'The Wheel of Time' Season 2 Recap: What You Need To Remember Before Season 3

The Wheel of TimeSeason 2 covered a lot of ground, introducing new cultures while moving each character along their own journeys. Beginning several months after Season 1's conclusion, when Rand (Josha Stradowski) discovered he is the Dragon Reborn and accidentally set Ishamael (Fares Fares), the Dark One's lieutenant, free in the process, the story picks up with our heroes spread across the world. Ishamael collects his allies, freeing the other Forsaken and meeting with Darkfriends from every group, while he tries to turn Rand and his friends to the Shadow. Meanwhile, the separated heroes struggle to identify who their enemies are. Season 2 concludes with the reunion of the Two Rivers gang all converging on Falme, where Rand finally declares himself as the Dragon Reborn. However, with more Forsaken released and the White Tower divided, the finale sets up the incoming Season 3 to be even more dangerous and surprising. Here's everything you need to remember from Season 2 of The Wheel of Time.