 I hoped to see some trollocs inside, to give Lan something to do at least, but i guess they had to avoid it since they would have had to be full cgi cause of covid, and it would have looked weird.

[@ericreese7792]

Just like Lan in Shadar Logoth.

[@Aethelia]

I guess sitting down doesn't count as touching any more than the fact that they aren't levitating to avoid touching the ground.

[@danalou_who7765]

The guards opened the door for Slick Rick because he had the secret key phrase. One of the Shienarin soldiers, the one with the great beard, said there were Darkfriends in Fal Dara. They must have leaked the code.

[@Inka.R.]

Yeah they asked him where he got the phrase when they opened and didn't recognise him

[@Chrasmardan]

"All that sensitivity finally helping him" lol love it.

[@edn]

lol foreal though!! Never thought it would pay off the way it did! -Adison

[@Chrasmardan]

@@edn Hey Adison, between the three of you, who lines up to the three, Rand, Matt and Perrin best, between you and Dre and Brandon?! Edit: Brother Sensitive, Brother Wolf, and Brother Dagger

[@strangelo]

Thank you for your great reviews all season. This one made me like this episode better than I had, as a book reader this episode felt pretty off. Thanks again for adding so much to the season and have a wonderful holiday!

[@TheJordanK]

I’ve learned as a book reader it’s much harder to step away from my internal bias of knowing the whole story than I thought. But it’s been much more enjoyable when I do and just watch the show for what it is and not hate it for what it isn’t. And reactions like these help a lot.

[@ariufondu]

Same! I felt a lot better about the episode after watching this review. Good job guys

[@alananimus9145]

Spoiler This ending was so much better than the book. It's a soft reflection of the series end. While I would have liked the epic light saber battle I prefer what we got. Some of the stories could have been cleaner but overall good.

[@alananimus9145]

@@TheJordanK two things that help me 1 is an understanding of history. History is very messy and the details are not quite clear. I view this as an alternate reconstruction of what happened. The details are different but the core remains the same. In terms of myth (which is what Jordan based the series on) there are mutually exclusive myths about the gods and mythical figures. Graendal is based on Grendel from Beowulf. According to Jordan Graendal was originally one person and a female at that. But over time she was split into Grendel and Grendel's mother. Jordan's version isn't THE story but a reconstruction. Like any historian he reconstructs a historical narrative.

[@thane9]

Watching you three reminds me of how it felt to talk to friends when new books came out over 30 years ago. Except, you all seem to be catching things far better than we did on our first reads. I'm definitely a fan.

[@justlilyanne]

Thank you! You've added so much to the Wheel of Time! Your new and fresh voices and opinions have breathed so much fresh air in the WOT community and has really enhanced this first season!

[@edn]

Wow!! I never thought we would have that type of an impact but we are thrilled that you and others have enjoyed watching/ rewatching this series with us!!! -Adison

[@robertferguson4558]

Truefax! Love listening to your reactions. Brother Dagger’s been one of my favorites since I started reading.

[@amblove3]

You guys are so infectious. I can't call any of these characters their names anymore. I find myself calling the dude in the blight, Brotha Numsie, I can hear you, in your Golden Child Eddie Murphy voice 😂😂😂. My niece wants a couple of those shirts. The line that made me weak was at the old girl when they were hogging the Power, "shorties tryna tap out and you wanna tap in." I was done with y'all.

[@jaelk2760]

"Fake Moses" was the funniest for me.

[@edn]

thank you so much and i am glad we could be apart of your viewing experience lol -DRE

[@edn]

lol -DRE

[@stephaniejenkins6106]

This. 🤣

[@otterrufus]

There is a very short shot when Rand is walking around the symbol in floor of the Eye that shows Rand as if someone is watching him from underwater as he walks around a pool. Also if you watch the dark one as Rand blasts him with the power he is smiling/smirking and your noticing that the floor is cracked afterwards is another important detail from that scene.

[@stephaniejenkins6106]

And he never tried to fight back. I win again, Lews Therin.

[@marinasparkles]

You all are so astute and intelligent, it's amazing. Picking up on such tiny hints. The comment about Slick Rick being above the fades. You picked up on that so quickly.

[@Swiergotka78]

I just couldn't stop laughing when I heard "He shopping"! Loving your reactions to this episode. Many of the fans including me were quite dissatisfied but you made me like this episode more, thanks for that. Your insight on Rand, how his sensitivity actually helped him, was spot on. The slick foxy guy you see in the prologue is the first Dragon, Lews Therin Telamon, and he's an Aes Sedai too. In the Age of Legends (aka Banana Republic) both men and women were Aes Sedai and there was no Taint on the male part of the One Power yet. Men are generally not stronger than women in One Power, in the show we just met the exceptionally strong ones. And how death and reincarnation works in WoT, you die and get spun out again years or even ages afterwards and only very few special people reincarnate as themselves but they can't remember their past lifes immediately and they don't look exactly the same. So Rand can remember bits of his life as Lews Therin, but he's his own man. I don't think anybody new that they will be able to destroy the whole trolloc army with Wisdom and Sista New Braid. Lady Amalisa is not even a full Aes Sedai, just an Accepted, cause she wasn't strong enough. But it usually takes 5-10 years of training as a Novice and then another 5-10 as an Accepted, so she knows much more than Nynaeve and Egwene combined. Just wait till they both get trained. Can't wait to hear your speculations and theories for the next season 😍 Have a great holiday season!

[@malaslavujka]

The men have more raw power-generally speaking,but the women are usualy more dexterous.Offcourse,there are exceptiond in every group

[@robnoxiousplays2385]

Sorry, but men *were* generally a lot stronger than women were in the One Power. Women leveled the playing field by being more skilled. Men had the Strength, women the Dexterity.

[@Swiergotka78]

@@robnoxiousplays2385 let's put it this way - there are only a few men able to use one power during the time of Rand and the same number of exceptionally strong women. If we talk about strength in the sense of results, than I disagree, men weren't stronger than women. Strength and skill are nuances that haven't been yet explained in the show, nor the differences between male and female power etc. I do agree that generalizations are difficult to make for the source material. There's no omniscient narrator in the books. All we know is what the characters new and it's not always correct.

[@robnoxiousplays2385]

@Swiergotka78 It is stated explicitly in the books that the average male channeler is stronger that the average female. Nynaeve in particular complains about it. Moraine (who cannot speak a lie and who has researched these things more than most) agrees, and offers exactly my argument (of women being more skilled and dexterous) as a counter. In terms of raw strength, though, it goes to the men. The books are very clear. It's not open for interpretation.

[@robnoxiousplays2385]

@Swiergotka78 And in case you don't believe me, I went over to the official Wheel of Time wiki. "Channelers are not born equal; some are stronger in the Power and can handle more of it than others. Men and women who can channel are different in this respect and in many others, regarding the One Power. For example, male channelers can - on average - channel more of the Power than female channelers, similar to the gendered difference in physical strength."

[@aricaj.3006]

The "Blight Attorneys" ad took me out 😂 I hope this show hurries up and gets season 2 out because I'm really going to miss your reactions to it! It was such a pleasant surprise to stumble upon your channel and I've enjoyed experiencing this ride with all of you. Your energy is so entertaining and uplifiting, and you have incredibly perceptive insights as well. It's been so much fun to watch and I can't wait to witness the return of our WoT Brothers and Sisters next season together 😆

[@tonyincltn]

This is good. Seeing reactions by people who didnt read the books, and actually pick up on stuff not even mentioned in the show. You guys are totally awesome. So glad I found your channel!

[@MrFoghorn111]

Also, remember what Dana had to say in Episode 3. The dark one wants Rand to "Break the Wheel" and "make it stop".

[@fenae9367]

Y’all are so refreshing! Keep doing what y’all do, I’m officially a fan, and I appreciate the work y’all put into every video 😊

[@edn]

@Fenae we appreciate the feedback for real!! It let’s us know we are headed in the right direction!! 🤟🏾🖤💯 -Adison

[@phairine]

That "brother sensitive" nickname is spot on for Rand 🥰 as a book reader ...it is so on point & ironic it's amazing 😍😂

[@mitchellduty9313]

I was gonna say, you don't know the half of it yet. :P

[@noreenarnold5723]

@@mitchellduty9313 Can't wait to hear what new ones they come up with for him as Brother Sensitive moves through his story

[@kylecook7187]

Around book 6 it's more like 'Brother Traumatized'

[@AugustEverywhere]

I loved the books and enjoy the show a lot but you gents add a whole other layer to it all. I cannot wait to hang out with y'all for season two.

[@Tanx33]

lol love the comment "why he look old and young at the same time?" He was around 400 years old. In the books Aes Sedai and people that channeled the one power were described as ageless looking. being able to channel extends the life of the people that can weave it and those that are bonded to them. like Moriane is actually in her mid 40s or so at the start of the books and Lan is just under 50(I haven't bothered to look it up exactly just from memory and from Moraine mentioning how long ago Malkier fell and Lan was a child then), but she is considered young for an Aes Sedai. B Pretty much was impossible to tell age from looks, well... aside from the Aes Sedai that actually looked old, because then they had to be pushing a couple hundred years old or more(they also don't like telling the age when asked). Oh and btw Brother Book is pretty close to hitting his 100th birthday. Ogier live for hundreds of years. it's why they basically take their time at everything and look at humans as hasty and comment on them being hasty because they don't live long enough. they live like 4 times longer than normal humans.

[@esamakela3863]

Only people with the oaths are ageless. it is a byproduct of the oathrod. The aiel wise ones are not ageless. Seanchan are not ageless. The Forsaken are not ageless.

[@ajithkumar4215]

You saw that bad man smirking and smiling when rand makes him disappear.....think this is all a trap ....can't wait for season 2

[@roberttrifts2737]

Couple things: You know the actor who played Mat bailed from ep 7 & 8, right?. Also, the Covid regulations in the Czech Republic prevented a large number of extras on set when 7 & 8 were filmed. So between the two impacts, that changed what they wrote and what they could and couldn't do A LOT. They could not do what they wanted to do. No big battles. The trollocs in ep 1 and 2? Those extras in practical trolloc suits could not be used in ep 8 at all. >>ZERO

[@toxic73omane80]

What a sweet and thoughtful message

[@alananimus9145]

So I appreciate Unraveling the pattern. He notes all the problems then explicitly says here are all the mitigating factors, but even with all that we have to judge the final product as a product without excuse. It keeps perspective while judging execution of intent.

[@mandisaw]

Ah, I knew Covid played a part, but I forgot about the extras/staff restrictions - thanks for the FYI!

[@jesstellstales2113]

Oh, wow, that makes SO MUCH sense about the COVID regulations. I was wondering why the finale felt so anticlimactic. This really helps explain a lot.

[@lightfriend]

About Rand and Lews Therin: in one scene The Dark One (Banana Republic) called Rand "Lews Therin" and said he could see LT through Rand's eyes. Also Rand says he recognizes the Eye of the World and remembers fighting someone there. I think this means that Rand/Lews Therin are the same soul reincarnated into a new body. On another note, I feel Brandon's pain about Brother Book. It looked like he was still moving so I'm holding out hope he's alive. Thanks so much for the WOT vids this season. It's been so much fun to watch! Edited to add: I think Perrin has PTSD from killing his wife. He freezes up when he picks up the axe. I think his future plot will be dealing with this.

[@MrFoghorn111]

12 hours after the show premiered, Rafe Judkins came out and said that Loial is still alive. He didn't want us worrying about Brother Book for a whole year or more. *Whew*. Can't wait till you find out who the Red Sail people are.

[@vordt4139]

SPOILER The Seanchan are my favorite. Too bad they aren't topless lol.

[@daroe2340]

@@vordt4139 spoiler It’s the Sea Folk who go topless, what is interesting to me is that it looks like they’re combining the Seanchan with the Ayyad.

[@LandoftheMadmen]

You know you messed up as a show runner when you have to come out and do damage control 12 hours after a fanale. Lol

[@MrFoghorn111]

@@LandoftheMadmen Right?! The two most common reactions I've seen to the show are: 1. No. Not Loial. No Way. 2. If you killed Nynaeve I will QUIT THIS SHOW RIGHT NOW...

[@LandoftheMadmen]

@@MrFoghorn111 it feels like the only trick in their bag to trigger emotion is to fake kill characters. The audience is getting real tired of that.

[@shaunyoder425]

Brother Book is still moving when Slick Rick leaves with the case. They didn't know that the ladies in front of the town could do that. Remember that the Aes Sedai say that Nyneave is the most powerful woman they've seen in 1000 years, so the sister wasn't ready for that kind of power. Also, as a small thing, did you guys notice that the city outside in the opening was the same city that was in ruins all the way back in episode 1 when you first see sister strong jaw? Your reactions are rad and i'm glad you did all this. It was very exciting to watch your reactions and your theories. And you guys make the best names for people.

[@FragRaptor]

It was less about her not knowing nyneave is powerful though that is a part of it. It's mostly that amalisa was not a full aes sedai and couldn't let go of the power because she was getting too much that that good good.

[@byrd3790]

@@AmericaFirst-1 How do you know she was dead? That's a pretty big assumption, considering. The 2 unnamed channelers got straight burnt out, but it looked to me like Nyneave was just on the edge, and dying. Dying is a bit of a process and we don't know where Nyneave was in it when Egwene started to Channel. Let's watch and find out in Season 2.

[@isamumizuta9226]

I think Brother Book being stabbed was supposed to be Mat but due to the actor not being able to film, it was turned into what it is.

[@jamiecare1042]

💯

[@Aethelia]

That's a really good guess, I just assumed that it was to make Padan look more evil and dangerous by having him stab a very popular character, as he hadn't directly attacked anyone on screen before this.

[@KartGaming]

The past was called Age of Legends for a reason! A ton of lost knowledge and talents will be rediscovered through this series that was commonplace back then, and it's one of the most interesting parts to in my opinion. The Red Homies in the end are a civilization that haven't been discovered yet, remember earlier in the season when the Blue Ajah bosslady mentioned ships disappearing to the West? Male Aes Sedai on average have more raw power than the average female, but women have more control with their Weaves. There's also the different elements, where Men tend to be stronger in Fire/Earth and women tend to be stronger in Water/Air.

[@malaslavujka]

That's why it was much easier for Queen Shawdy to sink the fairy in episodd 2 than to blow it up

[@AliPlays0702]

The language in the beginning scene with Lews Therin is "the old tongue" same language in the scene with Nynaeve and Lan when she walks up on him praying in i think episode 4

[@tracipratt7830]

Have truly loved watching your rxn. Long time book reader here. Thank you thank you for a great season of rxns. Looking forward to season 2!!!!

[@shellysedai1930]

yes have loved watching your reactions. Just a hint: go back into the end of the episode and watch brother slick rick stab brother book. Take a look at the weapon he uses...

[@edn]

Glad you enjoyed it! -DRE

[@robertferguson4558]

@@shellysedai1930 oh no he didn’t….

[@kingnewbs]

That little girl on the beach has a name: Metaphor. As in, this new threat from beyond the far western shore is something we are not prepared for, like little children. I hope she's all right though. But I don't think so. Now let me just tell you not only is this the first reaction show I've watched every epside of, it's the first one I've managed to watch a full episode of at all. Y'all are great; I appreciate the way your enthusiasm is so infectious. It's been a mammoth task, adapting these novels, and I hope the writers find you gentlemen and see how effective their choices have been at bringing new fans into the fold. You guys are taking away exactly what they're wanting you to take away. Nice work!

[@mrcheerful42]

No way they put Brother Book in all that makeup for four measly episodes. He'll be back.

[@sara-louisendiedima1127]

I love all the nicknames you’ve given to the characters... 😂😂😂 They are so spot on!!! Love from France🔥😉

[@edn]

Thanks for tuning in!! France is on my bucket list of places to visit one day!! -Adison

[@nathanforsyth1059]

I have watched all of you guys’ Wheel of Time videos and they have all been great. All three of you are hilarious and have insanely great observations and speculations. Part of me is excited for season 2 just so I can watch you guys react to more wheel of time content! Also, I hope that if they have KZbinrs come to the season 2 premier like they did for season 1 you guys get invited! I would love to watch you get to meet the actors that play Brother Book and Sister Strong Jaws and Brother Sensitive and the rest of course! Oh and especially want you to meet Wisdom in real life… lol. Anyway you guys are great. Thanks for making great content!

[@cashonealrogers]

I can definitely see them being invited especially with their great collaboration with Matt from the dusty wheel who hosted the official wheel of time after show on amazon prime’s channel

[@alistairt7544]

I am so glad I stumbled upon you guys. I just finished watching a couple weeks ago and have been hungry for more wot content. Watching with you guys made it 1000% more entertaining. I'm so looking forward for Season 2! And, Happy New Year!

[@thesecondislander]

Really impressed how much you guys pay attention while also delivering your funny reactions and observations at the same time, that's gotta be hard!

[@Athimar1]

As a book reader, watching you guys has not just been enjoyable - it's been an eye-opening experience for me. So many of us book readers decried many of the changes from the book. You keep hearing book readers say that these TV folks don't know what they're doing - that they think they're better story tellers than Jordan, blah, blah. But you reacted best to many of those changes. If you are good indicators of other non-readers, then the TV people knew what they were doing all along and its us book readers who need to swallow our words, whether we like the changes or not. If Amazon doesn't bring in fans like you, we don't get the 8 seasons they're hoping for. And they're bringing in fans like you. So way to go Amazon. My hat's off to ya! And guys - I'm subscribed now - and I'm going to go watch you review other shows like Attack on Titan, the Witcher, etc.

[@fe-real]

I agree with you... As a fellow book reader, I have to admit that book readers who think TEotW can be adapted 1:1 are insane. They are too loud not remembering how book 1 actually went down. The end of TEotW was a haaaawt mess of confusion. I believe the show will be able to do a good job of Season 2. There is no way I'm writing off this show. Perrin, Egwene, Nynyeve and Mat don't have much to do in Book 1. The story is about Rand. 🤷🏽‍♀️ Here Egwene and Nynyeve at least do a bit more, but in the books they're still weak in Book 1. Speeding Mat or Perrin's story along for our viewing pleasure in Season 1 wouldn't work either. It would be too much. We just gotta be patient and let shit be.

[@LordGdawg]

Also remember Covid came in and wrecked everyone's plans.

[@mixed6365]

Thank you, thank you, thank you! I had some problems with this episode, but it mostly some editing/direction issues. But the changes themselves? Knowing that, when you think about it, they are still setting the chracters in kinda the same paths as the books? I loved the changes. SOME book readers have been shiting on Rafe and his team all season, but it's like you said: They know what they are doing. And it's not even that they are better story telelrs than Jordan. It's just that they know how to write for TV, while Jordan knew how to write books. I'm actually pretty new to the books, Daniel Greene got me into them last year, but man do i love seeing the positive side of those who read the books and are enjoying the show.

[@alananimus9145]

@@fe-real I honestly tell people that want to jump into the series to just skip book 1. It's good I like it but it is out of sync with the rest of the series.

[@shannonallen4851]

I am so glad I found this video. You three are a gift to the fandom. It is so lovely to see a series I have loved so much (book nerd here) be interpreted through your lenses. I love your predictions and opinions. Thank you! I hope you three continue to love the story as it progresses! Loial is forever Brotha Book to me now, thank you. :)

[@MrProstateCancer]

Been waiting since last night. You know you got nothing more important than this!

[@fcentauri8]

I've been looking forward to this reaction

[@suepedie1]

Ohhhh me too!!!

[@edn]

Y’all excited for Season 2??? -Adison

[@fcentauri8]

@@edn Yup! I saw your reaction to the trailer. I'll be along for the ride when season 2 starts

[@ArtofLisaMorgan]

Love your introspective comments. Not sure if anyone's mentioned, but the Yin/yang on the floor: the white half represents the Flame of Tar Valon/the Aes Sedai, while the dark half symbolizes a Dragon fang, or the dark one. The symbology is more heavily referenced in the books, and I know you've pointed out the few times we've seen the dragon fang before :)

[@fullmetalathlete]

Just want to point out, when you go back to the scene with Slick Rick stabbing Brother Book, he had Mat's dagger!! You see him tuck it back behind him after he gets done...also earlier on when Mr Miyagi and them are on that balcony that say there's like 60 Fades out there. I think they just didn't do a good enough job of showing how brutal that attack was, but they handled a few more than it looks like before they got through the wall.

[@edn]

Okay that makes sense. I was just expecting a lot more because Prime Miyagi looked pretty important. -Adison

[@tw7998]

Have loved watching you guys react, and will definitely follow your other reactions between seasons now.

[@edn]

Thank you so much 😁 -DRE

[@abdirizakm9426]

y'all are funny as hell to watch. You guys make the show even better with your nicknames and jokes. Much love.

[@danjamin905]

Thanks for all the fun with these episodes! Im gonna use your reactions to pick my next show.

[@shelly6524]

You gentlemen are the only reaction videos I watch. I know the Innkeeper told you to wait to the end of the series to read the books, but I almost wish you could read them as you go. You catch on to a LOT that I missed on my first watch, so I can only imagine how amazing your book reviews would be. Can't wait to catch up with you all in season 2!

[@lindz6407]

!NO SPOILERS HERE! My dudes a few quick points I think ya'all mighta overlooked in this episode that might help with some of your questions 1. Brotha Slick had the dagger that had infected Mat AND he used that dagger to stab Brotha Book 2. It was mentioned that there were about 60 fades at the battle (we just didn't get to see em all on screen) 3. They did say what was in the box super quick and easy to have missed. It contains the Horn of Valere which can be used to summon great heros from ages past to aid in battle whomever blows it. They really did pack SO MUCH into this last episode I definitely recommend giving it another watch through to take it all in. Also REALLY enjoying your perspectives, humor, and content overall! Keep that ish coming! Looking forward to watching ya'all reacting to other series!

[@lindz6407]

Ooh just one more also when they show Mat, I don't think he was at Shadow City, it looks like the White Tower was ahead of him. So I'm pretty sure he's in Tar Valon

[@tr_vmi4844]

You guys definitely are great perspective for us book readers.....thank you for that! The book readers can look at things too much with blinders on at times. Great job guys.

[@rogerrainey7941]

Book reader here. You guys are hilarious! Look forward to your videos as much as the episodes. Glad to see the series through your eyes. Can't wait for next season! Slick fox! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@faithmattis7041]

**No spoilers** I really enjoyed watching all of your reactions to this series. It definitely made me laugh at several points. I did start reading the books after the first episode dropped and kinda wished that I waited until the series ended. There are some noticable differences but I just hope my boys begin to shine next season. It's only season one and I will treat this as it own thing. Plus, I don't think Moraine was stilled, i think she's has been shielded and tied off. Blessings!

[@danhaup]

You said I was Fam, so I had to like and comment for the algorithm. Happy Holidays Fam

[@edn]

I appreciate that lol thank you -DRE

[@saldeanfarmgirl7224]

Why he look ageless ? I love that 😂

[@swawrzyniak75]

I love watching you guys! Having read the books from the beginning I love that non-book readers are excited about it as much as I am!!!! Also your nicknames for the characters make me so happy. Also about fell down laughing at the “dry bikini bottom” comment.

[@ThePopsers]

Padan Fain (I mean Slick Rick, sorry) HAS THE DAGGER NOW!! :D Also, damn, you need to make a shirt with brother book falling and all the thousand pages floating around him, then that quote on top "Don't forget to read". That's amazing, lol.

[@stephanhart9941]

Who does You guys Editing Whoever it is is doing a Great job! I loved the Crispafied: Definition and Steve Harvey "Thank You Jesus!!!". I appreciate your humor and wholesomeness. No cussing and you still express yourselves perfectly well. I can't wait for the rest of The Witcher S2! It is just too bad that Netflix does the season drop the way they do. They are losing out on fan generated momentum not having weekly episodes. Keep up the Great work. Stay Blessed!

[@edn]

thank you so much for you support and Yeah true I feel like they may start going back to dropping like that if more series start doing that again lol but who know I did appreciate WOT for doing that because it gaves us some time to work on the edit -DRE

[@seanb5761]

Great video guys... Do you know what made it even better?!?! Watching it my new "Brother Book" hoodie. Thanks, I truly love this thing. How is your guys merch 100x better than amazon official merch? -not a shill just a grateful customer.

[@edn]

Man I appreciate you!!! Glad you are enjoying the merch btw. 🤘🏾❤️ -Adison

[@janeldavis905]

I think WOT fans struggle with spoilers so much because there are so many books, and most of them have read the series multiple times, so they honestly lose track of what we should or should not know at this point. My husband casually mentioned something that I felt was a huge spoiler, and he was genuinely taken aback by my annoyance because it seemed so minor (and obvious) to him. He's not allowed to talk about WOT to me anymore 😂

[@JayMadIV]

“Dude turned into a Lawyer” I had to pause the video and legit laughed for 10 minutes until I could compose myself enough to continue watching.

[@edn]

😂😂😂 -Adison

[@Mercury_Beetle]

I watched every WoT reaction and a few of the arcane. Had a blast seeing your reactions. I only read the first book so I’m excited to go into unknown territory starting with season 2. And I’ll be coming back here when season 2 starts.

[@robertborgman]

So much fun seing your reactions. Can't wait for season2 and all the awesome names! Brother book is now cemented in stone! (And he'll be back in season2, just you wait.)

[@Mahalleinir]

“They aint healing shawty” got me

[@timothyvaughan5082]

Shout out to y'all and your channel- I love watching your reactions and discussions afterwards. As a long time fan of the Wheel of time, one point which isn't completely expressed in the series: The Fades' stare strikes fear in all who witness them for the first time. Perrin froze because his internal struggle with violence, then not 1, but 2 fades plus Slick Rick. One thing to think on too- Thom Merrilin going toe-to-toe shows he's got mad skills and has seen them before.

[@hotflakestom]

Loved watching this journey and really looking forward to you reacting to season 2 when it comes out! I hope you have a great holiday!

[@JanPospisilArt]

Remember that hot tub conversation Moiraine had with her blue sister? She mentioned ships were "disappearing" on the west coast. Well...

[@archiemorris5235]

Brother Book Hoodie arrived! And a hand written note! Adison, that's a class act! Keep on Fellas!

[@edn]

Thanks again! sorry for the late reply but glad it arrived!! -Adison

[@rgoddes]

You guys are just so so so great. Your observations continue to be so bang on - are you sure you haven't read the books??? Thank you for the entire season, I can't wait to watch season 2 with you all!

[@ElysiaBrenner]

You guys are so spot on with so many of the things you notice, it's amazing. Like noticing the timelessness of the last Dragon: people who channel the One Power are known to develop an ageless look. Anyway, I don't want to say what other stuff you got so right, bc spoilers... 😉 But I do want to thank you guys for helping me be able to talk to my mom about this show! She doesn't t spend much time on KZbin herself, but I taught her your names for the characters, and she finds it so much easier to remember, like, Sister New Braid than Egwene. 😅 Her question: "Do you think they really killed Brother Book?" My answer: "Oh, HELL no. And it's really messed up of them to toy with us like that on that character." Can't wait for season 2 - I know there's already a first cut of the first 3 episodes, so hopefully we'll get them sooner rather than later - and I really can't wait to see you guys take in all the story to come. Thanks for adding ah extra layer of enjoyment to this WoT experience. I'll be checking out more of your content in the meantime for sure!

[@lightblindedfool9510]

Best comment - "he turned into a lawyer" - They're going to need lawyers, guns and money to get them out of this. Love your enthusiasm for S2 - Should be fun to see where this goes! Did you notice Banana Republic dude was smiling even as Brother Sensitive shanked him? Don't worry, Brother Smiles confirmed Brother Book's not dead. I also agree that if they don't confirm someone is dead dead then they're not dead yet. I hope you all review any previews that come out this year and come back to cover season 2!!

[@sanddanglokta5123]

Thanks for the season. You made me excited for season two.

[@ryadinstormblessed8308]

Thank you guys! I really enjoyed seeing your reactions to this series. Like the other book fans I've seen comments from here, your fresh perspectives and your humor added a great deal to my enjoyment if the show itself!

[@TomDaBombadil1]

Great seeing your reactions!! I think slick rick stabbed a book in brother books jacket...you know how brother book is 🤣 Keep up the great work, loving seeing your reactions and hearing your character names 🤣

[@MegaKWags]

Loved the season 1 journey with you guys!! I'll be catching your other stuff while we wait for season 2! Thanks for everything, and especially my brother book hoodie!

[@edn]

You kidding me?!?! No...THANK YOU!! We really appreciate the support. More videos coming soon! -Adison

[@brandonbrevig]

Glad to be able to follow you gentlemen. Have loved these books growing up. Like to se y'all's reviews and enjoying the series!

[@edn]

I appreciate you!! How did you like Season 2 by the way? -Adison

[@abmilhans]

That's the "Old Tongue" language they are speaking at the beginning. Same language as those last words Nynaeve's parents said to her. Also all the soundtrack of the show is in the Old Tongue.

[@JamesKGood]

"Mighty Morphin", Zoe Robins, aka wisdom, was a power ranger

[@StoryTimewithMissAnna]

Brotha Smiles is doing right by Robert Jordan, the book series is infinitely rereadable--you discover new layers & foreshadowing.... I highly recommend rewatching the first season, you will see SO MUCH that you missed on the first viewings. You may even find yourself compelled to make "what we learned on rewatches" videos... I think you'll notice that much. You picked up on one today...the half of the Yin yang symbol shows up in mulitple places in multiple episodes. Thank you for making these videos, seeing new people talking about & loving characters I've loved for 20+ years is a whole new category of happy. 😂😂and I love the slang definitions you've added on-screen, were you getting a lot of questions?

[@jaelk2760]

Love names for everyone. Such a fun commentary to listen to.

[@WinterOnTheWeb]

Thanks for the super reactions! Looking forward to more! Also, living that Wheel Weaves shirt, off to buy one now!

[@WinterOnTheWeb]

:( No shipping to Ireland!

[@edn]

Hey working on it, we are trying to migrate the designs to our Etsy Shop to provide overseas shipping, please bare with us 🙏🏾 -DRE

[@WinterOnTheWeb]

@@edn Rocking!! Fair play to you for being active on Christmas day too!

[@dmlebeau8547]

You guys bring new light to the phrase “Catch a Fade”.

[@natwillcat12]

I just want to say that I have thoroughly enjoyed you guys' reactions to the first season of Wheel of Time! As a long-time book fan, seeing you and other non-readers react and embrace the series has made some of the changes more bearable! The last episode did have its issues, but again, seeing you and others react differently has made it easier to digest! I look forward to the second season. There is just so much great stuff coming if the show keeps getting renewed! I will be watching more of your videos! Happy holidays and have a great New Year!

[@sonjak3359]

Youse guys are awesome! Can barely stand the wait until season 2

[@tmc7755]

Is there a release date for season 2 yet?

[@fredsmith2067]

@@tmc7755 Not that we know of yet, but they are at least halfway through filming it.

[@daroe2340]

@@fredsmith2067 What I’ve seen: they finish filming in February.

[@mandisaw]

Loved the episode, and appreciate that y'all took time from the holiday to get the reaction out. You've been a bright light in dark days :) Will check out the Witcher vids & see you in S2!

[@kinghassy334]

"If you want to help and you don't know how, all you have to do is... ASK" NAHHHH THEY BETTER RESURRECT BROTHER BOOK IN SEASON 2

[@AmyPierrottie]

Show runner confirmed he is not dead. He's in all the books and is a beloved character before the show.

[@Vdrake77]

The young and old thing is a great catch: Touching the Power extends your life. Aes Sedai live hundreds of years, with the more powerful ones actually living longer. In the books, the female Aes Sedai all refused to help sealing the bore because they were convinced it wouldn't work and instead wanted come up with a better plan, but their most powerful Aes Sedai were dying in droves because the war was steadily being lost. The longer they debated how to do it, the worse the situation became until Lews and Crew decided it was worth the risk. And to be fair, they DID stop the Dark One from overrunning and utterly destroying the world... at the cost of breaking it themselves.

[@groovecouple4644]

And the Forsaken were locked away in the bore so they remained essentially ageless…can’t wait till we see more of them…..

[@nathan-pn9kt]

Been a book reader for 25+ yrs...I'm willing to take the show for what it is, just glad to finally see it, an bring in new readers. I figure the last confrontation was meant to be Matt vs fain an had to rewrite, but Perrin has been done wrong all season really hope they correct in future seasons ☹

[@aflameinthevoid8047]

My god the onscreen definitions 😂. Love y’all.

[@edn]

lol Preciate ya! We will have to do more of those 😂 -Adison

[@emilymegan40]

Loved every minute of your reviews on wot ! You should totally sell sticker packs off all the character nicknames you have come up with🤣

[@abdullahabid218]

51:15 I think she didn't realize how strong Nynaeve and Egwene are and didn't expect to be able to unleash that much power. Otherwise she likely would have been on the front lines at the wall.

[@hk47meatbag16]

Last comment, promise. You probably missed it, from what I heard in the discussion portion, maybe you watched it again off cam and caught it, but Fain, mister Slick Rick, has the evil dagger. He used it on Brother Book. You just see a glimpse of it as he slides it back into the sheath. I won't go into much detail about Fain, but that dude is serious business. The idea you guys had about doing theories on where they are going is great btw, that's always fun. Wheel of Time is a personal favorite. Love the channel, hope everyone is doing well and staying healthy. Cheers.

[@raymondhodgson1190]

"I gotta stay away from Twitter". As a long time user of Twitter: A+! 100%, excellent idea! You have much wisdom bro!

[@edn]

One day I tried and immediately had to log back off! lol -Adison

[@elanor2006]

Don't worry about Loial, brother book, the showrunner has confirmed that he is alive ! And about Perrin , the whole season he tried to renounce violence, tried to adapt the Way of the Leaf philosophy, but now he doubts it more and more, and is very conflicted, the fact that he finally picked up an axe/put a weapon in his hands again is very important to his storyline, he tried to be peaceful, but is realising more and more that it will be hard with everything going on right now, so he picked up that axe, but wasn't ready to use it, not yet, and anyway Padan Fain has 2 Fades with him, Perrin would not have been able to do anything, as he doesn't really know how to fight yet, and he doesn't know how to control his wolf powers, so he definetely couldn't call them for help, his arc is only beginning, i'm pretty sure he'll get more developmet next season . Loved your reactions, amazing as always, love how invested you are in the show already, and it's only season 1 ! Can't wait to see you reaction for season 2, and also the ships at the end, were completely new characters, nothing to do with the Red Ajah, not saying if they're good or bad. :)

[@UnderOpenSkies]

My new favorite youtube channel! Keep it up guys.

[@dmlebeau8547]

They all in a group chat. You guys are Golden.

[@aro1284]

I feel a bit better about what they did with Perrin after hearing you guys talk through his character. I didn't like that he didn't step up at all in this episode but having him grapple with violence is actually very true to his character in the books.