WOT on Prime Episode 8 - SPOILERS

[Thalia]

I also found the chains on Ishy's feet which could either be his chains to the prison of the DO and he's not fully freed yet or those are those "links" that connect him to the DO that protects him from the taint. I can't remember what they were called. But it's about at min 41 where there's an overhead shot of Rand channeling at Ishy looking down on them both. 

Ishy not fighting back always struck me as important. He definitely manipulated Rand into doing what he wanted. He just stands there with his hands kind of open like he's accepting whatever comes at him like he wants it. I'm pretty sure that all that was to have Rand free the Forsaken and break the 1st seal.

Oh, good shout on the shadow chains being his link to the DO.

Agree Ishy had plenty of time to react if he'd wanted to. Even his "oh no, what are you doing" was completely lacklustre. We see how quickly and efficiently he shields Moiraine, it's effortless. I can't wait for more Forsaken!