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But since the show is making such an obvious point of only saying One Power and no reference whatsoever to saidin/saidar, I'll hold to my objections both to the opening monologue and Liandrin's comment.
But since the show is making such an obvious point of only saying One Power and no reference whatsoever to saidin/saidar, I'll hold to my objections both to the opening monologue and Liandrin's comment.
A bit after posting I thought it was probably a bit silly, that anyone here likely well knows it, and most likely more than me
but I guess showing that I'm tending to take the optimistic viewpoint, and reaching for reasons why it isn't too far away from the books.
I am not even bothering with 2 & 3.
- 21/11/2021 09:51:46 PM
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I thought my link might make you laugh. Definitely two snaps down! *NM*
- 22/11/2021 12:45:49 AM
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Respectable Choice
- 22/11/2021 01:39:37 AM
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A reasonable decision.
- 22/11/2021 02:15:23 AM
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But I'm a thoroughly unreasonable person!
- 22/11/2021 02:29:45 PM
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Then start acting like it! 
- 23/11/2021 07:00:54 PM
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- 23/11/2021 07:00:54 PM
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Sanderson's providing some kind of running commentary... which does contain criticism.
- 23/11/2021 07:59:10 PM
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Good, those changes seem completely unnecessary and pointless. *NM*
- 26/11/2021 05:43:39 PM
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I think the point to remember is, the early episodes were never going to be that great.
- 22/11/2021 08:46:33 AM
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Eh, I think you give them too much slack.
- 22/11/2021 02:33:04 PM
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It's possible I'll agree with that after having seen more episodes...
- 22/11/2021 03:04:54 PM
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That's a big "if'.
- 22/11/2021 03:31:11 PM
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Yes, it is a big 'if'. I guess I'm an optimist? 
- 22/11/2021 04:17:41 PM
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- 22/11/2021 04:17:41 PM
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Agreed on -
- 22/11/2021 05:27:28 PM
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Where are the extras ? :o *NM*
- 23/11/2021 05:42:40 AM
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Via X-Ray --> Bonus Content *NM*
- 23/11/2021 02:29:59 PM
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Hmmm I dont think I have that
- 23/11/2021 08:03:52 PM
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Apparently some people need to download the Amazon Prime app to be able to see them.
- 23/11/2021 08:22:31 PM
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I kind of liked it
- 22/11/2021 10:29:21 AM
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So, doesn't suck nearly as much as some other shows? I can accept that. *NM*
- 22/11/2021 01:44:23 PM
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Re: So, doesn't suck nearly as much as some other shows? I can accept that.
- 22/11/2021 02:11:57 PM
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I couldn't possibly disagree more.
- 22/11/2021 03:11:32 PM
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#Justice4AbellCauthon
- 22/11/2021 03:32:41 PM
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If the show gets as far as the battle of the Two Rivers he can be reformed
- 22/11/2021 03:50:08 PM
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The problem with the show is
- 22/11/2021 03:10:17 PM
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I covered a lot of this in my reply to Joe above.
- 22/11/2021 04:36:38 PM
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Re: I covered a lot of this in my reply to Joe above.
- 22/11/2021 05:24:38 PM
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Just came across a related article...
- 23/11/2021 06:23:31 PM
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The Guardian's views on the show are . . .not to be trusted.
- 23/11/2021 09:50:01 PM
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Yep. But it's pretty weird how many entirely different things people are seeing in it.
- 23/11/2021 11:06:24 PM
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Madden's read to book 11, apparently
- 24/11/2021 02:57:46 AM
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Oh has she? Must've changed her mind since the earlier interview, then... and read quickly.
- 24/11/2021 08:17:24 AM
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Re: Oh has she? Must've changed her mind since the earlier interview, then... and read quickly.
- 26/11/2021 10:44:58 PM
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Also why is every city from the past influenced by the LOTR movies?
- 22/11/2021 03:16:13 PM
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Yes, I greatly dislike what they've done with the the White Tower. *NM*
- 22/11/2021 03:31:47 PM
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That's a good point - not a fan of what they did with the White Tower, either.
- 22/11/2021 03:37:36 PM
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I didn't make it more than 2 minutes into episode 1.
- 22/11/2021 05:41:56 PM
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Wow, my paisan’ makes an appearance! Long time no talk, my friend. *NM*
- 22/11/2021 06:36:54 PM
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I don't understand this take
- 22/11/2021 07:02:12 PM
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the opening bothered me a little as well.
- 22/11/2021 07:25:20 PM
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Re: the opening bothered me a little as well.
- 23/11/2021 06:29:25 PM
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I'm well aware of the backstory and the different views on it.
- 23/11/2021 07:11:19 PM
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Saidin and Saidar are in the show
- 24/11/2021 03:00:50 AM
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According to the Dragonmount YouTube review as of the end of episode 6 it’s still just One Power *NM*
- 24/11/2021 04:34:32 AM
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Fair enough
- 24/11/2021 09:02:50 AM
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With regards to the pacing
- 24/11/2021 07:29:36 AM
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Considering that it's still not revealed by the end of episode 6 who the Dragon Reborn is...
- 24/11/2021 08:22:02 AM
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