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For a bit of a callback on things, its an element of the uber geek research and some of the controversy that kicked off a year back when the cast was announced: A couple of the key WoT community streamers actually break down the books and "racial profiles" , the arguments large chunks of the fan base had and do the "well, actually, if you did the research on the books and in Jordan's notes..."

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T.rex gets Christmas jumper at Natural History Museum in London - BBC News

‘The Wheel Of Time’ Rounds Out Season 2 Recurring Cast – Deadline So season 2 will fully introduce Lord Agelmar, Uno, Masema, Ingtar, and Lady Amalisa. Although Agelmar and Amalisa have guest appearances in season 1....

For the cheap laugh...

For the good vibes... (and yes, it's a composite)

To an extent:

The Wheel of Time writer Brandon Sanderson thinks the show is "fantastic" (winteriscoming.net)