The Wheel of Time adaptation condenses and accelerates the story

The Wheel of Time adaptation, helmed by showrunner Rafe Judkins, aims to condense and accelerate the story to bring the world-building political intrigue aspect of the series to the forefront. This decision involves compressing material and combining books into seasons, acknowledging that 14 seasons for an adaptation of this magnitude would be unrealistic. The adaptation leans more towards a reimagining approach, with elements of the source material being condensed and expanded upon to create a smoother transition from the quest fantasy to political intrigue epic. Rafe's goal is to create a series that fans can love for what it is, rather than hate it for what it isn't, inviting fans to appreciate the new piece of art while still being able to enjoy the original books.