Prime Video’s fantasy series The Wheel of Time has quietly risen to become one of the most acclaimed fantasy shows on television during its three-season run. Amid a flood of medieval fantasy productions following Game of Thrones, The Wheel of Time stood out as a worthy successor, captivating audiences with its expansive story and rich characters. Yet, despite its growing fandom and narrative potential, Prime Video made the unexpected decision to cancel the series.
The show’s passionate fanbase has vocally opposed this premature cancellation. A petition to revive the series has garnered nearly 200,000 signatures, reflecting the strong desire for its continuation. Fans have even taken their campaign to Times Square by purchasing billboards in hopes of convincing Amazon to reconsider or persuading other streaming platforms such as Apple TV+ to acquire the series. Clearly, The Wheel of Time is not fading quietly from the film industry.
Compounding the disappointment, Prime Video soon after greenlit a live-action adaptation of Lauren Roberts’ fantasy-romance novel Powerless. While Powerless has its merits and a dedicated readership, the timing of this announcement felt like a setback to The Wheel of Time’s loyal viewers, underscoring the harsh realities of streaming content decisions.
In an interesting twist coinciding with the cancellation, the 2012 Greek mythology epic Wrath of the Titans has seen a surprising resurgence on Netflix. The film, a sequel to 2010’s Clash of the Titans, originally suffered critical backlash, holding a low 27% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Despite featuring an all-star cast including Rosamund Pike, Sam Worthington, Liam Neeson, and Ralph Fiennes, the movie was criticized for its convoluted plot and overuse of CGI.
More than a decade later, Wrath of the Titans is climbing Netflix’s streaming charts again. This resurgence may be linked to viewers searching for “Titan,” the new documentary about the OceanGate disaster, which inadvertently boosts the movie’s visibility. Alternatively, fans might simply be rekindling interest in fantasy movies featuring strong performances by actors like Rosamund Pike.
However, viewers hoping to catch Wrath of the Titans should hurry—it is set to leave Netflix on June 28. Meanwhile, The Wheel of Time fans remain determined to secure a new home for the series, continuing their fight to revive one of fantasy television’s most promising shows.
