‘The Wheel of Time’ review: Get your ‘Game of Thrones’ fix all over again

The first two episodes of the Amazon Prime series showcases an enjoyable cast and plot, as well as the stratospheric production costs and sweeping vistas of Prague where it is being shot

If you are in the mood for high fantasy in faux medieval times, or suffering from withdrawal symptoms from the incest and gore of Game of Thrones, or are dedicated fans of Robert Jordan’s epic series of 14 books and a prequel, The Wheel of Time is here. If, however you are not looking for any of these things, or looking for high fantasy set in spaces other than the medieval Europe, you are bound for disappointment.

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Watching the first two episodes with sword-brandishing and cloak-sporting savants of Jordan’s series on the big screen was a fun experience. The stratospheric production costs was there to see in the costumes and sweeping vistas of Prague where the show is being shot.