The Wheel of Time returns to Prime Video on September 1, when the first three episodes of season two will reunite us with characters who went through a lot in season one—and introduce some new faces too. Get a glimpse of everyone in these new character posters that tease what’s to come in the upcoming episodes.
From a Prime Video press release: “The heart of the series, Moiraine Damodred (Rosamund Pike), and her Warder, Lan Mandragoran (Daniel Henney), who, after her loss of magical abilities, will both struggle to adjust to their new relationship.” Here we do see Moiraine back in what looks like her Aes Sedai attire—gotta love a forehead jewel—so maybe there’s hope for restoring her channeling powers?
New character alert! And a tidy new haircut atop a familiar face! “The Dragon Reborn, Rand al’Thor (Josha Stradowski), who is now trying to survive independently to protect his friends after last season’s face-off against the Dark One, and Selene (Natasha O’Keeffe), an innkeeper from Cairhien, with whom he has made a connection.” So has Rand stopped pining for Egwene?
Speaking of Egwene, here she is with another new character, and some magic swirls to boot. “Aes Sedai-in-training Egwene al’Vere (Madeleine Madden) and her White Tower classmate, new character Elayne Trakand (Ceara Coveney), the daughter heir of Andor, who is beginning her magical journey.”
“Nynaeve al’Meara (Zoë Robins), the strong-willed Wisdom from Two Rivers, and ruthless Liandrin Guirale (Kate Fleetwood), an Aes Sedai of the Red Ajah.” These two didn’t exactly get along in season one (did Liandrin get along with anyone?), so seeing them paired here—with Nynaeve in her Aes Sedai novice outfit—is an intriguing choice.
Here’s our first look at the new actor who was brought in to play Mat Cauthorn after season one; looks like the show is doing the Bewitched thing and going for a swap that won’t be addressed by the story. “Mat Cauthon (Donal Finn), who will endure a journey of self-discovery this season, and bartender Min Farshaw (Kae Alexander), who has the extraordinary ability to see glimpses of the Pattern that show her the future.” Very cool to see Min is back this season to rattle more characters with her eerie prophecies.
“Perrin Aybara (Marcus Rutherford), who this season will struggle with his identity outside of Two Rivers, and newcomer Aviendha (Ayoola Smart), a Maiden of the Spear from Aiel.” Perrin struggled with his identity for more of season one already, but it looks like his badass new buddy
“Ishamael (Fares Fares), one of the Forsaken and the human embodiment of the Dark One’s evil, and, new for season two, High Lady Suroth (Karima McAdams), an imposing Seanchan noblewoman from a distant land.” Last season, they just called him “the Dark One,” but it looks like Fares Fares’ slippery character is going to have a more layered role in the story moving forward. And if High Lady Suroth’s on his team, it looks like we have a new antagonist in the mix.
Watch the first three episodes of The Wheel of Time season two September 1 on Prime Video.