The Wheel of Time showrunner finally opens up about the show's abrupt cancellation by Amazon Prime

The Wheel of Time is a fantasy television series that airs on Amazon Prime Video and is based on Robert Jordan's book series. Rosamund Pike plays Moiraine, a tough Aes Sedai, in this Rafe Judkins-directed picture. Moiraine and a group of teenage peasants are pursued as they search for the Dragon Reborn, a figure who has been foretold to either save or destroy the world.

From 2021 to 2025, the program ran for three seasons. It was nominated for a Saturn Award and received mostly positive reviews. The series explores topics like magic, fate, and the fight between good and evil.

Despite its success, The Wheel of Time creator Rafe Judkins regrets Amazon’s cancellation after Season 3 but remains hopeful for a future comeback. He said via his Instagram post:

“These fans deserve to see the story finished.”

More about the Wheel of Time showrunner’s thoughts on the show’s cancellation

The Wheel of Time is one of the most prominent series, and it is the Amazon Prime Video adaptation of Robert Jordan's best-selling fantasy trilogy. It is the most well-known work of American screenwriter and producer Rafe Judkins, and prior to its sudden demise in May 2025, Judkins, who had previously worked on Chuck and Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., oversaw the ambitious project through three seasons.

Now, Judkins has addressed the series' unexpected finale. In a poignant Instagram message, he stated that he doesn't know why Amazon canceled the program, despite its success. He wrote,

“I wish I could say something clear and tidy that explains to all those who love it why it's coming to an end, but sadly, I can't.”

He gave the actors and crew a lot of appreciation, pointing out that the show's 20-week run in the Nielsen Top 10 is a rare accomplishment in the cutthroat streaming market of today.

The conclusion of Season 3, which aired its finale in April 2025, was dramatic. In the Aiel Waste, Josha Stradowski's character Rand al'Thor accepted his fate as the Car'a'carn by using the One Power to call forth rain—a potent moment with profound symbolic meaning.

Meanwhile, Moiraine (Rosamund Pike) faced Lanfear in an impassioned fight sparked by Siuan's death. The season provided shocks, including a surprising, non-book death and a big cliffhanger in which Mat Cauthon made perilous wishes to the Eelfinn, only to end up with a noose around his neck.

Despite popular support (including a petition with almost 130,000 signatures), Amazon and Sony have no intention to continue or sell The Wheel of Time elsewhere. The termination underscores a broader industry move toward shorter, more concise material. Judkins critiqued this trend, claiming that it diminishes the power of long-form narrative, especially in genres like epic fantasy.

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