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Massive Protest Over Cancelled Fantasy Series
Fans worldwide are uniting to demand the revival of The Wheel of Time series after its cancellation by Prime Video.
At first glance, it seemed that The Wheel of Time had permanently joined the growing list of cancelled series. However, since Prime Video announced its cancellation after three seasons, fans have swiftly organized themselves. Their mission: to reverse the fate of the series.
The protest, named SaveWOT, started as a petition but has now grown into a global network of actions. Recently, the milestone of 200,000 signatures was surpassed. The message to Prime Video is clear: the fanbase of The Wheel of Time is large, loyal, and not willing to accept the decision without a fight. The campaign gained momentum during the fan event WoTCon, where costume designer Sharon Gilham openly supported the cause.
Interestingly, SaveWOT does not rely on large petition websites but operates through the platform SaveWOT.com. From that website, international actions are coordinated, ranging from fly-overs above Culver City to creative campaigns like a sewing contest (‘Sew for WOT’) and its own parody song festival. Billboards funded by fans have even appeared in multiple countries.
The cancellation came at a moment when many felt the series had just found its rhythm. The first season generated 1.16 billion viewing minutes, and the third season reached the number one spot on Prime Video in 23 countries. The reviews were also positive, boasting a 97 percent approval rating. Yet, the platform chose to pull the plug.
Fans continue to hope for a continuation, either as a fourth season on another service or as a film. For now, the momentum seems to be on their side. With hundreds of thousands of supporters and actions still in the works, the final word on The Wheel of Time has yet to be spoken.
The protest, named SaveWOT, started as a petition but has now grown into a global network of actions. Recently, the milestone of 200,000 signatures was surpassed. The message to Prime Video is clear: the fanbase of The Wheel of Time is large, loyal, and not willing to accept the decision without a fight. The campaign gained momentum during the fan event WoTCon, where costume designer Sharon Gilham openly supported the cause.
Fans Organize Worldwide
Interestingly, SaveWOT does not rely on large petition websites but operates through the platform SaveWOT.com. From that website, international actions are coordinated, ranging from fly-overs above Culver City to creative campaigns like a sewing contest (‘Sew for WOT’) and its own parody song festival. Billboards funded by fans have even appeared in multiple countries.
The cancellation came at a moment when many felt the series had just found its rhythm. The first season generated 1.16 billion viewing minutes, and the third season reached the number one spot on Prime Video in 23 countries. The reviews were also positive, boasting a 97 percent approval rating. Yet, the platform chose to pull the plug.
Future Not Yet Written Off
Fans continue to hope for a continuation, either as a fourth season on another service or as a film. For now, the momentum seems to be on their side. With hundreds of thousands of supporters and actions still in the works, the final word on The Wheel of Time has yet to be spoken.
