Key Takeaways: How to Watch The Wheel of Time

• Fantasy series The Wheel of Time’s second season arrives on Amazon Prime Video on Sept. 1, 2023. 
• You can use a VPN to access Amazon Prime Video in places where it’s unavailable. However, we recommend researching the legality of VPN use before you travel to restrictive countries — we’ve linked a dedicated guide about this topic in this post.    
• ExpressVPN, NordVPN and Surfshark all offer obfuscation technology, so are great VPN choices for restrictive locations.

The first season of fantasy series The Wheel of Time was released in 2021 to mostly positive reviews. In 2023, fans are eagerly awaiting the release of The Wheel of Time’s second season. If you’re one of them, read on to find out how and where to watch Wheel of Time, including from countries where it’s unavailable.

The Wheel of Time is easy to find for most but, unfortunately, not for everyone — it all depends on where you’re located. Those in countries where popular streaming services are blocked may feel frustrated because the series is nowhere to be found, but there is a solution: using a quality VPN. 

We recommend ExpressVPN, but we’ll get more into this later on. For now, we’ll cover the basics of where The Wheel of Time is available.

Where to Watch Wheel of Time: Season 2

You can watch The Wheel of Time on Amazon Prime Video. Season one is available to stream, and season two will come to Prime on Sept. 1, 2023 in more than 240 locations worldwide. The second season will premiere with three episodes. 

Which Streaming Services Have The Wheel of Time?

As an Amazon Prime Video series, The Wheel of Time is available exclusively on that platform. Since we like to see things for ourselves before recommending services, we checked Amazon Prime Video in various countries, including the U.S., U.K., Brazil, Canada, Australia, France, Spain, Japan and India, and found The Wheel of Time in all these libraries. 

However, if you’re in a location where Amazon Prime Video is unavailable, you’ll need to connect to a VPN to access the service and protect your online privacy. We’ll show you how to access Amazon Prime Video with a VPN further down. 

Is The Wheel of Time on Netflix?

No, The Wheel of Time isn’t among the vast selection of Netflix shows because the series was created for Amazon Prime Video. If that disappoints you, it might perk you up to learn that there’s a simple method of watching Netflix series and movies you wouldn’t otherwise have access to. Before we get into how to do that, feel free to peruse our Netflix hacks guide for more tips. 

How to Access Other Netflix Libraries

Though The Wheel of Time isn’t on Netflix, you can still broaden your streaming horizons on the platform by connecting to a VPN. VPNs have servers in a wide range of countries, and when you connect to one, you’re assigned a new IP address in that country. For example, if you connect to a server in the U.S., you’ll get an American IP address.

Since Netflix content is different in every country for copyright reasons (there’s some overlap, especially in the case of Netflix originals, but the content selection can vary greatly depending on where you are), getting a new IP address lets you access content in a different country. 

For example, connecting to a U.S. VPN server gets you into the American Netflix library. Connecting to a British server gets you into U.K. Netflix, and so on. This means you can watch a different selection of content than what’s available in your country. The basic steps to make this happen are: Download a VPN, open the app, connect to a server in another country and launch Netflix. 

How to Watch The Wheel of Time for Free

If you plan to subscribe to Amazon Prime Video for the first time or haven’t been a subscriber for at least 12 months, you can take advantage of the platform’s 30-day free trial to watch The Wheel of Time. If you need to use a VPN to access Amazon Prime Video, you can make use of a VPNs 30-day money-back guarantee. 

How to Watch Wheel of Time With a VPN

If you plan to travel somewhere Amazon Prime Video is unavailable, like China, we recommend downloading a VPN before you go because VPN sites are often blocked in restrictive locations. Here are the steps for accessing Amazon Prime Video. 

VPN use is illegal in a few locations. Though it’s not known how exactly individual countries deal with cases of VPN use, fines and even jail time may be a possibility in very strict countries if you happen to be caught. You can learn more about where VPNs are illegal or restricted in our dedicated guide on the subject. 

1. Get a VPN

   We’ll share our top VPN recommendations in the next section. Once you’ve picked one, go to the VPN’s homepage and sign up for a plan.

   

2. Download the VPN

   Find the “download” tab and install the VPN on your device. If you’re using a phone or smart device, go to the Apple app store or Google Play store to download your VPN.

   

3. Connect to a Server

   Open the VPN app and connect to a server in a country where Amazon Prime Video is available, like the U.S.

   

4. Log in to Amazon Prime Video

   Log in to your Amazon Prime Video account (or sign up for a free trial if you’re not yet a subscriber) and start streaming The Wheel of Time.

   

The Best VPNs for Watching The Wheel of Time

If you’re going to be using a VPN in a location that restricts their use, your best bet is to choose a provider that uses obfuscation technology. Obfuscation conceals the fact that a VPN is being used and makes your internet traffic look like normal traffic. The following three VPNs all offer obfuscation and are overall great streaming VPNs. 

1. ExpressVPN

If you’re a regular streamer, magic exists in the form of ExpressVPN. ExpressVPN applies obfuscation by default when you select its automatic protocol (which is also its recommended protocol). Ease of use is something we’ve come to expect from ExpressVPN: As well as being the most secure provider, it’s also a breeze for beginners to use. 

It’s true that ExpressVPN is far from the most budget-friendly option, but it certainly never disappoints. You can try ExpressVPN risk-free with its 30-day money-back guarantee. If you still have unanswered questions, our ExpressVPN review covers everything. 

ExpressVPN Plans

• Unlimited GB
• 8
• Yes

30-days money-back guarantee

1-month plan, 6-months plan

1-month plan

$12.95/month

6-months plan

$9.99/month

$59.94 billed every 6 month

Save 22%

15-months plan

$6.66/month

$99.95 billed first 15 months and 12 months thereafter

Save 48%

2. NordVPN

No streaming VPN would be complete without top-notch speeds, and this is one of NordVPN’s strongest points. Its consistency in this area places it right at the top of our fastest VPNs roundup. NordVPN also has plenty of plans on offer to suit various needs, and its long-term plans’ prices (with 30-day money-back guarantee included) are very tempting. 

Like ExpressVPN, NordVPN has obfuscation technology, but you have to enable it by turning on OpenVPN, then going to “obfuscated servers” on the user interface. To select individual countries, you need to open up the obfuscated servers list. This isn’t difficult to do, but it’s slightly more finicky than ExpressVPN’s automatic obfuscation. Find out more in our NordVPN review.

Basic

• *The prices are charged in the first billing cycle only. Renewal prices vary.
• Unlimited GB
• 6
• Yes

30-days money-back guarantee

1-month plan, 1-year plan

1-month plan

$12.99/month

1-year plan

$5.74/month

$68.85 billed every year

Save 55%

2-year plan

$3.48/month

$83.43 billed every 2 years

Save 73%

3. Surfshark

Surfshark is a VPN that combines affordable two-year plan (with a 30-day money-back guarantee) with an assortment of useful security features, including obfuscation, which is called “camouflage mode.” It’s easy to set up: You simply turn on the OpenVPN protocol and Surfshark does the rest. As with ExpressVPN, beginners are sure to appreciate the simplicity.

You also get unlimited connections with Surfshark, so you’re free to share it around. On the other hand, while Surfshark is one of the fastest VPNs and reaches top download and upload speeds, its U.S. and U.K. latency is quite high, so those who like to game online as well as stream might want to look elsewhere. Find out more about the pros and cons of Surfshark in our Surfshark review.

Surfshark Starter

• Unlimited GB bandwidth, Unlimited devices, Secure VPN, Ad blocker, Cookie pop-up blocker. Plans renew: $185.40 for one year, $370.80 for two years
• Unlimited GB
• Unlimited
• Yes

30-days money-back guarantee

1-month plan, 1-year plan + 2 months

1-month plan

$15.45/month

1-year plan + 2 months

$3.22/month

$41.86 billed every year

Save 79%

2-year plan + 2 months

$2.29/month

$59.54 billed every 2 years

Save 85%

Cast, Characters & Plot: The Wheel of Time

The Wheel of Time was inspired by the high-fantasy book series of the same name by Robert Jordan. The series stars Rosamund Pike as Moiraine Damodred, who is part of an exclusive female organization in which all its members have a special talent: channeling the One Power. 

Moiraine’s task is to find the reincarnation of the “Dragon,” a male channeler whose madness broke the world years ago and who is the subject of a prophecy. Moiraine and Lan Mandragoran, her Warder, go on a quest to the Two Rivers and find five people, one of whom could be the Dragon Reborn. 

Prophecy has it that the Dragon Reborn could either save the world or completely destroy humanity. For a sneak peek of season two, you can head to Amazon Prime Video or YouTube. Meanwhile, the main cast members include:  

Final Thoughts

If you can’t wait to stream The Wheel of Time’s second season — or other Amazon original productions such as The Summer I Turned Pretty — but don’t have access to Amazon Prime Video in your location, a reputable VPN is just what you need. To reiterate, we strongly recommend VPNs with obfuscation technology for this purpose. 

For similar guides, check out our article on where to watch ‘Rick and Morty.‘

Do you need to use a VPN to access Amazon Prime Video? If so, which one do you use and why? We’d appreciate it if you would share your thoughts in the comments section. Thanks for reading.   

FAQ: Watch Wheel of Time Online

• Where Else Can I Watch Wheel of Time?

  The Wheel of Time is an Amazon Studios production, so it’s available exclusively on Amazon Prime Video.

• Where Can I Watch Season 2 of The Wheel of Time?

  Season two will be released on Amazon Prime Video in more than 240 locations on Sept. 1, 2023.

• Does Netflix Have The Wheel of Time?

  No, The Wheel of Time is only available on Amazon Prime Video.