Sarah J. Maas' next A Court of Thorns and Roses book—as it could majorly impact the series' Hulu adaptation if confirmed true. Maas' later ACOTAR novels have focused heavily on the importance and influence of mating bonds, and some theories suggest that Tamlin may have had a mate earlier in the series.

This popular Hulu's Court of Thorns and Roses show would need to subtly nod to its existence in season one to strengthen the narrative.

Hulu's Court Of Thorns & Roses Show Needs To Answer Whether Tamlin & Amarantha Are Mates

A Rejected Mating Bond In Season One Would Strengthen Later Storylines

There's been a lot of speculation on this topic, but if Maas does confirm this theory in a future ACOTAR novel, Hulu would need to allude to the existence of a mating bond in season one of its adaptation. Tamlin and Amarantha's relationship in the first book is nothing if not hostile, and his clear dislike of her character is evident throughout the events that transpire Under the Mountain. However, Amarantha is relentless in her pursuit of Tamlin, and his public refusals to become her consort does little to dissuade her feelings toward him.

...Hulu would be wise to hint at his changed emotional state after he kills Amarantha in the first season.

It's important that Hulu captures their relationship dynamics correctly, as Tamlin's rejection of their mating bond would play a major role in driving Amarantha's erratic and possessive behavior. Maas has described throughout the narrative that rejecting a mating bond can cause the individual to feel intense physical and emotional pain, alongside feelings of emptiness and helplessness. This is clearly portrayed through Amarantha's character, but also would play a role in Tamlin's drastically changed behavior in A Court of Mist and Fury—and Hulu would be wise to hint at his changed emotional state after he kills Amarantha in the first season.

A Court Of Thorns & Roses' Popular Tamlin & Amarantha Theory Explained

Not All Mates Are A Romantic Pairing

The idea of fated mates is a strong theme throughout Maas' fantasy book series, and the ACOTAR books see several individuals enter into a mating bond willingly. However, mating bonds at their core pair two individuals who are complete equals, not necessarily romantic partners—and Tamlin and Amarantha perfectly fit this description. Both Amarantha and Tamlin are extremely powerful, but also narcissistic and selfish—and their behavior and traits highlighted throughout the series show strong resemblances to one another. Amarantha is also obsessed and territorial towards Tamlin's character, a trait mates are known to possess.

Tamlin's sudden change in behavior in A Court of Mist and Fury is also indicative of a potential mating bond with Amarantha—and the trauma he feels after the events Under the Mountain could be directly correlated with the fact that he killed his own mate. When a mate dies, it is said to have profound affects upon their partner, often causing extreme distress and devastating grief. Tamlin's character is drastically different in the later series, and many theories attribute this change to the loss of his mate in A Court of Thorns and Roses.