Anghraine

I agree with all of your opinions here! :D I don't have the connection to the books it sounds like you do, but I'm really enjoying the show regardless. :)

Oh, cool!

I never quite finished the series, but I did read a number of them in my teens and early twenties, and imprinted hard on Moiraine in particular (though I like a lot of the other female characters, too—I scoured the early 2000s Internet for fanart of Egwene, Nynaeve, etc). And they definitely were a strong influence on me as a fantasy writer.

Lan and Moiraine are definitely the highlights so far for me.

Hard same.

(the Darkfriend's name was Dana, btw)

Oh, thanks! I pulled a total blank.