Season 3 of The Wheel of Time introduces a queer relationship between Aviendha and Elayne, which some fans perceive as platonic. Ayoola Smart, playing Aviendha, feels this relationship needed clarification, emphasizing its depth in the books. The on-screen chemistry culminates in a kiss that diverges from the books where both characters are primarily drawn to Rand. Showrunner Rafe Judkins aims to flesh out Elayne beyond her princess persona, showcasing her strength and complexities, illuminating a more extensive narrative in the series.
Ayoola Smart, who plays Aviendha, expressed, "Their relationship has a very strong structure throughout the books, and is a very beautiful relationship... some people read into it and some people don't."
Showrunner Rafe Judkins mentioned, "You start to see that Elayne is so much more than a princess in waiting. We always talk about the princess that is Elayne, and beneath that, the lion that is Elayne."
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