Why Prime Canceled The Wheel of Time — Even at Its Peak
Geek Freaks Headlines23 Mai

Why Prime Canceled The Wheel of Time — Even at Its Peak

In this episode of Geek Freaks Headlines, we break down the cancellation of The Wheel of Time by Prime Video. Despite reaching its critical peak in Season 3 with a 97% Rotten Tomatoes score, the fantasy series has been dropped due to financial concerns. We explore the factors behind Prime's decision, the show's global vs. domestic performance, and the surprising viewer disconnect. Plus, a call for listener feedback: what kept you watching, or what made you stop?

Timestamps and Topics:

  • 00:00 – The Wheel of Time canceled after three seasons

  • 00:20 – Personal reflection on why the series didn’t connect

  • 00:36 – Invitation for listener feedback

  • 00:48 – Emmy campaign still moving forward

  • 01:03 – Season 3 finale built with closure in mind

  • 01:15 – Closing thoughts and discussion prompt

Key Takeaways:

  • The Wheel of Time was canceled due to financial, not creative, reasons.

  • The show struggled with U.S. viewership despite global success.

  • Season 3 earned high praise from critics, scoring 97% on Rotten Tomatoes.

  • Prime Video and Sony are still backing the show’s Emmy campaign.

  • The finale was intentionally crafted to offer a sense of closure.

  • Fans are encouraged to share their personal viewing experiences.

Quotes:

“It performed well overseas, but in the U.S. it had a major dip just making it not viable.”

“It has everything I would want from a fantasy series... but it just could not keep my attention and I don't know why.”

“So many good shows are left on cliffhangers — and that just sucks.”

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Listener Questions:
Why did The Wheel of Time work or not work for you? Message us your thoughts, and we’ll feature some responses in the next episode.

Apple Podcast Tags:
Wheel of Time, Prime Video, Geek Culture, Fantasy TV, TV Cancellation, Streaming News, Geek Freaks Podcast, TV Show Reviews, Nerd News, Emmy Campaign

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