12-10-2021, 03:28 PM
Perfectly expressed CK.
Regarding Mat it's possibly a decision forced because of the actor being replaced, we don't know the details of whether he finished the series or why he left. Fain is following the dagger. Could they transfer those scenes to Tar Valon? Does Mat do anything significant actually at the Eye that couldn't be addressed later/at another location? I'm fairly convinced Mat's dagger connection isn't severed and that's why be didn't follow them into the ways though. The fact they (I think) linked Fain and Liandrin together may mean they plan have plans there too. I dunno.
I think Loial is supposed to be the navigator once they're inside. They didn't make that clear at all in the episode though, Loial was barely used at all.
Regarding Mat it's possibly a decision forced because of the actor being replaced, we don't know the details of whether he finished the series or why he left. Fain is following the dagger. Could they transfer those scenes to Tar Valon? Does Mat do anything significant actually at the Eye that couldn't be addressed later/at another location? I'm fairly convinced Mat's dagger connection isn't severed and that's why be didn't follow them into the ways though. The fact they (I think) linked Fain and Liandrin together may mean they plan have plans there too. I dunno.
I think Loial is supposed to be the navigator once they're inside. They didn't make that clear at all in the episode though, Loial was barely used at all.
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