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. mchahad
    Dec 25, 2019
    9
    I'm a great fan of The Witcher books and games and I realy liked the first season. But, in my opinion, the history of Geralt (about the Witchers) could be more explored. For the fans of the world of The Witcher, the first season was very clear, but for whom whose never had heard about the history, I believe it was very confusing.
    My suggestion is to add, on the next season, more scenes    I'm a great fan of The Witcher books and games and I realy liked the first season. But, in my opinion, the history of Geralt (about the Witchers) could be more explored. For the fans of the world of The Witcher, the first season was very clear, but for whom whose never had heard about the history, I believe it was very confusing.
    My suggestion is to add, on the next season, more scenes showing Geralt getting prepared to fight monsters (one example is the scene of Geralt fighting with Striga on the CG animation).
    I think it would be interesting to show the Witcher side of Geralt and what he can do with his powers, knowledge of potions and tracking monsters.    … Expand
  2. capt_morgan
    Dec 25, 2019
    8
    Critics are wrong; this is a great series with each scene like a a new story. The lighting, scenery, and wardrobes top notch production.
  3. PepperPipka
    Dec 25, 2019
    10
    10/10.

    One of the best tv shows of 2019.

    Despite the skepticism the show surpassed all expectations.

    Script, casting, acting, soundtrack, visuals and atmosphere - OMG, it's great!

    Registered here just to say that this show deserves far more better score than it has.

    Give it max score and all my support.

    Thank you to creators!

    Can't wait for Season 2.
  4. OSPerry
    Dec 25, 2019
    8
    A really decent series. Very hard to follow at first but makes more sense the longer you watch and the better it gets. Can't wait till next season. I would think next season will be more straight forward and even better potentially.
  5. Jolt33
    Dec 25, 2019
    10
    High fantasy TV show that is faithful to the books. It does seem to "toss you into the deep end" as far as the world goes so people unfamiliar with the world may get lost on first viewing as the world is extremely fleshed out. It's well acted and the fight scenes are better than GOT
  6. 123esh123
    Dec 25, 2019
    2
    A painful waste of potential. After being handed a blueprint to success in the excellent books the show runners decided to warp the very soul of the franchise and turn a series that was an excellent meta commentary on fantasy and fairy tale cliches into the generic fantasy it was meant to subvert. By woefully attempting a story made up from three fractured timelines to very little effectA painful waste of potential. After being handed a blueprint to success in the excellent books the show runners decided to warp the very soul of the franchise and turn a series that was an excellent meta commentary on fantasy and fairy tale cliches into the generic fantasy it was meant to subvert. By woefully attempting a story made up from three fractured timelines to very little effect they have produced a final product that will undoubtably confuse any newcomers with its shambolic delivery of the story, whilst also it should enrage existing fans with its disrespectful shortcomings in terms of adapting the narrative and worldbuilding. The only positives are a small selection of performances and brief moments of fight choreography, but it's hard to see the silver lining in this tempest cloud.… Expand
  7. typhoon51280
    Dec 25, 2019
    10
    absolutely terrific !!! for those who are finding too difficult to follow the different storylines I'd suggest to read a book from time to time (maybe a fantasy one just for a change)
  8. cgrossi
    Dec 25, 2019
    10
    Awesome show. Don't listen to the negative review. I binged this in a day. I was skeptical of Henry Cavil as Geralt but he absolutely nailed it.
  9. feeeeel
    Dec 25, 2019
    10
    This is what i waited for! Good job
    Просто офигенный сериал , который можно смотреть залпом, а для тех , кто ноет по поводу графики, актерской игры и тд- вы зажрались , товарищи. Сирик топ
  10. PS4_PC_LIFE
    Dec 25, 2019
    0
    what an atrocity, they bastardized such a great series, how much did they offer to the author to let this kind of **** slide, the guy has no pride in his work to just let ****flix destroy it. the only saving grace is Cavill, and even then he alone can not save this steaming pile. 0/0.
  11. wingslax22
    Dec 25, 2019
    10
    Great show. True to the important parts of the complex story, which probably confused the impatient critics.
  12. Igor_Pleshkov
    Dec 25, 2019
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Сериал заслуживает 10, но -1 за Трисс Меригольд, -1 за излишнюю толерантность, -1 за броню нильфгарда и Карыга лучника, -1 за музыку я бы мог перечислить ещё много минусов, но не буду. Некоторые моменты получились очень хорошо: Тиссая Де Врие прекрасна именно так я представлял её, Геральт хоть это и сепермэн-геральт неплох, Лютик тоже получился хорошо(кроме песен).Я читал все 7 книг прошел ведьмак 2 и 3 и я не против отступления от канонов. Автор имеет право добавлять что-то от себя немного переделывать сюжет для себя и своего видения, но авторы уж очень перестарались. фильм прекрасен, но его некоторые детали не дают восхищаться им. Жду 2 сезон и надеюсь они исправят многие недочёты хоть героев уже не поменять. Советую прочитать книги они намного интереснее… Expand
  13. Iann22
    Dec 25, 2019
    7
    Despite the terrible casting and hideous Nilfgaardian armor I somehow managed to enjoy the show.
    Henry did a good job, special effects were decent and the plot was also OK. The time jumps between the main protagonists story lines were confusing, simple (past/present) information would make it more understandable.
    As I was told, the Nilfgaardian armor was designed with penis shaped    Despite the terrible casting and hideous Nilfgaardian armor I somehow managed to enjoy the show.
    Henry did a good job, special effects were decent and the plot was also OK. The time jumps between the main protagonists story lines were confusing, simple (past/present) information would make it more understandable.
    As I was told, the Nilfgaardian armor was designed with penis shaped helmets and ballsack armor to show the male patriarchy. Who ever did this should be fired! I rate this 7/10 only due to positive outlook for season 2.    … Expand
  14. kamgeforce
    Dec 25, 2019
    0
    Didnt expect much, its neflix after all, still disappointed. Dialogues are **** acting is so so, most actors didnt capture their characters and that includes Henry Cavill, whom I like as an actor. Yes, you can tell he played the games, but i would question he read the books, because he tries to portray the game Geralt with his stoic badassery, but gives no attempt to show off Geralt´s witDidnt expect much, its neflix after all, still disappointed. Dialogues are **** acting is so so, most actors didnt capture their characters and that includes Henry Cavill, whom I like as an actor. Yes, you can tell he played the games, but i would question he read the books, because he tries to portray the game Geralt with his stoic badassery, but gives no attempt to show off Geralt´s wit and intelligence, which is understandable because like I said, the dialogues are pure garbage. I dont think the writers have the capacity to come up with witty or intelligent lines to begin with, so I dont blame only Cavill for that. However Geralt has never been a character defined primarily by his excellent swordsmanship or his stoic demeanor as the games or the show would have you believe. The show is filled with out of place diversity, men bashing, all the queens and authorities are black or female, its progressive garbage of first order. The audio and visuals are nice for a tv production, netflix has the money if not the talent. Fight scenes are probably the only thing I actually enjoyed. You can tell lot of time and thought have been given to the choreography, but thats where the positives start and end. The show has no regards for the slavic roots of the material and the lore is never implemented in any but the most basic and surface level way. This isnt the witcher, its progressive americanised generic fantasy for politically correct audience that took the names and tropes from the witcher and left the balls out.… Expand
  15. straycat73
    Dec 25, 2019
    9
    A well filmed adaptation of very good books. Successful casting. Dark stories, just like in life.
  16. JackProctor
    Dec 25, 2019
    3
    This show just doesn’t make a lot of sense. Yes it has magic which isn’t supposed to make sense but the storyline is just so choppy. The fight scenes look good but are just so far fetched. When the Witcher slays roughly 10 men in the queens court at the end of the fight there are suddenly no bodies on the floor and no injuries. God and the Witcher’s low raspy voice sounds so forced youThis show just doesn’t make a lot of sense. Yes it has magic which isn’t supposed to make sense but the storyline is just so choppy. The fight scenes look good but are just so far fetched. When the Witcher slays roughly 10 men in the queens court at the end of the fight there are suddenly no bodies on the floor and no injuries. God and the Witcher’s low raspy voice sounds so forced you don’t get any emotion from his character. The characters fall in and out of love with each other in an instant. It’s just garbled story telling. I’m a fairly intelligent person, and by episode 8 I honestly don’t know what’s going on. The Witcher is trying to find the princes to fulfill a prophecy...? With tons of side missions and a musical idiot following him around and signing?… Expand
  17. Kalamir
    Dec 25, 2019
    8
    Most of you probably don't know this, but the adaptation has skipped all the humor from books. A great loss because it represents the considerable beauty of the whole Witcher. Nevertheless, despite the adaptation differences I had a great time. Henry showed only one aspect of Geralt and yet convinced me. Some special effects looked poor, but it didn't ruin the fun. We can call it a goodMost of you probably don't know this, but the adaptation has skipped all the humor from books. A great loss because it represents the considerable beauty of the whole Witcher. Nevertheless, despite the adaptation differences I had a great time. Henry showed only one aspect of Geralt and yet convinced me. Some special effects looked poor, but it didn't ruin the fun. We can call it a good start and hope for a better second season.… Expand
  18. Gyrusho
    Dec 24, 2019
    10
    If you like heavy, semi-uncencored action, this is it.. like.. the thing in 2019. Action. Superman in a role you've never seen before (mad probs) lot of story pauses and relapses, a big clusterf*uck.. and then.. you're like.. ooh **** it was this!....
    Lauren.. get the grammy already. Season 2.. when..?
  19. leaveit
    Dec 25, 2019
    7
    Not nearly as bad as many critics are pretending. Rewrites of the original stories are TV-appropriate, and presentation is generally solid, but with some weaknesses. The casting is notably hit-or-mostly-miss with Geralt, Jaskier, and Ciri quite decent choices and most of the rest ranging from inappropriate to obliged. There were an absurd number of black/African insertions for example,Not nearly as bad as many critics are pretending. Rewrites of the original stories are TV-appropriate, and presentation is generally solid, but with some weaknesses. The casting is notably hit-or-mostly-miss with Geralt, Jaskier, and Ciri quite decent choices and most of the rest ranging from inappropriate to obliged. There were an absurd number of black/African insertions for example, with absolutely no east Asian. It kinda makes it seem like a Wayans version of the universe to be honest.… Expand
  20. Keith__
    Dec 25, 2019
    10
    Super, lepszy niż Gra o Tron. Czekam na drugi sezon
    Świetna gra aktorska
    Polecam obejrzeć całość,
  21. Amleida
    Dec 24, 2019
    6
    The Witcher TV show is actually quite entertaining, but as someone who’s read all but one of the books, I find it really hard to ignore the politically driven changes that’s been made by the creator of the show. It’s not even the actual political agenda that annoys me the most, it’s how immersion breaking some of the changes or book interpretations are. Off the top of my head, one of theThe Witcher TV show is actually quite entertaining, but as someone who’s read all but one of the books, I find it really hard to ignore the politically driven changes that’s been made by the creator of the show. It’s not even the actual political agenda that annoys me the most, it’s how immersion breaking some of the changes or book interpretations are. Off the top of my head, one of the most powerful characters in the books is reduced to some weakling who can do a cool party trick, but ultimately goes tumbling down a hill and gets knocked unconscious. Oh, and for that role, they casted an average height, indian guy - although, he’s specifically described as «a fair skinned, particularly tall and handsome guy» in the books. Why? The books are based on Slavic and Northern European mythology, not some modern day, racial inclusion nonsense! Henry Cavill’s interpretation of Geralt is, in my opinion, as close to perfect as you can expect, and there are other, very good acting performances by the other characters in this first season of the show - but despite it’s fairly high entertainment value, I personally think it’s flaws and odd decisions on the part of the creator, prevents this TV series from being so much more.… Expand
  22. ninja_critic
    Dec 24, 2019
    8
    As a person who have read all of he books I feel relatively competent to write this review. Show is good, worthy of recommendation, but in my opinion more so if you have read stories earlier. Plot is twisted in the timeline, events in this same episode are dozens of years apart, which may be very confusing to some viewers. Is it a drawback? To some extend.
    Thanks to this way of    As a person who have read all of he books I feel relatively competent to write this review. Show is good, worthy of recommendation, but in my opinion more so if you have read stories earlier. Plot is twisted in the timeline, events in this same episode are dozens of years apart, which may be very confusing to some viewers. Is it a drawback? To some extend.
    Thanks to this way of storytelling show is more dynamic and gives you an opportunity to get more attached to each character before their paths cross but may give you a hard time to comprehend what is really happening.
    Show lacks a lot of Sapkowski's sense of humor but fighting sequences make up for it in my opinion. I was sceptic about the music at firs, especially Jaskier's ballads, but I have to admit it, its growing on me over time.
    In my opinion its worthy of score of 8, I have no idea why critics gave ti 5 on average. This show is not ground-breaking but it is fun to watch and I have confidence that next season will even be better.    … Expand
  23. Modiculous
    Dec 24, 2019
    9
    Was a great show. Not sure where the hate is coming from. If you like Super natural and GOT , etc this is the show for you. It has action, intrigue cool lore
    And fantastic back story. Can’t wait for season 2
  24. saulot
    Dec 24, 2019
    9
    Henery Cavill is amazing. Its like the opened the first book and said yeah lets just adapt this and they did it well. Because the first book is more short snippets of storys than a longform plot the first season moves at a fast and disjointed pace witch prevents it from draging but makes the timeline confusing but the season ends better. My only issue is the casting of triss ( the actressHenery Cavill is amazing. Its like the opened the first book and said yeah lets just adapt this and they did it well. Because the first book is more short snippets of storys than a longform plot the first season moves at a fast and disjointed pace witch prevents it from draging but makes the timeline confusing but the season ends better. My only issue is the casting of triss ( the actress they caster did an okay job) but im sick of Hollywood getting rid of all the irish roles as an Irish American.… Expand
  25. Stigma
    Dec 24, 2019
    9
    Yes, there were changes made to this show that bothered me as a huge fan of the Witcher. But I was entertained throughout, and I can't say that for the first season of Game of Thrones (the subsequent ones were mostly brilliant). People angry about 'woke' and SJW stuff should be careful of giving this show such a poor review, because the Witcher was light on that stuff, and assigned 0 andYes, there were changes made to this show that bothered me as a huge fan of the Witcher. But I was entertained throughout, and I can't say that for the first season of Game of Thrones (the subsequent ones were mostly brilliant). People angry about 'woke' and SJW stuff should be careful of giving this show such a poor review, because the Witcher was light on that stuff, and assigned 0 and 1 scores are going to practically assure that Netflicks will keep doling out guilt trips and drastically altering the source material to appease the offended. I thought this was a great 1st season.… Expand
  26. Flipsyde27
    Dec 24, 2019
    10
    I don't get the negative reviews, this show is great fun. Henry Cavill was born to play Geralt, I was concerned with his casting at first but he nails it, all the way down to the voice. The action is great, the story can get confusing, that would be my only gripe. Can't wait for season 2
  27. PeterWuzHere
    Dec 24, 2019
    9
    I was skeptical because of the cast they chose but it definitely was worth watching and has me hyped up for a second season.
  28. Theelectreon
    Dec 24, 2019
    10
    This show was awesome. I honestly do. It understated why it’s rated so poorly, it’s incredibly well done and immersive. Seems like Netflix is dealing with bias against original Netflix productions (which is warranted) but this show stands out in the most positive way. Can’t wait for the subsequent seasons.
  29. DanAlexandru
    Dec 24, 2019
    9
    Liked it, despite the odd actor choices for a couple of characters. Overall, it has a promising start and I hope the next season delivers even more. Could become even bigger than GoT, providing Netflix has half a brain to promote this show and cancel some of its other garbage series.
  30. Venapraga
    Dec 24, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Ha, it's goood... enough :) We don't have anything better so, let's like it! :) I do, although I admit at moments I wished the creators/realisators put more attention to details, be more original with cgis (and be more original generally;), i wished so, yet, I do believe the show do have really good moments, really. I like it, and want more!… Expand
  31. Broyax
    Dec 24, 2019
    1
    De mon point de vue, l'attente était double : d'abord eu égard à la prodigieuse saga de Sapkowski, ensuite par rapport aux superbes adaptations en jeux vidéo de la part de CD Projekt Red qui a su montrer un immense respect des bouquins tout en apposant sa propre marque et personnalité au meilleur univers d'heroic-fantasy jamais créé...

    C'est dire si les espérances étaient élevées... et    De mon point de vue, l'attente était double : d'abord eu égard à la prodigieuse saga de Sapkowski, ensuite par rapport aux superbes adaptations en jeux vidéo de la part de CD Projekt Red qui a su montrer un immense respect des bouquins tout en apposant sa propre marque et personnalité au meilleur univers d'heroic-fantasy jamais créé...

    C'est dire si les espérances étaient élevées... et n'ont pas été comblées, bien au contraire. Mais le tableau n'est pas si noir ici (encore que...) puisque Henri "Superman" Cavill incarne avec un allant inattendu un super sorceleur ; il paraît que l'acteur est fan de la licence et le fait est que ça se voit à l'écran : il se déplace, parle et respire comme ce bon vieux Gérard ! cynique et désabusé, ronchon et anti-héros... héroïque à l'insu de son plein gré.

    Alors, si Gérard va, tout devrait rouler... et d'ailleurs les effets spéciaux et la réalisation sont de bonne facture ; et quelques trop rares moments feraient même croire au miracle... sauf que... la narration reste bordélique comme c'est pas possible dans cette "première saison" s'inspirant nettement du premier tome (de nouvelles) de la saga mais la transformant, la dénaturant entièrement ou presque. L'épisode du dragon par exemple est complètement à côté de la plaque... entre autres.

    Mais ce n'est pas tout, car la série balance ses enjeux n'importe comment et de façon si désordonnée que même en ayant lu tous les livres, on a du mal à s'y retrouver... alors on imagine pas la perplexité confuse que doivent ressentir les béotiens à cet égard. Décousues et souvent incohérentes, les situations se succèdent jusqu'au ridicule s'il le faut (par exemple, le magicien qui se tape la bossue...!).

    A part Cavill, on ne constate que des erreurs de casting : ils sont tous soit mauvais, soit incompétents ou bien les deux à la fois. Jaskier par exemple est une caricature insupportable... Ciri est une cruche nunuche, Yenefer est seulement... bien roulée et c'est tout.

    Par ailleurs, la diversité forcenée incluse au forceps nuit à toute la crédibilité du monde décrit ici, un monde de légendes slaves à l'origine... et cette diversité omniprésente manque elle-même de diversité puisqu'elle n'inclut aucun ou aucune asiatique... la diversité à sens unique en somme.

    A part ce bon vieux Gérard, trop de choses sonnent faux dans cette série. Dommage pour Cavill mais ce défilé d'impostures n'est pas vraiment regardable. Ce gros simulacre découpé en épisodes irrite au plus haut point, sans cesse, sans espoir de rédemption : parti sur les mauvais rails dès le départ, il n'arrivera jamais à destination.    … Expand
  32. MichaelPraytor
    Dec 24, 2019
    10
    I liked Wild Hunt but didn't play the previous games and haven't read the books, so I've got no dog in this fight. And I was skeptical when I first saw Cavill Geralt. After 15 minutes I was sucked in. The first episode is really something with spectacular scenes, and every subsequent episode just keeps upping the ante. The critics, as usual these days, are not in touch with the audience. II liked Wild Hunt but didn't play the previous games and haven't read the books, so I've got no dog in this fight. And I was skeptical when I first saw Cavill Geralt. After 15 minutes I was sucked in. The first episode is really something with spectacular scenes, and every subsequent episode just keeps upping the ante. The critics, as usual these days, are not in touch with the audience. I suspect it's mainly political. Don't let that deprive you of watching a really great, fresh, and interesting show.… Expand
  33. nbassano82
    Dec 24, 2019
    6
    The pacing and editing of the show are pretty bad. The multiple timelines are unforgivably confusing. Having read the books and played the games I knew what was going on but struggled to figure out why it was put together as such. A lot of it seemed really illogical. Overall the cast is fabulous and without them the show would not be watchable. I’m hoping as with the novels that after theThe pacing and editing of the show are pretty bad. The multiple timelines are unforgivably confusing. Having read the books and played the games I knew what was going on but struggled to figure out why it was put together as such. A lot of it seemed really illogical. Overall the cast is fabulous and without them the show would not be watchable. I’m hoping as with the novels that after the (fist two) things pick up and follow a more traditional narrative that makes for a much more compelling story. I’m hopeful.… Expand
  34. MaroXX
    Dec 24, 2019
    9
    Great show, awesome fights, promising story cant wait for the second season, writers should take it easy on the feminism though, henry needs more screen time.
  35. TYHE
    Dec 24, 2019
    7
    Actors playing Geralt, Jaskier and Yennefer are perfect. Impressive fights. Good humor.
    Writers made the choice to introduce three main characters in the first season. The problem is there are big age differences between them so their story arcs cannot happen at the same point of time. If You pay attention, You will understand this easily enough.
    What can be improved: with bigger budget    Actors playing Geralt, Jaskier and Yennefer are perfect. Impressive fights. Good humor.
    Writers made the choice to introduce three main characters in the first season. The problem is there are big age differences between them so their story arcs cannot happen at the same point of time. If You pay attention, You will understand this easily enough.
    What can be improved: with bigger budget – special effects/CGI, characterization for different humanoid species. Recasting for Triss?
    I’m looking forward for even better season 2.    … Expand
  36. NMH47
    Dec 24, 2019
    10
    Like any other TV show, it has its flaws, but I really enjoyed the whole series. As a huge fan of the game and the witcher books, I can say that it was worth my time. All the best for the next season.
  37. Tinely
    Dec 24, 2019
    8
    Great first season, Henry Cavill is a great Geralt! Waiting to see more of this Witcher tales.
  38. skvbgf44
    Dec 24, 2019
    0
    Netflix = political correctness, there were ONLY white people in the book!!!! This is not America, England or another country, these are Slavic areas, there were no black people there at that times!!!!!. Have you seen Triss in Netflix series? It's just pathetic how they did it..... The series is terrible, but it's good that we still have a AMAZING game which is Witcher 3, this is a REALNetflix = political correctness, there were ONLY white people in the book!!!! This is not America, England or another country, these are Slavic areas, there were no black people there at that times!!!!!. Have you seen Triss in Netflix series? It's just pathetic how they did it..... The series is terrible, but it's good that we still have a AMAZING game which is Witcher 3, this is a REAL story based on the book!… Expand
  39. samkaz
    Dec 24, 2019
    10
    If you read the books, comics and/or played the video game (and liked those) you will love the Witcher. The cinematography, writing, characters and pacing make it more of a Game of Thrones epic saga than a cheap video game spin-off. The casting is impeccable (Cavill is perfect) and the European style storytelling is interesting, charming, moving and gripping all at once. Ignore theIf you read the books, comics and/or played the video game (and liked those) you will love the Witcher. The cinematography, writing, characters and pacing make it more of a Game of Thrones epic saga than a cheap video game spin-off. The casting is impeccable (Cavill is perfect) and the European style storytelling is interesting, charming, moving and gripping all at once. Ignore the negative reviews on here; most of their gripes are about the supporting casts' skin colour. Atrocious. I loved this show. Cannot wait for the sequel(s). If you're looking for a great new fantasy franchise, this is it. Best TV show of the year for me, hands down.… Expand
  40. incendras
    Dec 24, 2019
    9
    While the start was a little rigid, this show begins to perform well toward the end of the first episode, I am excited to see the second season now that they have drawn up the origins of its primary characters.
  41. Spando255
    Dec 23, 2019
    10
    I am a die-hard fan of the Witcher series, both books and games. This show is a fantastic interpretation of the books so far and I’m extremely excited for season 2. Not everyone will love it and a background knowledge of the books is helpful, but the stories and characterization are top-notch. Don’t listen to the blowhard “professional” critics or people crying about casting differencesI am a die-hard fan of the Witcher series, both books and games. This show is a fantastic interpretation of the books so far and I’m extremely excited for season 2. Not everyone will love it and a background knowledge of the books is helpful, but the stories and characterization are top-notch. Don’t listen to the blowhard “professional” critics or people crying about casting differences from the novels. This is a show you need to watch and judge for yourself. There’s a lot of love for the source material here and it shows. I personally hope for many, many more seasons.… Expand
  42. imori
    Dec 24, 2019
    1
    Чудовищная халтура.
    1 балл только за Генри Кавилла - он старался.
    Самый провал - это основной сценарий, ради странной идеи показать по-чуть-чуть главных персонажей в каждой серии, нарезав повествование на якобы параллели в событиях, сценаристы в итоге получили неинтересный винегрет и путанное повествование. Истории с Геральтом сильно упрощены и добавлены нелогичные изменения. Линию Йен    Чудовищная халтура.
    1 балл только за Генри Кавилла - он старался.
    Самый провал - это основной сценарий, ради странной идеи показать по-чуть-чуть главных персонажей в каждой серии, нарезав повествование на якобы параллели в событиях, сценаристы в итоге получили неинтересный винегрет и путанное повествование.
    Истории с Геральтом сильно упрощены и добавлены нелогичные изменения.
    Линию Йен увеличили, но придуманные эпизоды выглядят чужеродными, Аретуза-концлагерь, странный Исттред, невнятное нападение неизвестно кого с огромным насекомым на даму с ребёнком и прыжки через порталы, ужасное объяснение невозможности иметь детей для Йен.
    Линия Цири получилась просто скучной - она все 8 серий чего-то боится, бежит и участвует в бессмысленных сценах в Брокилоне, которые потеряли весь смысл из-за сильного изменения сценария - с ней нет Геральта и не объясняется ничего про воду Брокилона. Всё участие Цири можно было свести к двум сериям - с маленькой Цири и после резни в Цинтре, т.к. в итоге все неописанные в книге скитания Цири до Геральта можно смело выкинуть. Особенно обидно за ужасную идею злого допплера-маньяка и Мышовура.
    Кагыр - в сериале из него сделали воплощение зла. Цири его вообще не интересует теперь, как он в будущем сможет присоединиться к команде Геральта в поисках Цири - непонятно.
    Фрингилья - безумная сектантка, как увяжут её дальнейшее участие в событиях - непонятно. Это же просто совершенно другие персонажи получились. А точнее не получились.
    Лучше всего получилась Плотва.    … Expand
  43. Alexplissken
    Dec 24, 2019
    1
    The narrative looks crumpled and unconnected, many things are left without description. Why does Herald drink potions and what kind of drinks? Most likely he drinks vodka.
    Monsters look worse than in the game, cgi cheapest as possible, the scenario is predictable in advance and there is no interest in watching.
    I don’t understand why so many black actors were added, a fantasy world in    The narrative looks crumpled and unconnected, many things are left without description. Why does Herald drink potions and what kind of drinks? Most likely he drinks vodka.
    Monsters look worse than in the game, cgi cheapest as possible, the scenario is predictable in advance and there is no interest in watching.
    I don’t understand why so many black actors were added, a fantasy world in Slavic culture, where their presence is surprising and this is racism and an insult to the Polish medieval heritage.
    Disappointment and sadness, thank you Netflix I knew you can ruin things    … Expand
  44. RegisMonteflou
    Dec 24, 2019
    2
    It’s just disgusting, 2 pluses Henry Kevil and roach, and the fact that in the Russian localization of the witcher is voiced by the same actor as in the game. That's all the pluses.
    Cons scenario, (They perverted and pohёr all everything is normal in the book)
    I can write a full analysis of each series, **** 1 book is ideal for an adaptation of the film, they simply would have defended    It’s just disgusting, 2 pluses Henry Kevil and roach, and the fact that in the Russian localization of the witcher is voiced by the same actor as in the game. That's all the pluses.
    Cons scenario, (They perverted and pohёr all everything is normal in the book)
    I can write a full analysis of each series,
    **** 1 book is ideal for an adaptation of the film, they simply would have defended it and everything would have been normal.
    There are no all-in-one episodes in your mix.
    Further. castes of actors and the game, Foltest Tris Tisai Borja, Ciri, Eist, and this is if you do not take into account all blacks and mulattos, the presence of which can not be explained.

    Horrible solutions for the images of elves and dwarves.
    Just disastrous battle scenes, they are disgustingly stupid and illogical, you can’t do not do it !!!
    On the whole, he didn’t have anything left of the books of a realistic Middle Ages, the modern contemporary licked
    Speech characters style, clothes,
    Nilfgard suits are just something, no words -100 10.
    The motivation of the characters is cut into the trash, especially the motivation of the nilfgaard empire.
    The whole line of Ciri is destroyed, it’s just a girl from some made-up world, not having an idea about reality, about the war about hunger, poverty and suffering, but it should.    … Expand
  45. Dirtyboy
    Dec 24, 2019
    10
    Amazing I'm a big fan of the games thay have done a outstanding job on this show
  46. BrunoLucena
    Dec 24, 2019
    7
    Misscast with exception of Henry Cavill, but there is room for improviment... Waiting to see the follow up!
  47. Staaf
    Dec 24, 2019
    9
    Other than the sometimes confusing shifts of timeperiods, really satisfied with how this turned out. Cavill proves to be a great witcher with some amazing cast for the other aswell.
    Hoping this will get many more seasons!
    Fun to see some scenes from the books in live action, just as how you imagined them!
  48. Dpumares
    Dec 24, 2019
    10
    A great job of adaptation and a solid base for the future of this series, which take of care of details and keep the heart and soul of the very first books.
  49. TheNuwisha
    Dec 24, 2019
    8
    The show as over all flawless. Cavill nailed the voice and was surprised he did so well. To be honest He sounded like the Witcher 3 voice actor time to time. I loved it. His whole persona while geralt was perfect. That be said about most characters. Trish... she seemed like another fill in character. Though my main problem is the race changes to certain characters
  50. MrSomebody31
    Dec 24, 2019
    9
    это не плохой сериал, не идеал но все равно не плохо. Да у сериала есть недостачи но также есть и плюси !
  51. Baggi
    Dec 24, 2019
    1
    Очередная толерантная хрень от Netflix изобилующая неграми, особенно эльф - негр вместе с Трисс и Енифер убили. Зачем Сапковский права на съемку дал этому рассаднику маразма????!!!!!
  52. Wranek
    Dec 24, 2019
    8
    Solid bookadaption of the witcher shortstory books. I damit that if you are not familiär with the unsiverse, the plot is hard to follow. Some background knowledge makes ist much easier to understand whats going on wirh all that timejumps. The actors are solid, but with costumes and maskbuilding i personally prefer the way CD Project Red did their work. Most whats bothering me are theSolid bookadaption of the witcher shortstory books. I damit that if you are not familiär with the unsiverse, the plot is hard to follow. Some background knowledge makes ist much easier to understand whats going on wirh all that timejumps. The actors are solid, but with costumes and maskbuilding i personally prefer the way CD Project Red did their work. Most whats bothering me are the missing cateyes of Gerald and any other witcher.… Expand
  53. jesus045
    Dec 24, 2019
    10
    Very good show, wasn't expecting anything from him and he delighted everyone! Great atmosphere, story, production, music. Many do not like the casting, at first also doubted, but everything is harmonious and beautiful. I look forward to continuing.
  54. jdeakin22
    Dec 24, 2019
    8
    Brilliantly made adaptation to the books with only slight CGI and monster design issues. Henry Cavill is outstanding as Geralt, and made the part his own.
  55. kito78
    Dec 24, 2019
    10
    I red Witcher books in 1996. Since that time I red them many times. Characters were living in my imagination for a long, long time. I know every detail of canon, and I know series is not covering many of details. I do not like Yen in Netflix series and yet I enjoy watching all episodes a lot. I think it’s great and I wish to thanks Netflix for creating it :)
  56. SadKatt
    Dec 23, 2019
    10
    As someone who's played most of the games, (2.5 of them, approximately.) I can say, this stands on it's own. For fans of Game of Thrones, looking for something to reconcile, you're barking up the wrong tree, i say, no point in doing so. For fans of literary excellence, i haven't read the books, but congrats on taking a chance on a literary work that has been so long in the making, reachingAs someone who's played most of the games, (2.5 of them, approximately.) I can say, this stands on it's own. For fans of Game of Thrones, looking for something to reconcile, you're barking up the wrong tree, i say, no point in doing so. For fans of literary excellence, i haven't read the books, but congrats on taking a chance on a literary work that has been so long in the making, reaching casual viewers, and any amount of an often times volatile gaming community.

    The characters are good. Likes, dislikes, stengths, weaknesses, believable. My first qualification, aside from all that, the concepts attempted to be portrayed. Deep concepts such as, religion, apathy, popular belief, and survival. To a lesser extent, human empathy, very represented, but more veiled than any. Any empathy displayed is coming from the one you'd least expect it, and isn't explicitly verbally acknowledged, but shown over and over with little to no applause within narrative. That leads me to the main appeal of the Witcher universe, in my opinion, or at least, what i think most people got wrong about it, and the rest is up to you, and that is...

    Heroes don't look like heroes, weaponizing religion has consequences, and destiny, is hard, and doesn't make sense, for those going through it. Powers beyond us are being used to manipulate nations, and the populace. Not really controversial in saying so.

    The story is those in the middle, the heroes, victims, bards, and mages, forming it all into a history that is worth retelling.    … Expand
  57. papamishka
    Dec 23, 2019
    6
    It's just ordinary.
    Basically a 1990s fantasy show with better production values, boobs and less fun.
    The books deserve better.
  58. ebosian
    Dec 23, 2019
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It is an excellent adaptation of the books. Not outstanding, but excellent. Geralt is portrayed masterfully by Cavil. His mannerisms and motives are spot on. Yennifer is as cunning as ever and her expanded character creation was a very good add. Jaskier is just like I recall from the books. Ciri seemed truly scared and afraid of Cahir while she was on the run. I am interested to see how they portray a more confident bandit Ciri in the coming seasons after her training. The acting all around were superb. Netflix has even raised the countenance on dopplers. They seem to have much more meaningful or scariness to them then in the books. The locations and settings were diverse and believable. Artuza is just as I pictured from the books. I also saw no plastic water bottles on screen:)… Expand
  59. Mcmcaruso
    Dec 23, 2019
    1
    The Witcher has some great elements. CG and the lead actor are especially great, but this show fails in the writing and storyline. It goes off the rails, feels more like the video game equivalent to a bunch of side quests instead of the main quest.
    + There is an overall tone of immasculated, unintelligent men at the aid of every powerful woman. It's obvious the writer/director is a woman    The Witcher has some great elements. CG and the lead actor are especially great, but this show fails in the writing and storyline. It goes off the rails, feels more like the video game equivalent to a bunch of side quests instead of the main quest.
    + There is an overall tone of immasculated, unintelligent men at the aid of every powerful woman. It's obvious the writer/director is a woman that is angry at the world.

    Also I love how the main actress, which was the ugliest, deformed woman just starts putting on make up and stops hunching over. Now she is the most beautiful girl in all the land. Thank God for medieval Sephora.    … Expand
  60. nicktlk
    Dec 23, 2019
    10
    Loved it! Great job so far, cannot wait for new seasons to come! Fantasy is often difficult to adapt and the show did not fail in this aspect.
  61. Blade_Stormd
    Dec 23, 2019
    9
    I really enjoyed the 8 episode Witcher series, and I look forward to the 2nd season. I had some problems with some parts, but all in all, I enjoyed what this series tried to do.
  62. MqHappy
    Dec 23, 2019
    9
    Сериал получится хорошим, есть недочеты, но это не критично, это первый сезон, нужно дать шанс этому сериалу, Игра Престолов тоже не была сразу идеальна, дайте шанс.
  63. 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
  64. Brrrn39
    Dec 23, 2019
    9
    I really really enjoyed this show. If you love fantasy with a great story and great characters then this show is for you. The timeline gets a little confusing but it all makes sense in the end and you will appreciate it
  65. Bud89
    Dec 23, 2019
    10
    Really give this show a chance - it will take time to get in and in the beginning sometimes you need to Re watch some parts to fully understand it, but as you do - you will fall in Love and lost in happyness on the same time. I suggest, if you want to more Lore to read the books or play the video games.

    Toss a coin to your witcher (sing)
  66. Gilotynus
    Dec 23, 2019
    9
    I understand it can be confusing at times for audience new to witcher genre. I remember when i was reading books at first you start with stories and then saga begins which is much better. In new season saga should start and it should be better with every episode actionwise. They should change few things but i really enjoyed watching
  67. BigDegs29
    Dec 23, 2019
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. As someone who never read the books, and only played the games, my opinion is that the show is "good". Not fantastic, but definitely enjoyable.

    I think the production values are very high, the direction was competent, but that the writing was a little on the weak side, specifically in certain episodes (like episode 4). If they're looking to compete with the likes of Game of Thrones, they need to find better writers. I especially didn't like how inconsequential Ciri's plotline was. Her entire season can be summed up as "Escaped Nilfgaardians -> Found Geralt". Didn't help that the final episode was basically Yennifer's show, so the meeting of Geralt and Ciri at the end had less impact than it should have.

    I'm also not really a fan of them going for this triad of lead characters. IMO they should have focused on Geralt. But if anything Yennifer had more of a fleshed out story. And considering her character isn't really that likeable for a good 2/3 of the season, that was a problem. Perhaps she'll be better after Sodden.

    As for the acting, I think it was really good. Ciri, Triss and Yennifer met my expectations. And I liked Cavill's interpretation of Geralt, even though it doesn't exactly match my idea of him.

    Overall I think season 1 was a success and I look forward to season 2, especially if they can find some better writers.    … Expand
  68. kingzardoz
    Dec 23, 2019
    4
    I am reviewing this from the perspective of somebody who has only played the games and never read the books. I just ordered the books in the hopes that I can wipe this show from my memory. My expectations were very low for Netflix's The Witcher. The trailers looked cheap and I can't think of the last time I saw a good netflix produced show. All the woke culture aside, this show fails atI am reviewing this from the perspective of somebody who has only played the games and never read the books. I just ordered the books in the hopes that I can wipe this show from my memory. My expectations were very low for Netflix's The Witcher. The trailers looked cheap and I can't think of the last time I saw a good netflix produced show. All the woke culture aside, this show fails at the basics. There is maybe only one good human vs human fight scene in the whole show. Any fight scene with a monster is poorly executed and lazy. The writing jumps all over the place with way too much time spent revisiting the fall of Cintra. The depiction of magic ranges from ok to terrible. I can overlook many problems but they eventually become too numerous to enjoy the show. If you read the books I can imagine this series becomes unwatchable. The only way you might get a watchable Witcher series is if it got Lord of the Rings money behind it. Unfortunately I think Hollywood would still find a way to mess it all up.… Expand
  69. Gijo0803
    Dec 23, 2019
    9
    Interesting characters and great action. Can be a little confusing, but I think that is due to the complexity of the world they are creating.
  70. JohnMCouch
    Dec 23, 2019
    10
    I see others reviews stating poor adaptation and forced diversity, but I can't figure out what in the world they are even talking about. Seems more like people trying to force an agenda that doesn't exist in this show.

    The Witcher so far has been awesome!!! Yennifer, fantastic! Dialogue, scenery, plots...very good. I pray they continue with this series.
  71. andivanhouten
    Dec 23, 2019
    8
    Things can be a little confusing if you haven't played the games, but I was pleasantly surprised after enduring the first episode (which was pretty lame). It does a good job of invoking the feel of the game on a limited budget.
    Its no Game of Thrones, but it is a cut above many fantasy book/game translations.
    Worth a watch.
  72. Everything
    Dec 23, 2019
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It could be so good but the stories are rushed, some of the best part have been cut or changed to be worse.
    The sorceresses have been misused as not one of them exudes the confidence and class ascribed to their respective characters in the books. They act more like 19 year olds in their first convincing cosplay than 100 year old mages and Yen bothers me the most. The facial expressions she makes and the manner in which she delivers insults feels bitter and immature, not powerful, confident, and snobbish. This could just be bad writing but one way or another it needs fixed. This is after her transformation, the acting before is good. Some other parts from Yens story will either leave gaping holes in the plot or require extensive revision of it.
    Some characters have been done well though, Geralt and Jaskir are great, Ciri is good as well though there is room for improvement in all 3.
    For the smaller fights the choreography is great but the larger battles are not good and in Sodden Hill's case really is a massive let down compared to what it should be.
    The ending along with the stories have been changed in ways that have lost a lot of the emotional impact that the books had.
    The writing needs a lot of work, sometimes its good and sometimes its bad, sometimes i felt like the writers didn't know what they were making and a few times you can tell what was from the books and what was made up by the writers as it became a lot watered down.
    With Nilfgaard and Fringilla there are a lot of changes and i dont think anyone of them is for the best. There are more points but this is quite long now so overall whilst enjoyable for some parts there are a lot of things that need changing and made better. 5/10    … Expand
  73. Evilpoo
    Dec 23, 2019
    3
    GOD Awful.. seriously? People like this? How can someone be SO disgustingly biased. Can't you see the 'netflix' horrific casting? horrific actors? horrific story, effects..

    BELLOW ZERO
    I turned it off (mid Djinn episode) and never watching again , except maybe if i wana browse my phone while this crap is playing.
  74. ShadowPixel
    Dec 23, 2019
    9
    Casting for Geralt is great, as it is for most of the other characters. It's a joy to watch. I had no problems suspending disbelief, although it's baffling that mages apparently have to travel by boat, when they're so good at making portals :)
    I hope to see several seasons of this show! I love how it doesn't skirt the violence or sex, while still being funny and down to earth.
    The    Casting for Geralt is great, as it is for most of the other characters. It's a joy to watch. I had no problems suspending disbelief, although it's baffling that mages apparently have to travel by boat, when they're so good at making portals :)
    I hope to see several seasons of this show! I love how it doesn't skirt the violence or sex, while still being funny and down to earth.
    The narrative buildup especially was great. It slowly dawns on the watcher, how things are connected, and I had no problems following it.
    A+, but only a score of 9, because of the boats. Next time, just portal in.    … Expand
  75. Kheliko
    Dec 23, 2019
    4
    Henry and Anya are great and the action is solid. That said the terrible time skips ruin any type of build up. Very little world building or lore is given. I guess they assume you should know? Ciri's story should of been put thru out the final 3 episodes instead of the entire season. 2 episodes could of easily been combined since they are almost exactly the same footage with Geralt beingHenry and Anya are great and the action is solid. That said the terrible time skips ruin any type of build up. Very little world building or lore is given. I guess they assume you should know? Ciri's story should of been put thru out the final 3 episodes instead of the entire season. 2 episodes could of easily been combined since they are almost exactly the same footage with Geralt being in one of them to show he was there. Just poor decisions when editing this togather. I do hope it manages a season 2 to give it the respect it needs.… Expand
  76. Shadowbloody
    Dec 23, 2019
    7
    The setting, the characters are very good.
    The soundtrack is good.
    It still needs some adjustments but the series has great potential for improvement.
    The Witcher universe is very rich.
    Who is a fan of the games have to watch, to know more about this fantastic universe.
  77. MrSte
    Dec 23, 2019
    9
    Really enjoyed this, I've played the games and read the books. It's great to see some of those moments on the screen. Loved the performance from all the cast and the scenery looked amazing.

    I expect that if this is the first thing you are seeing of the Witcher it may take a few episodes to get into it, it could be a little confusing Overall very enjoyable.
  78. alexmak2008
    Dec 23, 2019
    10
    This movie is just awesome.. waiting for the next season, keep working. i'd like to see more Yeniffer boobs hahaha
  79. RHIT
    Dec 23, 2019
    5
    Requires a second season to make sense but Henry Cavil was born to play Geralt.
  80. LordoftheDance
    Dec 23, 2019
    8
    Main casting is spot on. We were spoiled a bit by Triss' unique and fantastic depiction in the games, it's a shame they didn't try to follow that. Pacing is relaxed, action is great. A bit disappointed by a few minor thi ngs, again, stuff done better by the games, such as Nilfgaardian armor. Also, we need more dialogue, not less. What makes Geralt a great character is that he is theMain casting is spot on. We were spoiled a bit by Triss' unique and fantastic depiction in the games, it's a shame they didn't try to follow that. Pacing is relaxed, action is great. A bit disappointed by a few minor thi ngs, again, stuff done better by the games, such as Nilfgaardian armor. Also, we need more dialogue, not less. What makes Geralt a great character is that he is the "silent, brooding type" but just can't seem to help but chat with everyone.… Expand
  81. gygyorggy
    Dec 23, 2019
    10
    Great acting, great cinematography, Henry Calvin is amazing, i really love Gerald's personality and story. Yennefer is a complex character and i enjoyed every second of her being in the spotlight. The plot is fantastic in my opinion and the way things are put together is refreshing for today's tv shows market
  82. RupoR
    Dec 23, 2019
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. By the time the games were released - I had already read the books three times in a language - much closer to the original than some fans. I reshooted the games twice each, and re-read the book ten more times. I can quote any passage or quotation from a book from memory. And I am normal about adaptations - I am a fan of the game of thrones and calmly relate to the last season, which also has huge problems with the script.
    But the witcher of netflix is ​​an absolute disrespect for the original source and its fans. The authors of the series and some fans do not understand him at all. You do not understand the meaning, mythology and generally this culture. All that you can do is to make a horror story with religious fanatics and the struggle between good and evil from the analogy of Roman empire - Nilfgaard, cut off the deepest meaning of the original short stories of the first two books and shove the inarticulate story about the formation of a strong woman. You made this fast food like Marvel and other garbage like the Black Panther. Well, do it further with your culture. Do not climb and do not litter in our culture - if you do not understand it.    … Expand
  83. backohead74
    Dec 23, 2019
    8
    Well here we are, like Star Wars, another series where the Internetz will love it or downright hate it for some good reasons and mostly stupid ones. Just remember, like what you want, don't watch what you don't and leave people alone to like what they like. Henry Cavill is excellent as Geralt, perfectly cast. I too had some minor issues w/ the casting but wow, Anya Cholotra has beenWell here we are, like Star Wars, another series where the Internetz will love it or downright hate it for some good reasons and mostly stupid ones. Just remember, like what you want, don't watch what you don't and leave people alone to like what they like. Henry Cavill is excellent as Geralt, perfectly cast. I too had some minor issues w/ the casting but wow, Anya Cholotra has been fantastic as Yennefer. Triss isnt in it much, her actress is fine but not sure why they changed her look so much, she is well known for her red hair through the books and games, but no biggie though I expect her role to grow substantially. Ciri, well again the actress is good but her character is not very fleshed out in the first season so we will see. The biggest issue with the show is that if you have no previous Witcher knowledge, be it the games or books I can totally understand you being lost more often then not. I am also not sure how I feel about the Time jumps or more how they showed it or actually didn't show them etc. All in all though its a really good show, I really enjoyed it though I wish the first season was a few episodes longer.… Expand
  84. Xishnik
    Dec 23, 2019
    9
    Fantastic start to a show's premiere. Cavill does a fantastic job as geralt. The action sequences were very solid and some of the best i've ever seen. The CGI was solid. The overall acting was solid. There were parts of it that could have been better.... but overall the watching experience was fulfilling, and entertaining....
    CGI: 9/10
    Acting: 8/10 Direction: 8/10 Set design: 9/10    Fantastic start to a show's premiere. Cavill does a fantastic job as geralt. The action sequences were very solid and some of the best i've ever seen. The CGI was solid. The overall acting was solid. There were parts of it that could have been better.... but overall the watching experience was fulfilling, and entertaining....
    CGI: 9/10
    Acting: 8/10
    Direction: 8/10
    Set design: 9/10
    Action: 9/10    … Expand
  85. 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
  86. Yabs
    Dec 23, 2019
    8
    I wrote a review yesterday here on metacritic based on the Netflix series The Witcher, both giving my review and calling out review bombers for rejecting and giving low scores based rejection of the Witcher solely on their race of the cast.

    Shame on metacritc and CBS.
  87. AmanoDZ
    Dec 23, 2019
    0
    Полный мискаст актеров, единственный, кто действительно хорош - Лютик. Отсутствие логики и нормального повествования. Афроамериканские эльфы. Краснолюды карлики. Ужасный таймлайн. Отсутствие нормальной графики. Про зашкаливающие неточности и глупости даже и писать как-то лень, их очень много.
    Ну вот как яркий пример - Йеннифер САМА решает пойти на пластику, заплатив соответствующую цену    Полный мискаст актеров, единственный, кто действительно хорош - Лютик. Отсутствие логики и нормального повествования. Афроамериканские эльфы. Краснолюды карлики. Ужасный таймлайн. Отсутствие нормальной графики. Про зашкаливающие неточности и глупости даже и писать как-то лень, их очень много.
    Ну вот как яркий пример - Йеннифер САМА решает пойти на пластику, заплатив соответствующую цену (неспособность к деторождению). В последующих сериях она говорит, что хочет возможность иметь детей т.к. ей не оставили выбора!!! WTF    … Expand
  88. 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.
  89. Cayan
    Dec 23, 2019
    9
    I truly loved it, really i did. I would give it a 10/10 if triss wasnt 50 years old and brunette. But that's a minor problem. And how could they leave out gwent!
  90. Bigkeith13
    Dec 23, 2019
    9
    I was planning on taking my time and watching an episode every few days, then I watched the 1st episode and I finished the whole season in 3 days. I haven't been this locked into a new series since GoT season 1. Henry Cavill is the perfect Witcher and the way they use timelines to tell all the back story and then it all come to a point in the final episode was perfect. I am so hyped forI was planning on taking my time and watching an episode every few days, then I watched the 1st episode and I finished the whole season in 3 days. I haven't been this locked into a new series since GoT season 1. Henry Cavill is the perfect Witcher and the way they use timelines to tell all the back story and then it all come to a point in the final episode was perfect. I am so hyped for the 2nd season.… Expand
  91. Goran_01
    Dec 23, 2019
    10
    Really good show!!
    I enjoyed all the episodes, especially the 2nd one.
    Acting is great.
    Cannot wait for season 2
  92. IcePack
    Dec 23, 2019
    8
    Mocne 8, dobry serial, który wrzuca nas w atmosferę świata Andrzeja Sapkowskiego! Pamiętajcie że to adaptacja i nie musi być dokładna z książką. Życzę autorom powodzenia. TOSS A COIN TO YOUR WITCHER.
  93. USAMIKEESP
    Dec 23, 2019
    10
    INCREDIBLE, a must see!!! Im on episode 5 and every episode surpases the last, its just awesome. Really Hope they make more seasons.
  94. Content_lover
    Dec 23, 2019
    10
    The series is actually much more canonical than the game. The images of Triss and Yennifer are more authentic in the series than in games. People were greatly imbued with sympathy for the images of their favorite characters from the game and now reject everything that does not correspond to them. I gave a chance to the series and it did not disappoint me. Over time, I was imbued withThe series is actually much more canonical than the game. The images of Triss and Yennifer are more authentic in the series than in games. People were greatly imbued with sympathy for the images of their favorite characters from the game and now reject everything that does not correspond to them. I gave a chance to the series and it did not disappoint me. Over time, I was imbued with sympathy for the characters in the series and no longer experienced discomfort. People who find fault with such things and various trifles seem to me biased and too conservative. Sometimes, it seems to me that they are trying to amuse their pride in this way, thereby showing that they read books compared to some. I am sincerely sorry for such people, because they are fixated on trifles and are unable to enjoy a good series. Watching the series, I did not feel discomfort about the races. The image of Kalante and Yennifer are quite feminist in the series and, in principle, this corresponds to their characteristics in the books. Ciri in the book was either lesbian or bi. The series is not one of those that you can run in the background and do household chores. You must be very careful not to miss important details. The plot is messy, but this is not a script problem. It is rather a problem of the source. The first season of the series is based on the first two books of Sapkowski, which were not novels, but cycles of stories and are chaotic in themselves. As for me, the creators of the series managed to streamline the Geralt storyline better than it was in the stories. This film adaptation has surpassed its literary source. The creators managed to do this with the help of their freedom in the plot. With all due respect to Sapkovsky, he was not a drama guru, and most people found out about his books thanks to the witcher’s game series, which continued the plot from the books. Almost all the creators' liberties in the plot added drama and were created in order to better adapt the plot to the cinema. Moreover, all ideas and meanings have been preserved. In the series, the internal conflicts of the characters are much better developed. The characters look more multifaceted than in the cycles of Sapkovsky's stories. The picture and dialogs are good, but not perfect. The creators have something to work on. Of the advantages I want to especially highlight the musical accompaniment in the series, added humor and fighting scenes. The series has great potential. (Sorry for my English)… Expand
  95. Hawk235
    Dec 23, 2019
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Как фанат книжной саги пришел в ужас от сценария и повествования. Смысл каждого книжного рассказа исказили почти во всем,а где не исказили приходиться додумывать самому. Ну и финальная сцена это что такое было вообще? Как можно было слить самую трогательную сцену в книге? Цири бежит обниматься к человеку,которого никогда не видела. В книге у них был мотив - они встречались в Брокилоне и привязались к друг другу. А тут добавили ту же сцену, но вырезали главное. При этом зачем-то еще вплели сюда Ренфри,что Геральт должен искать какую-то лесную деву и он поэтому побежал в лес,а Цири типо узнала его из снов и побежала обнимать незнакомца. Это равносильно,что я сейчас кого-то увижу во сне и потом встречу его в жизни и побегу к нему обниматься. просто гениальная завязка сюжета!… Expand
  96. Alex_Col
    Dec 23, 2019
    7
    Puedo decir que Henry Cavill es Geralt de Rivia... excelente actuación. Las escenas de acción son una maravilla, muy muy buenas. Es un poco difícil conectar con la serie, por momentos se pone algo densa, conectar capitulo con otro capitulo no es fácil. Esperemos que suba el nivel para la siguiente temporada.
  97. CleonII
    Dec 23, 2019
    7
    the time jumps in the story was confusing. could not follow some of it. but great stunts and fantasy element was cool too.
  98. Ryan_IRL
    Dec 23, 2019
    9
    I would have probably could have agreed with the current average score of 7.5, but the final episode pulled together a lot of the story, and made the journey more interesting to me in the end. Some CG could have been a bit better, and some scenes made me cringe a bit, but I thought the season did a good job of setting up the characters, and introducing viewers to the world. I can't waitI would have probably could have agreed with the current average score of 7.5, but the final episode pulled together a lot of the story, and made the journey more interesting to me in the end. Some CG could have been a bit better, and some scenes made me cringe a bit, but I thought the season did a good job of setting up the characters, and introducing viewers to the world. I can't wait for the next season!

    I can't understand some of the bad reviews complaining about diversity. This is a show made for a worldwide audience in the 2020's, based on a book made in the 1990's. It should not be shocking to anyone that the show needed more diversity than the books, or video games. None of the casting took away from the show, or the lore in my opinion. It will only make the show better, and more interesting.    … Expand
  99. geeks8520
    Dec 23, 2019
    9
    The show was awesome the magic was battle and other fight scenes were great. The story the first 3 to 4 episodes were strange due to the majority of the episodes were actually flashbacks but this was not said making the story come off strange. After episode 4 it finds its footing and you can understand what is happening with the 2 stories being told. With that said it was a great showThe show was awesome the magic was battle and other fight scenes were great. The story the first 3 to 4 episodes were strange due to the majority of the episodes were actually flashbacks but this was not said making the story come off strange. After episode 4 it finds its footing and you can understand what is happening with the 2 stories being told. With that said it was a great show and i cant wait for many more seasons to come. CGI looks great as well. Ignore the 0 scores and all the hate… Expand
  100. MrVolpone75
    Dec 23, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Ho appena finito di divorarmi la prima stagione di the witcher e la ritengo personalmente la migliore serie tv mai vista in vita mia, per lo meno dal mio punto di vista. La sceneggiatura è perfetta con eventi tratti fedelmente dai libri e con un modo di raccontare gli eventi pressoche' perfetta. La caratterizzazione dei personaggi è da oscar, difficilmente un lungometraggio o una serie televisiva riescono a tratteggiare la crescita di un personaggio come avviene qui sia con geralt che con yennefer. Le ambientazioni sono bellissime e l'uso della CG è limitatissima a pochi mostri, quando si puo' sono stati utilizzati i costumi e questo per me è un valore aggiunto.La fotografia è perfetta ed infine le musiche sono bellisime ed in un paio di casi riprendono quelle di the witcher 3 il videogioco. Il valore aggiunto per chi come me ha giocato i due wicher usciti su xbox è dato dallo scoprire i collegamenti tra i personaggi. Ad esempio cosa unisce Geralt e Ciri o vedere la genesi del rapporto tra altri personaggi. Per me il voto è massimo ed aspetto impaziente la seconda stagione che penso verra' prodotta sicuramente. Serie dell'anno imho!!!!… Expand
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Mixed or average reviews - based on 17 Critic Reviews

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