Amazon Ends 'Wheel of Time' Series on Prime Video After Three Seasons, Story Unfinished

The Wheel of Time has come to an abrupt halt on Prime Video, with Amazon deciding not to renew the series for a fourth season following the conclusion of Season 3. According to Deadline, the decision came after "lengthy deliberations," with executives expressing fondness for the show but ultimately facing financial constraints that made continuing the series unfeasible.

The Wheel of Time, an adaptation of Robert Jordan's beloved fantasy book series, stars Rosamund Pike among its cast. The first two seasons stirred controversy among fans due to significant deviations from the source material. However, Season 3 managed to win back much of the fanbase and laid the groundwork for what many hoped would be an even more promising future for the series.

Fans are understandably devastated by the cancellation, especially given the vast amount of story left untold. The show was just beginning to hit its stride, making the news all the more disappointing.

Financial considerations appear to be the primary reason behind the cancellation. The Wheel of Time was co-produced by Sony Pictures TV and Amazon MGM Studios, the latter of which also produces the costly The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power. As Deadline reported, "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."

While the TV adaptation has been canceled, fans of The Wheel of Time can look forward to a 'AAA Open-World RPG' currently in development. IGN had the opportunity to interview iwot Studios, the rights holder for The Wheel of Time, to learn more about this exciting new project.