Summary
The Wheel of TimeSeason 3 was the best in the series, according to many. However, Amazon Prime Video canceled the show, and Rosamund Pike finally broke her silence.
Pike was one of the lead stars in the hit sci-fi adventure dramaThe Wheel of TimeonAmazonPrime Video. The television show was based on Robert Jordan’s epic fantasy novel of the same name. It highlights the struggle between the Light and Dark, the Dark One’s threat, and the finding of the Dragon Reborn, who could potentially save or destroy the world. Pike portrayedMoiraine Damodred, a member of the Aes Sedai, who seeks a group of young people, whom she believes include the Dragon Reborn. Aside from being one of the lead stars, Pike was involved behind the scenes by serving as its executive producer. So, when Prime Video canceled the show after three seasons, many were looking forward to her reaction.
Weeks after the cancellation ofThe Wheel of Time, Pike broke her silence by sharing a post on her Instagram Stories. Winter is Coming shared a screenshot of Pike’s post on X, formerly Twitter. The post included a snap of Pike during a photoshoot for the program. She was in character as Moraine and she included a brief caption revealing her feelings about the show’s fate. “Maybe I felt the end was coming and wanted to channel in anguish and rage at the sky,” she wrote. It was clear that Pike was hurt by the decision. In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter in April, just a couple of weeks before the cancellation ofThe Wheel of Time, Pike said they hoped that the streaming giant would renew the show while acknowledging that Season 4 had not been greenlit yet. However, she was convinced that Amazon and Sony were “incredibly lucky” to have it because “It’s a big show for them.” She also acknowledged that the decision was up to Amazon. Meanwhile, showrunnerRafe Judkinswas also looking forward to more seasons. He even had plans to feature more Forsakens in the following seasons.
The Wheel of Time’s Surprise Cancellation Has Shocked Creatives And Fans
Pike isn’t the only one hurt by Prime Video’s decision to cancelThe Wheel of Time. Its ardent fans launched an online petition for its renewal and called out other supporters to sign it in the hopes that the show would find a new home to continue its compelling narrative. A Brazilian fan group crowdsourced their own billboard campaigning for the same cause — the show’s renewal. However, anothersuperfan paid for a billboard in Times Squarein New York City to save the show. TheTWOTmegafan said he would have spent his money on their Amazon subscription, but since their favorite show was canceled, they decided to spend the money on paying for an ad to help save the show.
Pike’s statement suggests that she senses the show’s fate and the impending loss of finality. Her social media post visibly reflects her emotional state and probably serves as an outlet for emotional release. It also shows her vulnerability by admitting the pain and anger she felt. She’s obviously in protest, and she puts it poetically. Pike is affected by Prime Video’s decision to let go of the show she’s invested in. Aside from portraying one of the major characters, Pike works behind the camera as an executive producer. She clearly believes in the potential ofThe Wheel of Time, so its cancellation hits her differently. It was more than just losing an acting job for her. Hopefully,The Wheel of Timewill find another home because it’s a great show, and many plots from the books haven’t made it to the screen yet.
