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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7.5

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  1. Winxy_splash
    Dec 22, 2019
    10
    If you like the books watch it. It's true to the heart of them and damn impressive with the creature fx
  2. owsky
    Dec 22, 2019
    9
    It's good. Can't speak for newcomers but I read the books and played the games and I enjoyed this season quite a lot.
  3. vegardhuse
    Dec 22, 2019
    9
    NOTE: I have not read the books, but I have played the all of the games and TW3 is my favourite game of all time.
    That being said I LOVED this season. Henry Cavill was very eager to play this role (if you've seen some interviews before the casting was announced) and it shows. He is one of the best parts of the show. His physical performance, his emotional range and his dialogue is top    NOTE: I have not read the books, but I have played the all of the games and TW3 is my favourite game of all time.
    That being said I LOVED this season. Henry Cavill was very eager to play this role (if you've seen some interviews before the casting was announced) and it shows. He is one of the best parts of the show. His physical performance, his emotional range and his dialogue is top notch. Everyone else in the show also does a great job. The show does some weird things with the timeline which will get a little confusing but throughout it gets better and less confusing. The second best part of the show is the fight choregraphy... The last fight in pilot episode, holy s***. It is frickin amazing. I really recommend it. S2 pls!!!!    … Expand
  4. JackGrunge
    Dec 22, 2019
    10
    Bardzo dobrze zagrany, pięknie nakręcony (zdjęcia!), świetnie udźwiękowiony. Naprawdę warty obejrzenia, ale nie dla każdego. Jestem fanem opowiadań Sapkowskiego i oceniam jako fan. Adaptacja udana, bo dodaje coś od siebie. PS. Walki! Są przekozackie!
  5. alipperm12
    Dec 22, 2019
    10
    Fantastic show, great for veterans of the franchise and those who are first timers.
  6. Declanmm
    Dec 22, 2019
    10
    Absolutely amazing! I am about to rewatch it and I adored it. I’m also going to play the game and read the books.
  7. shadowcon
    Dec 22, 2019
    8
    This show is worth checking out for Henry Cavil's portrayal of Geralt alone. He is thoroughly convincing and puts a lot of heart into his performance. I did find that the Witcher's story was somewhat hard to follow for the first few episodes as there are various timelines that aren't clearly established. However, the show hits it's stride midway as it starts to come together, with theThis show is worth checking out for Henry Cavil's portrayal of Geralt alone. He is thoroughly convincing and puts a lot of heart into his performance. I did find that the Witcher's story was somewhat hard to follow for the first few episodes as there are various timelines that aren't clearly established. However, the show hits it's stride midway as it starts to come together, with the final episode leaving you wanting more. I am looking forward to seeing more on Henry as Geralt!… Expand
  8. NightfallRob
    Dec 22, 2019
    9
    Wow, the number or racist reviews masquerading as concern for cultural background is truly astounding. Are black dryads and elves truly so frightening to you? Netflix did a good job with this overall. I'd wager that people who have not read the books or played the games will find the timeline skips a little disorienting, but the plot is solid and the ideas that were essential to theWow, the number or racist reviews masquerading as concern for cultural background is truly astounding. Are black dryads and elves truly so frightening to you? Netflix did a good job with this overall. I'd wager that people who have not read the books or played the games will find the timeline skips a little disorienting, but the plot is solid and the ideas that were essential to the Witcher (the Conjunction of Sphere, magic, mutants, monsters, elder blood, and children of destiy, and politics) were all clearly communicated.… Expand
  9. julioisyoung
    Dec 22, 2019
    8
    It's a good show. There are definitely issues with it but there's still genuine quality enough to warrant a watch and to expect better thins in the coming seasons. Yet, it has enough issues - as others have stated - that it might put some people off.
  10. inortix2010
    Dec 22, 2019
    10
    Great. A faithful adaptation of the original source material. Fans of the books will love it.
  11. Kogimaru
    Dec 22, 2019
    7
    В целом сериал не плох, многие скажут не канон по отношению к книгам или играм, однако я вижу здесь смесь и того и другого. Сюжет в целом понятен, бои впечатлили, операторская работа конечно не на высоте, но и блевать от нее не хочется, как и от графики. Но есть моменты которые мне не понравились. Во-первых, крайне мало самого Геральда и его приключений, большую часть экранного времениВ целом сериал не плох, многие скажут не канон по отношению к книгам или играм, однако я вижу здесь смесь и того и другого. Сюжет в целом понятен, бои впечатлили, операторская работа конечно не на высоте, но и блевать от нее не хочется, как и от графики. Но есть моменты которые мне не понравились. Во-первых, крайне мало самого Геральда и его приключений, большую часть экранного времени занимают Цири и Йенифер. Я понимаю что сейчас в моде "Фиминизация" всего и вся, и сериал местами кричит об этом, но бл.... это же Ведьмак! И да, всемирная талерастия, если вы куда не поподя напихали людей различных этносов (черный-эльф особенно насмешил) то где же АЗИАТЫ?! Хочу увидеть как в Варкрафете фильме эльфа-азиата (тоже кстати насмешил) Как представителю азиатского этноса мне обидно! =)))… Expand
  12. CrookBackBog
    Dec 22, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Henry Cavill killed it as the White Wolf! Yen was awesome as well there was one kiss during a fight that was a bit much I thought in episode 8 there’s a time and a place Geralt… Expand
  13. cdubbs
    Dec 22, 2019
    10
    Great show, really enjoyed it! This is coming from a long time fan of the franchise.
  14. LesterJones66
    Dec 22, 2019
    9
    The only issues the Witcher has is the fast pace of the show and ability to track the timelines but if you are watching it correctly you can tell the whole of season 1 is just a setup for bigger and better things in future seasons as season 1 is less about plot and more about character development that will effect the future seasons of the show. A lot of people have issues with theThe only issues the Witcher has is the fast pace of the show and ability to track the timelines but if you are watching it correctly you can tell the whole of season 1 is just a setup for bigger and better things in future seasons as season 1 is less about plot and more about character development that will effect the future seasons of the show. A lot of people have issues with the timelines however I found this not to be an issue as if you are watching the show and actually listening to the dialogue you can see quite easily that the story has different timelines however tracking how much time had passed between episodes was slightly rough and I’d definitely say is a negative but overall not critical to the show. Once all of the timelines come together in episode 8 you can see how all of the timelines from earlier episodes come together to create a puzzle that fits quite nicely as one and it feels very rewarding once you figure it out. Of course the show is not perfect and has its issues (mainly the fast pacing and ability to keep up with how much time has passed between episodes) however I believe it is solid first season not because the season is amazing on its own but because you can clearly see how it is meant to set up the future of a show that is supposed to run for many seasons - 8.5/10 this however could go up or down depending on the effect the first season has on the future of the show as it is clearly not meant to be a stand alone season.… Expand
  15. ElanInTheBushes
    Dec 22, 2019
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It's nowhere near as bad I expected it to be. This show has a huge shoe to fill. The books are great, especially the first ones. The game series is great, and much more people actually know the game than the book. And then there are those GoT expectations. So, what I like:
    - They were bold enough to change the story, and, for the most part, gentle enough about it not to offend book fans too much
    - Most of the styling and screenplay is true to the story, and it's nicely made
    - Geralt is convincing enough, as are many of the main characters
    - As a trade-off, it was probably worth it to twist the story in order to avoid not having anyone other than the witcher and the bard for the first couple of seasons.
    What I don't like - well, it's mostly in details:
    - Yennefer is not nearly cold and cruel enough
    - Characters are much more reserved and sterile that in the books: they don't drink, don't swear, and generally feel nothing like their book originals in this respect; this is a real loss - This modified story doesn't always fit. How could Ciri, for example, know Geralt without having first been in Brokilon with him as a child? And due to that, we are all robbed of that reunion moment. "You're something more than that", right?
    - I was especially sad about a Dandelion being reduced to a joke, but, with that explosion of emotions near the end (finally!), there's a chance of something emerging there    … Expand
  16. sciencebros
    Dec 22, 2019
    10
    Super good. I thinks it's a beautiful adaptation. The actrice who plays Yennefer stole the show.
  17. Phillyclause89
    Dec 23, 2019
    10
    The Witcher is the best show Netflix has ever produced. I’m ready for at least 9 more seasons!
  18. AstarothAyala
    Dec 23, 2019
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Es buena, puede mejorar en fotografía y adaptación del reparto, pero en general funciona.… Expand
  19. posassyhin
    Dec 23, 2019
    10
    все что я слышу плохого об этом сериале это что там много черных, но это никак не мешает смотреть этот сериал людям не знакомым с книгами, ведь сопрежение сфер не мешает нахождению на континенте черным и все смотрится лаконично и это мне не мешало смотреть сериал!!!все что я слышу плохого об этом сериале это что там много черных, но это никак не мешает смотреть этот сериал людям не знакомым с книгами, ведь сопрежение сфер не мешает нахождению на континенте черным и все смотрится лаконично и это мне не мешало смотреть сериал!!!
  20. whesstt
    Dec 23, 2019
    10
    Great series, watched in one breath. The music and the picture on top, I wonder what he had to guess to continue the story and delve.
  21. Linus_Eolin
    Dec 23, 2019
    7
    Overall, the show is respecting the books and the videogames. You can feel the writers tried to recreate as much as possible the original look & feel. Sure, The Witcher has its flaws and will never compete with GOT but I enjoyed it, and it's the most important !
  22. Raventhorn
    Dec 23, 2019
    10
    Amazing show. Reviewers have no clue. As a player of the show and a fan of this genre it is just simply amazing. From special effects to acting...its stunning and worthy more seasons and your time to watch.
  23. SashaGannusc
    Dec 23, 2019
    10
    Сериал в целом очень хорош!
    Есть минус
    -етническое предросположеность (я не расист и уважаю право людей других оттенков увидеть себя в картине,но в сюжете должны являться исключительно славяне) Хотелось чтобы больше поработали хронологией событий,я сперва не понял что к чему.Здесь было бы уместно название эпизодов Сперва мне не понравился актер исполняющий главною роль - Геральта из    Сериал в целом очень хорош!
    Есть минус
    -етническое предросположеность (я не расист и уважаю право людей других оттенков увидеть себя в картине,но в сюжете должны являться исключительно славяне)
    Хотелось чтобы больше поработали хронологией событий,я сперва не понял что к чему.Здесь было бы уместно название эпизодов
    Сперва мне не понравился актер исполняющий главною роль - Геральта из Ривии,но со временем сложно представить кого-то другого. Хотелось бы увидеть рыжую Трисс Меригольд не думаю что так сложно покраситься)
    Жду продолжения ,доработок.    … Expand
  24. wmik7
    Dec 23, 2019
    10
    It seems that people nowdays will compare any new fantasy show to Game of Thrones (which IMO sucked after season 4) and can't wait to blindly jump on the hate train. Get the big ass pole out of your ass and enjoy a new world of it's own. Just finished the 8th episode and I'll be definitely rewatching this before season 2. I honestly don't know how interesting the show can be for people whoIt seems that people nowdays will compare any new fantasy show to Game of Thrones (which IMO sucked after season 4) and can't wait to blindly jump on the hate train. Get the big ass pole out of your ass and enjoy a new world of it's own. Just finished the 8th episode and I'll be definitely rewatching this before season 2. I honestly don't know how interesting the show can be for people who are not already introduced to the Witcher world by the books or games, but I'm a fan and I'm absolutely giving it a 10. Loved everything about it, the show has balls and it's doing a thing of it's own, I respect that so much. Henry Cavill as Geralt is iconic and truly amazing, like Viggo is to Aragorn.… Expand
  25. BrunoLucena
    Dec 24, 2019
    7
    Misscast with exception of Henry Cavill, but there is room for improviment... Waiting to see the follow up!
  26. movingpictures
    May 3, 2020
    9
    Kevin Sorbo's Hercules by way of Game of Thrones aesthetic

    It starts out as episodic tales of the wandering hero who values solitude and few words and it builds to a larger connected more epic adventure story. It grew on me. I'm not gonna lie; I didn't like the first few episodes. But I stuck with it. I got used to the humor and the comic character and just surrendered to the show    Kevin Sorbo's Hercules by way of Game of Thrones aesthetic

    It starts out as episodic tales of the wandering hero who values solitude and few words and it builds to a larger connected more epic adventure story.

    It grew on me. I'm not gonna lie; I didn't like the first few episodes. But I stuck with it. I got used to the humor and the comic character and just surrendered to the show and had fun with it.. and I'm happy I did! The last half of the season is particularly impressive. I can't wait to see what happens next :)

    One request: please stop breaking the 4th wall. That is all.    … Expand
  27. ODodwell95
    Dec 26, 2019
    10
    Such an amazing job bringing the fantasy to life! Henry Cavill has now truly become Geralt of Rivia
  28. Grubbybest
    Dec 26, 2019
    10
    Amazing series. Absolutely loved every moment, great scripting and characters! Second time watching it.
  29. mumrak
    Dec 27, 2019
    10
    Chcąc czy nie, ta historia jest kawałkiem naszej kultury. Napisana u nas (podziękowania dla AS), realizacja wspierana przez nas (dzięki dla ekipy) i z zapałem opluwana przez sporą część z nas. Na 10 chyba nie zasługuje ale trochę trzeba zrównoważyć głosy gorących głów nierozumiejących abstrakcyjnego pojęcia zera i szafującego nim bezrefleksyjnie. Twoje widzenie świata świadczy o tobie aChcąc czy nie, ta historia jest kawałkiem naszej kultury. Napisana u nas (podziękowania dla AS), realizacja wspierana przez nas (dzięki dla ekipy) i z zapałem opluwana przez sporą część z nas. Na 10 chyba nie zasługuje ale trochę trzeba zrównoważyć głosy gorących głów nierozumiejących abstrakcyjnego pojęcia zera i szafującego nim bezrefleksyjnie. Twoje widzenie świata świadczy o tobie a nie o świecie.… Expand
  30. LastLightt
    Dec 26, 2019
    10
    This series perfectly meets my expectations and even exceeds them. I'm a big fan of Andrezj Sapkowski's works and i was not very serene for this series. But she is very faithful to literary works and made me feel the same sensations. This universe is perfect. I hope to see many seasons! Neophyte friends, take an interest in this series and especially in these books and this incredibleThis series perfectly meets my expectations and even exceeds them. I'm a big fan of Andrezj Sapkowski's works and i was not very serene for this series. But she is very faithful to literary works and made me feel the same sensations. This universe is perfect. I hope to see many seasons! Neophyte friends, take an interest in this series and especially in these books and this incredible universe. Henry Cavill is perfect in Geralt and the others actors are perfect in their rôle.… Expand
  31. Ipennell
    Dec 26, 2019
    9
    True enough to the books. Pretty good casting. As far as telivision fantasy there is not much better than this, except GOT1-4. Interesting world and there is a lot of room to grow. The dragon looks a little wierd so a 9 instead of 10.
  32. Jeep111
    Dec 26, 2019
    10
    Im intentionally not going to compare it to other fantasy movies/TV shows. The witcher is a good watch. Disregard all of the dumb critics who seem like they are being paid to trash this show. If you are interested in shows of this type then you will likely find it enjoyable. I would like to see many more seasons of this made
  33. Jalexander
    Dec 27, 2019
    10
    Loved it. The only issue I had was the casting of Triss. Apart from that, very good adaptation of the books and callouts to the games. Can't wait for season 2
  34. Grifon2020
    Dec 27, 2019
    10
    сериал получился хороший. но естественно есть недостатки. 21 век на дворе пора уже привыкнуть что Чернокожие и т.д тоже люди и они имею право играть такие роли. да это все не по книге но все же. а так ставлю 8 из 10! рекомендую к просмотрусериал получился хороший. но естественно есть недостатки. 21 век на дворе пора уже привыкнуть что Чернокожие и т.д тоже люди и они имею право играть такие роли. да это все не по книге но все же. а так ставлю 8 из 10! рекомендую к просмотру
  35. Frazilio24
    Dec 27, 2019
    10
    Very good. Need more episodes to close the histpry, because everthing ended so fast. Bit its good show.
  36. DMendes16
    Dec 27, 2019
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I like it, I wanna see more, but I think that the episode "Rares especies" was strange, when Gerald talk to the golden dragon and the fight.… Expand
  37. Markibjorn
    Dec 27, 2019
    9
    It is so funny how pro cinema experts are giving so much **** to the show. I read the books and I played the games and this is very enjoyable. They made a show for the fans not for you, pedantic experts with bias opinions. Toss a coin to your Witcher and let the geeks enjoy our **** please and thank you.
  38. Vallic
    Dec 27, 2019
    9
    Honestly better than Game of Thrones. This Ip is genuinely one of the most interesting ips in the last 20 years. Finally it's hitting the silver screen and it does not disappoint. Seriously, this show is a must watch, even if you aren't a huge fan of the fantasy genre.
  39. Dweledji32
    Dec 28, 2019
    9
    Series had some weakness, but still a good series has a lot of potential to be great. Starts out slow with confusing story lines but need a lot of YouTube to understand it. Or rewatch the series to truly appreciate it. Critic reviews are stupid, critics are bought out by big companies. Pay attention to fan reviews and user reviews.
  40. grimfargo
    Dec 28, 2019
    10
    I like the series alot. The Cast is incredible Henry Cavill IS Geralt, Yennefer is turning into a badass sorceress, the scenery is top noch, the timeline can be confusing but it All comes together perfectly in episode 8. I played all games, read Blood of Elves and Sword of Destiny, I can recommend this Serie to fans and newcomer and cant wait for season 2.
  41. Henriqrontez
    Dec 28, 2019
    10
    gostei demais, já li os livros e joguei os jogos respeito demais essa franquia e digo com clareza que quem tá reclamando é idiota
  42. Cubisp
    Dec 28, 2019
    10
    Muito boa!!
    No aguardo da segunda temporada. Totalmente recomendado para qualquer público.
  43. Leoff3
    Dec 28, 2019
    10
    Eu amei a série, e tudo bom, eu já era um grande fã dos jogos, e quando descobri que ela seria baseada nós livros ei corri pra ler, pelo menos os dois primeiros, e não me arrependo. Quando a série estreou eu maratonei ela em apenas 1 dia, eu realmente estou apaixonado pela série.
  44. Zequinha
    Dec 28, 2019
    10
    A série é fantástica em todos os aspectos, tive a visão muito positiva. Porém a CGI estava meio cagada no começo... Espero que isso melhore ao longo das temporadas
  45. Embear
    Dec 29, 2019
    10
    This is the first show since Game of Thrones that has captivated me to the point of obsession. It’s wonderfully character driven with round conflicted characters. Henry Cavill as the Witcher is perfect! Stoic with a wry sense of humor. I’ve started reading the books and believe Cavill captures Geralt’s personality perfectly!
  46. Marcinus
    Dec 30, 2019
    10
    Great show! I'm a big fan of both the books and games and have to say that this show rules!! Casting is great, CGI and monsters are top, music, costumes and general aura of the whole thing is as it should. Well done!! I think for newcomers the plot might be a little chaotic but it will all work out later when they will get to work with the main story from the saga. Fingers crossed for 8 toGreat show! I'm a big fan of both the books and games and have to say that this show rules!! Casting is great, CGI and monsters are top, music, costumes and general aura of the whole thing is as it should. Well done!! I think for newcomers the plot might be a little chaotic but it will all work out later when they will get to work with the main story from the saga. Fingers crossed for 8 to 10 seasons, we have a good one here :)… Expand
  47. Deniall
    Dec 30, 2019
    10
    Una serie che ho amato. La consiglio vivamente a tutti quanti, anche a quelli che non conoscono molto il mondo di the witcher! Ottimo lavoro!!
  48. Wintermute815
    Jan 4, 2020
    10
    FORGET all the Russian trolls and their puppets, the alt-right trolls, this series is fantastic and has the potential to be even greater. Sorry, having "black people" in a medieval fantasy world doesn't ruin the show or "its realism" unless your brain is barely functional or you're so racist you literally can't enjoy TV unless it's all white people. Thi show takes place in anotherFORGET all the Russian trolls and their puppets, the alt-right trolls, this series is fantastic and has the potential to be even greater. Sorry, having "black people" in a medieval fantasy world doesn't ruin the show or "its realism" unless your brain is barely functional or you're so racist you literally can't enjoy TV unless it's all white people. Thi show takes place in another universe, they can have black people and its doesnt mean the writers are pushing an "SJW" agenda.

    The writing, the effects, and the casting are all superb, with the rare exception that can be forgiven as this is a Netflix show and in its first season. The source material is so rich and entertaining I can't wait to see what they can do with a proper budget for the subsequent seasons!    … Expand
  49. tarheelsteve
    Jan 9, 2020
    10
    I was very skeptical of Henry Cavill as Geralt but he nailed it and I loved every minute!
  50. Naiara13
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Melhor série de 2019, acho que os contos foram bem adaptado e gostei das mudanças que foram feitas, apenas de sentir falta de Geralt e Ciri em Brokilon e do "Algo Más", de resto tá perfeito para uma primeira temporada. Mal posso esperar pela a segunda temporada.… Expand
  51. Val0409
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    Série maravilhosa. Para quem gosta desse universo de fantasia, pode assistir sem medo.
  52. Sagitbiatch
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    A beautiful ode to the books and game, amazing acting and direction. An intelligent show that believes in its audience. Brilliant!
  53. isomarcus
    Jan 10, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Yes the casting of Triss is wrong... but still.. everything else is 100% true to the witcher saga

    Cavill is a treasure, he portraits Geralt perfectly

    The music is spot on

    And in many aspects the show is truer to the books than the games

    All in all, a must see for every witcher fan    … Expand
  54. Penellope
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    It's amazing, stan Yennefer of Vengerberg...................................
  55. Unraed87
    Jan 21, 2020
    9
    Amazing. Henry Cavil nails it as Gerald. great character development in this first season, can't wait for the second one, where things should get more wild.
  56. Rtmitchell
    Feb 1, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Odd casting choices here and there but otherwise stays pretty true to the feel of the source materials and other adaptations. I felt the timeline skipping about was a bit chaotic and hard to follow without prior knowledge of the lore.… Expand
  57. Smarvinho
    Jan 30, 2020
    10
    Eu achei a 1 temporada maravilhosa, eu amei e achei muito bom o desenvolvimento dos personagens, o enredo e achei bem interessante a forma que a linha do tempo se forma, nota 10.
  58. pur__0_0__
    Aug 18, 2021
    10
    The Witcher was the most legendary looking I ever watched at the time. This is something which might actually become a big franchise in the future if used properly. I have never played the game, though I have The Witcher Enhanced Edition on my GOG account. Because of this at first I was hesitant to watch this show, since I thought I won't understand anything. But later I got to know thisThe Witcher was the most legendary looking I ever watched at the time. This is something which might actually become a big franchise in the future if used properly. I have never played the game, though I have The Witcher Enhanced Edition on my GOG account. Because of this at first I was hesitant to watch this show, since I thought I won't understand anything. But later I got to know this is based on the book and not the game, so I was able to enjoy this.
    Geralt of Rivia is my favourite mythological character now. His entry in the first scene was very badass, where he rips out a monster and exits. Initially I had only begun watching this for the memes, but slowly I started liking all the characters. In the first episode itself there is the scene where Geralt kills all the villagers and walks out of there. This precedes a meme template which I'm not allowed to write in this review since it's a cuss word.
    There is a lot of world building here. We have all the landscapes, the creatures, the people, the lifestyle. It really feels like an RPG. The kids who used to ask everyone to watch Game of Thrones must be rolling in their graves after watching this. It clearly did more world building in just 2 episodes than Game of Thrones did in one whole season. There are many concepts that are explained throughout the series and all the background and context that is required to understand what is happening. The character development is also intense, especially for Yennefer when she transforms into a crooked outcast to a beautiful woman.
    My favourite character in the show is the bard. His song, "Toss a coin to your Witcher, oh valley of plenty!" is now stuck in my head and is playing in a loop as I'm writing this review. My favourite episode was the one where all the different characters go out in the mountains to hunt for the golden dragon, and in the end the golden dragon reveals himself before Geralt. It is also the first thing I remember when I think of The Witcher.
    It's good to see video game adaptations are finally getting better, and stories from lesser developed countries like Poland are being heard all over the world. I hope this series never gets ruined by the campiness that eventually haunted DCEU or Game of Thrones. This show needs to stay longer. It has inspired me to play the games once I get a gaming PC. It's a cultural phenomenon for us gamers and we must support it if we want to make ourselves and our hobby more recognised.    … Expand
  59. cylun
    Jan 7, 2022
    10
    This season just blew me away. They tried something new with the time jumps and it worked for me. You can try new things without deviating too much from the source material.
  60. RazorNivek
    Jun 9, 2022
    10
    The Witcher Netflix ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥
  61. buhu
    Dec 29, 2022
    10
    A great beginning. Very strony start to the series, bringing us into this amazing world
  62. Ahoythere
    Jul 3, 2023
    10
    I enjoy watching Geralt navigate tricky moral situations like that one time he
  63. Onlyclassicvg1
    Jan 4, 2022
    7
    Geralt acude a un bardo para obtener un consejo mientras Yennefer descubre lo importante que es Ciri. La visita del emperador Emhyr a Cintra aumenta las tensiones.
  64. Jerminator
    Dec 12, 2021
    9
    Henry cavill and the rest of the cast are amazing but the episodes keep going back and forth through time which kinda makes it hard to follow otherwise it's a great show
  65. bluewitch84
    Dec 21, 2021
    9
    Witcher 1 is awesome. I just tried to watch season 2 and was disappointed 4 eps. in. There is no edge or allure like season 1 has. They did away with the sex and nude scenes (even a bath scene with 4 girls including yennifer was shot on purpose so we could no see nudity) - lame! Come on, the formula works well in the 1st season so why change it. I recommend season 1 for a great actionWitcher 1 is awesome. I just tried to watch season 2 and was disappointed 4 eps. in. There is no edge or allure like season 1 has. They did away with the sex and nude scenes (even a bath scene with 4 girls including yennifer was shot on purpose so we could no see nudity) - lame! Come on, the formula works well in the 1st season so why change it. I recommend season 1 for a great action show with cool fights and sexy scenes with nudity.… Expand
  66. Drakonien
    Oct 13, 2022
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I really enjoyed watching this first season, as it was a season which is really staying close to the books. Every episode I watched, i relatively quickly knew which chapter its source was, and that is good. I also liked the new storyline telling a bit about the background story of Yennefer. The only thing I did not like was the ending: It was my favourite chapter in the book and I don't feel like it has been done justice here.

    I don't get why the second season had to be so bad...
    I'd still highly recommend giving the first one a watch!    … Expand
  67. Andystovall26
    Sep 1, 2023
    10
    The User score is what matters here. These are the people watching the show, paying money to get Netflix going. It was nice to see a character (Witcher) so accurate to the game! Ya know, the people spending $ 60 to play the game and another $20 for netflix. WE were happy with this. Y'all wonder why you're loosing money and bo one think of you as journalists lol.
  68. Dimocracy
    Jul 6, 2023
    9
    Thanks to this series, I got acquainted with the wonderful world of Andrzej Sapkowski - I started reading books and playing games. Thank you, Netflix, for such a pleasant acquaintance. The series itself is a good one. However, the only good casting is in Geralt and Dandellion.
  69. Dechard27
    Jul 19, 2023
    10
    Awesome show and great acting, season 2 was almost as good and season 3 has now killed the show… I couldn’t even finish season 3, it was that bad.
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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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