I really enjoyed season 2 more than season 1, even though I preferred the 1st book to the 2nd. What I really loved in the last episode is how they introduced certain characters. They looked great. And I really prefer the new Mat over season 1 Mat. In the books he is a scallywag, a cheeky chap with a few vices, but deep down a good man. Season 2 Mat fits much better than season 1 Mat with the books. Season 1 Mat was too morose and moody, not enough cheeky chappy.
But loved the ending of this season. Things are really gonna start kicking off now. Car'a'carn, Stone of Tear, Callondor, Aiel Waste should all be coming in season 3.
By the way what Forsaken do you think are going to be used in the show. They have cut it down from 13 to 8 from what I can tell. We have Ishamael, Lanfear, Moghedian, Graendel was mentioned. I think Demandred is too important to keep out. Plus Sammael and Semhirage. Who would be the last male? I think they will merge 2 together but which ones I don't know.