Not The Beginning

After a long break, Not the Beginning is back! We're recapping season two of the Amazon Prime show ahead of season three's release.

Lord of Chaos 6-8. The Forsaken do some infighting, we're reintroduced to dream-spying, and Nyneave hears a story about Theodrin's experience with twins.

Lord of Chaos Ch 1-5. Rand and Taim get into a size-measuring contest, A disembodied voice wants to do a murder, Armies make the best punchlines for jokes, and Mat tells an ophan that he smells.

Prologue of Lord of Chaos. Shaidar Haran is confusing to several forsaken, some body-swapping is occurring, the Shaido are up to no good, and we get more viewpoints than we know what to do with.

We're back after a longer than anticipated break, and talking about a romance novel - Chloe Liese's Ever After Always.

The Fires of Heaven 53-End. Lan basically openly weeps, Rand gets a lesson in gender equality, Nyneave gets her head out of a dark place and Rahvin tries to get a new pet dog, but instead revives three whole people.

The Fires of Heaven 50-52. Rand plays the Game of Houses, then gets some upsetting news. Mat has a nasty breakup. Moiraine auditions for the WWE.

The Fires of Heaven 45-49. Nyneave is annoying about packing, money, and being on her least favorite method of transportation. Mat gets put in charge unwillingly. Rand shows off his new skill at the Game of Houses.

The Fires of Heaven 40-44. Mat can't help but get involved, Rand overworks himself, and we're still with Valan Luca for some reason.

The Fires of Heaven 34-39. Nyneave and Birgitte have a bad dream, then wake up to a bad reality, Birgette may have been Robin Hood in a past life, and some flaming insane borderlanders make an appearance.

The Fires of Heaven 27-33. Gareth Bryne joins the rebel Aes Sedai because he needs his laundry done, Kadere does some dismembering, and Rand is forced to warm Aviendha with his body.

The Fires Of Heaven 20-26. Mat doesn't have a Napoleon complex at all, Rand almost gets hit in the head by Aviendha, and Siuan finally arrives in Salidar.

The Fires of Heaven 15-19. Egwene needs to get her head on straight, Nyneave has a bad time in the dream world, and Morgase finds some clarity.

The Fires of Heaven 8-14. Nyneave needs to take a chill pill, Elayne needs to not flirt with Thom, and Siuan finds the least helpful fountain of youth.

The Fires of Heaven 3-7. Aviendha "hates" Rand, Mat gets lucky in multiple ways, evil dogs attack, and Moiriane changes tactics.

The Fires of Heaven Prologue-2. Elaida has some issues to work out, Rahvin is just awful, Siuan should be a lawyer, and Rand is stared down.

Will reads yet another romance novel: Always Only You, by Chloe Liese. This time, it's a sports romance with way too many nipple references.

The Shadow Rising 54-58. All plots are resolved - Nynaeve gets punchy, Perrin sure does love his wife, and Rand continues to channel the spirit of Muad'dib.

The Shadow Rising 49-53. Rand has a fun dream with some watchers, and does his best Paul Atreides impression. Bayle Domon has an admirer. Nyneave does some sleepy snooping. Loial is true Best Man material.

The Shadow Rising 45-48. Nothing happens in the Waste, Perrin enjoys the life of a project manager, and Siuan isn't thrilled with recent events.

The Shadow Rising 39-44. Elayne says goodbye to the Windfinder, everyone's favorite boat captain returns, and Perrin gets to watch others have all the fun.

The Shadow Rising 34-38. Rand and Mat get harassed by a variety of Aiel. Aviendha gets an annoying new student. The Seanchan are up to something in Tanchico.

The Shadow Rising 28-33. Perin has it real rough. Loial is the ultimate friend, and justice is fulfilled for a certain warder.

The Shadow Rising 23-27. Mat has a bad time with some foxes. Rand goes on a wild trip. Perrin and Faile continue to have a fight (but this time there are shadowspawn).

The Shadow Rising 18-22. Rand plays the game and goes on a trip. Elayne and Nyneave get some traveling companions. Perrin gets a head start. Rhuarc's vibe is identified.

The Shadow Rising Ch 11-17. Loial gets what he deserves, Dallas' dreams are fulfilled, and noted car enthusiast Will Smith definitely understands the difference between Mitsubishi and Mercedes.

The Shadow Rising Ch 4-10. Elayne is in love with Rand, the maidens are great wingwomen, and more Laneave please.

The Shadow Rising Ch 1-3. It was not the prologue, but it was a prologue. And also too many points of view to count. With murderous reflections and playing cards as a bonus.

Will reads a romance novel - Only When It's Us, by Chloe Liese - and has strong feelings about banter, pranks, and anatomical differences.

The Dragon Reborn 51-56. Mat has a moment of explosive imagination, Egwene goes on a rampage, Perrin goes falconing, and Ba'alzamon is finally gone for good.

The Dragon Reborn Ch 47-50. Everyone ends up in Tear (aboard even more boats), Nyneave gets quizzed, and Perrin finally gets to do some blacksmithing.

The Dragon Reborn Ch 41-46. Perrin gets caught in the middle of a stare-off and chased down by some not-so-good dogs. Mat does the one thing he was told not to do, and discovers a plot.

The Dragon Reborn 36-40. Perrin and Egwene have weird dreams. Rand does some murdering of people who are definitely maybe darkfriends. Mat and Thom get an explosive reward.

The Dragon Reborn 30-35. Mat gets lucky, meets an old friend, and gets on a boat. Perrin meets some new friends, and gets on a boat.

The Dragon Reborn 24 -29. Mat gets better, then waves his stick at Galad. Egwene has some messed-up dreams and has feelings about Lanfear. Else Grinwell is a lie.

The Dragon Reborn ch 18-23. Mat gets healed, Egwene gets traumatized, and Verin's got vibes. Also #JusticeForTomas.

The Dragon Reborn Chapters 11-17. The girls get berated, Siuan gives Egwene and Nyneave a secret mission they immediately tell Elayne about, Gawyn starts rowing, and Elaida remains a piece of work.

TDR 5-10. Perrin wolfs out on a Fade and doesn't understand women, Moiraine is weirdly good at fishing, Rand causes some weddings, and Egwene loses it at some Whitecloaks.

The Dragon Reborn Prologue-Ch 4. Jaichim Carridin has made some bad life choices, Rand has boarded the stuggle bus, and Perrin almost falls into Lan's eyes.

Will reads a romance novel - The Wisteria Society of Lady Scoundrels. Pirates, flying houses, and Queen Victoria. What could possibly go wrong?

Will and Dallas discuss the season one finale of Amazon's The Wheel of Time: The Eye of the World. Spoiler warning - this episode has spoilers from The Dragon Reborn in it. Spoilers start at 13:15 and end at 16:49.

The Great Hunt 46-50. Ingtar was sketchy the whole time. Mat does some tooting. Round two of Magic Sky Swordfight.

Will and Dallas discuss the seventh episode of Amazon's The Wheel of Time: The Dark Along The Ways

Will and Dallas discuss episode 6 of Amazon's The Wheel of Time: The Flame of Tar Valon

The Great Hunt 40-45. Liandrin betrays the girls. Nyneave and Elayne sneak around Falme while Egwene has a Bad Time. Rand makes Sword Dad proud.

Will and Dallas discuss episode 5 of Amazon's The Wheel of Time - Blood Calls Blood.

Show Episode 4. Will and Dallas discuss the fourth episode of Amazon's The Wheel of Time: The Dragon Reborn.

The Great Hunt 35-39. Aiel, banter, warnings, and flower crowns - all in an Ogier stedding. Rand learns why time travel is never a good idea. Liandrin remains the worst.

Show Episodes 1-3. Will and Dallas discuss the first three episodes of Amazon's The Wheel of Time: Leavetaking, Shadow's Waiting, and A Place of Safety.

The Great Hunt 30-34. The boys are reunited and go to a fancy party, then they all leave for the forest. Meanwhile, Fain is creepy, and Thom goes on a mission.

The Great Hunt 24-26. Egwene goes to lady Hogwarts, Dallas' prophecy was revealed as true, Perrin meets an Aiel. Bornhald and Domon are also around for some reason.