In this episode of No Plot, Only Lore, Kris and Josh dive deep into the messy, often heartbreaking world of media adaptations. Whether it’s a sprawling fantasy book series becoming a TV show or a legendary video game hitting the tabletop, the transition is rarely smooth.

The guys kick things off with a post-mortem on the Wheel of Time television series—discussing how a show can find its footing in season three only to be unceremoniously canceled. They then pivot to the core of the discussion: Why do so many adaptations fail?