Season 1 won't only focus on the series’ first book – The Eye of the World – either. Those who adore Jordan's works, then, will have some new things to look out for when Amazon's adaptation arrives. Diehard fans of the novels will, but the show does diverge from the source material in some instances. That synopsis aside, most viewers won't know anything about The Wheel of Time's plot. The Dragon Reborn also has the ability to destroy humanity instead of liberating it, so the fate of the world rests on their shoulders. Together, the group hope to defeat the Dark One for good, but their journey will be far from straightforward. His male and female friends – Matrim ‘Mat’ Cauthon, Perrin Aybara, Nynaeve al'Meara and Egwene al'Vere – may also be the reincarnated hero that Moiraine seeks. Rand, though, isn’t the only character who could be the so-called Dragon Reborn. Set in an unnamed world (fans call it The Randlands or The World of the Wheel), The Wheel of Time follows Rand al’Thor, a humble boy who lives in a small village known as the Two Rivers.Īfter Rand’s home is attacked by the forces of the Dark One, an evil entity who wants to destroy the world, he’s rescued by Moiraine, a powerful sorceress and member of a secret all-female organization called the Aes Sedai, and her Warder guardian Lan Mandragoran.īelieving that the Dark One was seeking out the Dragon Reborn – a prophesied champion who can defeat the lord of evil – Moiraine leads Rand on a dangerous, continent-spanning journey that will decide the fate of the world. If its story is a fantasy epic that will span multiple seasons (more on this later), then, what do we know about season 1's plot specifically? Much like Game of Thrones, it also has a stacked list of characters (almost 3,000 named individuals) and locations, as well as multiple plot threads to follow, across its 11,308 pages. The book series, which was completed by fellow fantasy author and Wheel of Time fan Brandon Sanderson after Jordan’s death in 2007, comprises 14 mainline novels. The Wheel of Time is a convoluted, intricate story.
Oh there's just too many highlights and I remember thinking at the time there's no way that the team at OITNB can keep up this level of perfection for every episode in the future.Spoilers for The Wheel of Time book series follow. "What do you want, a kiss", I couldn't stop laughing long after leaving my house. Thinking the male prisoner on board the plane who turned around and called her 'First Class' (look at Chapmans expression, brilliant) was a rapist when negotiating with him in Max to get a message to Alex. Other highlights include Chapmans bus journey from the airport to Chicago Max with a soundtrack of 'Pulaski at Night' by Andrew Bird. That's the thing about OITNB, it really throws your emotions around. I was as relieved as Chapman when she finally found out from Alex she had not murdered Pennsatucky. Foster may also have overseen the writing and helped to determine the direction of the script. This episode is directed by Jodie Foster and you can tell with great camera angles allowing Schillings facial expressions, especially the crying scene, to give massive empathy with her character.
How stressful is that for anyone plus the nature of the American justice system in treating inmates like cattle. Schillings way with her super expressive face and body language coupled with perfect timing and voice acting, pitched perfect for each scene and encounter makes a wonderful Piper Chapmen, my favourite character in OITNB.Ĭhapmans self-delusional nature makes her think she's a murderer about to be put on trial. I have just started watching Season 4, but there will be no spoilers here.įirst off, I'm a huge Taylor Schilling fan, especially her talent for comedy. It is by far my favourite episode that I can watch time after time.
Ok, this review is 4 years behind but I could not let pass my urge to put into words how wonderful 'Thirsty Bird' is.