The series chose to forge its own path with Moiraine's story this season, and that was a mistake.
The Wheel of Time may adapt Robert Jordan's novels, but the series has had to make some changes. For one thing, the sheer number of books allows the story to progress more slowly, while the television series doesn't have that luxury. But even with nearly an unending amount of material, the show has opted to forge its own path in some areas.
Certainly, a season of Moiraine simply studying wouldn't be the most engaging plot, but with the Forsaken at large and mostly unidentified, she could have been doing any number of things on her own this season. Yet, instead, she was mourning the loss of her abilities. Pike is one of the show's most talented performers, so it's understandable that the writers wanted to give Moiraine an emotional story, but the stilling falls flat because it lacks a lasting impact.
Moiraine is a powerful Aes Sedai, and in a society known for manipulating things in their favor, she is one of the best, yet her choice to let Rand go off on his own is in direct conflict with her capabilities. Though Moiraine briefly tries to guide Rand in Season 1, she accepts it when he rejects her help and simply allows him to depart. This is a shell of the Moiraine in the books, who asserted herself into the situation to teach and influence Rand.
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