The Witcher

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Season 1
  • Network: Netflix
  • Series Premiere Date: Dec 20, 2019
Season #: 4, 3.5, 3, 2, 1
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  1. PlacidDragon
    Dec 31, 2019
    6
    Its a season with a lot of promise of what might be at some future point, but Netflix is not there yet. At this stage, its mostly a jumbled mess. Acting is a.. ,mixed bag, CGI is also a very mixed bag. Some of what they did looks very good, other things looks like it came from a computer game in 1995 (that the very first moments of the series, the Kikimora fight has terrible CGI doesn'tIts a season with a lot of promise of what might be at some future point, but Netflix is not there yet. At this stage, its mostly a jumbled mess. Acting is a.. ,mixed bag, CGI is also a very mixed bag. Some of what they did looks very good, other things looks like it came from a computer game in 1995 (that the very first moments of the series, the Kikimora fight has terrible CGI doesn't exactly sell the series to the random watcher)..

    The fight choreography is very good, and i'll omit the story entirely to avoid spoilers :)    … Expand
  2. enk1du
    Dec 20, 2019
    6
    I have mixed opinion about first two episodes but, man, this show is growing after with every episode, and it has very strong ending.
  3. julius98
    Jan 2, 2020
    6
    Fun enough, but dragged down by some really horrendous writing and poor characterisation of Geralt.
  4. Deadly
    Dec 23, 2019
    6
    I'm giving it a six because Henry Clavill carries it despite the diversity hires and the show itself is decent.
  5. mrmonster
    Dec 20, 2019
    6
    Unfortunately, great production design and amazing fight scenes cannot make up for the show's flat performances and dull dialogue.
  6. arunscript
    Dec 21, 2019
    6
    It's amazing how fanboys will rate this as a 10/10 which it clearly isn't. I mean... think about it. Is this in the same league as the first 4 seasons of GoT? Or Breaking Bad? Or The Wire? Or the many other truly outstanding TV series'. Ignore the lazy, shallow fanboyism on display here. This is good, mindless fun. I am rating this 6/10 on its own merit and 7/10 because I am a avid gamerIt's amazing how fanboys will rate this as a 10/10 which it clearly isn't. I mean... think about it. Is this in the same league as the first 4 seasons of GoT? Or Breaking Bad? Or The Wire? Or the many other truly outstanding TV series'. Ignore the lazy, shallow fanboyism on display here. This is good, mindless fun. I am rating this 6/10 on its own merit and 7/10 because I am a avid gamer and the Witcher 3 was one of the best games I ever played.… Expand
  7. clemente
    Dec 21, 2019
    6
    Decent production value, the plot, scriptwriting and dialogues are a complete letdown. Confusing mess designed to appeal the usual target of American teenagers. It was a difficult task but they managed to make the witcher material boring even for a fan like me.
  8. TheDakMax2
    Dec 22, 2019
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Нарешті додивився сезон. Хотілося б сказати, що серіал перевершив низькі очікування та вийшов доволі добрим попри усі сумнівні рішення - однак ні. Остання серія перекреслює все. Така інтерпретація Содденського подвигу Трісс є наругою над каноном і фанатською спільнотою.

    Сцена з кущиком і смолоскипом стала останнім елементом пазлу, розпочатого дивним кастингом на згадану роль. Здається мені, тут маємо справу з особистою нелюбов'ю і нерозумінням персонажа з боку Шмідт-Гісріх.

    Персонажа, задуманого як конкурента/альтернативу головній героїні, позбавили суті: її вивели з любовного трикутника, забрали красу й зоряний час, котрий водночас був й особистою трагедією.

    Очевидно, для Гісріх серіал "Відьмак" насправді є серіалом "Єнніфер". Тому тут є місце для трикутника з Істреддом, але нема для трикутника з Трісс. Бо пані обирає.

    Кожен автор творить про себе й у дусі епохи. Старий польський цинік у сірі 90-ті написав "Відьмака". Дивно було очікувати від сучасної американки не історії про Сильну вольову.

    Оцінюю на 6,5/10.    … Expand
  9. Neeedles
    Dec 23, 2019
    6
    Fight scenes are great. Henry is great as Geralt. Freya is a good Ciri, but im still not convinced Anya was the best choice for Yen, even tho her acting skills are amazing for sure. The music is absolutely great.
    The cinematography needs to improve in season 2 as well as a lot of the CGI.
    The camera work as well, and the effect where only the middle part of the screen is sharp while the    Fight scenes are great. Henry is great as Geralt. Freya is a good Ciri, but im still not convinced Anya was the best choice for Yen, even tho her acting skills are amazing for sure. The music is absolutely great.
    The cinematography needs to improve in season 2 as well as a lot of the CGI.
    The camera work as well, and the effect where only the middle part of the screen is sharp while the top and bottom are kinda blurred which is in every episode needs to go, its horrible. There are times at which the camera angle and sometimes bad CGI make the show seem amateurish.
    I cannot speak much about the writing as i've read the books and writing these stories the way they are in the show seems kinda easy and maybe even lazy.
    If you read the books you'll be dissapointed at how much this is stripped down and rushed to make room for Yen's origin story which is boring and irrelevant. Unnecessary changes to the story throughout. No room to breathe or soak in the witcher atmosphere. Too much focus on Yennefer cause she's a strong WOMAN character and don't get me wrong, her character deserves the attention just not this early in the story and not at the mercy of the short stories. Also making her the ultimate hero goes against the essence of the books where noone is really a hero.

    The show is quite decent but needs to improve in season 2 and follow the books more because even now in season 1 some things just dont make sense the way they are.(SPOILER) Like Ciri hugging Geralt who she'S never met before etc.

    Hope next season get's more episodes and doesn't have to jump all around and fleshes out the story more.    … Expand
  10. BillyBobSusanMa
    Jan 2, 2020
    6
    Henry Cavill does a great job as the Witcher, pretty good show generally, would of given it a 8 if it wasn't for the seemingly obligatory Wokey forced Diversity crap that permeates everything these days,

    seems Medieval Fantasy Europe was far more "Progressive" than 100% Black Wakanda?
  11. gorg
    Dec 22, 2019
    6
    I feel that the opportunity to make a truly great tv show based on the Witcher universe is utterly wasted. The writers butchered and cut very important bits out of the beautiful short stories of The Last Wish by giving them very little time to properly unfold, in order to provide time for the backstory arcs of Ciri and Yen, which are not really that necessary (although truth be told thereI feel that the opportunity to make a truly great tv show based on the Witcher universe is utterly wasted. The writers butchered and cut very important bits out of the beautiful short stories of The Last Wish by giving them very little time to properly unfold, in order to provide time for the backstory arcs of Ciri and Yen, which are not really that necessary (although truth be told there are some interesting bits in the new additions to the story). There are also several inconsistencies regarding worldbuilding and the geography of the Continent and the timeline is kinda broken. The writing is average and cringy sometimes, the performances are decent for the most part, Cavill is good as Geralt, Chalotra didn't really convince me as Yen, and Allan is alright I guess. I can't say the show overall is bad, but for a guy that has read the books before the show, it just wasn't enough, the books are a 9/10 where the show is a 6/10. The only thing that watching the show really did for me, was reigniting the desire to go back and read the Witcher Saga for the fifth time.… Expand
  12. Amleida
    Dec 24, 2019
    6
    The Witcher TV show is actually quite entertaining, but as someone who’s read all but one of the books, I find it really hard to ignore the politically driven changes that’s been made by the creator of the show. It’s not even the actual political agenda that annoys me the most, it’s how immersion breaking some of the changes or book interpretations are. Off the top of my head, one of theThe Witcher TV show is actually quite entertaining, but as someone who’s read all but one of the books, I find it really hard to ignore the politically driven changes that’s been made by the creator of the show. It’s not even the actual political agenda that annoys me the most, it’s how immersion breaking some of the changes or book interpretations are. Off the top of my head, one of the most powerful characters in the books is reduced to some weakling who can do a cool party trick, but ultimately goes tumbling down a hill and gets knocked unconscious. Oh, and for that role, they casted an average height, indian guy - although, he’s specifically described as «a fair skinned, particularly tall and handsome guy» in the books. Why? The books are based on Slavic and Northern European mythology, not some modern day, racial inclusion nonsense! Henry Cavill’s interpretation of Geralt is, in my opinion, as close to perfect as you can expect, and there are other, very good acting performances by the other characters in this first season of the show - but despite it’s fairly high entertainment value, I personally think it’s flaws and odd decisions on the part of the creator, prevents this TV series from being so much more.… Expand
  13. OlivierPiel
    Dec 23, 2019
    6
    American critics really have no integrity. They rate Game of Thrones season 5,6 or 7 so highly but pan a Netflix show that is definitely not worse.
    it is even superior to GoT in certain aspects: the fighting scenes, the tone (not as ponderous and "self-serious") and the pace (not so many fillers).
    And compared to so many pretentious "prestige"shows with a "message", it is entertainment    American critics really have no integrity. They rate Game of Thrones season 5,6 or 7 so highly but pan a Netflix show that is definitely not worse.
    it is even superior to GoT in certain aspects: the fighting scenes, the tone (not as ponderous and "self-serious") and the pace (not so many fillers).
    And compared to so many pretentious "prestige"shows with a "message", it is entertainment that is not half-dumb.

    Of course, it has its drawback such as the kowtowing to PC culture first of all. Its world building is also too complex, its traveling through time confusing and too gratuitous in sex scenes and violence. The dialogue is definitely not "refined" and some of the plot doesn't make sense.

    Still, it's a good fun, even for someone like me who never played the game. Not as infuriating as GoT    … Expand
  14. EerieDemonble
    Dec 22, 2019
    6
    The very definition of average.
    I don't hate it. But there's barely anything to love. Guess Netflix wanted their own GoT but with 1/10 of a budget/talent and it shows.
    Lead actors are ok, but supporting cast are not even trying. Miscasting is a real problem. Fight scenes choreography - good, would've been great if not for those silly spinning moves. Costume designer needs to be fired.    The very definition of average.
    I don't hate it. But there's barely anything to love. Guess Netflix wanted their own GoT but with 1/10 of a budget/talent and it shows.
    Lead actors are ok, but supporting cast are not even trying. Miscasting is a real problem.
    Fight scenes choreography - good, would've been great if not for those silly spinning moves.
    Costume designer needs to be fired. Many costumes look fake or just stupid. A dress made out of ropes...for battle...really?
    I guess nilfgaardian soldiers are allergic to shields and full plate provides less then 0 protection. *Realism intensifies*
    But still, it's "The Witcher". Source material is good, you need to try really hard to waste it. Oh, and they tried.
    I don't mind few more seasons of this. Not that many fantasy TV shows to choose from this days.    … Expand
  15. papamishka
    Dec 23, 2019
    6
    It's just ordinary.
    Basically a 1990s fantasy show with better production values, boobs and less fun.
    The books deserve better.
  16. KUTC
    Jun 19, 2020
    6
    I guess it's okay. As someone who have read the books, the first season seemed not as confusing as for people who just met this series, but at the same time some moments were painful to watch - a lot of adaptation imagination.
  17. igor_radchenko
    Dec 22, 2019
    6
    It's got some marvellously fun moments but they're too far and in between to serve as a satisfying distraction from the bland acting, stale dialogue and uninspired direction. Definitely watchable but despite the 10mil per episode budget it feels unpolished and amateurish.
  18. zerafian
    Dec 22, 2019
    6
    The main issue I felt, was they took the first episode and wrote it in a way that it was only meant for people that have some knowledge of the existing story. They rushed a ton of the story within the first episode and kinda felt like the movies "van helsing" or "the brothers grim". Not terrible but not good. And lets be real, This show is suppose to be at least a 9/10, not a MEH.
  19. MNEMENT
    Jan 2, 2020
    6
    It's ok. But it's NOT the real witcher. I like a people with money finally see goods in this GREAT witcher story. But they step away and loose sense of the original. In books there is much more moral, good jokes, hard actions, better fights and more real characters. In this TV show characters are good or bad. It's too simple. In books all characters have good and bad sides. This make toIt's ok. But it's NOT the real witcher. I like a people with money finally see goods in this GREAT witcher story. But they step away and loose sense of the original. In books there is much more moral, good jokes, hard actions, better fights and more real characters. In this TV show characters are good or bad. It's too simple. In books all characters have good and bad sides. This make to read so interesting, because it's not so predictable as TV show. If TV show auditory should be kids, then why are so many **** on the screen. If auditory should be 16+ (18+), then why characters and problems so simple and where is a real Witcher? I hope it will come some time, but not too late! Like "Lord of the rings" in it's time.… Expand
  20. Felindie
    Jan 23, 2020
    6
    It was entertaining, but the storyline and plot were uninteresting, the characters were ok.
  21. donjcast002
    Dec 22, 2019
    6
    The only character I like on this show is Geralt of Rivia being portrayed by Henry Cavill. Jaskier (Dandelion) is alright and Yennefer is okay. The rest of the cast is meh and I must say, both Triss and Fringilla are horribly miscast. The fight scenes are entertaining, but not epic like LOTR. I wish they didn't modernize it and just stuck to what was in the books because it's hard to lookThe only character I like on this show is Geralt of Rivia being portrayed by Henry Cavill. Jaskier (Dandelion) is alright and Yennefer is okay. The rest of the cast is meh and I must say, both Triss and Fringilla are horribly miscast. The fight scenes are entertaining, but not epic like LOTR. I wish they didn't modernize it and just stuck to what was in the books because it's hard to look at some of these characters knowing they aren't supposed to be there. The last two episodes I started to get a bit bored and just wanted it to end.… Expand
  22. DizzyStyle
    Dec 23, 2019
    6
    Actually this isn't bad but... It's Witcher. This should be EPIC. Instead they create something usual.
    - Not canonical
    - Misscasting (triss, yen and other girl roles - no comments) - Poor backgrounds (scenes/actions/graphics) - Too mush tolerance for brutal east European fantasy This film try to please everyone but instead this film just please too much tolerant and casual people.    Actually this isn't bad but... It's Witcher. This should be EPIC. Instead they create something usual.
    - Not canonical
    - Misscasting (triss, yen and other girl roles - no comments)
    - Poor backgrounds (scenes/actions/graphics)
    - Too mush tolerance for brutal east European fantasy
    This film try to please everyone but instead this film just please too much tolerant and casual people.
    Witcher is brutal, no comprise and dark fantasy. But this is just a netflix teleshow.    … Expand
  23. dhat0204
    Dec 22, 2019
    6
    "Fans aren't TOXIC, they are PASSIONATE." - Henry Cavill.
    Henry Cavill is the actor who plays the role of Geralt of Rivia. To my knowledge he too is a big fan of the Books written by Andrzej Sapkowski and the Video Games made by CDProject Red. I'm not one to usually write reviews. But I think that this series will need someone who will see it with an open mind. I've read almost all of the    "Fans aren't TOXIC, they are PASSIONATE." - Henry Cavill.
    Henry Cavill is the actor who plays the role of Geralt of Rivia. To my knowledge he too is a big fan of the Books written by Andrzej Sapkowski and the Video Games made by CDProject Red. I'm not one to usually write reviews. But I think that this series will need someone who will see it with an open mind. I've read almost all of the books except for one, that book being Season of Storms, and played the 3rd video game three times over. Needless to say, I am a fan.

    That being said, for newcomers expecting this Netflix Series to best Game of Thrones.... It has potential but that may be stretching it a bit. But even as a fan of the Witcher book series even more so than that of A Song of Ice and Fire (GoT book Series) I couldn't help but compare it to Game of Thrones first season. But it is NOT GoT! If you have begun to watch it and haven't liked it so far in comparing it to an initially beloved and eventually divisive show (GoT), maybe this brief synopsis of my interpretation and OPINION will help to alleviate that feeling and give you a more refreshing look on the show.

    The Characters in this series are compelling. I have always enjoyed Geralt's travels on the path, Yennefer's development from a hunch back into the impressively powerful sorceress, and delving into the mysticism of Ciri's bloodline. The moral ambiguity of each story told and the choice, or lack there of, that is made by the characters is riveting. The world-building done by Sapkowski was very well crafted, so it is my hope that continuing forward the show pulls from its abundant amount of source material.

    People will complain about anything they can. Whether it be the sometimes awkward CGI, Cavill's wig, "Forced Feminism" (which I have seen in other posts), or any manner of things. But all-in-all I've never cared much for the sometimes shotty CGI or other mishaps, that'll happen in shows. I find more interest in the stories that are told. And on the "Forced Feminism" I myself don't indulge in the ideologies of either Feminism or MRA, maybe a little of both as kind of a non-partisan take on it all. There was an onslaught of Feminist remarks made within almost every scene. Does this really take away from the story? Yes. Was it needed? No. Personally I just try desperately to ignore it. But it keeps pushing proto-feminism down your throat rather than to actually give you a compelling story. I enjoy Strong female characters and Yennefer's and Ciri's stories are truly fascinating. In the books, for the most part, we were always kind of told those stories in the background with Geralt's travels and thoughts in the foreground. I like that the show acknowledges each characters stories and how it ties together in unison, pulling each story together rather than making them feel like separate entities within the same universe. But this is second to the feminist agenda of the scriptwriters. And the story itself suffers despite the great idea of melding these stories together.

    There has been a lot of focus on the people that have surrounded Geralt's life. Namely Yennefer and Ciri. And it appears to be building towards their intertwined destiny, to have incredible influence on one another and become a "family" of sorts. And each of their stories is GREAT, don't get me wrong. I'm not sure how many seasons Netflix plans on making for this show, but if its less than 4, then the pacing seems a little...off? I've watched every episode and Its like its too fast in some places, while all together too slow in others. Again, I believe this to be the fault of the screenwriters forcing an agenda on an otherwise compelling and captivating story that did not need it. And neither did its fans.

    If you are someone who is comparing it to Game of Thrones, I can understand how hard it can be not to. I was disappointed in GoT final season and have developed a critical and comparing sight myself for any show that has entered my eye holes since then. Needless to say, I think the Witcher fills that fantasy niche that my heart was looking for after the devastating blow that was Season 8 of GoT. Now as to whether The Witcher will satiate my want for an absolute masterpiece of a series... more needs to be seen in future seasons, but this season so far is simply WATCHABLE. Its interesting although not entirely true to the source material, that's all it needs to be at this moment. But there is far too much focus on promoting ideals than there is on alignment to the actual story.

    From the first season onwards, changes must be made. People giving it a 0 may merely be too critical, or as Cavill said they are simply VERY PASSIONATE about a series they love. I hope that those people will be able to set aside the shows flaws and try as I have to indulge into the truly epic tale that Netflix is trying to tell. And given the source material it has the potential to be one, IF THE POLITICAL AGENDA IS SET ASIDE!    … Expand
  24. Tikomoro
    Dec 20, 2019
    6
    Скомканный сюжет (и я совсем не имею в виду иную трактовку книги, пусть), слабая операторская работа, дешёвые и не проработанные декорации, плохая и вызывающая вопросы игра актеров, дешёвая компьютерная анимация. Заявления, что это произведение затмит Игру престолов - так и остались заявлениями.
    Декорации напоминаю игру на пк Драгон Эйдж Инквизиция - такие же пустые и стерильные    Скомканный сюжет (и я совсем не имею в виду иную трактовку книги, пусть), слабая операторская работа, дешёвые и не проработанные декорации, плохая и вызывающая вопросы игра актеров, дешёвая компьютерная анимация. Заявления, что это произведение затмит Игру престолов - так и остались заявлениями.
    Декорации напоминаю игру на пк Драгон Эйдж Инквизиция - такие же пустые и стерильные декорации. Замки и дороги как будто построены за минуту до съёмок, нет ощущения жизни. Не пыли, ни грязи. Чистейшие ткани после возни в грязи. Камерное исполнение. Доспехи нильфов? Опасения о том, что это не фейк оправдались - они отвратительны.
    Включите первый эпизод игры престолов - сколько там впечатляющих кадров? Даже только планы стены многого стоят. Постоянно двигающиеся и сменяемые кадры персонажей. Что же в ведьмаке? Ничего. Ни одного запоминающегося кадра.
    Актерская игра как будто не сериал, а некие театр. Наигранные эмоции, переигрывание, просто без эмоциональность.
    Графика явно бросается в глаза. Монстры явно видны на «зелёном фоне».
    Вообщем. Очень слабый сериал. Многие опасения о внешности актеров оправдались. Эмоций и вау эффекта нет.
    Поставил 6 только лишь из-за попытки снять сериал. Иен и Геральт вроде удались. Хотя последний вызывает вопросы в первых сериях - ну чисто супермен. Порадовали сцены боев - очень крутые!    … Expand
  25. caramba45
    Dec 21, 2019
    6
    Unfortunately, the Witcher cannot defeat the Game of Thrones. What catches the eye, the miscast of some actors, the low budget of many scenes, in the first episodes there is a very torn narration and poor work with the original source. But the last episodes are getting rid of some of these problems, I hope that further the series will change in the same direction. Very pleased with theUnfortunately, the Witcher cannot defeat the Game of Thrones. What catches the eye, the miscast of some actors, the low budget of many scenes, in the first episodes there is a very torn narration and poor work with the original source. But the last episodes are getting rid of some of these problems, I hope that further the series will change in the same direction. Very pleased with the game of all the actors, many give their best and the soundtrack is incomparable.
    But the question remains open whether this series was really needed or whether it was better to create your own stor?    … Expand
  26. Fascinated
    Dec 21, 2019
    6
    The voice of Gerald of Pornhub Parody. That's all what do you must know before watching.
  27. Username15max
    Dec 22, 2019
    6
    The overall quality varies heavily from episode to episode.
    Some are decently close to what I remember from the books.
    Others are straight up generic "hollywoodized" fantasy. Riddled with boring storytelling and character tropes you've seen hundreds of times in the most basic adventure flicks. The language for example, which at times is outright indistinguishable from modern day English.    The overall quality varies heavily from episode to episode.
    Some are decently close to what I remember from the books.
    Others are straight up generic "hollywoodized" fantasy. Riddled with boring storytelling and character tropes you've seen hundreds of times in the most basic adventure flicks. The language for example, which at times is outright indistinguishable from modern day English.
    Casting choices on the other hand are better than expected.
    As it was pretty obvious to everyone following the pre-release promotions and advertisement Henry Cavill carries the series all the way, giving an outstanding performance.
    The only other main character coming even close to this level of authenticity is Joey Batey's Jaskier.
    Anya Chalotra makes for a fine Yennefer most of the time but is also somewhat inconsistent in her portrayal. Especially her young age and lack of experience make her a questionable pick for a complicated and nuanced character such as Yennefer and she often pales in comparison to Cavil's Geralt when they share a scene. Freya Allan is ok but also notably not too balanced in her acting repertoire. Emma Appleton (Renfri), Lars Mikkelsen (Stregobor), Jodhi May (Queen Calanthe) are the more well rounded supporting character. Mimi Ndiweni (Fringilla) is also among the more notable side characters but has to struggle with stupid character building resulting in an implausible antagonist.
    The rest of the reoccuring cast is mediocre at best and in a few cases even below avarge.
    Netflix's need to fulfill diversity quotas does them no favors on this front and occiasonally backfires spectacularly.
    The imagery, costume design, make up, special effects and so on range from "awful 90s TV-show" to stunning. The biggest problem stems from those two extremes colliding in the same scene. When Nilfgaardians in terrible foam armor resembling dollar store halloween costumes swinging wavy swords clash with decently equipped knights it looks simply ridiculous and all but annihilates any suspension of disbelief.
    Fight scenes with Geralt are great. The ones without him are standardized sword swinging with a favorable camera movement to make up for many of the actors lack of training.
    The soundtrack is impressive and fits very well.
    Over all it's a generic western Fantasy show with little to no changes to an old formula only saved from mediocrity by the stellar performances of Cavill and Batey. If you are not too familiar with the books and looking for short lived entertainment you might aswell enjoy this one.    … Expand
  28. metys
    Dec 22, 2019
    6
    I'm a big fan of Witcher novels and I'm very disappointment. Overall quality is ok, fight scenes are great, ...but the story is very shallow (a lot of very important things is missing), very chaotic (difficult to understand for people, who didn't read the books).
  29. Angry_Renox
    Dec 23, 2019
    6
    После просмотра сериала ощущения можно описать так: Второй сезон гляну, но ждать уже не буду. Выйдет и выйдет.
    Не понимаю, как писался сценарий. Такое чувство, будто сценаристы прочли всего две книги и ничего не поняли или читали через строку.
    Во всех сюжетах, которые показали в сериале была бездарно упущена вся мораль и суть самого сюжета рассказа. Создается впечатление, будто сценарий    После просмотра сериала ощущения можно описать так: Второй сезон гляну, но ждать уже не буду. Выйдет и выйдет.
    Не понимаю, как писался сценарий. Такое чувство, будто сценаристы прочли всего две книги и ничего не поняли или читали через строку.
    Во всех сюжетах, которые показали в сериале была бездарно упущена вся мораль и суть самого сюжета рассказа. Создается впечатление, будто сценарий писал человек, который краем уха слышал чей-то пересказ сюжета и ничего не понял, но некоторые детали запомнил.
    Нам почти не раскрыли ни одного персонажа. Потратили кучу экранного времени на Йеннифер и ее превозмогание, хотя сюжетно это вообще не нужно. Что это дало? Зачем это? В книгах на это уделили пол абзаца. Сценаристы выкинули уйму важных моментов, упустили всю суть первых двух книг. То, что Геральт, который так долго отказывался от своего предназначения, не верил в него и поворачивался к нему спиной. Даже когда оно само его нашло в Брокилоне и он до последнего пытался от него убежать, все таки находит эту маленькую девочку, которая несмотря на все злоключения и войну в это самое предназначение верила и шла к нему.
    Как можно было так бездарно испортить сцену встречи Геральта и Цири в конце? Какие чувства у зрителя должна вызвать встреча почти взрослой девушки и незнакомого ей мужика?
    Очень жаль, что мир Ведьмака показали как простецкое фэнтези о сильных и независимых женщинах, а не как тяжелую драму в которой автор умело раскрывал и высмеивал многие пороки человека и человечества в целом, но в то же время указывал на достоинства.
    Многие моменты в сериале указывают на то, что сценаристы сами себе устроили проблемы из-за бездумных изменений и я очень сомневаюсь, что у них получится все это разгребти в дальнейшем.

    Если абстрагироваться от книг, то сериал где-то на 6 балов. Да и то из-за боевых сцен, которые вышли очень хорошими.
    К просмотру рекомендую только тем, кто незнаком с первоисточником.    … Expand
  30. nbassano82
    Dec 24, 2019
    6
    The pacing and editing of the show are pretty bad. The multiple timelines are unforgivably confusing. Having read the books and played the games I knew what was going on but struggled to figure out why it was put together as such. A lot of it seemed really illogical. Overall the cast is fabulous and without them the show would not be watchable. I’m hoping as with the novels that after theThe pacing and editing of the show are pretty bad. The multiple timelines are unforgivably confusing. Having read the books and played the games I knew what was going on but struggled to figure out why it was put together as such. A lot of it seemed really illogical. Overall the cast is fabulous and without them the show would not be watchable. I’m hoping as with the novels that after the (fist two) things pick up and follow a more traditional narrative that makes for a much more compelling story. I’m hopeful.… Expand
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Mixed or average reviews - based on 17 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 17
  3. Negative: 3 out of 17
  1. The Independent
    Reviewed by: Nick Hilton
    Jan 3, 2020
    40
    The Witcher is a messy tangle of plotlines in a world underdeveloped to the point of obscurity.
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  2. The Telegraph
    Reviewed by: Ed Power
    Jan 3, 2020
    60
    As a mindless fantasy rollercoaster, Geralt’s journey is five stars all the way to tea-time. Sadly, for those who like brains with their brawn, it may be more of a slog.
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  3. Time
    Reviewed by: Judy Berman
    Dec 20, 2019
    30
    It takes a while for viewers to learn how these characters are connected, via an exasperating Westworld-esque narrative knot that takes much of the season to unfurl. ... The Witcher heightens our confusion by fumbling details that would have helped it set a cohesive tone. Dialogue vacillates, from line to line, between theatrical fantasy-speak and modern colloquialisms (“Dragons are, in fact, a thing!”).
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