The Wheel of Time Season 3 stars talk about a special scene between the two

The Wheel of Time Season 3 was released on 13th March, and the first episode itself featured several key moments that have left fans talking for weeks. One of the most crucial things that has happened this season is the exploration of the subtle queer subtext that is underlying throughout the fantasy series by Robert Jordan.

About two-thirds into the first episode, titled "To Race the Shadow," Elayne Trakand and Aviendha are seen sharing a drink on a Tar Valon roof. Eventually, this quiet drink turns into an intense scene, where the duo is seen sharing a passionate kiss.

This scene has sent shockwaves through fans of the show, especially since it solidifies speculations about the relationship between the two characters. Moreover, it seems like fans of the series are not the only ones who are excited about this relationship, as The Wheel of Time actors have also shared their thoughts about this passionate kiss.

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Actors Ceara Coveney and Ayoola Smart share their thoughts about their characters kissing in The Wheel of Time Season 3

In a recent quiz to promote The Wheel of Time Season 3, actors Ceara Coveney and Ayoola Smart shared their thoughts about the surprising kiss that their characters shared on the show. Speaking about the moment, Coveney expressed her joy about being able to bring to life something that fans had been anticipating for a very long time.

"It’s something that we know the fans love and it was so special to bring it to screen. To set the tone for the season and set that relationship up from early."

Ayoola Smart, on the other hand, shares that she loved the fact that they simply planted that little seed in the audience's minds, and left it at that, knowing that this was an arc that would be explored later in the show.

"By the end of Episode 1, they’re all going in their own directions again. So we’ve kind of put this little seed in place that we know we’re going to come back to. And I think, yeah, it’s just really lovely to film it and take the ambiguity out of the books."

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The relationship between Aviendha and Elayne has always been a talking point for fans of The Wheel of Time, especially since the books kept the relationship fairly ambiguous, despite the seemingly sexual nature of their relationship. However, with this scene in Episode 1 of Season 3, the makers of the show have cleared any confusion that fans may have about the nature of their relationship.

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