The Wheel of Time is heading back to Prime Video for its third season in just a few weeksbringing another round of adventures for Rand alThor and his pals, frenemies, and enemies, including (maybe?) that long-promised Last Battle. So far, Amazon hasnt announced additional seasons for the fantasy series, but it could theoretically go on for many more years, given the mountain of source material in Robert Jordans novels. At a recent Wheel of Time press day, io9 asked showrunner Rafe Judkins if he already knows how the show will end. I always have an end game in mind, he said. Were always plotting and planning how we want to do everything weve got. Youll see stuff falling into this season that [hints at our] plans for the top of season four or into season five. So, were always approaching it from the writers room as if were going to make it to the end of this thing, and that this is how we want to tell that story. I think a lot of shows arent given the benefit of as many seasons anymore, but I think Amazons been an amazing network in terms of, from the outset on this, they really set out to tell the whole story. And so, Im hopeful that even in the current world that we get to tell the whole story of the Wheel of Time. Given that Jordans series spans 14 novels, plus a handful of related works, by Jordan (who passed away in 2007) and later co-author Brandon Sanderson, the first season of The Wheel of Time was very careful to explain lore and plot points, to ease new fans into its complex fantasy world. Judkins said keeping the balance between the books and whats been created for the screen is one of the most carefully considered topics in the shows writers room. As were going into production, as well, and even in post, you really have to make the show for both audiences. We know that theres a huge audience for this show that has never read the books before, and theres a huge audience for the show that has, like I do, a deep emotional connection to these books and these characters that they want to see brought to life for the first time, Judkins said. So its always in our minds of balancing what were doing for those two audiences, but never sacrificing one or the other. Its really important that we tell the story from the books as best we can in this medium that were in, and make sure that its first and foremost a great TV show. One of those Wheel of Time characters that fans are excited to see more of in live-action is Lanfear, played by Natasha OKeeffe. Introduced in season two, shes the slippery, seductive Forsaken with a special connection to Rand, both in reality and in the dream realm she uses to further creep into his consciousness. But Lanfear isnt entirely villainous; despite her ties to the Dark One, shes mostly out for herself first and foremost, which makes her fascinating to watch.I think shes on a journey of self-discovery all of the time, OKeeffe told io9. I think its forever evolving. Yes, she knows what she wants to get, but in terms of relationships and how she gets what she wants, and what she wants with Rand, its confusing. Its actuallyshe is conflicted herself. But truth be told, I think shes more hungry for power. Judkins added, She always is! I think thats one of the things thats likable about her, actually: she certainly is interested in Rand and whats developing with Rand, but her ultimate goals are for herself, and they always have been.The Wheel of Timereturns for season three March 13 on Prime Video. The first three episodes will drop together, with a weekly drop to follow until April 17. Want more io9 news? Check out when to expect the latest Marvel, Star Wars, and Star Trek releases, whats next for the DC Universe on film and TV, and everything you need to know about the future of Doctor Who.