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discussingfilm.net DiscussingFilm @discussingfilm.net · May 23
‘THE WHEEL OF TIME’ has been cancelled by Prime Video after 3 seasons.
May 23, 2025 at 8:20 PM
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#SiuanDeservedBetter
We write as dedicated readers, engaged viewers, and advocates for inclusive storytelling within global fan communities. On 17 April 2025, Episode 3x08 saw Siuan Sanche - a Black, lesbian woman and one of the series' highest-ranking leaders - brutally beaten offscreen, publicly put on trial, and ultimately depicted as a decapitated corpse. In subsequent statements, showrunner Rafe Judkins characterized this decision as carefully considered, while asserting that it provided the necessary "emotional punch". That "punch" indeed landed, causing considerable distress among LGBTQIA+ and BIPoC viewers. We respectfully urge the production team to acknowledge the impact of this narrative decision and give careful consideration to the points outlined below. BRUTALITY: Siuan Sanche represented one of very few prominent Black lesbian leaders in mainstream fantasy television....The graphic portrayal of her beaten and decapitated body appears insensitive at best, deeply damaging at worst. Explicitly showing Siuan's corpse was unnecessary as the dissolution of the oath bond with her partner, Moiraine, already communicated her death. FRIDGING: Fridging refers to the literary/media practice of killing off a marginalized character to provide emotional stakes or motivation for the protagonist. In this context, Siuan's premature death, especially framing her scenes around her partner Moiraine is troubling. Such a portrayal risks reducing a complex character to a mere narrative tool used for shock value and emotional motivation for a (white) central character. This perpetuates harmful tropes regarding the disposability of marginalized characters. BURY YOUR GAYS: The BYG trope is multifaceted and can be defined the following way: "The unexpected death of queer characters before their stories are fully realized or their characters achieve depth and complexity to the same extenf a their heterosexual peers". The showrunner's statements appear contradictory. In "Inside Episode 8", he stated that characters, referencing Siuan, were given "their big moment and then they exit". However, in the Instagram AMA on April 19, it was indicated that those responsible "have plans for who will take on her other main story". This inconsistency raises further concern regarding the thoughtfulness and intent behind the treatment of Siuan's narrative. Furthermore, when asked whether he was concerned about killing off one half of the show's flagship sapphic couple, Judkins responded "we knew going in we'd have to do that, so we could either not make them lesbians or see one or both die". Framing queer representation as a binary choice between tragic visibility or complete exclusion perpetuates one of queer television's oldest harmful tropes. RACIAL OPTICS: We recognize and sincerely appreciate the show's commitment to casting a wide range of BIPoC actors....However, Siuan' portrayal does not exist in isolation. Fan communities have consistently raised concerns regarding the treatment of Black and dark-skinned characters throughout the series....Whether intentional or not, these creative choices carry racial implications that can be problematic for viewers. Such matters require sincere acknowledgement and thoughtful consideration rather than dismissal or minimization by the production team. PROMOTION VS OUTCOME: For three seasons, promotional campaigns, press tours, teasers and official social media platforms heavily emphasized Siuan and Moiraine' relationship as a "central pillar of the show". This strategy fostered trust and emotional investment within queer communities, setting the expectation for thoughtful, committed representation. That trust was broken by Siuan's sudden and brutal death....Her death not only cut short her individual arc, it also erased the very relationship the show had presented in the marketing. REDUCTIVE STORY FUNCTION: Siuan Sanche was more than the "washerwoman" the showrunner characterized her as. Following the coup, she played a crucial role in pivotal storylines....She was the first woman healed from being Stilled, played a key role in facilitating Egwene's ascension to the Amyrlin Seat, and provided steadfast mentorship during significant challenges. By contrast, the show's portrayal reduced her to Moiraine's ineffectual partner, someone who repeatedly "fails', as characters explicitly state. This diminishes her agency and distorts the depth and significance of her original narrative. Fan responses, including detailed analytical essays and personal mental-health disclosures, underscore widespread feelings of betrayal, fatigue with flawed representation, and experiencing re-traumatization. We urge the production team, and Judkins personally, to publicly acknowledge these criticsms, apologize for the harm caused, and commit to greater sensitivity and accountability. Fictional choices shape real-world perceptions and do not exist in a vacuum. We recognize the challenges inherent in adapting complex source material....we also acknowledge the series' meaningful efforts in increasing representation....nonetheless, responsible storytelling requires vigilance when traditional stereotypes intersect with issues of race, gender, and sexuality. Thank you for your thoughtful attention. We hope to see a public acknowledgement in future interviews, press statements, or in communication with the fandom. Our goal is not condemnation but mutual understanding and better storytelling for all. Respectfully, Fans of the Wheel Of Time. Reference list for the letter, including links to Entertainment Weekly, WoTSeries, GLAAD, YouTube, Collider, among other sources and supplementary data.
April 25, 2025 at 5:26 AM
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#TheWheelOfTime #SiuanDeservesBetter
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April 26, 2025 at 12:47 PM
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Read our Open Letter to Rafe Judkins regarding Siuan Sanche:

➡️ bit.ly/Siuan ⬅️

#TheWheelOfTime #SiuanDeservesBetter #SiuanSanche #WoTonPrime #TwitterOfTime #BuryYourGays #LesbianRepresentation #WoTSkies

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O P E N  L E T T E R To: Rafe L. Judkins, the writing staff of The Wheel of Time, the creative executives of Amazon MGM Studios and Sony Pictures Television 25 April 2025 _____________________________________________________________________________ We write as dedicated readers, engaged viewers, and advocates for inclusive storytelling within global fan communities. On 17 April 2025, Episode 3×08 (“He Who Comes With the Dawn”) saw Siuan Sanche—a Black, lesbian woman and one of the series’ highest-ranking leaders—being brutally beaten off-screen, publicly put on trial, and ultimately depicted as a decapitated corpse. In subsequent media statements, showrunner Rafe L. Judkins characterized this decision as carefully considered, while also asserting that it provided the necessary “emotional punch” aimed at “changing and upsetting the world order” [1]. That “punch” indeed landed, causing considerable distress, especially among LGBTQIA+ and BIPoC viewers. We respectfully urge the production team behind The Wheel of Time to sincerely acknowledge the impact of this narrative decision and give careful consideration to the points outlined below. E X C E S S I V E B R U T A L I T Y Siuan Sanche represented one of very few prominent Black lesbian leaders in mainstream, high-budget fantasy television. Rather than honoring her significant presence, the narrative culminated in gratuitous and disturbing depictions of violence on her. The graphic portrayal of her beaten and decapitated body appears insensitive at best, deeply damaging at worst. Explicitly showing Siuan’s corpse was narratively unnecessary, as the dissolution of the oath bond with her partner, Moiraine Damodred, already sufficiently communicated her death. M E D I A T R O P E: “F R I D G I N G” The trope of “Fridging” refers to the literary and media practice of killing off a marginalized character to provide emotional stakes or motivation for the protagonist [2]. In this context, Siuan’s premature de… The showrunner’s statements appear contradictory: in “Inside Episode 8”, he stated that characters, specifically referencing Siuan, were given “[...] their big moment and then they exit [...]” [4]. However, in the Instagram AMA on April 19 it was indicated that those responsible “[...] have plans for who will take on her other main story [...]” [5]. This inconsistency raises further concern regarding the thoughtfulness and intent behind the treatment of Siuan's narrative. Furthermore, when asked whether he was concerned about killing off one half of the show’s flagship sapphic couple, Rafe L. Judkins responded: “We knew going in we’d have to do that, so we could either not make them lesbians or see one or both of them die” [5]. Framing queer representation as a binary choice between tragic visibility or complete exclusion perpetuates one of queer television’s oldest harmful tropes and conveys the unsettling implication that lesbian stories inevitably end in suffering. This remains especially troubling given that, according to GLAAD’s most recent report, queer women of color remain underrepresented and continue to face high rates of on-screen death [6]. R A C I A L O P T I C S We recognize and sincerely appreciate the show’s commitment to casting a diverse range of BIPoC actors. This inclusive approach has brought visibility and is a step forward in fantasy storytelling. However, Siuan’s portrayal does not exist in isolation. Fan communities have consistently raised concerns regarding the treatment of Black and dark-skinned characters throughout the series, a sentiment clearly expressed in ongoing critiques, such as a recent YouTube essay “Does The Wheel of Time Show Have a Colourism Problem?” [7]. With increased representation, we understand that depictions of violence may also become more frequent. The concern lies not in the presence of conflict, but in the intensity, frequency, and framing of that violence. Whether intentional or not, these creative choices ca… Siuan Sanche was far more than the “washerwoman” the showrunner characterized her as [9]. Following the coup, she played a crucial role in pivotal storylines: following her Stilling and the loss of her title, she not only survived but continued to fight through intelligence, strategy and sheer force of will. She was the first woman Healed from being Stilled, played a key role in facilitating Egwene’s ascension to the Amyrlin Seat, orchestrated key political strategies, managed the Eyes and Ears Network in Salidar, mastered and taught others the complexities of Tel’Aran’rhiod, and provided steadfast mentorship during significant challenges. Siuan’s arc is, at its heart, a story about resilience and about carrying on through other means after being stripped of everything. By contrast, the show’s portrayal reduced her to Moiraine’s ineffectual partner, someone who repeatedly “fails”, as characters explicitly state. This diminishes her agency and profoundly distorts the depth and significance of her original narrative. Furthermore, the claim that Siuan’s arc could not be adapted without retaining problematic elements from the source material [9] is unconvincing when compared to the show’s successful revisions of other controversial content, including portrayals of sexual assault, excessive nudity, and unnecessary sexualization of women. Fan responses, including detailed analytical essays and personal mental-health disclosures, underscore widespread feelings of betrayal, fatigue with flawed representation, and experiences of re-traumatization. We are not advocating for the invincibility of LGBTQIA+ or BIPoC characters. Instead, we call for conscious, thoughtful storytelling that fully recognizes and respects the implications and impact of their portrayals. We therefore respectfully urge the production team, and Rafe L. Judkins personally, to publicly acknowledge these criticisms, sincerely apologize for the harm caused, and commit to greater sensitivity, inclusivity, a… R E F E R E N C E L I S T [1] Huff L. Wheel of Time showrunner dissects season 3 finale's major deaths, changes from the books, and updates on season 4. Entertainment Weekly. 2025 Apr 17. Available from: https://ew.com/wheel-of-time-boss-season-3-finale-major-deaths-season-4-11716884 [2] Watson LC. Bearing witness to female trauma in comics: an analysis of Women in Refrigerators [master’s thesis]. San Marcos (TX): Texas State University; 2018. Available from: https://digital.library.txst.edu/server/api/core/bitstreams/f6be12af-c993-41d3-8ea5-f30167ddeb03/content [3] Birchmore A, Kettrey HH. Exploring the boundaries of the Parasocial Contact Hypothesis: An experimental analysis of the effects of the ‘Bury Your Gays’ media trope on homophobic and sexist attitudes. Feminist Media Studies. 2021:1–17. Quoted in: Cover R, Milne C. The ‘Bury Your Gays’ trope in contemporary television: Generational shifts in production responses to audience dissent. J Pop Cult. 2023 Nov 10. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1111/jpcu.13255 [4] Prime Video. Inside Episode 8. The Wheel of Time, season 3, episode 8 [video extra, 8 min]. 2025 Apr 17. Available from: https://www.primevideo.com/detail/0GJQT2M2YFEHY26BZE5A80BJ4O/ [5] WoTseries [Omar]. The Wheel of Time Season Finale Rafe Judkins Instagram AMA. Wheel of Time TV Series News (WoTseries.com). 2025 Apr 17. Available from: https://www.wotseries.com/2025/04/17/wheel-of-time-season-finale-rafe-judkins-instagram-ama/ [6] GLAAD. Where We Are on TV: 2023–2024. Los Angeles (CA): GLAAD; 2024. Available from: https://glaad.org/whereweareontv [7] Avatar A. Does The Wheel of Time show have a colorism problem? [YouTube video, 12 min]. 2025 Apr 18. Available from: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_3Nemk5spYA [8] Lane C. ‘Five billion conversations have gone into it’: The Wheel of Time showrunner Rafe Judkins breaks down the season 3 finale, from new faces to shocking losses. Collider. 2025 Apr 18. Available from: https://collider.com/the-wheel…
April 25, 2025 at 12:10 AM
witchking5000.bsky.social
No longer a wheel of time stan btw. Hate what they did to siuan & so many other Black/POC characters. Switching to a personal account & no longer giving the show free promotion. May still watch but certainly not praying for her success/recommending her anymore✌🏾 #TheWheelOfTime #SiuanDeservesBetter
April 30, 2025 at 1:08 PM
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This trailer for the new season of Wheel of Time is spectacular!!!

Looking forward to season 3.

One of my favorite fantasy series currently!
February 13, 2025 at 1:58 AM
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ALL of this.

#AltText a woman in a blue hair wrap, gold hoops, white shirt is speaking (from her car)

#WoTSkies
February 12, 2025 at 5:03 PM
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Rafe does it again #TheWheelOfTime
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February 12, 2025 at 5:01 PM
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Kate Reading be hitting the FUCK out those T’s

“Amyrlin SeaT”
“Be silenT”

I love it lol
February 12, 2025 at 1:44 PM
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#WotPostsFromTwitter #WotSkies #TheWheelOfTime #WotWednesday

"Pass through the glass columns to find an official trailer at 8 a.m. PT tomorrow."
Characters from The Wheel of Time Season 3 are separated by glass columns (including Josha Stradowski as Rand al'Thor, Rosamund Pike as Moiraine Damodred, Marcus Rutherford as Perrin Aybara, Zoë Robins as Nynaeve al'Meara, Natasha O'Keeffe as Lanfear, Madeleine Madden as Egwene al'Vere, Dónal Finn as Mat Cauthon, Kate Fleetwood as Liandrin Guirale, Daniel Henney as al'Lan Mandragoran, Sophie Okonedo as Siuan Sanche, Ceara Coveney as Elayne Trakand, Hammed Animashaun as Loial, Priyanka Bose as Alanna Mosvani, Meera Syal as Verin Mathwin, Kae Alexander as Min Farshaw, Fares Fares as Ishamael, and Laia Costa as Moghedien). The Wheel of Time logo is center, with the Prime Video logo beneath it and text reading: "New Season March 13". Screenshot from the official wheel of time account on twitter posting the poster included in this post
February 11, 2025 at 4:29 PM
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TRAILER GAIDON APPROACHES

“Pass through the glass columns to find an official trailer at 8 a.m. PT tomorrow.”
- HWTWTD

#WotSkies #TheWheelOfTime
Characters from The Wheel of Time Season 3 are separated by glass columns (including Josha Stradowski as Rand al'Thor, Rosamund Pike as Moiraine Damodred, Marcus Rutherford as Perrin Aybara, Zoë Robins as Nynaeve al'Meara, Natasha O'Keeffe as Lanfear, Madeleine Madden as Egwene al'Vere, Dónal Finn as Mat Cauthon, Kate Fleetwood as Liandrin Guirale, Daniel Henney as al'Lan Mandragoran, Sophie Okonedo as Siuan Sanche, Ceara Coveney as Elayne Trakand, Hammed Animashaun as Loial, Priyanka Bose as Alanna Mosvani, Meera Syal as Verin Mathwin, Kae Alexander as Min Farshaw, Fares Fares as Ishamael, and Laia Costa as Moghedien). The Wheel of Time logo is center, with the Prime Video logo beneath it and text reading: "New Season March 13". 
February 11, 2025 at 4:01 PM
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Now why the official Wheel of Time twitter like my tweet🥴 GIRL I- #TheWheelOfTime
February 11, 2025 at 4:13 PM
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30 days until Season 3!
#TheWheelOfTime
A screenshot of the header for wotseries.com in mobile view showing the WotSeries logo and below it a countdown to when season 3 of the show will air, which as if the moment of the screen capture stands at 30 day, 18 hours, two minutes and 1 second
February 10, 2025 at 2:03 PM
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#WotPostsFromTwitter #WotSkies #TheWheelOfTime #WotWednesday

"Well, well, well. It's the hornblower himself"
February 5, 2025 at 2:06 PM
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WoT Wednesday treat from HWTWTD

Mat Cauthon: Horn Sounder in the house

(Video description in progress!)

#TheWheelOfTime #WotSkies
February 5, 2025 at 2:05 PM
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NEW Photos From Wheel of Time Season 3!
youtu.be/Orvpd7L5hGg
NEW Photos From Wheel of Time Season 3!
YouTube video by Avatar Adrian
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February 1, 2025 at 5:47 PM
witchking5000.bsky.social
And when Rafe gives us Tholyas then what? THEN WHAT???🏳️‍🌈🌈🫳🏾😘💅🏾🩷✨ 😍🏳️‍🌈🌈🫳🏾💅🏾🩷😘✨ 🏳️‍🌈🌈🫳🏾💅🏾🩷✨ 😘 #TheWheelOfTime
January 29, 2025 at 6:01 PM
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The Wheel of Time
rantalmore.bsky.social Rant Al’More @rantalmore.bsky.social · Jan 27
The Wheel of Time
rantalmore.bsky.social Rant Al’More @rantalmore.bsky.social · Jan 26
The Wheel of Time
January 28, 2025 at 4:05 PM
witchking5000.bsky.social
Thinking I’ll be starting a wheel of time tiktok page in February. Stay tuned. I gotta spread the gospel of The Wheel of Time to the masses
January 29, 2025 at 3:01 PM
witchking5000.bsky.social
Feeling her PUSS!!!!!!!!!
January 29, 2025 at 2:46 PM
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Rosamund Pike posts a story to instagram with the Season 3 photo of Sophie Okonedo as Siuan Sanche channeling, and a caption of "LOVE OF MY LIFE 🔥 🔥"

And she didn't even wait for #FishWifeFriday

#TheWheelOfTime
Instagram story shared by Rosamund Pike featuring Sophie Okonedo as Siuan Sanche from Season 3 of The Wheel of Time. The image shows Siuan mid-action, channeling the One Power, with glowing orange and golden weaves swirling dynamically around her outstretched hand. She wears an ornate golden gown and a floral crown, exuding intensity and determination. The text overlay reads “LOVE OF MY LIFE 🔥🔥” with a tag for @thewheeloftime in the corner.
January 23, 2025 at 9:39 PM
witchking5000.bsky.social
Back after a depression nap! Yeah I’m mad. The North remembers that BOTCHED S2 finale stream. You’re a consultant on the show. Your name is literally in the title card. STOP looking for moments to shit on it. This man get more weird to me with each season
witchking5000.bsky.social Ūgi | 💫Supreme Kai💫 @witchking5000.bsky.social · Jan 23
Imma wait to get my thoughts together so I’m not being unnecessarily inflammatory and end up getting cussed out but it has to do with this and how often he uses his time to send stray bullets towards the show
January 23, 2025 at 5:55 PM
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I haven't liked how he's talked about the show for awhile (a show he's a consultant on!) and his comments on the s2 finale when that was the only episode of the season he watched left a bad taste in my mouth
January 23, 2025 at 5:26 PM
witchking5000.bsky.social
I got something to say about the Mistborn man 😐 but I know some of yall like to tussle over your faves so I’ll bite my tongue(at least till yalll wake up and come to yall senses)
January 23, 2025 at 11:59 AM
witchking5000.bsky.social
I was literally about to delete twitter yesterday and right before… they dropped all those pics 😫 im gonna just have to bite the bullet but the Wheel of Time Twitter account is hard to say goodbye to
January 23, 2025 at 11:19 AM