8 good TV shows to watch if you like The Last Kingdom
By Bryce Olin
The Wheel of Time
- Seasons: 2
- Created by Rafe Judkins
- Cast: Rosamund Pike, Daniel Henney, Zoë Robins, Madeleine Madden, Josha Stradowski, Marcus Rutherford, Barney Harris, Dònal Finn, Kate Fleetwood, Priyanka Bose, Hammed Animashaun, Sophie Okonedo, Kae Alexander, Fares Fares, Ceara Coveney, Álvaro Morte, Johann Myers, Jennifer Cheon Garcia, Taylor Napier, Emmanuel Imani, Natasha O'Keeffe, and more
- Where to watch: Amazon Prime Video
The Wheel of Time is based on Robert Jordan’s book series of the same name. It premiered on Amazon Prime Video as an original series in the fall of 2021. The second season was released in the fall of 2023, and it was a huge success for the streamer. Amazon already picked up The Wheel of Time for season 3 long before the second season premiered, and production is nearly finished on that third season.
The series tells the story of the Emond’s Field Five, one of whom is the Dragon Reborn, a very powerful sorcerer who can shape the future of the world. While the Dragon might be the most important figure, all five characters have a big role to play in the wars and battles to come. The story begins when the group comes in contact with Moiraine Damodred (Rosamund Pike) of the Aes Sedai who tries to keep them safe from the malevolent servants of the Dark One.
That’s a very simple explanation of what this series is about. There’s a lot more going, but you just need to watch it to see it all shake out. It’s one of the best fantasy series on TV right now, and the second season pushed it near the top of the list with shows like House of the Dragon.
Unfortunately, we’re probably going to be waiting until 2025 until The Wheel of Time season 3 premieres on Prime Video, but that might be good news for fans of The Last Kingdom who haven’t seen this series yet. You’ll have more time to catch up!