Wheel of Time Season 3 Cancelled by Prime Video: What Happened?

The Wheel of Time, a popular fantasy drama on Prime Video, will not be returning for a fourth season. The decision to cancel the show came shortly after the Season 3 finale, which wrapped up several storylines in a thrilling way. Co-produced by Sony Pictures Television and Amazon MGM Studios, the series was based on the bestselling novel series by Robert Jordan.

Unfortunately, financial concerns played a role in the cancellation, as Season 3 saw a decrease in viewership compared to the first two seasons. This dip in numbers led Amazon MGM Studios to rethink their investment in the show. Despite a finale that tied up some loose ends, the overall performance didn’t quite meet expectations for another season.

Showrunner Rafe Judkins had hinted at the show’s uncertain future in an interview with The Hollywood Reporter. He had hoped to adapt the entire book series and complete the story arc, but faced creative and logistical challenges with the platform. With the recent cancellation, fans and creators were left disappointed as the saga had to come to an early end.

The Wheel of Time follows a group of young individuals caught in a battle between light and darkness, facing a menacing threat known as the Dark One. The series stars Rosamund Pike, Daniel Henney, Zoe Robins, and Madeleine Madden in key roles. Season 3, which was based on the fourth book, The Shadow Rising, aired from March to April 2025, showcasing escalating dangers and thrilling twists.

After the release of Season 3, viewership took a dip, leading to the unfortunate cancellation of the show. While the first two seasons had consistently made Nielsen’s Top 10 Originals list, Season 3 fell off the list after just three weeks. Fans of the series will certainly miss the epic adventures and captivating characters that made The Wheel of Time such a beloved show.