The Witcher

:

Season 1
  • Network: Netflix
  • Series Premiere Date: Dec 20, 2019
Season #: 4, 3.5, 3, 2, 1
User Score
7.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 2682 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2,028 out of 2682
  2. Mixed: 201 out of 2682
  3. Negative: 453 out of 2682

Review this tv show

  1. Your Score
    0 out of 10
    Rate this:
    • 10
    • 9
    • 8
    • 7
    • 6
    • 5
    • 4
    • 3
    • 2
    • 1
    • 0
    • 0
  1. Submit
  2. Check Spelling

User Reviews

view
per page
  1. Ford8484
    Dec 23, 2019
    9
    Very solid Witcher adaptation. I didnt read the books but a big fan of the games, especially Witcher 3, and its basically an origin story for each of the 3 main characters. Well Geralt is less of an origin story per se, but similar. Acting is excellent, casting is great (remember, these are REAL people, not video game pixels), fight scenes are incredible. Some parts can come across asVery solid Witcher adaptation. I didnt read the books but a big fan of the games, especially Witcher 3, and its basically an origin story for each of the 3 main characters. Well Geralt is less of an origin story per se, but similar. Acting is excellent, casting is great (remember, these are REAL people, not video game pixels), fight scenes are incredible. Some parts can come across as a little "cheesy"- but it really fits into this world as its basically a higher fantasy version of other gritty, realistic fantasies.
    The timelines are a bit strange, but anyone with half a brain can figure it out. Critics probably still have tunnel vision on Game of Thrones, as this is NOT GOT, and should be taken as its own completely seperate thing. The EW review in particular is asinine, and that reviewer didnt watch all the episodes- its a joke. The usual anti-sjw snowflakes of course showed up because there are minorities in it- so in expected fasion, they review bombed it like the little insecure babies they are. Bottom line is though, if you liked the games, you'll like this most likely.    … Expand
  2. Armywild
    Dec 23, 2019
    9
    Review en español, para mi gusto, no tenia ninguna idea de que trataria esta serie, pero me llamo la atencion despues de jugar the witcher 3(xbox one). Para ser una serie basada en un libro, esta bastante bien, sin mas, la mezcla de brujos y bestias por doquiera hace que la serie sea mas atractiva. Algo asi, lo que se vivio con el señor de los anillos. Sin mas, recomendada.
  3. cwatz
    Dec 23, 2019
    10
    A bit obtuse and not necessarily the easiest watch for complete newcomers. For those with at least a toe dipped in to the Witcher world however, its fantastically engaging and a great time. Henry Cavill is also an incredible Geralt. I had doubts going in, but he absolutely proved me wrong. He completely owns it.
  4. TheWaffle
    Dec 23, 2019
    5
    Words I never thought I'd say: Henry Cavill is the best part of this show. There is a fight scene towards the end of episode one that got me real stoked for this show, but that turned out to be a flash of brilliance, and not a sign of things to come. And when the bad guys start shooting arrows at a literal castle wall, I realized that there was not much thought going into this show. TheWords I never thought I'd say: Henry Cavill is the best part of this show. There is a fight scene towards the end of episode one that got me real stoked for this show, but that turned out to be a flash of brilliance, and not a sign of things to come. And when the bad guys start shooting arrows at a literal castle wall, I realized that there was not much thought going into this show. The Witcher is fine, but forgettable.… Expand
  5. Elenedhel
    Dec 23, 2019
    10
    Awsome show. Great casting, smart story, simplified - comparing to original books, but still nailing it. Do not compare it to GoT - it's a totally different world, but it fills the whole in fantasy movies perfectly. Just enjoy the ride!
  6. MScofield33
    Dec 23, 2019
    3
    Série bem fraca , não estou aguentando assistir. As partes de "comédia" com o Jasker são muito irritantes. As trilhas sonoras deixam a desejar. Gerald mal usa magia, só aard de vez em quando. A série não é envolvente.
  7. Trensch
    Dec 23, 2019
    9
    I really like the first season of this show. I was astonished to see all of the negativity in reviews from both critics and users.

    Is this the best show i've ever seen? No. It certainly has some flaws but to say that it is less than a 5 is crazy talk.
  8. JayBeee
    Dec 23, 2019
    10
    Was not really sure how it would turn out with Henry Cavill, but this was better than I could ever hope for. Binged the whole season in one sitting.
  9. theboris
    Dec 23, 2019
    8
    The show is flawed, however if we are boiling it down to "Did you like it or not?" then the answer is, yes I loved it. I think Netflix managed to distill the show down well for fans of the series, but of course, the main issue is that they may not have done enough to bring in new fans. Even as someone who is a big fan, I still struggled to catch up with where a particular episode wasThe show is flawed, however if we are boiling it down to "Did you like it or not?" then the answer is, yes I loved it. I think Netflix managed to distill the show down well for fans of the series, but of course, the main issue is that they may not have done enough to bring in new fans. Even as someone who is a big fan, I still struggled to catch up with where a particular episode was taking place, or when it was taking place. They attempted to use "show not tell", but I think they could have told a little more.… Expand
  10. mrshaat12
    Dec 23, 2019
    8
    Nice. I love the witcher. Serial help remember all. I go play the witcher..
  11. Linus_Eolin
    Dec 23, 2019
    7
    Overall, the show is respecting the books and the videogames. You can feel the writers tried to recreate as much as possible the original look & feel. Sure, The Witcher has its flaws and will never compete with GOT but I enjoyed it, and it's the most important !
  12. Ghua
    Dec 23, 2019
    3
    Cavill really fits the role. Thats about it - all good things I can say about the series.
    The rest is... mediocre. There are good moments, but rather due to good original book material than to netflix.
  13. SilentNoise
    Dec 23, 2019
    0
    Ничего не ожидал от этого сериала после просмотра трейлеров. Актеры подобраны ужасно. Манера повествования ужасная, если зритель не читал книгу то он вообще не поймет что происходит. Да, это адаптация книги а не игры, но так бездарно все провалить нужно еще уметь.
    Первые серии еще можно смотреть, но чем дальше тем хуже. Когда я увидел Вильгефорца(главного антагониста книг), то захотел    Ничего не ожидал от этого сериала после просмотра трейлеров. Актеры подобраны ужасно. Манера повествования ужасная, если зритель не читал книгу то он вообще не поймет что происходит. Да, это адаптация книги а не игры, но так бездарно все провалить нужно еще уметь.
    Первые серии еще можно смотреть, но чем дальше тем хуже. Когда я увидел Вильгефорца(главного антагониста книг), то захотел заплакать и выключить сериал, это уже перебор. Можно много критиковать его, потому что он вышел действительно ужасным. Очень обидно за Ведьмака, очень. Пусть они лучше на этом и закончат, надеюсь если его разгромят то дальше первого сезона дело не пойдет. Одним словом ТОЛЕРАНТНОСТЬ !    … Expand
  14. Tiakin
    Dec 23, 2019
    0
    So what we have here) it is not a medieval Poland and Slavic mythology, we see a trivial American film. The authors have absolutely no idea about the fantasy culture that was in the game and the book. Those who conducted the casting, you are zero. You don't create the new, you spoil the good. The elves are Negros? Black dryads? Gypsies? To hell with, this tolerance pisses me off. AndSo what we have here) it is not a medieval Poland and Slavic mythology, we see a trivial American film. The authors have absolutely no idea about the fantasy culture that was in the game and the book. Those who conducted the casting, you are zero. You don't create the new, you spoil the good. The elves are Negros? Black dryads? Gypsies? To hell with, this tolerance pisses me off. And Yes! If you want to see a good movie, the poles also made a 2019 film about Witcher. Yes, it's Amateur, but they took it off with the soul, not for the money.… Expand
  15. howdareyou
    Dec 23, 2019
    0
    sjw propaganda , the cast choices , and other weird scenes , its just sad , boycott it
  16. Comrane
    Dec 23, 2019
    7
    Great series, would actually give it a solid 10 if not for two things... 1. The actress playing Triss - pathetic. 2. Most of the costumes - even worse that the actress playing Triss...
  17. ArhiDiablo
    Dec 23, 2019
    1
    Русский / English (google)
    Это сериал противопоставлялся "Игре престолов". Расхваливал себя на каждом углу! Потому снисхождения не заслуживает!
    Я не фанат "Ведьмака". Не читал все книги и играл только в третью часть ведьмака. Но даже у меня есть море вопросов по вселенной, придуманной сценаристами, не опираясь на вселенную книг и игр. Сценарий очень рваный и скомканный. Возможно его    Русский / English (google)
    Это сериал противопоставлялся "Игре престолов". Расхваливал себя на каждом углу! Потому снисхождения не заслуживает!
    Я не фанат "Ведьмака". Не читал все книги и играл только в третью часть ведьмака. Но даже у меня есть море вопросов по вселенной, придуманной сценаристами, не опираясь на вселенную книг и игр.
    Сценарий очень рваный и скомканный. Возможно его писали - просто вычёркиванием глав из книги, причём не особо задумываясь над тем, что остаётся. Потом, то что осталось - перемешали и вытянули наугад. Так получилась серия. Следом в неё добавили здоровое такое ведро феминизма. Из сильных (по логике здорового человека) женских персонажей сделали глупых куриц наделённых властью. Так получилась бабка Цири, например.
    Минусы этого сериала можно описывать бесконечно долго:
    - Отвратительная работа сценаристов.
    - Ужасный кастинг героев.
    - Слабая актёрская игра большинства персонажей.
    - Правильно сделали, что уволили костюмера.
    - Графика уровня прошлого века (вспомните резиновый костюм стрыги из 3-ей серии).
    - Ужасный монтаж с кучей киноляпов и, возможно, вырезанным чем-то важным. Ибо перескакивается всё настолько нелогично, что сложно проследить причинно-следсвтенную связь. Или это опять косяк сценаристов.
    - Очень глупый феминизм. Сильные женские персонажи из книг превратились в наиглупейших неадекватных истеричек наделённых властью.
    - Совершенно не уместная толерантность на грани тупой шутки, вызывающей недоумение.

    Этот сериал - оскорбление всем здравомыслящим людям, которых сочли за всеядных дураков авторы сериала.
    ---------------------------------

    This series was contrasted with Game of Thrones. Praised himself on every corner! Because condescension does not deserve!
    I'm not a Witcher fan. I did not read all the books and played only in the third part of the witcher. But even I have a sea of ​​questions about the universe invented by the scriptwriters, not based on the universe of books and games.
    The script is very ragged and crumpled. Perhaps they wrote it - simply by deleting the chapters from the book, and not really thinking about what remains. Then, what was left was mixed and pulled at random. So it turned out a series.
    The relationship of the characters, apparently, occurred on those discarded pages of books. Their motivation and logic remained there. The stupidity of the consequences spilled over onto the audience, which he must somehow try to realize and relate, having thought up the universe on his own. It is worth noting here that those who know the universe spit right away, and those who do not know spit a little later.
    Cons of this series can be described indefinitely:
    - The disgusting work of the scriptwriters.
    - Awful casting of heroes.
    - Weak acting of most characters.
    - They did the right thing to fire the dresser.
    - Graphics of the level of the last century (remember the rubber suit of the scruff from the 3rd series).
    - Awful installation with a bunch of kinolapov and, possibly, cut out something important. For everything jumps so illogical that it is difficult to trace a causal relationship. Or is it again a jamb of screenwriters.
    - Very stupid feminism. Strong female characters from books turned into the stupidest inadequate tantrums endowed with power. if I were a woman - I would be offended by such humiliation of female heroes
    - Absolutely inappropriate tolerance on the verge of a dumb joke that causes bewilderment.

    The authors of the series wanted to go on trends, but they don’t know at all how to do it. As a result - a series that offends any sane person.    … Expand
  18. superbmikey
    Dec 23, 2019
    2
    I am giving this a 2 only because Henry did a good job. The rest of the show is garbage. I am not sure why its called The Witcher. It should have been named 'The Yennefer show that does not give a **** about source material' WOKE edition gold. Plot is superficial, dialogues are superficial. I had my hopes so high and yet netflix delivered another sjw mush without any deep.
  19. badtactic
    Dec 23, 2019
    1
    You would think by now that production companies would have learned that a viewer must also be familiar with the books, games, etc to enjoy a series - than it shouldn't be made. But, in the case of the Witcher, it seems like the creators have either blatantly ignored this lesson - or simply not understood it.

    The Witcher presents a slew of issues: a groaning and bland performance from    You would think by now that production companies would have learned that a viewer must also be familiar with the books, games, etc to enjoy a series - than it shouldn't be made. But, in the case of the Witcher, it seems like the creators have either blatantly ignored this lesson - or simply not understood it.

    The Witcher presents a slew of issues: a groaning and bland performance from Cavill, a film stylistic choice more reminiscent of a CW tween show, an exceptionally mundane storyline, and more.

    If you're looking for something to skip - this is one of them.    … Expand
  20. ocko7
    Dec 23, 2019
    9
    I can't say anything but praise for Cavill's Geralt, Chalotra's Yennefer and Allen's Ciri, I thought everything they did with the characters was perfect. Geralt is the perfect blend between book and game Geralt, and his fight scenes are amazing. Although the cuts were jarring at times, I overall liked the jumps in time in the story. I have recently read the books, so I think that helped,I can't say anything but praise for Cavill's Geralt, Chalotra's Yennefer and Allen's Ciri, I thought everything they did with the characters was perfect. Geralt is the perfect blend between book and game Geralt, and his fight scenes are amazing. Although the cuts were jarring at times, I overall liked the jumps in time in the story. I have recently read the books, so I think that helped, without the knowledge of the material it might have been confusing. Still, overall I had a great time, and encourage everyone to give it a chance.… Expand
  21. PawelG
    Dec 23, 2019
    8
    I think it's good for people who haven't read books series, while hardcore fans can be disappointed. I went through all the books about 7 or 8 years ago but I remember main parts of the story and I think they are adapted very well. Many reviewers stress out chaotic narration, but I think it's really easy to conclude that some events take place in different points of time (the books areI think it's good for people who haven't read books series, while hardcore fans can be disappointed. I went through all the books about 7 or 8 years ago but I remember main parts of the story and I think they are adapted very well. Many reviewers stress out chaotic narration, but I think it's really easy to conclude that some events take place in different points of time (the books are written in the same way). You need to know that this is a pilot so don't expect fireworks (check out the first season of the Walking Dead, zombie's makeup was really poor). One thing I believe reviewers are right about - casting could be better, Triss Merigold (the mage) doesn't look like the woman everyone imagined while reading the books :) (I don't want to offend the actress, just want to say the original character seemed to be completely different)… Expand
  22. JoaoLanca
    Dec 23, 2019
    9
    I thought "The Witcher" is one of the best series of 2019. One of his greatest achievements is to contemplate all audiences. Someone unfamiliar with the universe feels well introduced to the big picture, but can also appeal to the franchise's most avid fans with the small details. One of the biggest criticisms of the series is the timelines, but personally I thought this issue was quiteI thought "The Witcher" is one of the best series of 2019. One of his greatest achievements is to contemplate all audiences. Someone unfamiliar with the universe feels well introduced to the big picture, but can also appeal to the franchise's most avid fans with the small details. One of the biggest criticisms of the series is the timelines, but personally I thought this issue was quite well explored and presented without over-explanation. But it is only in this case that the series does not resort to excessive explanation as in the case of explaining order and chaos. It is only for this reason that my rating is not a 10. But under no circumstances does this little detail get me out of the fantastic universe version of "The Witcher" created by Netflix.… Expand
  23. QACritic
    Dec 23, 2019
    5
    TL;DR :Bad choices in story telling and casting make the Witcher series lose what made the Witcher books/games interesting.

    I see a lot of fans reviewing unrealistically either giving it a 10 because they ae fans and love the Witcher games/books and want this to succeed or a 0 by the fans who are pissed of that the show is kind of average virtue signaling bs that does not work with the    TL;DR :Bad choices in story telling and casting make the Witcher series lose what made the Witcher books/games interesting.

    I see a lot of fans reviewing unrealistically either giving it a 10 because they ae fans and love the Witcher games/books and want this to succeed or a 0 by the fans who are pissed of that the show is kind of average virtue signaling bs that does not work with the Witcher setting. The reality is that this show is just average TV with nothing to recommend to anyone new and disappointing for existing fans. So a rating of 5 to 7 is the best it cloud do given the production company the show runner that does not understand the source material and Slavic mentality that produced the Witcher books and what made them unique as compared to the **** of similar fantasy drivel available by native English speakers.

    The only character from this show that are good are: the actors for Geralt, Queen Calante, Mousesack, Eist.Pavetta and Tissaia everyone else is not portrayed well either due to directing/writing or bad acting (although this is not much of an issue).
    Very little left of what made the books and games interesting (read all and played all). I had low expectations due to the "diversity hires" (which make for some WTF moments) but that is the least of the problems in the show. The main problem is the story telling, you get most of the end at the beginning which could work if the series was a movie and moved way faster than it does. The bad interweaving of the different story line makes things even worse because it is just pointlessly confusing especially for people new to the series (if you are one of those please read the books they are much better). The really missed opportunity is that the first two books that this season is based on are composed of short stories that could have made good introductory season.. After that there is enough content for at least 2-3 seasons.
    Yennefer should have been a supporting character until she was needed for the story instead we got a lot of torture porn that ruined her character based on a few lines of guessing by Geralt in the books, it does not help that the actress cannot convey a character that has age and experience hiding behind a pretty face instead we have a petulant child as Yennefer.

    Comparing this to GOT is a joke since this is a 3 compared to seasons 1-4 of GOT and barely better than season 8.    … Expand
  24. hhf2
    Dec 23, 2019
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I spent like 5000 hours on the game, even though I hated it at first. Just like the game, the series takes time to get into, no matter if you roughly know what's going on or not. The did a really poor job at signposting that all the episodes play at different timelines, with the mother of Ciri, Pavetta, looking so similar to her that I was totally lost when she got married to a hedgehog knight. In general I love the tone of the movie between brutality and humor, but especially when you have played the third game, you'll find the colour of the series a bit flat and bland. The world painted in the books and games was very beautiful and colourful in its glory (Toussaint) or misery (Vellen). Here it looks mostly meh. Still, the characters are awesome and i dug the way they did Geralt, Yennefer and the supporting cast. I for one cannot wait for Season 2 after the final battle of season 1. This was a very promising opener and hints at a potentially awesome franchise.… Expand
  25. palebluelight
    Dec 23, 2019
    10
    Wow. Firstly it’s not perfect but as a fan of the books and games it’s everything I wanted. I’m not a diversity person I don’t care for forced things but this was really natural and fitting I did it care out the racial changes. Henry is Geralt he knows him in and out and it’s an awesome series. Want more after watching all of it the opening day. Watch it it’s great.
  26. FinFlik
    Dec 23, 2019
    9
    К слову, книга писалась в 1986 году. Сериал-это адаптация тех произведений. И естественно адаптация под Американского зрителя в первую очередь из-за большего объема рынка. И естественно адаптация нужна потому, что если дословно идти за первоисточником-умрете от скуки, несовременности и странности рассказов из первых двух книг. Да, многое не канон, не рассказывают толком о Ведьмаках иК слову, книга писалась в 1986 году. Сериал-это адаптация тех произведений. И естественно адаптация под Американского зрителя в первую очередь из-за большего объема рынка. И естественно адаптация нужна потому, что если дословно идти за первоисточником-умрете от скуки, несовременности и странности рассказов из первых двух книг. Да, многое не канон, не рассказывают толком о Ведьмаках и истории Континента, да много взято из головы (история Йен, Мышавура, Кагыра и слабака Вильгефорца) и сделано это ради увеличение хронометража. Да, встречается мист каст. Но это шоу, если относится к нему как к шоу и закрыть глаза на то, на что действительно необходимо их закрыть, получилось оно зрелищным и красивым.… Expand
  27. veilen
    Dec 23, 2019
    3
    Everything except the visuals and, probably, music is just not good enough for the source material potential. Poor acting and screenplay
  28. Starfey1
    Dec 23, 2019
    10
    Geile Serie, und die ganzen Arschlöcher die hier eine 0 vergeben sollen doch bitte erblinden. Absolut lächerlich wie manche Menschen die Serie in den Dreck ziehen, obwohl sie keine Ahnung haben. Da werden referenzen zu den spielen gesucht, die die Serie gar nicht haben will. Aber Hauptsache die Leute ballern dann eine 0 raus. Auch sind die Leute zu dumm um die Story zu verstehen, sry dasGeile Serie, und die ganzen Arschlöcher die hier eine 0 vergeben sollen doch bitte erblinden. Absolut lächerlich wie manche Menschen die Serie in den Dreck ziehen, obwohl sie keine Ahnung haben. Da werden referenzen zu den spielen gesucht, die die Serie gar nicht haben will. Aber Hauptsache die Leute ballern dann eine 0 raus. Auch sind die Leute zu dumm um die Story zu verstehen, sry das ihr mal euer Hirn nutzen müsst um die Zeitlinien zu verstehen. Lasst es einfach gehen, stellt euch wieder an euer Fließband und lasst euch von anderen 0815 Baller Filmen berieseln.… Expand
  29. Mangoost51
    Dec 23, 2019
    1
    В целом - отвратительно. Единственное что более менее радовало - боёвка и ряд второстепенных персонажей. Главные персонажи - просто отвратительные, чернокожие рыцари, Йен индийской внешности... Трисс какая-то мулатка с тёмными волосами... Чёрные эльфы... Смотреть противно лишь по причине того, что специально протолкнули свою токсичную толерантность во все моменты картины, причём этим неВ целом - отвратительно. Единственное что более менее радовало - боёвка и ряд второстепенных персонажей. Главные персонажи - просто отвратительные, чернокожие рыцари, Йен индийской внешности... Трисс какая-то мулатка с тёмными волосами... Чёрные эльфы... Смотреть противно лишь по причине того, что специально протолкнули свою токсичную толерантность во все моменты картины, причём этим не просто веет, а именно несёт... Расизмом не страдаю, но такое наплевательское отношение к здравому смыслу в скором времени это может изменить...Посмотрел весь сезон, единственное что хотел это напиться и забыть этот ужас, ну и поставить вообще 0 баллов из 10, но предел для этого сериала 2 из 10.… Expand
  30. rawdawg313
    Dec 23, 2019
    10
    Awesome series that stays very true to the books! Not sure what all the hate is about casting... it doesn't detract from the story what-so-ever. If you're not familiar with the witcher world approach it like game of thrones - power through the first few episodes and you'll get past that initial feeling of being overwhelmed.
  31. Subtank
    Dec 23, 2019
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Просмотрев весь сезон я пришел только к одной мысли, как же мне обидно за Пана Сапсковского. Люди которые говорят что читали книги и знаю лор, да еще и в игры играли Вы вообще головой думаете?! Вашу любимую вселенную изнасиловал нетфликс как армия нильфов прошедших по землям севера. Столько лжи и надругательства я еще никогда не видел! Они все облили грязью, ВСЕ! В этом сериале нет ничего общего с книгами великого Пана и никогда не будет, из-за отсутствия фантазии нетфликс ничего не смог придумать своего, по этому они взяли всего по чуть чуть из книг и игр, смешали в котле, процедили оставив процентов 30 и остальное залили мочой из своих голов исказив все до неузнаваемости. До этого момента я был совершенно равнодушен к студии нетфлик, но теперь для меня это студия перестала существовать как таковая.Я неоднократно читал книги, это моя самая любимая вселенная на просторах фэнтези мира, Ведьмак первая из частей игры до сих пор вспоминается в самых теплых тонах, я люблю эту вселенную!Считаю то что сделала нетфликс это оскорбление и плевок каждому истинному поклоннику вселенной Ведьмака. Если бы можно было поставить -100 я бы с радость это сделал сотню тысяч раз.У меня все.… Expand
  32. yazman
    Dec 23, 2019
    9
    I think the show runner did a very impressive work given the fact that for those who have read the books the very first book it's kind of hard to follow sine time lines cross over and the fact that there are different stories mixed here and there does not make it easy. I really enjoyed the show and the acting it's not as bad as i expected..i do have my reservations about the casting andI think the show runner did a very impressive work given the fact that for those who have read the books the very first book it's kind of hard to follow sine time lines cross over and the fact that there are different stories mixed here and there does not make it easy. I really enjoyed the show and the acting it's not as bad as i expected..i do have my reservations about the casting and show runner trying to make a statement through the show ...other than that i enjoyed the show really well.… Expand
  33. Byako
    Dec 23, 2019
    10
    Very good serial. I didn't aspect what Gerlat will so good.Ciri and Yennifer good too.
  34. SlavicWitcher
    Dec 23, 2019
    0
    Why there are so many blacks in roles that are not suitable for them and why women protagonists are so extremely ugly? Check CD Projekt's Red Witcher 3 and check how the slavic culture should be portrayed. Are we Poles and Slaves not allowed to show our history or culture the way we want it, without forced multiculturalism, political correctness and feminazi undertones scattered all overWhy there are so many blacks in roles that are not suitable for them and why women protagonists are so extremely ugly? Check CD Projekt's Red Witcher 3 and check how the slavic culture should be portrayed. Are we Poles and Slaves not allowed to show our history or culture the way we want it, without forced multiculturalism, political correctness and feminazi undertones scattered all over the place? We are not even allowed to criticize blackwashing and ridiculing the source material as we are immediately called "racist" "homophobes" and other terms coined by the modern liberals ;/ You destroyed one of the most pure, slavic, and beautiful stories - for that, you should burn in your forced diversity (meaning less white) hell, Netflix ;/… Expand
  35. wagabunga93
    Dec 23, 2019
    3
    The series is tragic and has little to do with books, many characters and stories have been cut out for new unnecessary threads. Black-skinned elves, kransoludy without beard, magic like Harry Potter - many wrong decisions were made, the series became another tube for liberal activists and the potential of books was wasted by them. Don't watch the show first! Read the books, they are muchThe series is tragic and has little to do with books, many characters and stories have been cut out for new unnecessary threads. Black-skinned elves, kransoludy without beard, magic like Harry Potter - many wrong decisions were made, the series became another tube for liberal activists and the potential of books was wasted by them. Don't watch the show first! Read the books, they are much better than Netflix. The Netflix series is tragic and has little to do with the book Witcher. If you don't like reading, at least play the game... Although you will miss a lot of great stories, your loss. Make no mistake - don't judge a book by show.

    PS. Henry Cavill is a great actor and even better Witcher (you can see that he understands his character), but all the rest (not counting sword fights) is not an agreement, people created the script and realized the series created something that has nothing to do with the great story written by Andrzej Sapkowski. Please, no - I'm begging you - reach for the books!    … Expand
  36. reality_check_
    Dec 23, 2019
    0
    NFLX is a group of racist maggots for offering zero East Asian representation /sarc. In all seriousness, it's not "racist" to ask to stay true to the source material. It's clearly described in the books that Triss has "chestnut" hair and "cornflower blue" eyes. Further, Fringilla Vigo is described to be "pale with a truly deathly, morbid, utterly ghastly paleness." Seriously, doesNFLX is a group of racist maggots for offering zero East Asian representation /sarc. In all seriousness, it's not "racist" to ask to stay true to the source material. It's clearly described in the books that Triss has "chestnut" hair and "cornflower blue" eyes. Further, Fringilla Vigo is described to be "pale with a truly deathly, morbid, utterly ghastly paleness." Seriously, does blackwashing a Slavic myth novel make any sense? As an ethnic minority myself, these SJW morons can shove their agenda up their bums and actually show respect to the source material as well as the original fans. Oh but they never will, because they somehow think they are better than everyone else, including the ethnic minorities that they are so desperate to represent, ironically. In case this doesn't bother you, think of taking your favorite "white" character and turning him black/Asian/whatever. Can you imagine Disney casting Luke Skywalker as a minority? Actually, that might as well happen in the near future.… Expand
  37. OlivierPiel
    Dec 23, 2019
    6
    American critics really have no integrity. They rate Game of Thrones season 5,6 or 7 so highly but pan a Netflix show that is definitely not worse.
    it is even superior to GoT in certain aspects: the fighting scenes, the tone (not as ponderous and "self-serious") and the pace (not so many fillers).
    And compared to so many pretentious "prestige"shows with a "message", it is entertainment    American critics really have no integrity. They rate Game of Thrones season 5,6 or 7 so highly but pan a Netflix show that is definitely not worse.
    it is even superior to GoT in certain aspects: the fighting scenes, the tone (not as ponderous and "self-serious") and the pace (not so many fillers).
    And compared to so many pretentious "prestige"shows with a "message", it is entertainment that is not half-dumb.

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

    Still, it's a good fun, even for someone like me who never played the game. Not as infuriating as GoT    … Expand
  38. TurcoU2
    Dec 23, 2019
    10
    Ya estamos capacitados para diferenciar en lo que es una ADAPTACIÓN. The Witcher de Netflix se toma su tiempo para explicarte de que va la serie y luego da un salto hacia la aventura y la ansiedad por saber que es lo próximo que va a pasar.
    Con la exitosa fórmula de varias historias que parecen correr por separado y que es de esperar que se unan en algún punto, cómo se vio triunfar en    Ya estamos capacitados para diferenciar en lo que es una ADAPTACIÓN. The Witcher de Netflix se toma su tiempo para explicarte de que va la serie y luego da un salto hacia la aventura y la ansiedad por saber que es lo próximo que va a pasar.
    Con la exitosa fórmula de varias historias que parecen correr por separado y que es de esperar que se unan en algún punto, cómo se vio triunfar en Game of Thrones. Al igual que esta última seria, las ropas, los paisajes, la música... todo el ambiente está trabajado de una excelente manera.
    Las pequeñas referencias a ciertos pasajes de los juegos le dan un plus que llena de alegría.    … Expand
  39. whesstt
    Dec 23, 2019
    10
    Great series, watched in one breath. The music and the picture on top, I wonder what he had to guess to continue the story and delve.
  40. VonSpork
    Dec 23, 2019
    8
    This show is not perfect. but what it does right, is enough for me to recommend. The Hollywood-izing of the Slavic culture is unfortunate, but is isn't that egregious. Henry is the perfect fit for Geralt, and most of the other casting is passable.
  41. posassyhin
    Dec 23, 2019
    10
    все что я слышу плохого об этом сериале это что там много черных, но это никак не мешает смотреть этот сериал людям не знакомым с книгами, ведь сопрежение сфер не мешает нахождению на континенте черным и все смотрится лаконично и это мне не мешало смотреть сериал!!!все что я слышу плохого об этом сериале это что там много черных, но это никак не мешает смотреть этот сериал людям не знакомым с книгами, ведь сопрежение сфер не мешает нахождению на континенте черным и все смотрится лаконично и это мне не мешало смотреть сериал!!!
  42. ortigr
    Dec 23, 2019
    4
    В целом, все не так плохо, как казалось по трейлерам. Но, и ничего хорошего тоже нет.
    Если сериал воспринимать не как официальную экранизацию книг пана Сапковского, а как кинофильм по мотивам, так сказать, фанфик, то да, Ведьмак даже смотрибелен.
    Но никак иначе. И дело не в том, что в средневековом сетинге куча негров и азиатов, в конце-то концов, это не наш мир, там было сопряжение    В целом, все не так плохо, как казалось по трейлерам. Но, и ничего хорошего тоже нет.
    Если сериал воспринимать не как официальную экранизацию книг пана Сапковского, а как кинофильм по мотивам, так сказать, фанфик, то да, Ведьмак даже смотрибелен.
    Но никак иначе. И дело не в том, что в средневековом сетинге куча негров и азиатов, в конце-то концов, это не наш мир, там было сопряжение сфер, так что вполне себе оправданно что пришла мешанина из разных рас и народов.
    Дело все в том, что все эти актеры, которые создают массовку населяющую мир Ведьмака - банально не красивые, ну и еще плохо играют....
    Вот ей богу, я таких страшных и не красивых эльфов давно не видел.
    Им нужно в Властелине колец орков без грима играть, а не эльфов в Ведьмаке...
    Тоже касается Йенифер и Трис - они просто страшные и не красивые, особенно Трис.
    Вот что, сложно было что ли найти красивую рыжую бабу?!
    Зачем было брать на роль страшную мулатку????
    А Йенифер, так, вообще стала какой-то там цыганкой, малолетней.
    Хотя, что им мешало взять за образец образ Йенифер из компьютерной игры Ведьмак 3. Ведь там она шикарна!
    Единственный с кем нет проблем, так это Геральд.
    Как не странно, но Генри Кавилл и смотрится вполне естественно и играет более чем сносно!
    Для меня, это практически 100% попадание в образ!
    Правда, с глазами все плохо. Желтые линзы из магазина все для праздника - сильно портят образ.
    Но это относиться уже к другой проблеме, которая заключается в том, что Нетфликс дали откровенно мало денег на экранизацию Ведьмака.
    Дешевизна, а также фанера и вата лезут из каждого кадра.
    Но, самой, самой, главной проблемой сериала Ведьмак является его сюжет.
    Точнее адаптация книжного мира под мир сериала.
    Мир сериала безжалостен для тех кто не знаком с Геральдом из Ривии.
    Никто не озаботился сделать вводную серию, чтобы познакомить неискушенного зрителя с миром Ведьмака, рассказать ему основы и ввести в курс дела.
    Нет, сериал берет с места в карьер, пуская несколько магистральных сюжетных линий в разных временных плоскостях.
    Это, опять же, принижает сериал до уровня фанфика, когда одни фанаты делают для других, и плевать они хотели на людей со стороны.
    Мне-то все понятно, но я читал весь цикл и играл в Ведьмака 3, а вот новичок быстро запутается и заскучает.
    Второй существенной проблемой сериала, относящейся к сюжетной сфере, является попытка авторов сделать сериал - гендерно-толерантным.
    Так на каждую минуту Геральта приходится 2 минуты Йенифер и других женских персонажей...    … Expand
  43. GarlDeathHand
    Dec 23, 2019
    1
    Awful cast, hilariously bad acting, horrendous costumes and just a bad adaptation of the book.
  44. Neeedles
    Dec 23, 2019
    6
    Fight scenes are great. Henry is great as Geralt. Freya is a good Ciri, but im still not convinced Anya was the best choice for Yen, even tho her acting skills are amazing for sure. The music is absolutely great.
    The cinematography needs to improve in season 2 as well as a lot of the CGI.
    The camera work as well, and the effect where only the middle part of the screen is sharp while the    Fight scenes are great. Henry is great as Geralt. Freya is a good Ciri, but im still not convinced Anya was the best choice for Yen, even tho her acting skills are amazing for sure. The music is absolutely great.
    The cinematography needs to improve in season 2 as well as a lot of the CGI.
    The camera work as well, and the effect where only the middle part of the screen is sharp while the top and bottom are kinda blurred which is in every episode needs to go, its horrible. There are times at which the camera angle and sometimes bad CGI make the show seem amateurish.
    I cannot speak much about the writing as i've read the books and writing these stories the way they are in the show seems kinda easy and maybe even lazy.
    If you read the books you'll be dissapointed at how much this is stripped down and rushed to make room for Yen's origin story which is boring and irrelevant. Unnecessary changes to the story throughout. No room to breathe or soak in the witcher atmosphere. Too much focus on Yennefer cause she's a strong WOMAN character and don't get me wrong, her character deserves the attention just not this early in the story and not at the mercy of the short stories. Also making her the ultimate hero goes against the essence of the books where noone is really a hero.

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

    Hope next season get's more episodes and doesn't have to jump all around and fleshes out the story more.    … Expand
  45. LORDProphet
    Dec 23, 2019
    8
    having played most the games i know all the characters and can see what there trying to accomplish. i dig the show so far in the middle of the show it does get a little confusing why i gave it a 8 kinda hard to follow. but once u know whats going on its still a pretty good show. for sure not perfect but what show is.
  46. milad1995
    Dec 23, 2019
    9
    a book reader and gamer I must say the series was promising. Of course there were some problems. I'm unaware of the serial budget but it seems to be a little underwhelming in some parts because it's a new series. Renfrey's story, one of Witcher's most beloved stories, didn't have the books touch, which I know was due to the lack of attention to it. But in the episodes that was detailes asa book reader and gamer I must say the series was promising. Of course there were some problems. I'm unaware of the serial budget but it seems to be a little underwhelming in some parts because it's a new series. Renfrey's story, one of Witcher's most beloved stories, didn't have the books touch, which I know was due to the lack of attention to it. But in the episodes that was detailes as in the book, the story is as beautiful as the book. The portions of the game are very well put into the series. makeups, effects, and CGIs are very good in some parts and bad in some that I really don't know why. The design of the elves and the dryad is also intangible. In terms of acting, I thought at first that yennifer wouldn't be able to play this role, but as story progressed, she showed more of her in the book. Another point is serial timelines that might be a little annoying for those who were not familiar with the books.
    Overall, as the creator promises, we'll hopefully see a more mature and powerful second season as the story is just beginning (4.5 out of 5)    … Expand
  47. Wolchara
    Dec 23, 2019
    10
    Отличный сериал и актерская игра. Генри Кавил справился на столько же хорошо, как и Михал Жебровский в свое время. Но, в отличие от старого сериала, тут подтянули всех остальных персонажей. Калантэ - тоже выше всяких похвал) Вопреки всеобщему бугурту Аня Чалотра набрала немного килограммов и прекрасно справилась с ролью Йенифер. Все кто считает, что сериал не торт, потому что не буква вОтличный сериал и актерская игра. Генри Кавил справился на столько же хорошо, как и Михал Жебровский в свое время. Но, в отличие от старого сериала, тут подтянули всех остальных персонажей. Калантэ - тоже выше всяких похвал) Вопреки всеобщему бугурту Аня Чалотра набрала немного килограммов и прекрасно справилась с ролью Йенифер. Все кто считает, что сериал не торт, потому что не буква в букву книга - идите лесом смотреть новые ЗВ.

    Из минусов:
    1) Достаточно рваное повествование по таймлайнам. Если не знакомы со вселенной и книгами, то смотреть будет тяжеловато, потому что есть очень резкие перескоки во времени действия и не посвященному человеко будет не понятно что события происходят в разное время. Например вполне нормально сначала увидеть сцены из обучения Йенифер, а потом сожжение Цинтры, но повествование выставлено так, что кажется будто все происходит параллельно, а по факту, между событиями добрых три десятка лет.

    2) В сериале, "О УЖАС" есть актеры негроидной расы, но они достаточно органично вписаны в сюжет и не выглядят не на своих местах. Даже темный цвет кожи Фрингилии достаточно аргументирован. Что касается дриад Брокелона - они все обмазаны зеленой жижей, так что там даже не разобрать кто с каким цветом кожи особо.

    3) Трисс - единственный лютый мискаст. Но это только на мой вкус.

    4) Небольшие отклонения по сюжету от книги в незначительных моментах. Например мотивация Геральта по вылавливанию урны с джином. И зачем-то убрали шутку про "древнеэльфийское" заклинание по изгонению Джина.

    Лично мне сериал очень зашел. И всем хейтерастам еще раз напомню, что сериал опирается в первую очередь на КНИЖНЫЙ оригинал. Все кому не нравится "ШО ВСЕ НЕ КАК В ИГРЕ"!

    Из Плюсов:

    1) Актерская игра - без комментариев. Все отлично. Все выложились на 100%

    2) Общий размах и продакшн. ДОРОГО БОХАТО! Игра престолов порой нервно покуривает в сторонке.

    3) Соответствие книжному оригиналу. Снято не буква в букву, как адаптация - очень уверенное произведение.

    4) Очень большой сюжетный пласт дополнительно уделен Йенифер и ее жизни до знакомства с Геральтом. То на что Сапковский добросовестно забил болт теперь обряло отображение в виде полноценной сюжетной линии. Йен теперь не просто взбалмошная шальная императрица. У ее стервозности и характера теперь есть конкретное обоснование. Аретуза - это вам не Хогвардс. Тут и концы отдать можно так и не доучившись. А в большинстве случаев отдать концы ИМЕННО доучившись, но не пройдя подтверждение квалификации)

    Вывод: Если Вам нравится книжная вселенная - обязательно посмотрите и Вам скорее всего понравится. Если Вам не понравится, ну чтож... Мне Вас очень жаль)

    P.S.S. Ну и как же без этого) «Ведьмаку заплатите чеканной монетой»    … Expand
  48. porre722
    Dec 23, 2019
    10
    A great show, that once again shows that "professional" reviewers totally has lost their touch with reality and what real people like.
  49. tuwalua
    Dec 23, 2019
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Awsome with some clunky Story telling decision. The wither is an awesome faithfull adaption of the books and even the video game. The setting is awesome, as well as the sets and filming locations. The VFX are solid and the storys are interessting. But for myself there was a little bit of confusion when they try to weeve together the different timelines over the season. Thats the only point where i think they have some adjusting to do. But iam looking forward to the second season!… Expand
  50. tomassively
    Dec 23, 2019
    10
    A big fan of the games and I am pleased to see the show is just as awesome. While it takes a few episodes for this show to really settle in, I can happily say that by the end of season 1, it looks amazing for the coming season. Loved it!
  51. shurte
    Dec 23, 2019
    1
    Very weak show from Netflix. They absolutely do not understand what they are showing. Positive things are only Cavill, music and battle with Renfry.
  52. Robertwitekp
    Dec 23, 2019
    9
    All in all awsome show. Too bad they didn't make a few more episodes do that the whole season would be more than just a long introduction but they managed to deal with the issue of connecting different short stories into something that will be a good base for future seasons. Cavill is great except pushing the Batman voice too hard
  53. UnlexSGX
    Dec 23, 2019
    10
    EPIC!! Music, battles, the whole story - EPIC!! Can not wait for season 2!!
  54. AstarothAyala
    Dec 23, 2019
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Es buena, puede mejorar en fotografía y adaptación del reparto, pero en general funciona.… Expand
  55. Deadly
    Dec 23, 2019
    6
    I'm giving it a six because Henry Clavill carries it despite the diversity hires and the show itself is decent.
  56. Penisman
    Dec 23, 2019
    3
    Henry Cavil turned out as amazing geralt and his interactions with Jaskier are on point. Those are, alongside good fights scenes, the only good things I can say about this mess. Yennefer turned out terrible. Instead of a confident stubborn female lead she feel weak and confused. The way magic is portrayed is a joke. Politics are confusing and not engaging at all. The story between threeHenry Cavil turned out as amazing geralt and his interactions with Jaskier are on point. Those are, alongside good fights scenes, the only good things I can say about this mess. Yennefer turned out terrible. Instead of a confident stubborn female lead she feel weak and confused. The way magic is portrayed is a joke. Politics are confusing and not engaging at all. The story between three people, with three timelines that are an immense mess and viewer can't rightly tell when did what happen untill later half of the series. CGI looks clearly like CGI, Villentrenthemerth is awful. Directing was another problem. Some scenes completely lack build up, others are just awkward (like geralts famous speech about greater/lesser evil). Even the Geralt/Jaskier interactions that I have mentioned are few and far between, especially when compared to books.… Expand
  57. Alexandr_N7
    Dec 23, 2019
    10
    Прекрасный сериал, посмотрел залпом на одном дыхании. Глупцы те, кто пишут об отсутствии "духа из книг". Это не экранизация, это переосмысление.
    Есть промах с кастом второстепенных ролей (но что поделать - политкорректность), общего фона не портит, уже все смирились.
    Очень рад, что вселенная Ведьмака снова возвращается к нам, теперь в виде сериала. А там, глядишь, и 4 часть игры выйдет.    Прекрасный сериал, посмотрел залпом на одном дыхании. Глупцы те, кто пишут об отсутствии "духа из книг". Это не экранизация, это переосмысление.
    Есть промах с кастом второстепенных ролей (но что поделать - политкорректность), общего фона не портит, уже все смирились.
    Очень рад, что вселенная Ведьмака снова возвращается к нам, теперь в виде сериала. А там, глядишь, и 4 часть игры выйдет. Очень жду второй сезон.    … Expand
  58. georgio
    Dec 23, 2019
    5
    When I watched the first episode I was hooked. Henry Cavill as Geralt was superb and the show had the dark theme to it that the Witcher deserves. However it all somehow goes downhill from episode 4. The plot dashes from one place and time to another in rapid sequences. Character development seem to be rushed for the sake of moving the story. The acting of some of the new characters isWhen I watched the first episode I was hooked. Henry Cavill as Geralt was superb and the show had the dark theme to it that the Witcher deserves. However it all somehow goes downhill from episode 4. The plot dashes from one place and time to another in rapid sequences. Character development seem to be rushed for the sake of moving the story. The acting of some of the new characters is questionable as is the decision about what to focus on. By the end of episode 5 I had to force myself to watch it to the end. It just does not click.

    I think the show would function much better as monster of the week story. In a way that let's say Supernatural or even Mandalorian does it.    … Expand
  59. Angry_Renox
    Dec 23, 2019
    6
    После просмотра сериала ощущения можно описать так: Второй сезон гляну, но ждать уже не буду. Выйдет и выйдет.
    Не понимаю, как писался сценарий. Такое чувство, будто сценаристы прочли всего две книги и ничего не поняли или читали через строку.
    Во всех сюжетах, которые показали в сериале была бездарно упущена вся мораль и суть самого сюжета рассказа. Создается впечатление, будто сценарий    После просмотра сериала ощущения можно описать так: Второй сезон гляну, но ждать уже не буду. Выйдет и выйдет.
    Не понимаю, как писался сценарий. Такое чувство, будто сценаристы прочли всего две книги и ничего не поняли или читали через строку.
    Во всех сюжетах, которые показали в сериале была бездарно упущена вся мораль и суть самого сюжета рассказа. Создается впечатление, будто сценарий писал человек, который краем уха слышал чей-то пересказ сюжета и ничего не понял, но некоторые детали запомнил.
    Нам почти не раскрыли ни одного персонажа. Потратили кучу экранного времени на Йеннифер и ее превозмогание, хотя сюжетно это вообще не нужно. Что это дало? Зачем это? В книгах на это уделили пол абзаца. Сценаристы выкинули уйму важных моментов, упустили всю суть первых двух книг. То, что Геральт, который так долго отказывался от своего предназначения, не верил в него и поворачивался к нему спиной. Даже когда оно само его нашло в Брокилоне и он до последнего пытался от него убежать, все таки находит эту маленькую девочку, которая несмотря на все злоключения и войну в это самое предназначение верила и шла к нему.
    Как можно было так бездарно испортить сцену встречи Геральта и Цири в конце? Какие чувства у зрителя должна вызвать встреча почти взрослой девушки и незнакомого ей мужика?
    Очень жаль, что мир Ведьмака показали как простецкое фэнтези о сильных и независимых женщинах, а не как тяжелую драму в которой автор умело раскрывал и высмеивал многие пороки человека и человечества в целом, но в то же время указывал на достоинства.
    Многие моменты в сериале указывают на то, что сценаристы сами себе устроили проблемы из-за бездумных изменений и я очень сомневаюсь, что у них получится все это разгребти в дальнейшем.

    Если абстрагироваться от книг, то сериал где-то на 6 балов. Да и то из-за боевых сцен, которые вышли очень хорошими.
    К просмотру рекомендую только тем, кто незнаком с первоисточником.    … Expand
  60. Phillyclause89
    Dec 23, 2019
    10
    The Witcher is the best show Netflix has ever produced. I’m ready for at least 9 more seasons!
  61. koradon
    Dec 23, 2019
    9
    Great adaptation of the books. Really. I had a big expectation and Netflix delivered.
    Can't wait for the next seasons when the real action begins.

    For people complaining about driads. Green driads are ok and black does not? LOL
  62. DizzyStyle
    Dec 23, 2019
    6
    Actually this isn't bad but... It's Witcher. This should be EPIC. Instead they create something usual.
    - Not canonical
    - Misscasting (triss, yen and other girl roles - no comments) - Poor backgrounds (scenes/actions/graphics) - Too mush tolerance for brutal east European fantasy This film try to please everyone but instead this film just please too much tolerant and casual people.    Actually this isn't bad but... It's Witcher. This should be EPIC. Instead they create something usual.
    - Not canonical
    - Misscasting (triss, yen and other girl roles - no comments)
    - Poor backgrounds (scenes/actions/graphics)
    - Too mush tolerance for brutal east European fantasy
    This film try to please everyone but instead this film just please too much tolerant and casual people.
    Witcher is brutal, no comprise and dark fantasy. But this is just a netflix teleshow.    … Expand
  63. NapoMMC
    Dec 23, 2019
    10
    Pretty good, worth watching. Not quite a 10 but I'll give it a 10 for Henry Cavill. He is doing a pretty good Geralt. I like that they are working a lot on building all the characters and it is not "The Geralt Show". The show could be a lot better but imagine how bad it could have been in this times. I guess we need to appreciate when someone does not directly **** on the fandom.
  64. sciencebros
    Dec 22, 2019
    10
    Super good. I thinks it's a beautiful adaptation. The actrice who plays Yennefer stole the show.
  65. metys
    Dec 22, 2019
    6
    I'm a big fan of Witcher novels and I'm very disappointment. Overall quality is ok, fight scenes are great, ...but the story is very shallow (a lot of very important things is missing), very chaotic (difficult to understand for people, who didn't read the books).
  66. Vasia99_99
    Dec 22, 2019
    0
    The series is great, but... but there is one big but, alas because of which I put 0 or 10... and the reason, your uncontrollable desire to shove pretty boring TOLERANCE... My God, just no , look at this, the TOLERANCE and shove where you do not get where necessary and where not, in every hole poked just boring TOLERANTNOSTI, I want to ask :" CALM down, ENOUGH.".. authors want say hugeThe series is great, but... but there is one big but, alas because of which I put 0 or 10... and the reason, your uncontrollable desire to shove pretty boring TOLERANCE... My God, just no , look at this, the TOLERANCE and shove where you do not get where necessary and where not, in every hole poked just boring TOLERANTNOSTI, I want to ask :" CALM down, ENOUGH.".. authors want say huge thank you, you, would directly kill its TOLERANCE KROVI and spat in face all their ignorance in carriers SLAVIC CULTURE, wiped its feet about CANON BOOKS. You killed just the atmosphere of Slavic fantasy, culture and mythology, every time you deliberately fuss in the frame of the Negro you just kill the entire Slavic calorite and atmospheric. You call for respect, and you spit in the face of the Slavs and our ethnic group, if you make a series about US-about the SLAVS, then RESPECT US and OUR Culture and do not STICK here INAPPROPRIATE SMELLY TOLERANCE. And there is no I not racist, this simply cry souls, you simply Argumenty with their minorities, tolerance that you shove everywhere for TICKS, even there WHERE THIS FUNNY and EVEN INAPPROPRIATELY, you pardon me but BLACKS in Slavic culture and mythology INAPPROPRIATELY, precisely so and is born intolerance and aggression...If you think that Negroes in Slavic culture is appropriate, then I'm curious when it will be appropriate that Martin Luthor king will be played by a WHITE ACTOR...The series is great, but... but there is one big but, alas because of which I put 0 or 10... and the reason, your uncontrollable desire to shove pretty boring TOLERANCE... My God, just no , look at this, the TOLERANCE and shove where you do not get where necessary and where not, in every hole poked just boring TOLERANTNOSTI, I want to ask :" CALM down, ENOUGH.".. authors want say huge thank you, you, would directly kill its TOLERANCE KROVI and spat in face all their ignorance in carriers SLAVIC CULTURE, wiped its feet about CANON BOOKS. You killed just the atmosphere of Slavic fantasy, culture and mythology, every time you deliberately fuss in the frame of the Negro you just kill the entire Slavic calorite and atmospheric. You call for respect, and you spit in the face of the Slavs and our ethnic group, if you make a series about US-about the SLAVS, then RESPECT US and OUR Culture and do not STICK here INAPPROPRIATE SMELLY TOLERANCE. And there is no I not racist, this simply cry souls, you simply Argumenty with their minorities, tolerance that you shove everywhere for TICKS, even there WHERE THIS FUNNY and EVEN INAPPROPRIATELY, you pardon me but BLACKS in Slavic culture and mythology INAPPROPRIATELY, precisely so and is born intolerance and aggression...If you think that Negroes in Slavic culture is appropriate, then I'm curious when it will be appropriate that Martin Luthor king will be played by a WHITE ACTOR...… Expand
  67. blackhaat92
    Dec 22, 2019
    10
    nao faz sentido a critica querer avaliar the witcher mal,,, essa serie é 10/10 facil muuuuitoo fodaaa
  68. TheDakMax2
    Dec 22, 2019
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Нарешті додивився сезон. Хотілося б сказати, що серіал перевершив низькі очікування та вийшов доволі добрим попри усі сумнівні рішення - однак ні. Остання серія перекреслює все. Така інтерпретація Содденського подвигу Трісс є наругою над каноном і фанатською спільнотою.

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

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

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

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

    Оцінюю на 6,5/10.    … Expand
  69. ElanInTheBushes
    Dec 22, 2019
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It's nowhere near as bad I expected it to be. This show has a huge shoe to fill. The books are great, especially the first ones. The game series is great, and much more people actually know the game than the book. And then there are those GoT expectations. So, what I like:
    - They were bold enough to change the story, and, for the most part, gentle enough about it not to offend book fans too much
    - Most of the styling and screenplay is true to the story, and it's nicely made
    - Geralt is convincing enough, as are many of the main characters
    - As a trade-off, it was probably worth it to twist the story in order to avoid not having anyone other than the witcher and the bard for the first couple of seasons.
    What I don't like - well, it's mostly in details:
    - Yennefer is not nearly cold and cruel enough
    - Characters are much more reserved and sterile that in the books: they don't drink, don't swear, and generally feel nothing like their book originals in this respect; this is a real loss - This modified story doesn't always fit. How could Ciri, for example, know Geralt without having first been in Brokilon with him as a child? And due to that, we are all robbed of that reunion moment. "You're something more than that", right?
    - I was especially sad about a Dandelion being reduced to a joke, but, with that explosion of emotions near the end (finally!), there's a chance of something emerging there    … Expand
  70. LesterJones66
    Dec 22, 2019
    9
    The only issues the Witcher has is the fast pace of the show and ability to track the timelines but if you are watching it correctly you can tell the whole of season 1 is just a setup for bigger and better things in future seasons as season 1 is less about plot and more about character development that will effect the future seasons of the show. A lot of people have issues with theThe only issues the Witcher has is the fast pace of the show and ability to track the timelines but if you are watching it correctly you can tell the whole of season 1 is just a setup for bigger and better things in future seasons as season 1 is less about plot and more about character development that will effect the future seasons of the show. A lot of people have issues with the timelines however I found this not to be an issue as if you are watching the show and actually listening to the dialogue you can see quite easily that the story has different timelines however tracking how much time had passed between episodes was slightly rough and I’d definitely say is a negative but overall not critical to the show. Once all of the timelines come together in episode 8 you can see how all of the timelines from earlier episodes come together to create a puzzle that fits quite nicely as one and it feels very rewarding once you figure it out. Of course the show is not perfect and has its issues (mainly the fast pacing and ability to keep up with how much time has passed between episodes) however I believe it is solid first season not because the season is amazing on its own but because you can clearly see how it is meant to set up the future of a show that is supposed to run for many seasons - 8.5/10 this however could go up or down depending on the effect the first season has on the future of the show as it is clearly not meant to be a stand alone season.… Expand
  71. RIPtheWitcher
    Dec 22, 2019
    0
    Атмосферы славянской нет. Каст отвратительный. За все время вы не увидите ни одной красивой женщины, а только уродин. Таймлайн очень кривой и запутанный. Мне как читавшему книги леко понять что происходит но вот знакомые мои которые с ведьмаком не знакомы дается сериал очень сложно. Плюс они еще добавилили кучу отсебятины которая релизована очень убого и по большей части не несет в себеАтмосферы славянской нет. Каст отвратительный. За все время вы не увидите ни одной красивой женщины, а только уродин. Таймлайн очень кривой и запутанный. Мне как читавшему книги леко понять что происходит но вот знакомые мои которые с ведьмаком не знакомы дается сериал очень сложно. Плюс они еще добавилили кучу отсебятины которая релизована очень убого и по большей части не несет в себе какого либо смысла. Чем думал сценарист не понятно, видимо как угодить SJW комьюнити. В итоге получилось не понятно что с запутаным, скомканым сюжетом, слитыми сценами котораые реализовали просто ужасно не до конца расркыв их. Карой ай. Я бы написал еще много чего но не хочу тратить на это время. Если сравнить с игрой престолов то у нетфликс даже близко не получилось хоть немного подобраться к ним.… Expand
  72. RandRobert
    Dec 22, 2019
    4
    I really liked Geralt and Buttercup, but everything else is just a shame, this is the witcher for the smallest, without the political intrigue and racism of the original. Well, negros and Indians are not clear where they are present on the white mainland
  73. Daigoust
    Dec 22, 2019
    10
    First of all, forget the games, this show is based on the books!!! I love the show and i am really expecting a second season!!!
  74. Luckysharms
    Dec 22, 2019
    10
    If you loved the video games, this show perfectly encapsulates all the intrigue, adventure and horror. Some of the monsters are truly scary and terrifying. There is a lot of world building going on in the first few episodes along with multiple plot threads and different timelines. It can get confusing but your patience will be rewarded.
  75. H3BO3
    Dec 22, 2019
    10
    I played all CDPR games and read all of Sapkovsky’s books. In general, I liked the series.
    Liked:
        + Recognizable scenes and dialogues from books, as well as constant links to games     + Wonderful soundtrack, similar to the one that was in the games of the series The Witcher.     + Fencing scenes by Henry Cavill as Geralt     + Voice of Geralt     + A great actor in the role of    I played all CDPR games and read all of Sapkovsky’s books. In general, I liked the series.
    Liked:
        + Recognizable scenes and dialogues from books, as well as constant links to games
        + Wonderful soundtrack, similar to the one that was in the games of the series The Witcher.
        + Fencing scenes by Henry Cavill as Geralt
        + Voice of Geralt
        + A great actor in the role of Dandelion / Jaskier. The songs are excellent and the replicas too.
        + Gloomy landscapes of the Middle Ages.

    Did not like:
        - Weak scene with a golden dragon. In books, she was larger and the dragon was larger. And in The Witcher 2, the dragon scenes were better. The most gorgeous dragon was in the Hobbit (Smaug).
        “No Brokilon forest with dryads.” The scenery could be better and larger.
        - Armor of the Nilfgaard Warriors. The design of the armor is very strange.

    Waiting for the second season.    … Expand
  76. CrookBackBog
    Dec 22, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Henry Cavill killed it as the White Wolf! Yen was awesome as well there was one kiss during a fight that was a bit much I thought in episode 8 there’s a time and a place Geralt… Expand
  77. Kogimaru
    Dec 22, 2019
    7
    В целом сериал не плох, многие скажут не канон по отношению к книгам или играм, однако я вижу здесь смесь и того и другого. Сюжет в целом понятен, бои впечатлили, операторская работа конечно не на высоте, но и блевать от нее не хочется, как и от графики. Но есть моменты которые мне не понравились. Во-первых, крайне мало самого Геральда и его приключений, большую часть экранного времениВ целом сериал не плох, многие скажут не канон по отношению к книгам или играм, однако я вижу здесь смесь и того и другого. Сюжет в целом понятен, бои впечатлили, операторская работа конечно не на высоте, но и блевать от нее не хочется, как и от графики. Но есть моменты которые мне не понравились. Во-первых, крайне мало самого Геральда и его приключений, большую часть экранного времени занимают Цири и Йенифер. Я понимаю что сейчас в моде "Фиминизация" всего и вся, и сериал местами кричит об этом, но бл.... это же Ведьмак! И да, всемирная талерастия, если вы куда не поподя напихали людей различных этносов (черный-эльф особенно насмешил) то где же АЗИАТЫ?! Хочу увидеть как в Варкрафете фильме эльфа-азиата (тоже кстати насмешил) Как представителю азиатского этноса мне обидно! =)))… Expand
  78. cdubbs
    Dec 22, 2019
    10
    Great show, really enjoyed it! This is coming from a long time fan of the franchise.
  79. kbox
    Dec 22, 2019
    10
    Awesome awesome awesome awesome. The writing is so good that I had to re-watch the entire season one with subtitles and kept pausing it to read over and over the script. I will have to find the script online somewhere. If you enjoyed the game, you will love the show. Don't believe the critics.... they don't know what they are talking about.
  80. thebaggins
    Dec 22, 2019
    3
    My thoughts and prayers go out to those who don't have the ability to fast forward.
  81. Tengokuji
    Dec 22, 2019
    10
    No for everyone.This TV series just like the game is not for everyone. As always some people will quote "It is not like in the books." Others will find it too violent and others will be curbed by their desire to simply say "another adaptation of a game that goes wrong".

    This series is a superb entertainment, the role of the actors is up to the budget of the project and even higher. The    No for everyone.This TV series just like the game is not for everyone. As always some people will quote "It is not like in the books." Others will find it too violent and others will be curbed by their desire to simply say "another adaptation of a game that goes wrong".

    This series is a superb entertainment, the role of the actors is up to the budget of the project and even higher. The views and as well as the special effects and digital image sound of good quality.

    Honestly, very good for me.    … Expand
  82. inortix2010
    Dec 22, 2019
    10
    Great. A faithful adaptation of the original source material. Fans of the books will love it.
  83. jhonka
    Dec 22, 2019
    8
    It's good. Better than expected. Not great. Swordfighting/Choreography is great, the plot is okay. It has a "confused at first, explain it later" narrative style which isn't my favorite. But its very watchable and enjoyable
  84. bcjaeger
    Dec 22, 2019
    10
    I am a fan of the Witcher game series and thus knew a lot about the background of the Witcher world before watching the show. I could not have been more impressed by the writing, the acting, or the adaptations that were made for this show. It is just stunning to watch. I actually felt the need to create a Metacritic account just to say this. If you do not have background info from theI am a fan of the Witcher game series and thus knew a lot about the background of the Witcher world before watching the show. I could not have been more impressed by the writing, the acting, or the adaptations that were made for this show. It is just stunning to watch. I actually felt the need to create a Metacritic account just to say this. If you do not have background info from the games or books, please note that this show might not be easy to follow.… Expand
  85. julioisyoung
    Dec 22, 2019
    8
    It's a good show. There are definitely issues with it but there's still genuine quality enough to warrant a watch and to expect better thins in the coming seasons. Yet, it has enough issues - as others have stated - that it might put some people off.
  86. username93
    Dec 22, 2019
    0
    oh boy i can't wait to see the black panther with all withe actors. this bs racism needs to stop.
  87. bosgon
    Dec 22, 2019
    3
    1 балл за Лютика и 1 за Цири. Битва Геральта в первой серии очень хорошо поставлена, что нельзя сказать про остальные (типичная голливудщина с отбрасыванием в стены). Картинка оставляет желать лучшего. Йеннифер сыграла не плохо, хоть и не подходит на эту роль, про Геральта тоже самое. Трисс - женщина лет 45, это просто пи......ец, такое чувство что актрису выбрали в последний день на1 балл за Лютика и 1 за Цири. Битва Геральта в первой серии очень хорошо поставлена, что нельзя сказать про остальные (типичная голливудщина с отбрасыванием в стены). Картинка оставляет желать лучшего. Йеннифер сыграла не плохо, хоть и не подходит на эту роль, про Геральта тоже самое. Трисс - женщина лет 45, это просто пи......ец, такое чувство что актрису выбрали в последний день на от...ись. Вообщем сериал не вызывает гнева или радости, он просто никакой.… Expand
  88. Maxx_thor
    Dec 22, 2019
    10
    awesome representation of the world of the witcher, high expectation from gamers who played the game with plenty of politics, lies and sex. the acclaimed game is 100 times more raw than the series, but is a good entertainment series.
  89. shadowcon
    Dec 22, 2019
    8
    This show is worth checking out for Henry Cavil's portrayal of Geralt alone. He is thoroughly convincing and puts a lot of heart into his performance. I did find that the Witcher's story was somewhat hard to follow for the first few episodes as there are various timelines that aren't clearly established. However, the show hits it's stride midway as it starts to come together, with theThis show is worth checking out for Henry Cavil's portrayal of Geralt alone. He is thoroughly convincing and puts a lot of heart into his performance. I did find that the Witcher's story was somewhat hard to follow for the first few episodes as there are various timelines that aren't clearly established. However, the show hits it's stride midway as it starts to come together, with the final episode leaving you wanting more. I am looking forward to seeing more on Henry as Geralt!… Expand
  90. NightfallRob
    Dec 22, 2019
    9
    Wow, the number or racist reviews masquerading as concern for cultural background is truly astounding. Are black dryads and elves truly so frightening to you? Netflix did a good job with this overall. I'd wager that people who have not read the books or played the games will find the timeline skips a little disorienting, but the plot is solid and the ideas that were essential to theWow, the number or racist reviews masquerading as concern for cultural background is truly astounding. Are black dryads and elves truly so frightening to you? Netflix did a good job with this overall. I'd wager that people who have not read the books or played the games will find the timeline skips a little disorienting, but the plot is solid and the ideas that were essential to the Witcher (the Conjunction of Sphere, magic, mutants, monsters, elder blood, and children of destiy, and politics) were all clearly communicated.… Expand
  91. Vitaminxa
    Dec 22, 2019
    4
    Very disappointing. Dialogue is very unnatural and cringey at points. Timelines aren’t easy to follow if you aren’t familiar with the source matieral. Casting was only so-so. Poor production value really detracted from everything. Overall it’s a poor reflection of the Witcher series. Wish they did a better job when they had wonderful source material.
  92. Forum15LTJ
    Dec 22, 2019
    10
    Amazing 1st season for a show based off a game. I only see it getting better from here!!! I'm all in, toss a coin!!!!!!
  93. Declanmm
    Dec 22, 2019
    10
    Absolutely amazing! I am about to rewatch it and I adored it. I’m also going to play the game and read the books.
  94. alipperm12
    Dec 22, 2019
    10
    Fantastic show, great for veterans of the franchise and those who are first timers.
  95. igor_radchenko
    Dec 22, 2019
    6
    It's got some marvellously fun moments but they're too far and in between to serve as a satisfying distraction from the bland acting, stale dialogue and uninspired direction. Definitely watchable but despite the 10mil per episode budget it feels unpolished and amateurish.
  96. ay1908
    Dec 22, 2019
    2
    I really wanted to like this but I can't. The dialogs are terrible, the GCI and the acting are not believable. The narration is all over the place, jumping from one character to another, one scene to another, moving between timelines, not building attachment to characters nor a proper dramatic arc.. I watched all episodes but I had to fast forward several scenes to be able to finish,I really wanted to like this but I can't. The dialogs are terrible, the GCI and the acting are not believable. The narration is all over the place, jumping from one character to another, one scene to another, moving between timelines, not building attachment to characters nor a proper dramatic arc.. I watched all episodes but I had to fast forward several scenes to be able to finish, especially in the last episode. The dramatic effects just fall flat. The books didn't had the best writing but this much worse.

    The whole thing is very Americanized and has lost all its Slavic color. The casting is just very awkward. I don't mind having different races present but make it coherent! The books contain several detailed physical descriptions of many characters and lineage/origins (you can also figure the origins by the names). Here you can't even guess where a character is from by watching the show unless you've read the books. This is a medieval setting with a Eastern European flavor and genetics traits are attached to geographical regions; it's not NYC in 2019. The world they created is not convincing at all.

    ...and Nilfgaard...what are those costumes????    … Expand
  97. Basiheu
    Dec 22, 2019
    4
    I was really looking forward to this one so I'm disappointed. It's "cute" but very amateur. Like Hercules: The Legendary Journeys. Amateur writing, amateur direction, amateur props, costuming, and cgi. I had to do a double take with a creature and some costumes, I cannot believe these were designed and approved by adults. Unbelievable. Writing, well, there are anachronisms everywhere andI was really looking forward to this one so I'm disappointed. It's "cute" but very amateur. Like Hercules: The Legendary Journeys. Amateur writing, amateur direction, amateur props, costuming, and cgi. I had to do a double take with a creature and some costumes, I cannot believe these were designed and approved by adults. Unbelievable. Writing, well, there are anachronisms everywhere and certain scenes meant to elicit emotion from the viewer should come with an audience prompt. Henry Cavill's Geralt is the same as the game's Geralt: wooden and morose. But at least he's accurate and hasn't gone off on some crazy tumblr fanfic improv like the writer has.… Expand
  98. DadeBox
    Dec 22, 2019
    10
    Don't listen to review critics. 53/100 really? Are you serious?! Entertainment weekly 0/100?! I think that a 2 years old child has a better objective sense than these last "critics". Great acting, great story, great music, great action scenes. Keep up the good work, Netflix.
  99. funkymonkey
    Dec 22, 2019
    8
    Hey Metacritic, do the right thing and take EW's review off your site. The critic only watched 1/4 of the show before giving it a 0. It should be taken down and not have an impact on the overall rating of the show.
  100. vegardhuse
    Dec 22, 2019
    9
    NOTE: I have not read the books, but I have played the all of the games and TW3 is my favourite game of all time.
    That being said I LOVED this season. Henry Cavill was very eager to play this role (if you've seen some interviews before the casting was announced) and it shows. He is one of the best parts of the show. His physical performance, his emotional range and his dialogue is top    NOTE: I have not read the books, but I have played the all of the games and TW3 is my favourite game of all time.
    That being said I LOVED this season. Henry Cavill was very eager to play this role (if you've seen some interviews before the casting was announced) and it shows. He is one of the best parts of the show. His physical performance, his emotional range and his dialogue is top notch. Everyone else in the show also does a great job. The show does some weird things with the timeline which will get a little confusing but throughout it gets better and less confusing. The second best part of the show is the fight choregraphy... The last fight in pilot episode, holy s***. It is frickin amazing. I really recommend it. S2 pls!!!!    … Expand
Page:

Awards & Rankings

1
#1 Most Discussed TV Season of 2019
77
#77 Most Shared TV Season of 2019

Critic Reviews

All reviews »
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.
    Read full review
  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.
    Read full review
  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!”).
    Read full review
See all critic reviews »