WiC Weekly: December 25-31
By WiC Staff
The final week of 2021 was chock-full of news about The Wheel of Time, The Witcher, The Book of Boba Fett, House of the Dragon and more.
Before we dive fully into the new year, let’s look at how the final week of 2021 shook out.
The Wheel of Time ended its first season with a lot of twists and turns. Let’s get into them:
The Wheel of Time showrunner talks about all the twists in the season 1 finale, from Moiraine losing her powers to the arrival of the Seanchan. https://t.co/UozXIp5qg0
— Winter is Coming (@WiCnet) January 2, 2022
Meanwhile, The Witcher has ended its second season, and is already laying groundwork for the third:
The Witcher showrunner Lauren Hissrich previews what to expect in season 3, including more of fan favorite Phillipa Eilhart and a focus on relationships. https://t.co/gcYWcEL9zD
— Winter is Coming (@WiCnet) January 2, 2022
The Book of Boba Fett is on right now, but Disney is preparing a sumptuous buffet of Star Wars content for the future. Get to know it:
With over 12 spinoffs coming, it's a great time to be into Star Wars. Here are all the upcoming movies and shows, and how excited you should be for them. https://t.co/bNurXrjkPI
— Winter is Coming (@WiCnet) January 2, 2022
WandaVision, The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, Loki, What If…?, Hawkeye…which 2021 Marvel series reigns supreme?
Marvel expanded into TV this year with one, two, three, FIVE shows. From WandaVision to Hawkeye, how do they stack up against each other? https://t.co/1sLkOabNpC
— Winter is Coming (@WiCnet) January 2, 2022
Back to The Wheel of Time, how did it influence George R.R. Martin’s A Song of Ice and Fire series?
Game of Thrones creator George R.R. Martin is a huge fan of Robert Jordan's The Wheel of Time series, and included plentiful references in his own series. https://t.co/Q6eCjzMcdM
— Winter is Coming (@WiCnet) January 2, 2022
From Squid Game to Dune to Spider-Man: No Way Home, 2021 was a great year for sci-fi, fantasy and all things nerdy. Let’s celebrate it!
2022 is here. Time to look back at 2021: https://t.co/NoIh8JOMEK
— Winter is Coming (@WiCnet) January 2, 2022
OhMyGod everybody stay calm it’s happening!
"It’s dark, it’s powerful, it’s visceral…just the way I like my epic fantasy...I think the Targaryens are in very good hands...Anticipate away." https://t.co/SdFIWtIWmZ
— Winter is Coming (@WiCnet) January 2, 2022
The Wheel of Time is only one season in, but Amazon has some long-term plans for it.
The Wheel of Time is a hit on Amazon Prime Video, but how long will the series last? Showrunner Rafe Judkins has a target in mind. https://t.co/V1qjvuzJdm
— Winter is Coming (@WiCnet) January 2, 2022
It’s 2022, and Doctor Who is entering yet another new phase.
We know Jodie Whittaker is leaving Doctor Who after this season, but we weren't sure about her companions Yaz (Mandip Gill) and Dan (John Bishop). https://t.co/Ocu45LEG57
— Winter is Coming (@WiCnet) January 2, 2022
The Book of Boba Fett is out now on Disney+. It’s a whole new era for the character, but his original designer isn’t fully on board.
The Book of Boba Fett will take a deep dive into the character of Boba Fett, but the guy who originally designed him would rather keep him mysterious. https://t.co/nC0j0wt6U0
— Winter is Coming (@WiCnet) January 2, 2022
Welcome to 2022!
Shohreh Aghdashloo in talks to play Cadsuane on The Wheel of Time. dark. Next
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