It’s a small scene, but an important one to both Pike and Stradowski. “I think that was one of the scenes we wrote together with Rafe [Judkins, Wheel of Time showrunner], because this season ...

Paradoxically, she has to be able to let him take the lead.” Josha Stradowski, who plays Rand, weighed in as well. “I think Rand still needs Moiraine as a guide, absolutely,” he said.