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The Worst Episodes of The Wheel of Time

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Follow Moiraine, a member of the shadowy and influential all-female organization called the “Aes Sedai” as she embarks on a dangerous, world-spanning journey with five young men and women. Moiraine believes one of them might be the reincarnation of an incredibly powerful individual, whom prophecies say will either save humanity or destroy it.

Genres:Sci-Fi & FantasyDrama
Network:Prime Video

Lowest Rated Episodes Summary

The worst episode of "The Wheel of Time" is "The Eye of the World", rated 6.5/10 from 8396 user votes. It was directed by Ciaran Donnelly and written by N/A. "The Eye of the World" aired on 12/23/2021 and is rated 0.6 point(s) lower than the second lowest rated, "A Taste of Solitude".

  • The Eye of the World
    6.5/10 8,396 votes

    #1 - The Eye of the World

    Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 12/23/2021

    For twenty years, Moiraine has dreamed and worked towards this moment. But she can't stop the Dragon Reborn from seeing the appeal of the Dark. Season finale.

    Director: Ciaran Donnelly

    Writer: N/A

  • A Taste of Solitude
    7.1/10 4,305 votes

    #2 - A Taste of Solitude

    Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 8/31/2023

    Moiraine, Lan, Nynaeve, Egwene, Perrin, and Mat find themselves more alone than ever.

    Director: Thomas Napper

    Writer: Amanda Kate Shuman

  • Leavetaking
    7.3/10 12,729 votes

    #3 - Leavetaking

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 11/18/2021

    A strange noblewoman arrives in a remote mountain village, claiming one of five youths is the reincarnation of an ancient power who once destroyed the world – and will do so again, if she’s not able to discover which of them it is. But they all have less time than they think.

    Director: Uta Briesewitz

    Writer: Rafe Judkins

  • Blood Calls Blood
    7.4/10 8,350 votes

    #4 - Blood Calls Blood

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 12/2/2021

    Perrin and Egwene run into a familiar face. Mat and Rand see strange ones. Moiraine and Lan mourn their loss.

    Director: Salli Richardson-Whitfield

    Writer: Celine Song

  • Strangers and Friends
    7.4/10 4,019 votes

    #5 - Strangers and Friends

    Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 8/31/2023

    The Two Rivers youths forge new relationships, while Lan tries to mend an old one.

    Director: Thomas Napper

    Writer: Katherine B. McKenna

  • The Flame of Tar Valon
    7.5/10 8,065 votes

    #6 - The Flame of Tar Valon

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 12/9/2021

    Moiraine faces the consequences of her actions. Mat faces the darkness in himself. Egwene faces the most powerful woman in the world.

    Director: Salli Richardson-Whitfield

    Writer: N/A

  • A Place of Safety
    7.6/10 10,406 votes

    #7 - A Place of Safety

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 11/18/2021

    Moiraine and Lan find help in an unexpected – and unwanted – quarter, as the separated villagers try to find their way back to each other, or at least to refuge. But they all soon learn how far the Dark One’s reach extends, and how few they can trust on the road.

    Director: Wayne Che Yip

    Writer: The Clarksons Twins

  • Shadow's Waiting
    7.7/10 10,692 votes

    #8 - Shadow's Waiting

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 11/18/2021

    Moiraine and Lan lead the four villagers to safety, unsure which is the one from the prophecy. But the friends are equally unsure about their rescuers, especially once they see how far Moiraine is willing to go for her mission – and how far astray Lan is willing to lead them.

    Director: Uta Briesewitz

    Writer: Amanda Kate Shuman

  • The Dark Along the Ways
    7.8/10 7,478 votes

    #9 - The Dark Along the Ways

    Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 12/16/2021

    Moiraine and her charges are diverted from their path by an unexpected encounter. This diversion, though, reveals many things — Moiraine’s true goal, Lan’s past, the fractures that have grown in the group, and the identity of the Dragon Reborn.

    Director: Ciaran Donnelly

    Writer: N/A

  • Daughter of the Night
    7.9/10 3,719 votes

    #10 - Daughter of the Night

    Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 9/7/2023

    Moiraine searches for Rand while Nynaeve mourns her losses.

    Director: Sanaa Hamri

    Writer: Dave Hill

  • What Might Be
    8.1/10 4,187 votes

    #11 - What Might Be

    Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 8/31/2023

    Nynaeve faces her greatest fears. Rand seeks guidance on his powers from an unexpected source.

    Director: Sanaa Hamri

    Writer: John McCutcheon

  • Damane
    8.2/10 3,661 votes

    #12 - Damane

    Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 9/14/2023

    Moiraine and Rand flee for their lives. Egwene and Nynaeve encounter a new foe.

    Director: Maja Vrvilo

    Writer: Rohit Kumar

  • Daes Dae'Mar
    8.2/10 3,374 votes

    #13 - Daes Dae'Mar

    Season 2 Episode 7 - Aired 9/28/2023

    A familiar face foils Moiraine and Rand's plans.

    Director: Sanaa Hamri

    Writer: Justine Juel Gillmer

  • The Dragon Reborn
    8.5/10 11,086 votes

    #14 - The Dragon Reborn

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 11/25/2021

    Moiraine struggles with uncertainty while Lan struggles with their new companion. Rand wonders about Mat and Mat starts to wonder at himself. Egwene and Perrin take their first steps down a different path. An incredible new power is unleashed on the world.

    Director: Wayne Che Yip

    Writer: Dave Hill

  • Eyes Without Pity
    8.7/10 4,166 votes

    #15 - Eyes Without Pity

    Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 9/21/2023

    Rand makes a risky alliance and Egwene gathers her strength to confront the horror of her circumstances.

    Director: Maja Vrvilo

    Writer: Rammy Park

  • What Was Meant to Be
    9.0/10 4,948 votes

    #16 - What Was Meant to Be

    Season 2 Episode 8 - Aired 10/5/2023

    Fate leads Rand and the others to an inevitable showdown with their most formidable enemies yet.

    Director: Sanaa Hamri

    Writer: Rafe Judkins, Tim Earle