The Wheel of Time showrunner Rafe Judkins has defended season 3's big changes from Robert Jordan's novels, as he assures fans of the source material that they're "trying to make something that people love".
The fantasy series recently earned praised from loyal readers of the books for its accurate portrayal of Rand's experiences in Rhuidean – and his spiritual walk through his ancestral history. Prior to that, though, the show has been on the receiving end of pretty intense backlash for its inclusivity and more story-related deviations, like Mat (Dónal Finn) going to Tanchico with Nynaeve (Zoë Robins) to find out more about the Aes Sedai instead of travelling to the Aiel Waste with Rand (Josha Stradowski).
