Doesn't seem like the kinda show that will have shots lingering on ornate doorknobs for 2 minutes, so this may be the way I can finally enjoy this story!
I've never taken the plunge with these books, as I've heard they can be very slow (and it would be a huge investment), but I've always had a passing interest in it, since Brandon Sanderson completed the last few books after Jordan died.
Like you, I'm thinking this could be a way in to give this world a try. It certainly looks visually spectacular.