Blood Calls Blood

***Blood Calls Blood*** is the fifth episode of the television series *The Wheel of Time*. It premiered on Friday, December 3, 2021 on Prime Video.

## Synopsis

Official episode synopsis for *Blood Calls Blood* from Prime Video:

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## Plot summary

 *This episode contains depictions of depression and suicide. If you or a loved one are having thoughts of suicide, get help today. See Suicide Prevention Resources.*
###### Cold Open

The Aes Sedai and Warders mourn their loss, and the last embrace of the mother welcomes the dead home.

###### Moiraine Damodred, Lan Mandragoran, and Nynaeve al'Meara

After a month of travel, the group of Aes Sedai and Warders arrive in Tar Valon with a gentled Logain in tow. Lan and Moiraine keep Nynaeve in the Warder's Quarters until the Amyrlin Seat returns from Caemlyn. Stepin mourns Kerene and his fellow Warders attempt to support him in his grief and convince him of a reason to live. Nynaeve provides Stepin Goatstongue tea as an aid for sleeping. Liandrin continues to show interest in Nynaeve. Moiraine learns of growing strife within the tower from Alanna. Stepin uses the Goatstongue tea to drug Lan, who has been keeping him company, and during the night Stepin completes suicide.

###### Rand al'Thor and Mat Cauthon

After a month of travel, the pair arrive in Tar Valon and are overwhelmed by the enormity of the grand city. Finding an Inn, the pair finally rests after their journey although Mat continues to brood. Rand meets Loial, son of Arent, son of Halan, who mistakes Rand for an Aielman. When the Aes Sedai parade a re-captured and caged Logain through the streets, Rand and Mat climb to get a clear view of the false Dragon. Loial fetches Nynaeve from the White Tower and she reunites with the two boys, though Mat has continued to grow worse. Rand reveals his belief that Mat can channel to Nynaeve, but she believes she can help him.

###### Perrin Aybara and Egwene al'Vere

After a month of travel, Perrin and Egwene approach Tar Valon with the Tinker caravan. They are stopped on the road by Whitecloaks led by Eamon Valda, who recognizes Perrin and Egwene. Though the Tuatha'an band together to peacefully block the Whitecloaks with their bodies, the pair are captured by Valda, who believes Egwene can channel. He tortures Perrin in an attempt to provoke Egwene, forcing her to choose whether she or Perrin will die. When left alone, Perrin confesses to Egwene that he killed Laila by accident. When Valda continues to torture Perrin, Egwene burns the ropes, freeing them. Something awakens insides Perrin, turning his eyes golden. The pair escape as wolves attack the camp.

## Appearances

### Cast and characters

Starring:

* Rosamund Pike as Moiraine Damodred
* Daniel Henney as Lan Mandragoran
* Zoë Robins as Nynaeve al'Meara
* Madeleine Madden as Egwene al'Vere
* Josha Stradowski as Rand al'Thor
* Marcus Rutherford as Perrin Aybara
* Barney Harris as Mat Cauthon

Guest-starring:

* Kate Fleetwood as Liandrin Guirale
* Priyanka Bose as Alanna Mosvani
* Hammed Animashaun as Loial

Co-starring:

* Abdul Salis as Eamon Valda
* Álvaro Morte as Logain Ablar
* Clare Perkins as Kerene Nagashi
* Peter Franzén as Stepin
* Daryl McCormack as Aram
* Narinder Samra as Raen
* Emmanuel Imani as Ihvon
* Taylor Napier as Maksim
* Maria Doyle Kennedy as Ila
* Miguel Álvarez as the King of Ghealdan
* Mark Fletcher as Lead Warder

Other characters:

* Johann Myers as Padan Fain (uncredited)

Mentioned characters:

* Egwene's father
* Egwene's mother
* Ishamael
* Jain Farstrider
* Little girl
* Laila Dearn
* Siuan Sanche
* The previous Wisdom

### Groups

* Aes Sedai
	+ Blue Ajah
	+ Green Ajah
	+ Red Ajah
	+ Accepted
	+ Novices
* Warders
* Children of the Light
* *Tuatha'an*
* Ogier
* Friends of the Dark

### Locations

* Tar Valon
	+ White Tower
		- Warder's Quarters
		- Blue Ajah Quarters
	+ Light's Blessing Inn

### Objects

* Great Serpent ring
* Goatstongue
* Karaethon Cycle
* *The Travels of Jain Farstrider*

## Trivia

* On January 21, 2020, actresses Jennifer Cheon Garcia (who portrays Leane Sharif) and Kate Fleetwood (who portrays Liandrin Guirale) both revealed the title page of the episode on social media.
* The title is the same as the seventh chapter  (*book spoilers!*) of *The Great Hunt  (*book spoilers!*)**.*
* *TV Line* named Daniel Henney as "Performer of the Week" for his portrayal of Lan in this episode.

## Gallery

Main article: Blood Calls Blood/Gallery
Perrin, Egwene, and the Children of the LightRand and MatLiandrin and MoiraineEgwene
## Navigation

1. *Leavetaking*
2. *Shadow's Waiting*
3. *A Place of Safety*
4. *The Dragon Reborn*
5. ***Blood Calls Blood***
6. *The Flame of Tar Valon*
7. *The Dark Along the Ways*
8. *The Eye of the World*

Season 2
1. *A Taste of Solitude*
2. *Strangers and Friends*
3. *What Might Be*
4. *Daughter of the Night*
5. *Damane*
6. *Eyes Without Pity*
7. *Daes Dae'mar*
8. *What Was Meant to Be*

Season 3
1. *To Race the Shadow*
2. *TBA*
3. *TBA*
4. *TBA*
5. *TBA*
6. *TBA*
7. *TBA*
8. *TBA*

## External links

* Blood Calls Blood at the Internet Movie Database

## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 From Amazon's consideramazon.com site: *The Wheel of Time*. Retrieved November 16, 2021.
2. ↑ Amazon Studios press release: Amazon Prime Video Debuts Official Teaser Trailer for The Wheel of Time. September 2, 2021.
3. ↑ Jennifer Cheon Garcia's Instagram: (title page image) @wotonprime #AesSedai. January 21, 2020.
4. ↑ Jennifer Cheon Garcia's Twitter: (title page image) Hell yea man so freaking stoked to join @WOTonPrime Hope you guys enjoy the ride ! #WoT #AesSedai. January 22, 2020.
5. ↑ Kate Fleetwood's Instagram: Very blessed to be joining the cast of Wheel of Time @wotonprime for @amazonprimevideo to play Liandrin Guirale. January 21, 2020.
6. ↑ Twitter: Thrilled to be joining the beautiful Wheel of Time family @WOTonPrime to play Liandrin Guirale, Aes Sedai of the Red Ajah. January 21, 2020.
7. ↑ *TV Line*: Performer of the Week: Daniel Henney. December 4, 2021.