First portrayed byBarney Harrisin Season 1, Mat Cauthon is now being played by Irish actorDonal Finnin the series.

Recasting a character is tough, though many long-running TV shows have had to do it.

This sparks a dangerous, world-spanning journey.

Donal Finn as Matt Cauthon in the Wheel of Time Season 2

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Based on the book series by Robert Jordan.

Now that Moiraine has healed Mat from the connection to the dagger, he is slowly gaining himself back.

The changes in him are not just happening on a surface level.

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Set in a high fantasy world where magic exists, but only some can access it, a woman named Moiraine crosses paths with five young men and women. This sparks a dangerous, world-spanning journey. Based on the book series by Robert Jordan.

He’s not moping around in his cell, but is feigning complacency while he plans.

As soon as Liandrin leaves his room, he rushes to the wall to chisel out a brick.

They begin a quick friendship in their attempt at escape.

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He carries himself quite differently than Harris' version of Mat, which is much more slouched and downcast.

The Wheel of Timeis available to stream on Amazon Prime Video in the U.S.

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Mat (Donal Finn) held captive

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Wheel of Time Season 2 Episode 3 Donal Finn

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