I agree with your criticisms.
I think the opening scene is supposed to be Wisdom training. But whatever it is, it makes no sense. You're right, Nynaeve would never do that.
The White Tower looks nothing like what I pictured from the books.
I can generally forgive that sort of thing, but it's just wrong. It's like just a big building. Tower is a dumb name for it.
Tam, the simple farmer who never speaks of his military accomplishments, would not suddenly start spouting Pattern/Wheel philosophy.
It's like Game of Thrones picking the name for the show because it's cooler than the series name, and then sticking with it in a complete reversal of the theme of the series.
"Whatever happens now, there's no turning back." So true. The show is already in the can. It will suck or it won't.
“Tolerance is the virtue of the man without convictions.” GK Chesteron
Inde muagdhe Aes Sedai misain ye!
Deus Vult!
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