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. Par2iva1
    Jan 1, 2020
    9
    Liked it a lot. It's not perfect but very very good. The acting was great, especially liked Henry's Geralt and Yennefer :)
  2. Cesium06
    Jan 1, 2020
    5
    I'm a huge fan of the Witcher. I play Gwent regularly. I've read the some of the books. I've played all of the games. However, this show is still pretty mediocre. Odd pacing. Most parts fairly unenjoyable and unnecessarily drawn out. Anytime Geralt is on the screen it's an enjoyable adventure. I found myself skipping ahead to get back to the parts with him in it.
  3. TwiTu
    Jan 1, 2020
    5
    Its watchable. But not that great.
    The virtue signalling undertone is very present and destroys this fantasy with politics from the real world. Thats that. But even if you ignore that, the casting and actors arent that great either, mostly very bad actually. The actors playing Yennefer and Geralt are the best, yet they cant really save this series from mediocrity, and even if they are    Its watchable. But not that great.
    The virtue signalling undertone is very present and destroys this fantasy with politics from the real world. Thats that. But even if you ignore that, the casting and actors arent that great either, mostly very bad actually. The actors playing Yennefer and Geralt are the best, yet they cant really save this series from mediocrity, and even if they are good actors, they were still badly cast. Geralt simply doesnt look like He-Man, like this actor does.

    The writing is bad, too. You feel as if youre dropped into a hot pot of stuff you have to know but dont know. Especially if youre not great with names this will confuse you a lot at the start.

    You never get a feeling of epicness like in the games or books. It feels childish and cheap, best comparable to Hercules or Xena. Even though it uses a lot of nudity and gore. They think (judging from the sad music) that you feel for this or that character, that this or that character dies, yet you dont feel anything for them, because the series never establishes their character well and makes the dialogues very weird and awkward, unnatural. Its worse than on The Walking Dead. The story feels extremely rushed, as if they try to explain the whole Witcher universe in just a few hours. Maybe it should have had 24 episodes instead of just 8. But I guess thats just signs of the time. Characters and their personalities arent important anymore, because we live in a very anti-social time because people are mostly sitting at home, not having much social interaction anymore - and thats me saying, who isnt really the biggest social interactive person either.

    The jokes are unfunny, mostly because you cant really build up a relationship to the characters because of the reasons I already mentioned.

    People comparing this to Game of Thrones have obviously never watched Game of Thrones. I cried like a baby many times when people died in GoT or something bad happened to them. Here I dont even flinch.
    Its like comparing a Lada to a Maybach.
    I get that some people are starved for a fantasy series after the end of GoT, but this is in no way a substitute.

    Oh yeah, and the excessive use of colored contact lenses (sometimes they wear them, sometimes they dont, sometimes they are not centered, sometimes they are) also add to the childishness of this series. It looks completely unbelievable. Directors should know that in the age of 4K resolution.    … Expand
  4. Anejayatin
    Dec 31, 2019
    10
    Witcher is next GOT but it is more successful and good than GOT.You must watch it and give ratings on basis of what you think?
  5. 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
  6. SWEEPtheLEG175
    Dec 31, 2019
    8
    Lots of good stuff in this series. Superman is perfect as Geralt. The actress who plays Yennefer is rad, she pulls it off. It seems like most of the really bad reviews for this series (users score) has to do with casting and that the show isn't white enough, ya I am not kidding. FYI, I only played about 5hrs of Witcher 3(RPG isn't really my cup of tea) and have not read the books yet.Lots of good stuff in this series. Superman is perfect as Geralt. The actress who plays Yennefer is rad, she pulls it off. It seems like most of the really bad reviews for this series (users score) has to do with casting and that the show isn't white enough, ya I am not kidding. FYI, I only played about 5hrs of Witcher 3(RPG isn't really my cup of tea) and have not read the books yet. Hopefully they cast Mark Hamill for season 2 to play Vesemir.… Expand
  7. Slothonmeth
    Dec 31, 2019
    9
    The Witcher season 1 was an interesting ride if you ask me. Of course, some parts would leave you wondering. You can't understand some parts of the series. You literally can't understand most of the plot going on unless you had prior knowledge of the continent. Most would say to read the books, but maybe season 2 would clear things up, who knows?

    And for all those who are comparing it the    The Witcher season 1 was an interesting ride if you ask me. Of course, some parts would leave you wondering. You can't understand some parts of the series. You literally can't understand most of the plot going on unless you had prior knowledge of the continent. Most would say to read the books, but maybe season 2 would clear things up, who knows?

    And for all those who are comparing it the Game of Thrones, just stop. Just because you love Game of Thrones it doesn't mean that you have to hate The Witcher. I was not that dragged into Game of Thrones after watching it's first few episodes.

    Some also commented on how terrible it is when compared to the book. I never read any of the books but this series seems quite nice to me. Maybe when you compare this to the books, this might seem as absolute garbage.

    Without having played the games and without having read the books, I can honestly say that The Witcher was pretty interesting from the start.    … Expand
  8. Gowthe
    Dec 21, 2019
    9
    Creo que se están pasando con las malas críticas, algo que tiende a pasar con demasiado frecuencia en lo que toca a los shows de Netflix o ciertos blockbusters (Star Wars, etc); Probad a verla y juzgad por vosotros mismos. A mí me tiene enganchado. Recomendable.
  9. Nemo1342
    Dec 30, 2019
    7
    I'm not normally a 'down with professional critics' guy. I have a lot of respect for criticism as a profession, but I think enough critics got this one plain wrong that I needed to speak up. This is a good show. Not an amazing show, but a solid one. I actually really liked what they did with different time periods in the storytelling. It creates a little confusion, but in myI'm not normally a 'down with professional critics' guy. I have a lot of respect for criticism as a profession, but I think enough critics got this one plain wrong that I needed to speak up. This is a good show. Not an amazing show, but a solid one. I actually really liked what they did with different time periods in the storytelling. It creates a little confusion, but in my experience a good kind of confusion that eventually leads to an 'A-ha!' of realization. The only criticism there is that the writing does sometimes struggle to convey not the time period, but the passage of time, leading to some whiplash as we move through each character's story.

    Cavill's depiction of Geralt is really good. I was skeptical of his casting, and really skeptical after seeing early promotional set photos, but in the end I was really impressed. Of the two other key roles, I thought Anya was pretty good in the early parts of the story where Yennefer is still unsure of herself, but struggles to muster the charisma of peak Yen. Freya as Ciri does a solid job with what she is called on to do, but her part isn't as demanding so far. Of the rest of the cast, I thought the real standout was Jodhi May, really knocking that character out of the park at different parts of her story.

    Other things that spring to mind are that the CGI is pretty 'meh' throughout, occasionally threatening to derail the experience. Dialogue writing is competent throughout, and better than that in places. Fight choreography seemed like a solid B+ to me. Cinematography was consistently very good, often striking without foolishly trying to reproduce Wild Hunt's amazing visuals.

    On the whole, I found it to be very compelling, and solid across the board, despite being a very ambitious show.    … Expand
  10. Kamanakai
    Dec 30, 2019
    10
    I am a big fan of the game. I really loved the season! Henry Cavill was fantastic as Geralt! I can't wait for season two! :)
  11. Grampus
    Dec 22, 2019
    10
    This is wonderfully entertaining. Great casting. My god Yennefer is gorgeous. I would really like to thank Henry Cavill for taking this so seriously and committing to the role. Toss a coin to your Witcher” is literally my favorite song at the moment. This might have me more excited than any other Netflix series in their history. Having played the games makes this one of the most enjoyableThis is wonderfully entertaining. Great casting. My god Yennefer is gorgeous. I would really like to thank Henry Cavill for taking this so seriously and committing to the role. Toss a coin to your Witcher” is literally my favorite song at the moment. This might have me more excited than any other Netflix series in their history. Having played the games makes this one of the most enjoyable watches of a lifetime.… Expand
  12. Gulla1
    Dec 30, 2019
    3
    First episode was good. The rest are lowering your hopes for the next one. The technology in making is good - but the manuscript lacks pace and smartness.
    Sorry to say this is a great opportunity gone bad.
  13. JesterTRT
    Dec 30, 2019
    9
    This is the best show I've watched in 2019. And by far the best thing on Netflix. Netflix did good picking up this. However, they need to be careful with their casting. Trying to be diverse and pulling away from the original characters has proven distasteful for them every other time. Stick true to the story characters and lore. So far it's not so bad. But be weary.
    As of now, this is a    This is the best show I've watched in 2019. And by far the best thing on Netflix. Netflix did good picking up this. However, they need to be careful with their casting. Trying to be diverse and pulling away from the original characters has proven distasteful for them every other time. Stick true to the story characters and lore. So far it's not so bad. But be weary.
    As of now, this is a great addition to Netflixs library. And I can't wait for season 2!    … Expand
  14. OrthoStice
    Dec 30, 2019
    10
    This show far exceeded my expectations. The three main characters are all interesting and well-written and acted, even if they follow familiar archetypes. The show treats you like a grown up and leaves you to piece together the various timelines, which does require a bit of patience. There are parts that are funny, bizarre, and thrilling. Given the generally positive audience feedback,This show far exceeded my expectations. The three main characters are all interesting and well-written and acted, even if they follow familiar archetypes. The show treats you like a grown up and leaves you to piece together the various timelines, which does require a bit of patience. There are parts that are funny, bizarre, and thrilling. Given the generally positive audience feedback, I'm hopeful for a second season.… Expand
  15. 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
  16. Metacook
    Dec 29, 2019
    10
    Didn't expect much after seeing the reviews but it turned out to be one of my favourite shows of the year.
  17. Gamed2long
    Dec 29, 2019
    7
    The Witcher TV show has a hard task of pleasing both fans of the books, fans of the video games, people like me who've encountered both. In addition to the many many people who don't know either. No matter which group you come from, some elements of this show will disappoint you. Henry Cavill did a great job as Geralt. There was a large focus on Anya Chalotra as Yennifer and her roll wasThe Witcher TV show has a hard task of pleasing both fans of the books, fans of the video games, people like me who've encountered both. In addition to the many many people who don't know either. No matter which group you come from, some elements of this show will disappoint you. Henry Cavill did a great job as Geralt. There was a large focus on Anya Chalotra as Yennifer and her roll was really well acted. She has leading lady stuff. Joey Batey as Jaskier (or Dandelion) was just annoying and kinda miscast. There was a lot of noise about Anna Shaffer being miscast as Triss. She is a different interpretation of the character. You don't really see enough of her to know either way.
    Overall if it was a new property, everyone would be raving about how good it is, and how it clearly has the potential to get better. I'd say it's just pretty good. I agree it has potential to improve.
    Two elements really stuck out to me. Occasional "modern" dialogue thrown in, to appeal to the audience (jarring. Fail). Also the characters relative ages over time. Ignoring that was annoying.
    Overall though the main thing is they just didn't trust the audience to stay around. So all the stories feel rushed. They would be better if the show was longer and the stories were allowed to breath more. That one is on the directors and the show runners. Hopefully they've learned their lesson by next season.    … Expand
  18. AthanasiosT
    Dec 29, 2019
    1
    TV writers never fail to disappoint me. They always manage to take prime material and transform it to sh...t. All main characters' stories are twisted beyond recognition and chronically mixed together. Geralt's adventures, which take 20 and more pages in a book, are shortened to half an episode's duration, resulting in incomprehensible stories. The medieval epoch is polluted with modernTV writers never fail to disappoint me. They always manage to take prime material and transform it to sh...t. All main characters' stories are twisted beyond recognition and chronically mixed together. Geralt's adventures, which take 20 and more pages in a book, are shortened to half an episode's duration, resulting in incomprehensible stories. The medieval epoch is polluted with modern phrases. The bard's songs have rock'n'roll riffs. The elves live in caves instead of their forests. Etc,etc. 1 point for Henry Cavill, his acting and his honest and apparent efforts to stay loyal to Geralt of Rivia. The rest get a zero.… Expand
  19. DPtdryste
    Dec 29, 2019
    7
    My review coming up, but first, the first-two paragraphs are to contextualize this as a Witcher 3 game fan, not as one of the many butthurt reactionaries 0-voting because Triss is Hispanic & Dandelion isn't wearing a hat (he should be wearing a hat, though). Sometimes I feel like I enjoy stuff more than the "anti-woke/gamer" crowd because I'm not holding these "probably not gamers,My review coming up, but first, the first-two paragraphs are to contextualize this as a Witcher 3 game fan, not as one of the many butthurt reactionaries 0-voting because Triss is Hispanic & Dandelion isn't wearing a hat (he should be wearing a hat, though). Sometimes I feel like I enjoy stuff more than the "anti-woke/gamer" crowd because I'm not holding these "probably not gamers, probably not Witcher-book reading" production teams and actors to incredibly high standards. Not excusing the boring parts, there are some of those, but I just came for a story set in a world where there are monsters, where the men are sometimes worse than the monsters.. and our friend Geralt of Rivia, of course:

    The people mad at the show for "not being true to the books" or "being too diverse/woke..." I mean, SURE, whatever, there's some stuff I didn't like too about the casting, but judge them on their performances, not their race. I still really enjoyed binge-watching this though. Though I was sometimes confused about stuff because timeline/plot jump without context sometimes. 0-voting because you hate "woke" & "diversity" can feel like projection from crybabies sometimes. And it's tough adapting "complex on paper" to "more simple on screen," and plus, c'mon folks, it's the FIRST SEASON, JFC..

    Critiquing story/plot in the sense that this was probably never ever going to be 100% true to the books is fair, but people need to let up on bashing Netflix just for adding some diversity. I understand that people want to "see themselves" on screen, and that's fair, even if not "accurate." I DO care about the cast being good though, and some people were just kinda alright. Anyways, just letting the reader know ahead of time that tons of the mad people are just being children that wish everything were THEIR conservative, purist tastes.

    Played W2 & W3, and a bit of W1, and read only a bit of the first book. I think the professional critics are rating this too low, but there are definitely some things I did not like. Here are things I liked first though:

    -Superman as Geralt
    -The actresses that played Renfri, Yennefer & Solaia
    -Geralt & Yen scenes
    -Good dialogue, often funny
    -The show's "graphics" are pretty tasty
    -Great atmosphere
    -Some scenes are perfect
    -Feels like good fan-service
    -Magic is mostly cool in this show

    Okay now what I don't like:

    -ONLY 8 EPISODES?! I NEED MY FIX.
    -What's with all these NON-GERALT OF RIVIA SCENES? I'M HERE FOR MY BOY!
    -Lots of random ass characters getting elevated storywise at the expense of Geralt of Rivia scenes. If you're going to take me away from Geralt of Rivia it should be for Ciri, Yennefer, Triss, Vesemir, etc (the Gang, so to speak), and even then I would rather you quickly come back to Geralt.
    -IDK how I feel about the actress that plays Triss. Maybe it's because she looks nothing like the video games though.
    -Actually, many characters don't look like how they are depicted in the games, which is gonna annoy people.
    -I don't think this is too "new user" friendly. Would recommend this only to the already-initiated.
    -Why so much focus on "Nilfgaard bad?"
    -Not sure if Yen's main motivation is what it is in the books, but feels kinda random and makes her seem more "traditional" at the expense of her JUST being a powerful woman.
    -Yennefer's dress with the cages on the shoulders makes her look skinny, Yennefer is already more of a full-bodied woman in the games
    -Not sure if Geralt would ever yell at Dandelion, but that definitely hurt my soul :(
    -Ciri's scenes are just awful sometimes, not the actor's fault, but her arc is just kinda boring,
    -"NO" GERALT IN SEASON FINALE
    -Some of the characters act stupid, in ways that undermine previous behaviors or just change attitude drastically at certain points.
    -Some scenes are kinda bad, ngl, I love CDPR & I'm HEAVILY anticipating next season but yeah, it's rough sometimes.    … Expand
  20. 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!
  21. JFalcon
    Dec 29, 2019
    10
    It is way better than my expectations. I really loved the earlier episodes in particular.
    The sword fight at the end of the first episode was splendid. I liked acting, cinematography and environments
    However, my wife is not familiar with the concept and the Witcher world thus it was difficult for her to comprehend what is going on around. I surmise that transitions were quite fast so it    It is way better than my expectations. I really loved the earlier episodes in particular.
    The sword fight at the end of the first episode was splendid. I liked acting, cinematography and environments
    However, my wife is not familiar with the concept and the Witcher world thus it was difficult for her to comprehend what is going on around.
    I surmise that transitions were quite fast so it was easy to lost interest. Hope that they would take care of this issue in season 2.    … Expand
  22. ExdreamJ03
    Dec 29, 2019
    9
    Great show! Reminded me of GOT. Won’t spoil the story, and highly recommend.
  23. Discorder
    Dec 29, 2019
    1
    Чёрные дриады с копьями и арбалетами!?Трисс цыганка !?Фрингилия - обезьяна!?Нильфгардская броня...
  24. Ixniyevonn
    Dec 29, 2019
    9
    Good fantasy series, original and special. I have never read books by Sapkowski and I didn't like the CDProject's game unlike many people, but this creation dragged me and I watched it entirely in two days. I kept one point because Jaskier's music is too modern and pop if you will. Also one point because Cavill is cutest chick in this series and plus one point because of the same reason :*
  25. AzraelBR
    Dec 29, 2019
    9
    A série é muito boa para uma primeira temporada, acredito que nas próximas com verbas maiores é maior experiências dos atores vai melhorar ainda mais
  26. Kalcired
    Dec 29, 2019
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This show fails under every aspect.
    It's not a show for someone who doesn't know about the witcher because it lacks in background, still it's not for fans because there are too many mistakes.
    The actors are dogs mainly Henry performs a poor Geralt always with that grin.
    Mistakes on customization, mistakes in characters (black Triss is just unbelivable sad), errors of regia between scenes, poor special effects and fights...    … Expand
  27. Reeder1984
    Dec 29, 2019
    9
    Great series, faithful adaptation of book series. Central cast are all magnificent. Only gripes would be slightly convoluted plot and pacing problems. Season could have done with being 3-5 episodes longer.
  28. Kopacha
    Dec 28, 2019
    10
    A bit confusing in the begining - the non-linear approach of combining and ADAPTING "The Last Wish" , "Lesser Evil" , "Sword of destiny", "A matter of price" and some others,with the mainline Ciri stories, might be a confusing approach - i agree.
    But i think the writing team, did an amazing job, even though i understand why might not be completely clean and clear for a newcomer viewers ,    A bit confusing in the begining - the non-linear approach of combining and ADAPTING "The Last Wish" , "Lesser Evil" , "Sword of destiny", "A matter of price" and some others,with the mainline Ciri stories, might be a confusing approach - i agree.
    But i think the writing team, did an amazing job, even though i understand why might not be completely clean and clear for a newcomer viewers , who are no familiar with the books and/or the games. On that note - read the books and the initial short stories, one - you're gona catch up on a good writing and stories, but also feel the show much more fleshed out.
    Speaking of - again to re-iterate - amazing work stiching different source material, from the Witcher verse into a non-linear, but yet still cohesive well adapted for TV, story line. Can't wait for the second season    … Expand
  29. THISISNOTADRILL
    Dec 28, 2019
    9
    I really enjoyed it. Of course, there were some minor flaws but overall it was such a great first season. I would recommend it. The story was captivating and every time an episode ended i wanted to watch the next one as soon as I could. The cast was amazing too. Can't wait for Seasons 2.
  30. grassyspot
    Dec 28, 2019
    9
    Enjoyed the cast and performances. Like the stories of each character and different timelines coming together. Hope it gets more than 2 seasons.
  31. LordCrash
    Dec 28, 2019
    5
    People tend to compare the Witcher to Game of Thrones but that's probably the wrong take. The show never wants to be any serious and it never actually tries to achieve any depth or nuanced meaning that would elevate it above the usual cheesy sword and sorcery pulp fantasy. The Witcher is more like a 2019 version of Xena or Hercules. It's an anachronism that acts like Game of Thrones andPeople tend to compare the Witcher to Game of Thrones but that's probably the wrong take. The show never wants to be any serious and it never actually tries to achieve any depth or nuanced meaning that would elevate it above the usual cheesy sword and sorcery pulp fantasy. The Witcher is more like a 2019 version of Xena or Hercules. It's an anachronism that acts like Game of Thrones and other groundbreaking TV shows in the past 10 or 20 years never happened and that shows like Xena or Stargate were still the pinnacle of great TV entertainment. The show can only be seen as naive fun but not as anything with a serious message or story. It's only fitting that its budget seems to be severly limited, resulting in poor costumes, ridiculously poor attle scenes, completely unbelievable medieval weaponry and fighting and bad CGI and special effects.

    The Netflix adaption also shows no respect and has no understanding of its own source material. It lacks all the core strings of the novels, like the Slavic melancholia, its nuanced but very down to earth dialogues, its lifelike and nuanced characters, its complex political and societal elements, and most important, everything about Geralt's and Ciri's relationship and the true meaning of destiny. It only adds to the the show's mediocrity that it has a terrible "telling instead of showing" habit that results in bad dialogues and many repetitions. The show also only rarely cares to show its characters motivations. They just act because they plot needs them to act in a certain way.

    If the prospect of a shallow pulp fantasy show with the flair of the old cheesy sword&sorcery series of the 1990s and early 2000s the Witcher might be exactly your kind of thing. Or maybe you only want the characters from the games be part in a series? Have fun watching it, it won't do you any harm. Anybody looking for a deep and nuanced show that builds upon everything that happend in the genre in the past 10 years or a show that transports the core elements of its source material should maybe skip and watch something else - or just (re-)read Andrzej Sapkowski's fantastic novels.    … Expand
  32. DragoonE85
    Dec 28, 2019
    9
    Its confusing at first glance but once you realize it's different time lines, I love it
  33. 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
  34. JaneLoveDragons
    Dec 28, 2019
    8
    In my opinion the first episode is mediocre, but stick through it, the second one is better already, and the more the plot advanced, the more I enjoyed it (final-wow). Not a perfect show, but worth watching.
  35. batmail
    Dec 28, 2019
    10
    I'd give this an 8.5, i really liked the story. The only problem is that it starts kind of slow, but as it keeps on going, it gets better. this is a show that demands from the viewer to be invested. Most people who put a bad mark either didn't get past episode 2 or got offended by the casting, i feel like eveything was on point, can't wait for season 2
  36. Graand04
    Dec 28, 2019
    0
    **** this TV show just failed under tolerated laws of western world. Slovak person should be white. I am Belarusian I know what I am talking about.
  37. Moj3
    Dec 28, 2019
    10
    Intriguing, different and left you wanting more!

    Henry is great as gets it. Can recommend.
  38. 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.
  39. Cubisp
    Dec 28, 2019
    10
    Muito boa!!
    No aguardo da segunda temporada. Totalmente recomendado para qualquer público.
  40. 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
  41. Imm0rtal
    Dec 28, 2019
    9
    The show is incredible! It isn't without its flaws and there are a few questionable casting choices, but it's still a great watch. Ultimately, Henry plays the role of Geralt splendidly and as a fan of the games, I was not disappointed.
  42. ChocoPotatoe
    Dec 28, 2019
    2
    It's a good fantasy show, but a very bad adaptation. Netflix wanted to push their ethnic quota on The Witcher, and replaced several established white characters in the book with actors of colour. It took away all the immersion we could have had. If you read the books, you'll know that making Fringilla black doesn't make sense in the story. Dark elves don't exist in the world of TheIt's a good fantasy show, but a very bad adaptation. Netflix wanted to push their ethnic quota on The Witcher, and replaced several established white characters in the book with actors of colour. It took away all the immersion we could have had. If you read the books, you'll know that making Fringilla black doesn't make sense in the story. Dark elves don't exist in the world of The Witcher. Even Zerrikanians should be of arabic ethnicity, which makes sense, but not black.
    Why do they always ruin a good story by pushing political correctness? This show is literally The Witcher in America.

    Even the dwarves are a joke. They should be strong, small, but big. But in the show, they're literally human dwarves who can't even carry a sword.

    They've made the world of "The Witcher" totally inconsistent. I'm a big fan of the books, I didn't play the games, but I'm really disappointed in the show. It doesn't do justice to the books at all.    … Expand
  43. Falorin1999
    Dec 28, 2019
    0
    I expected a lot more from the series. He expected that he would narrate the book well, or at least close to it.
    Instead, I got a disgusting plot, disgusting scenery and disgusting actors who do not know how to play their roles. It was necessary to shoot a normal series, and not to shoot a series in which they are trying to please someone. I am disappointed
  44. 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.
  45. Jefffzera
    Dec 28, 2019
    10
    Show, melhor serie da netflix disparado, esperando a segunda temporada. No aguardo.
  46. whitewi666
    Dec 28, 2019
    10
    Read the books, watched the Polish series, played the games. New Witcher series are awesome and we'll done! Started my second watch through and can't wait for more seasons!!!! Thank you Netflix for making in right. Gerold is perfect!
  47. pherocity
    Dec 28, 2019
    10
    This is the Witcher, if you liked the books or games, you will love it. Unless you are racist of course, and then it'll annoy you.
  48. Spooklebeans
    Dec 28, 2019
    9
    I’m a fan of the Witcher games, but can hardly say I’m entrenched in the world and it’s lore to a huge degree. However, I did have some awareness of the three protagonists going in. I am at an absolute loss as to where all the negativity towards this series is coming from? I though it was excellent S . It nails the time perfectly, the characters are very well realised and have a lot ofI’m a fan of the Witcher games, but can hardly say I’m entrenched in the world and it’s lore to a huge degree. However, I did have some awareness of the three protagonists going in. I am at an absolute loss as to where all the negativity towards this series is coming from? I though it was excellent S . It nails the time perfectly, the characters are very well realised and have a lot of depth. Henry Cavill in particular blew me away. I wasn’t his biggest fan going into this series, but I’m now fully convinced of his actor chops! Despite other reviews comments to the contrary, I found the series three interwoven time lines quite easy to follow as though there may not be “YEARS LATER” printed on the screen in big obnoxious letters, there’s always some visual or script clue to lead you into the scene in a subtle - but unmissable way if you’re actually watching it properly! It wasn’t remotely difficult to follow - and for me at least, worked really well narratively when we get to see some familiar events unfold from a fresh perspective. Thoroughly enjoyed the series, I only bumped it from a perfect score because I’m genuinely impatient for more! Cannot wait for season 2, 3 and beyond. If you’ve even a passing interest in The Witcher, give it ago - hopefully you’ll be as pleasantly surprised as I was!… Expand
  49. V0X_Populi
    Dec 28, 2019
    2
    Плохая экранизация книг. Всё переиначили и не в лучшую сторону. Логика местами вообще покидает данный сериал. Единственное что радует так это сам Геральт.
  50. 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.
  51. mad851
    Dec 28, 2019
    2
    This is one of the worst adaptation ever made, really disappointing TV show, nothing like the books, forcing diversity (blackwashing characters) in a polish European fantasy is horrible! Bad CGI, bad writing, bad acting, they didn't followed the chronology of the books, it's not the mature dark Fantasy that we want it's more like XENA level of tv show than game of thrones. Too bad
  52. 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.
  53. Jamadi
    Dec 27, 2019
    10
    Gran comienzo para la serie, muestra muy bien el mundo de la saga del brujo, fiel a los libros en su esencia, une de forma elegante los distintos relatos de los 2 primeros libros, y también muy buenas actuaciones de sus protagonistas. He disfrutado cada episodio.
  54. 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.
  55. 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
  56. Voodoo123
    Dec 27, 2019
    10
    As a huge fan of Witcher 3 I had concerns when I heard about the show... Upon watching, all of that melted away when it was obvious from the first episode a level of care had been taken to ensure the show did the material justice. The cast are superb, a screenplay unafraid to shy away from the details of the material bolstered by a lavish production value that truly shines in 4kHDR 5.1As a huge fan of Witcher 3 I had concerns when I heard about the show... Upon watching, all of that melted away when it was obvious from the first episode a level of care had been taken to ensure the show did the material justice. The cast are superb, a screenplay unafraid to shy away from the details of the material bolstered by a lavish production value that truly shines in 4kHDR 5.1 surround.... Am so happy to see the characters I know from the game 'brought to life' in live action. This show really exceeded my expectations and I can't wait for the confirmed second season!… Expand
  57. StephanL
    Dec 27, 2019
    3
    Perhaps this show is drawing in people who love soap opera's posing as fantasy and thus the discrepancy between viewers comments and critics. I love fantasy, and good storytelling. This is poorly made. Henry Cavill is great but miscast here. Sets too clean and boring. My disbelief was not suspended. Racial inclusiveness is important but at the cost of good storytelling? Poor choice in showrunn
  58. Frazilio24
    Dec 27, 2019
    10
    Very good. Need more episodes to close the histpry, because everthing ended so fast. Bit its good show.
  59. Lewy1978
    Dec 27, 2019
    10
    The Witcher 3 was probably my best gaming experience ever, so was slightly concerned when I heard this was going to be made into a TV series as didn't want the game to be tarnished. Thankfully, the TV show is bang on in terms of delivering 'The Witcher' feel and atmosphere. The music, the fight scenes, the costumes and settings are all expertly put together to achieve this. Most of allThe Witcher 3 was probably my best gaming experience ever, so was slightly concerned when I heard this was going to be made into a TV series as didn't want the game to be tarnished. Thankfully, the TV show is bang on in terms of delivering 'The Witcher' feel and atmosphere. The music, the fight scenes, the costumes and settings are all expertly put together to achieve this. Most of all though, Henry Cavill - wow! You can tell he must have been a true fan of the series as he absolutely nails Gerald, and adds his own touches to enhance the character further. Cavill manages to make Gerald engaging and mysterious but most importantly makes him an absolute badass!
    This show delivers, the story arcs are coherent and engaging, and most importantly there is a good pace. Very happy with this - well done Netflix !    … Expand
  60. 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
  61. stanm18
    Dec 27, 2019
    10
    Great so far, already reviewed it. I guess this is a second link that leads to the individual season?
    Really annoying, why did metacritic introduce this?
  62. 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
  63. drewanenomor
    Dec 27, 2019
    3
    This show does not fill the void of Game of thrones. I really can't stand the way Cavill has decided to deliver his lines..
  64. Dantelion
    Dec 27, 2019
    0
    0/10 спасибо шитфликс,поел говна,тем кто читал книгу строго противопоказано к просмотру.
  65. Reoyon
    Dec 27, 2019
    9
    I found that the direction of the show was bold to follow the book's vignette story telling in the first two novels and ambiguous passing of time. I believe this should slow as the story becomes more expansive in the coming seasons. That said, Cavill is incredible as Geralt I wasn't sold initially, but I am now! Everyone is excellent in their roles and having so much fun. I cannot wait toI found that the direction of the show was bold to follow the book's vignette story telling in the first two novels and ambiguous passing of time. I believe this should slow as the story becomes more expansive in the coming seasons. That said, Cavill is incredible as Geralt I wasn't sold initially, but I am now! Everyone is excellent in their roles and having so much fun. I cannot wait to devour another season when it debuts.… Expand
  66. SeussMyTub
    Dec 27, 2019
    3
    The production values are good, and Henry Cavill is a decent actor, but the story sucks. The Bard is the most annoying character on TV and he sings in each episode? Awful. Like a poor man's version of Game of Thrones.
  67. 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
  68. FairMan
    Dec 27, 2019
    10
    Most of the negative reviews here mention ''forced diversity'' and ''progressive themes'', and that should tell you all you need to know about the kind of reviewer who's dragging down the rating on this show. It's got a novel approach to timing and storytelling, great special effects, great casting, and sometimes good humor. Sure it's not 100% accurate to the book or game, but that's notMost of the negative reviews here mention ''forced diversity'' and ''progressive themes'', and that should tell you all you need to know about the kind of reviewer who's dragging down the rating on this show. It's got a novel approach to timing and storytelling, great special effects, great casting, and sometimes good humor. Sure it's not 100% accurate to the book or game, but that's not the point. Interesting show, especially given the crap Netflix usually produces.… Expand
  69. norse
    Dec 27, 2019
    9
    I loved the first season - the diversity that seems to bother so many people was understated and didn't feel out of place. The multiple time lines are confusing and some casting choices were suboptimal (am I the only one thinking the actress who played Renfri would have made a killer Triss?), but the only thing that really bothered my about the first season was that they didn't blow up theI loved the first season - the diversity that seems to bother so many people was understated and didn't feel out of place. The multiple time lines are confusing and some casting choices were suboptimal (am I the only one thinking the actress who played Renfri would have made a killer Triss?), but the only thing that really bothered my about the first season was that they didn't blow up the bridge to Sodden.

    I am looking forward to future seasons, because the timeline confusion is behind us now and the main actors really grew into their characters.    … Expand
  70. skidoosh
    Dec 27, 2019
    8
    It's not the most amazing thing I've ever seen, but as a Witcher books fan. It hits the spot. The mixing of stories from The Last Wish was a little confusing at the start but by the end makes a lot of sense. Some of the finer details of encounters and get changes in small ways to serve the TV rendition but nothing that I could see changing the course of the overall story in any way that'dIt's not the most amazing thing I've ever seen, but as a Witcher books fan. It hits the spot. The mixing of stories from The Last Wish was a little confusing at the start but by the end makes a lot of sense. Some of the finer details of encounters and get changes in small ways to serve the TV rendition but nothing that I could see changing the course of the overall story in any way that'd concern me overall. When I heard the announcement that Henry Cavill would play Geralt I was a little dismissive of it, but seeing and hearing him in action put that to rest as he's really quite good.… Expand
  71. FNBosquim
    Dec 27, 2019
    9
    Muito bom, superou as expectativas.
    Eu não li os livros e estou conhecendo o mundo do bruxo a partir da serie, confesso que fiquei empolgado para continuar assistindo.
  72. Amiga4ever81
    Dec 27, 2019
    10
    I've read Witcher saga many times, I've finished every Witcher game. I just love Witcher. TV show is also amazing! I didn't expect that!
  73. MarcoCol
    Dec 27, 2019
    10
    Toss a coin to your witcher!!!! O Valley of Plenty! Amazing show one of the best Netflix have produced. I will wait for season 2 !!!!!!
  74. EndlessSarain
    Dec 27, 2019
    10
    It's just insane, best serie of all time, better than games of thrones. It's impossible to not see this.
  75. 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
  76. Balorn
    Dec 26, 2019
    10
    Fantastic version of the stories. The cast is chosen very well and I'm looking forward to further seasons.
  77. 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.
  78. NormalPublikum
    Dec 26, 2019
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. After i question why there are so many black characters in the this medieval based show and if Netflix want politically correct so much, why don't they bring some Asian Characters too? And then BOOM: in Episode 4, I saw some Asian actors!!!! Jesus....OK..OK...Netflix u win!!!! HAHAHA. i like this show now XD… Expand
  79. bwestpha
    Dec 24, 2019
    10
    Great show, great fights. The feeling is similar to the game - which is obviously a good thing ;) !
  80. 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
  81. Grubbybest
    Dec 26, 2019
    10
    Amazing series. Absolutely loved every moment, great scripting and characters! Second time watching it.
  82. metamind16
    Dec 26, 2019
    9
    I truly don’t get the bad reviews! Love the atmosphere and I actually like the fact that it isn’t epic Geralt day one. The build up of the story is absolutely right for me. Cavill is a great Geralt.
  83. lleomat1
    Dec 26, 2019
    9
    The changes were a need when we are talking about budget...like the tale with the golden dragon vellentretenmeth would have been way to expensive if told exactly like it is written in the books...like many other tale, the thing I hated was the 3 way set timeline the yennefer timeline, geralt's timeline and ciri's timeline....I would have preferred time being shown like in the booksThe changes were a need when we are talking about budget...like the tale with the golden dragon vellentretenmeth would have been way to expensive if told exactly like it is written in the books...like many other tale, the thing I hated was the 3 way set timeline the yennefer timeline, geralt's timeline and ciri's timeline....I would have preferred time being shown like in the books gollowing the tale's order...not to mention the tales "voice of reason" being overly split amongst other tales… Expand
  84. crusher351
    Dec 26, 2019
    9
    This show is much better than I was expecting. When I heard it was coming out, I was a bit worried. Now, I have only played The Witcher 3, never the older ones and I have never read the books. Despite that, I had a general idea of how I wanted Geralt to be and how the world was portrayed. I became even more worried when I heard Henry Cavill was to play Geralt. Nothing against him as anThis show is much better than I was expecting. When I heard it was coming out, I was a bit worried. Now, I have only played The Witcher 3, never the older ones and I have never read the books. Despite that, I had a general idea of how I wanted Geralt to be and how the world was portrayed. I became even more worried when I heard Henry Cavill was to play Geralt. Nothing against him as an actor, I just didn't really see him in that role
    I am happy to say that I was wrong in all my worries. Henry Cavill is amazing as Geralt. He nails the voice and overall feel of Geralt. He is easily the best part of the show. The rest of the characters are well rounded for the most part, and the acting is very good. Coming up next would be the cinematography and look of the show. Much of the time, it has a very dark and dreary feel to it, but it fits the story well. The visual effects are pretty good as well, especially the magic effects. The fight scenes are some of the best I've ever seen in a tv show. Last, but certainly not least, is the quality of the music. Besides the awesome "Toss a Coin to your Witcher" song, the more dramatic themes and songs are amazing to listen to.
    While I enjoyed my time with this show a great deal, there were one or two things that I feel could have been done better. The biggest problem that I noticed right from the first episode, was the quality of the creature's visual effects. Whether pure CGI, costume, or practical, the majority of them just didn't look high quality. The only other problem I found, especially in the earlier episodes, was the timeline. It was a bit hard to follow due to the lack of notation on screen as to what specific time line I was watching at a given time.
    Overall, this is a great show for anybody that likes medieval style fantasy. It can be a bit hard to follow at times, and some of the effects are sort of cheesy looking, but I believe the acting, fight scenes, and general aesthetic, more than make up for these small short comings. I am looking forward for season two.    … Expand
  85. McCorius
    Dec 26, 2019
    5
    I was very excited for this show. I love the Witcher Video Games but haven’t read the books. It would be so easy to turn this into a great show and it may still become one. However, the strange way they lay out the plot jumping in time and place is confusing. Whenever Gerald is on screen it works but other times I found myself struggling to care about what’s happening. Now that allI was very excited for this show. I love the Witcher Video Games but haven’t read the books. It would be so easy to turn this into a great show and it may still become one. However, the strange way they lay out the plot jumping in time and place is confusing. Whenever Gerald is on screen it works but other times I found myself struggling to care about what’s happening. Now that all the characters are laid out it could still settle into a decent show. For now it’s just kinda meh.… Expand
  86. ODodwell95
    Dec 26, 2019
    10
    Such an amazing job bringing the fantasy to life! Henry Cavill has now truly become Geralt of Rivia
  87. Mr_Connecticut
    Dec 26, 2019
    10
    Many reviewers are getting hung up on whether this is isn't enough like the games or the books. Lets leave that behind, this is the TV show and we should review it in isolation.

    Overall this is very well written but newcomers to the series will find it hard to grasp the timelines and relationships between characters in the first few episodes. Overall the writing is good and only    Many reviewers are getting hung up on whether this is isn't enough like the games or the books. Lets leave that behind, this is the TV show and we should review it in isolation.

    Overall this is very well written but newcomers to the series will find it hard to grasp the timelines and relationships between characters in the first few episodes. Overall the writing is good and only improves as the timeline becomes clearer and story arcs begin to converge.
    Henry Cavill is perfect as Geralt of Rivia, an absolutely spot on, flawless performance of what i hope will become an iconic character. Other characters have peaks and troughs. Joey Batey as Jaskier (Dandelion) captures his character perfectly, but we don't see enough of him as the show progresses. Anya Chalotra as Yen starts strong, dips in the middle and improves again towards the end. Freya Allen as Ciri leaves a lot to be desired, and the character is difficult to like as a result (which will be a problem if she is to be a focus going forward). Some characters are completely lackluster (Triss and Fringilla to name a few).

    Fans of the books and games will also be quick to point out the changes in certain characters appearances, which isn't a problem in and of itself, but the actors they have hired just simply cant capture the essence of the characters they are trying to portray.

    Overall this is a great first season that has plenty of room to grow in a fantasy world rich with stories to be told. Realistically its an 8 out of 10, but I have given it a 10 to help offset some of the ridiculously reviews by those obsessed by the books/games.    … Expand
  88. jacob4
    Dec 26, 2019
    10
    An absolute incredible fantasy medieval TV show with interesting stories, awesome visuals, and epic adventure! A nice intro to The Witcher series for those who've neither played the game series or read the books, but still and enjoyable viewing. The cast and the performances are incredible and each episode makes you keep on coming back for more. A must watch show for fans of either Lord ofAn absolute incredible fantasy medieval TV show with interesting stories, awesome visuals, and epic adventure! A nice intro to The Witcher series for those who've neither played the game series or read the books, but still and enjoyable viewing. The cast and the performances are incredible and each episode makes you keep on coming back for more. A must watch show for fans of either Lord of the Rings or Game of Thrones or fans who just looking for a fantasy spectacle!… Expand
  89. Mead_
    Dec 26, 2019
    10
    The story telling, special effects and combat scenes were phenomenal. I cannot wait for season 2.
  90. ztilleto
    Dec 26, 2019
    9
    It is good to have a series that actually makes people have to watch it to follow along.
    95% of series today, I can pick up my phone mid episode do other things put it back an continue to watch the episode knowing exactly what have happened.
    The Witcher however you need to be on your toes as it cuts between the different timelines and plots through each episode. It was a great series for    It is good to have a series that actually makes people have to watch it to follow along.
    95% of series today, I can pick up my phone mid episode do other things put it back an continue to watch the episode knowing exactly what have happened.

    The Witcher however you need to be on your toes as it cuts between the different timelines and plots through each episode. It was a great series for one that have loved the games, and makes me want to go back and replay as well as pick up the books.    … Expand
  91. disobedientlib
    Dec 26, 2019
    9
    If you can get past the confusing timelines and the multitude of characters coming and going in quick succession issues, this is a series that has lots to say, and it says it in an intriguing dark fantasy style. If you've played the video games (I have) or read the books (I tried, could not get through first one), this series brings an amazing fantasy world to life. The fx is quite good,If you can get past the confusing timelines and the multitude of characters coming and going in quick succession issues, this is a series that has lots to say, and it says it in an intriguing dark fantasy style. If you've played the video games (I have) or read the books (I tried, could not get through first one), this series brings an amazing fantasy world to life. The fx is quite good, the battle scenes are exciting, and the character arcs have a hidden depth to them. Well worth watching.… Expand
  92. Fuzzy1
    Dec 26, 2019
    10
    Loved every minute of it. The action is crazy and they do a great job building on the Witcher universe. Can't wait for season two.
  93. ZacnyKnur
    Dec 26, 2019
    9
    I think for a first season it couldn't be done better, there's a room for improvement in next ones, and I'm sure its gonna be done :)
  94. Wawer
    Dec 26, 2019
    10
    Very good acting, especialy from Henry. The show has great potential and we want more!
  95. Emphatic
    Dec 26, 2019
    9
    If Anne Rice and the Original Creator of the source material are on board you can't deny this show has some potential! After watching all Episodes in their entirety, I can say the show can at times feel a little off pace here and there, but that is to be expected when introducing a whole new generation or two of people to a world of characters and themes, so that can easily be forgiven. AsIf Anne Rice and the Original Creator of the source material are on board you can't deny this show has some potential! After watching all Episodes in their entirety, I can say the show can at times feel a little off pace here and there, but that is to be expected when introducing a whole new generation or two of people to a world of characters and themes, so that can easily be forgiven. As the series progresses the story becomes more gripping and the characters draw you in, they have an inexorable ability to surprise you with things that you didn't expect even if you know the books/games/characters well (Geralt Grunts abound!) I think any open minded Dark Fantasy fan will find a good time here and even some skeptics might be swayed if if they give the show its proper due, unlike some shoddy ET writers did...All in all a great starting point and I look forward to the next season in 2021!… Expand
  96. OThePestO
    Dec 25, 2019
    7
    The show may be hard to follow if you are new to the Witcher universe, but it does become more clearer the further you go into the season. Some terrible casting choices (ie. Yennefer, Triss), and some low production value at times. However, overall it is an interesting and joyful watch, that tries to stay true to the source material. Henry Cavill stands out and does justice to the role of Geralt.
  97. Jaguarnero
    Dec 25, 2019
    7
    If there is one thing that the vast majority of these reviews online have made me realize, it is that most critics are really quite terrible, uninspired, and poor at their craft... if you could call it craft at all. Some of the reviewers here are quite honestly just lazy. I don’t know who pays them, but I sure as hell wouldn’t. Also, as for a large portion of the online users who cry outIf there is one thing that the vast majority of these reviews online have made me realize, it is that most critics are really quite terrible, uninspired, and poor at their craft... if you could call it craft at all. Some of the reviewers here are quite honestly just lazy. I don’t know who pays them, but I sure as hell wouldn’t. Also, as for a large portion of the online users who cry out about other races of people in the show... you do realize it’s a fantasy series and there certainly could be black people anywhere in a fantasy series? The nerve of these people. As for the show, it’s pretty good. Kind of like Merlin crossed with GoT. It could be a little better, but it’s really quite enjoyable.… Expand
  98. cbenussi
    Dec 25, 2019
    8
    Muy buena serie, gran adaptación! Un must para el que haya jugado los juegos
  99. EFRAM
    Dec 25, 2019
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. When will any streamer, or for that matter any network at all create a show that has fantasy in reality structure and not based on a series of books which cannot ever be plowed into a reasonably watchable scripted series. Such is the case with The Witcher, an uneven oft times annoying treatment of the video game and subsequent books that came before it. A usually loquacious and amiable Henry Cavill is relegated to grunting monosyllabic answers and surly undertones. The storyline is a wandering mishmash of "you're supposed to already know the language and dialogue and dialects of the inhabitants of The Witcher milieu" tropes. I wanted to like the series, but again I was both annoyed and disturbed by the lack of great storytelling this kind of material needs. And lets not forget the Bard who makes his appearance in episode 2, to the dismay of both and Gerald of Rivia and everyone else I have canvassed. Come on Netflix, lets dispense with this adaptation of novels and video games and give some real show runner creators a chance to create something totally original and geared towards an audience that is hip, smart, and waiting for you and Amazon and Apple TV and Hulu and Peacock and everyone see to step up to the plate.(At least Amazon tried to do this with Carnival row, which I am sad to say was also a miss the mark presentation) the Wticher, for all its video game and novel appeal is a distinct disappointment.… Expand
  100. Lucas_t
    Dec 25, 2019
    10
    The best series of the year (in my opinion) from Netflix. Well-crafted characters, incredible locations and a dedicated cast.
    Netflix spared no effort and I can't wait for the next seasons!
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Critic Reviews

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Metascore
53

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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