Prime Video decided to stop making The Wheel of Time TV show after its third season, and fans are super sad! The show, based on a big book series by Robert Jordan, ended its last episode on April 17, 2025, and today, May 24, the news came that there won’t be any more seasons. Even though lots of people loved it and it got great scores, the show cost too much money to keep going. Fans are now trying to save it with a big online idea called #SaveWoT. Nuzpost explains why the show stopped, what made it special, and what might happen next in a way that’s easy to understand!
Why Did the Show Stop?
The Wheel of Time is about a magical lady named Moiraine (played by Rosamund Pike) who helps a boy named Rand (Josha Stradowski), who might save the world or break it. The show had cool adventures, big fights, and lots of magic, but making it was super expensive. They built huge castles, made fancy costumes, and filmed in faraway places like Prague, which cost tons of money. Even though many people watched it when it started in 2021, not enough people kept watching Season 3, so Prime Video decided it wasn’t worth the cost.
The show was like a really big puzzle, and the people making it, like the boss Rafe Judkins, tried to save money, but it didn’t work out. They made the last episode of Season 3 feel like a kind of ending, so fans wouldn’t be too upset, but there are still lots of stories from the books that won’t be shown on TV.
Fans Are Upset and Fighting Back
Season 3 was a huge hit, with a 97% score on a website that rates shows, which is like getting an A+ in school! People loved the exciting story and the actors, like Rosamund Pike, who played Moiraine, and the other characters like Nynaeve and Egwene. Fans said it was better than other magic shows like The Witcher. But when Prime Video said no more seasons, fans got mad. They started a big online group called #SaveWoT and got over 157,000 people to sign a paper asking for the show to come back, according to posts on X.
Some fans are saying it’s not fair because another Prime Video show, The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, gets to keep going, even though fewer people watch it. They think The Wheel of Time is cheaper and better, and they want another company, like Netflix, to take it over. Some even suggested making it into a cartoon to save money, but not everyone likes that idea.
What Made the Show So Cool?
When The Wheel of Time started in 2021, it was one of the most-watched shows on Prime Video, like a super popular game everyone wanted to play. It had a big group of friends, like Rand, Nynaeve, Egwene, Perrin, and Mat, who went on adventures to fight bad guys and save the world. The show had lots of girls in charge, like Moiraine, and stories about love and friendship that made it special, especially for people who like seeing different kinds of heroes.
The third season was the best, with new characters like a warrior named Aviendha and exciting battles. It made $360 million for Prime Video, which is a lot, but the show still cost more to make than it earned. Everyone loved how it looked, with magical places and cool outfits, and it even has a chance to win an award called an Emmy for being so awesome.
Why Is This Happening to Shows?
Making TV shows like The Wheel of Time is like building a giant toy castle—it takes a lot of money and time. Right now, companies like Prime Video are being extra careful with their money because they spent so much on other big shows, like The Rings of Power. Other fun shows, like one called Kaos on Netflix, got canceled too, because they cost too much. It’s like when you can only buy one toy instead of two because your piggy bank is low.
What’s Next for The Wheel of Time?
Even though the TV show is over, you can still watch all three seasons on Prime Video and see Moiraine and Rand’s adventures. The story isn’t totally done, because a company is making a big video game called an RPG, where you can explore the Wheel of Time world like a hero. It’ll take a few years to finish, but it’s something exciting to look forward to!
Fans are still hoping another TV company might pick up the show, but nothing’s sure yet. For now, people are talking a lot on X, saying things like, “This show was the best! Why cancel it when it was so good?” They’re not giving up, and maybe their big #SaveWoT plan will work.
Nuzpost will keep watching for news about the Wheel of Time game and any chances for the show to come back.