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. JackGrunge
    Dec 22, 2019
    10
    Bardzo dobrze zagrany, pięknie nakręcony (zdjęcia!), świetnie udźwiękowiony. Naprawdę warty obejrzenia, ale nie dla każdego. Jestem fanem opowiadań Sapkowskiego i oceniam jako fan. Adaptacja udana, bo dodaje coś od siebie. PS. Walki! Są przekozackie!
  2. prayformojo33
    Dec 22, 2019
    9
    Cumple las espectativas de la serie con el video juego , puede mejorar en algunos aspectos pero se agradece
  3. TheDevilCorrect
    Dec 22, 2019
    3
    Horrible casting, horrible acting and an absolutely incoherent story. I like the game, but these fan boys raving over this pile of crap is mind boggling. Most of them 12 year old males no doubt (or equal in mentality). Every actor in this series is totally forgettable. The fight scenes are pretty good, but short and better watched on youtube. If you have any taste at all-I'd seriously avoid.
  4. Mostro1972
    Dec 22, 2019
    10
    he leído los 8 libros y jugado los 3 videojuegos, ademas de terminar de ver los 8 capítulos de la primer temporada y la verdad, muy buena adaptación, me encanto, totalmente recomendada
  5. Helihayes
    Dec 22, 2019
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Steamy pile of poo. Never did I think a TV adaptation of an excellent video game could put me off of an excellent video game.… Expand
  6. owsky
    Dec 22, 2019
    9
    It's good. Can't speak for newcomers but I read the books and played the games and I enjoyed this season quite a lot.
  7. howder
    Dec 22, 2019
    10
    Season 1 accurately captured the tone and style of the first book in the series and successfully adapted it for TV. While not perfect, the cast and crew came as close as possible with the budget they had to work with. Henry Caville and Anya Chalotra captured Geralt and Yennefer in brilliant performances. I thoroughly enjoyed Season 1 and am looking forward to the future seasons being released.
  8. Winxy_splash
    Dec 22, 2019
    10
    If you like the books watch it. It's true to the heart of them and damn impressive with the creature fx
  9. Beardmang1160
    Dec 22, 2019
    10
    Big fan of the books. Big fan of the games. This show is great. The Critics are crazy imo.
  10. ZZBEAR
    Dec 22, 2019
    8
    Good acting, interesting story with a few questionable decisions made in production but the show is good enough to over look the flaws.
  11. Zesu
    Dec 22, 2019
    8
    Я не играл не в одну из игр серии Ведьмак, не читал ни одной книги по этой вселенной, но сериалом остался доволен, даже появилось желание поиграть в одну из игр..
  12. Heavar
    Dec 22, 2019
    10
    Great show even for a fan of the games and books ! I was worried when it was announced but I gave it a shot and it was great ! Henry Cavill is really good, Yennefer is stunning, ... Please give us more seasons Netflix !
  13. zgollum
    Dec 22, 2019
    10
    Beautifully shot and executed, The Witcher is a solid adaptation true to the feeling of the books.
  14. Halvard
    Dec 22, 2019
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I liked Geralt.
    Everything else was ****
    Ruining the story with race-swapping. Removing red heads from the story.
    Slow. Boring. The evil people not intimidating at all. Pathetic change of armor on soldiers. Stupid and useless people all around. Battle tactics nowhere to be seen.
    Identity politics wreaking havoc again.    … Expand
  15. TheseEyesLie
    Dec 22, 2019
    10
    Witcher boasts a strong debut season. Tone and aesthetic is spot on, casting is amazing, and Henry Cavill’s performance as Geralt of Rivia really showcases his passion for the games and series. Expecting a big future for this show.
  16. Omega-Envych
    Dec 22, 2019
    7
    С учётом всех недостатков сериала, смотреть его всё же было интересно. Хорошо сделаны отдельные сцены, бои, хороший подбор актёров, отличный саундтрек, хорошо выдержанная атмосфера. Спорно выглядят некоторые актёры (Анна Шафер на роли Меригольд - мискаст, это все говорят в один голос. Не буду отрицать, хотя играет она неплохо, но Трисс в первом сезоне всё равно персонаж эпизодические), аС учётом всех недостатков сериала, смотреть его всё же было интересно. Хорошо сделаны отдельные сцены, бои, хороший подбор актёров, отличный саундтрек, хорошо выдержанная атмосфера. Спорно выглядят некоторые актёры (Анна Шафер на роли Меригольд - мискаст, это все говорят в один голос. Не буду отрицать, хотя играет она неплохо, но Трисс в первом сезоне всё равно персонаж эпизодические), а также вопросы вызывают некоторые изменения в сценарии относительно оригинальных книг.

    Тем не менее, сериал смотреть можно, и даже не без удовольствия. Это, безусловно, не лучший фентези-сериал, но пока-что смотрю на него скорее с осторожным оптимизмом.    … Expand
  17. Mustafaalhashem
    Dec 22, 2019
    10
    Im a big fan of the books and the videogames and i enjoyed the series a lot
  18. Berik
    Dec 22, 2019
    7
    Due to the great succes of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, The Witcher franchise has hit mainstream fame and has received its own TV series, produced by Netflix. If only it had also received the same love and polish that went into making the game. From the start, Henry Cavill does justice to Geralt of Rivia, as he plays the monotone white wolf like we know him. He is quick and smart with hisDue to the great succes of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, The Witcher franchise has hit mainstream fame and has received its own TV series, produced by Netflix. If only it had also received the same love and polish that went into making the game. From the start, Henry Cavill does justice to Geralt of Rivia, as he plays the monotone white wolf like we know him. He is quick and smart with his answers, and follows a code: He only kills monsters. The world around him constantly challenges him to make a choice, usually making him endure scolding or a tragedy.

    The acting in this show is quite good! Yennefer has her own character arc, and lives up to become the mysterious, beautiful and charismatic sorceress that steals Geralt's (and the viewer's) heart. Ciri appears, and her tumultuous youth and escape from cintra shape her early story. As characters go, the show is spot on! The Witcher show takes some liberties with the lore though, by downright breaking it. If anyone knows anything about the localisation in the Witcher universe, they would know that dark skinned people are from kovir. In the show however, it's a freaking lottery. Random people in the kingdoms, and even Fringilla Vigo and Vilgefortz, are dark skinned even though they are clearly not from Kovir origin. This was clearly a choice by the showrunner on purpose to make the cast more 'politically correct' and 'progressive.' Such a shame, as this could have been achieved without breaking the lore. The time line in this show is all over the place. At first you might think these events happen at the same time, but that's not the case at all. Yennefer's arc actually starts over 30 years before the scenes with Geralt, and the parts with Ciri are many years after those with Geralt. As there's no mention of it at first, this will be rather confusing for many who don't know the lore.

    I have to say, a lot of the sets look rather fake. It has this overly clean and new look to it that makes it look off. Had the production team tried to make it look more worn, it would have been more atmospheric and immersive.

    And something that dissapointed me about the season is the small amount of times Geralt actually fights a monster. Episode 4 and 6 both start with Geralt having already killed something, and not showing the battle. As a positive though, the show tries to use as little CGI for the monsters as possible, which i think greatly improves immersion.

    As you can tell, the show has positives and negatives. But in the end the show is quite entertaining to watch, and as a Witcher game enthusiast i can recommend it to people who have a interest coming from the games.

    Upon finishing the first season i was already excited for the second one, and i think Netflix is heading in the right direction with this. What needs to improve though is the inclusion of more monster fights, the sets need to look more realistic, and give this show a bigger budget. I give this season a 7/10. It is a good show!    … Expand
  19. Z3ros89
    Dec 22, 2019
    10
    Adaptación de 10 grandísimas representaciones y actuaciones, bso magistral al igual que sus decorados quizás ha faltado un poco mas de presupuesto pero en general de 10.
  20. EblanVert
    Dec 22, 2019
    10
    Zaplatyte Vedmaku Chekanoy Monetoy. Gniga 10z10 Serial poka tolka tanet na 7
  21. AngryMeerkat
    Dec 22, 2019
    9
    Considering that source material for the first season was a collection of short stories I'd say writers did a pretty great job adopting it for tv series. I understand that following three timelines can be somewhat confusing for people unfamiliar with the universe especially during first 3 episodes. But I feel that it's well worth the payoff that comes when these three stories start toConsidering that source material for the first season was a collection of short stories I'd say writers did a pretty great job adopting it for tv series. I understand that following three timelines can be somewhat confusing for people unfamiliar with the universe especially during first 3 episodes. But I feel that it's well worth the payoff that comes when these three stories start to interweave and finally converge in the last episode. This structure of the first season works well with the whole "destiny" theme and manages combine separate stories defining the characters and create a foundation for the main story of the book series that will be shown in the following seasons.
    My only major problem with the story is the whole Brokelon forest arc which was poorly executed and without Geralt there served no purpose other then being something for Ciri to do so her timeline wouldn't have be dropped completely while the show focused on Geralt and Yen.
    And I think Henry Cavil did an excellent job, Geralt's 'hmmm'-s couldn't be more on point.    … Expand
  22. NinjaCatt
    Dec 22, 2019
    8
    Первый сезон получился крутым. Я думал что Генри Кавилл не подойдет на эту роль. Но как оказалось, он с ней хорошо справился. Отличная боёвка(хоть ещё было не много) Актёрская игра йеннифэр мне очень понравилась, а вот Трисс не очень(Хоть её и мало показывали, она отыгрывала очень слабо) Так же мне очень понравился сюжет(Не особо сильный, но очень интересный) Посмотрел залпом первый сезон,Первый сезон получился крутым. Я думал что Генри Кавилл не подойдет на эту роль. Но как оказалось, он с ней хорошо справился. Отличная боёвка(хоть ещё было не много) Актёрская игра йеннифэр мне очень понравилась, а вот Трисс не очень(Хоть её и мало показывали, она отыгрывала очень слабо) Так же мне очень понравился сюжет(Не особо сильный, но очень интересный) Посмотрел залпом первый сезон, очень понравился. Буду ждать 2ой сезон.… Expand
  23. Palegrad
    Dec 22, 2019
    8
    Good series, books are still supreme (it's easy to be nicer than Andrzej Sapkowski, but it's hard to tell a better story, especially story he created) - but show is definitely better than games, recommend to get a book or audiobook first, to have some know how before you dive into
  24. syrocate
    Dec 22, 2019
    10
    If you're a fan of the fantasy genre and maybe even read the books and/or played the games I really recommend watching this series.
  25. kaenek
    Dec 22, 2019
    10
    Great, except for the last episode, that wasted time on meaningless scenes and killed any relation between Ciri and Geralt.
  26. Henrik2110
    Dec 22, 2019
    10
    Loved it
  27. domi2001
    Dec 22, 2019
    10
    Great show. Would be a 8/10, but i wanna show my support, so i gave a higher score.
  28. bred13b
    Dec 22, 2019
    10
    I am a fan of both the books and games and I loved this series. It is on point with the books. They really bring the world of the Witcher alive.
  29. Mazzstar7
    Dec 22, 2019
    10
    Fantastic! For those who are not familiar with the world of the Witcher this is a fast paced introduction that constantly leaves you wanting more. It is different from your average show but just let your self be immersed in the D&D style of writing and enjoy the ride. If you are familiar with the Witcher than you know what a treat this truly is! The humor is on point, the characters areFantastic! For those who are not familiar with the world of the Witcher this is a fast paced introduction that constantly leaves you wanting more. It is different from your average show but just let your self be immersed in the D&D style of writing and enjoy the ride. If you are familiar with the Witcher than you know what a treat this truly is! The humor is on point, the characters are accurate and the story, monsters and world are just great! I mean there’s always room for improvement but come on! This ain’t no shoddy avatar the last air bender movie … Expand
  30. Deshnov
    Dec 22, 2019
    9
    Это 8 часов удовольствия, но костюмы конечно смешные))) будто с алика заказали.
  31. AlexBaer
    Dec 22, 2019
    4
    The production is amazing, the acting is... varied. Very. But above all, the script writing absolutely dismal. What could have been a fantastic series is in reality very, very difficult to get through. It feels as if they're trying to fit in so much in so little time that nothing is properly explained, resulting in confusion, plot armour even beyond the GOTC final episodes, and incrediblyThe production is amazing, the acting is... varied. Very. But above all, the script writing absolutely dismal. What could have been a fantastic series is in reality very, very difficult to get through. It feels as if they're trying to fit in so much in so little time that nothing is properly explained, resulting in confusion, plot armour even beyond the GOTC final episodes, and incredibly cheesy scenes trying to make plots work. Very disappointed for what could have been. The production really is very good, though. Maybe I'll take a stab at the books.… Expand
  32. YurikBC
    Dec 22, 2019
    10
    Уютное, хорошо снятое фентези по интересной вселенной. Кевилл смотрится очень недурно. God bless, let them shoot 8 seasons
  33. Esthete
    Dec 22, 2019
    0
    Poland, 2017...creak of rocking chair...knock knock
    - «What the hell, who is there !?» - Andrzej Sapkowski grumbling asking from a chair.
    - «It's Lauren Hissrich, I am a professional writer» - voice from behind the door - «Get out! I didn't invite you» - Andrzej said even more grouchy. - «This is about buying rights to the TV adaptation of your books!» - Lauren objected. - «Well come    Poland, 2017...creak of rocking chair...knock knock
    - «What the hell, who is there !?» - Andrzej Sapkowski grumbling asking from a chair.
    - «It's Lauren Hissrich, I am a professional writer» - voice from behind the door
    - «Get out! I didn't invite you» - Andrzej said even more grouchy.
    - «This is about buying rights to the TV adaptation of your books!» - Lauren objected.
    - «Well come in, the door isn't locked» - Andrzej said.
    Lauren Hissrich: «Netflix want make TV-adaptation your books»
    Andrzej Sapkowski: «You mean The Witcher series?»
    Lauren Hissrich: «Yes, and I will be a showrunner»
    Andrzej Sapkowski: «No, i don't like this idea, Lauren you even haven't serious creativity background!»
    Lauren Hissrich: «So what? When Benioff and Weiss became showrunners of Game of Thrones they also didn't have.»
    Andrzej Sapkowski: «Yes, but Martin helped them for the first seasons. And, then in the last seasons, they just fu**ed up.»
    Lauren Hissrich: «You can become a co-showrunner.»
    Andrzej Sapkowski: «Nope. Netflix makes trash stuff, I don't like it.»
    Andrzej Sapkowski: «The Witcher is a large fantasy universe based on Slavic culture, folklore, as well as Slavic-Norse-Germanic mythology and tales. How can you adapt this?»
    Lauren Hissrich: «Diversity»
    Andrzej Sapkowski: «But the Witcher world it's Europe in the Middle Ages.»
    Lauren Hissrich: «Are you racist?»
    Andrzej Sapkowski: «Europe in the Middle Ages»
    Lauren Hissrich: «Netflix will pay you many $$$$$$$»
    Andrzej Sapkowski: «The Witcher never been about Slavic culture, folklore, as well as Slavic-Norse-Germanic mythology, tales, you know. And Europe in the Middle Ages was multicultural, people of different races were everywhere in medieval Europe.»
    Andrzej Sapkowski: «So rights on the Witcher series sold!»

    pros:
    No

    cons:
    - Absolutely, total miscast
    - It's all cheap, battles are terrible
    - Bad acting skills for all
    - Trying to please as newcomers as well fans of books/games. Eventually makes shapeless nonsense

    Lauren you didn't disappoint, Netflix you too. Now it’s clear where the money, for minions writing the same type reviews 10/10    … Expand
  34. Krakenfranhavet
    Dec 22, 2019
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The review contains spoilers

    I have seen the first three episodes and so far i think it's more than good. I'm very weak for high fantasy and gothic styles and that's something that the series circles around. I have played the game (Never read the books though) but is more interested in lore and geography. For those who are new in the Witcher world it can be messy to under where they are as Ciri is in Cintra, Yennefer in Aedirn while Geralt is in Redania, Kaedwen and in the third episode Temeria. That something that Game of Thrones did right they presented the regions first and their nature so the viewer always knew where they were. The character's journeys feels very distant from each other and it feel more like we watch three different shows at the same time. Yen's back story revealed is both good and bad. It's kind of what one expected of Yen and very fitting but on the same time is the mystery around the character gone. When it's come to casting non-white characters don't really bother me that much especially on the less relevant characters but they shouldn't do that on Triss who is very relevant and she look nothing like the canon. The show also lacks the slavic representation that the games did good. In conclusion i like the three main characters. All has good stories and the acting is very good. I also like the high fantasy theme and that the world is circled around magic. They need to explain where the character is and make the stories closer so we acrually watches one show and not three show on the same time    … Expand
  35. wizards
    Dec 22, 2019
    3
    It's poor distorted copy universe Witcher. For the efforts made, I will add three points. Rating 3.
  36. 9thessh
    Dec 22, 2019
    7
    Well, 1-3 series are very very good, 4-5 are quite normal. Starting from the 6th series, some kind of thrash begins, it is very crowded, the plot is compressed, some plot points are incomprehensible.
    Pros:
    The main actors play very well Pleasant music The plot, where there are no differences with the books is quite good Great sword fighting Cons: Graphics, it is evident that there    Well, 1-3 series are very very good, 4-5 are quite normal. Starting from the 6th series, some kind of thrash begins, it is very crowded, the plot is compressed, some plot points are incomprehensible.
    Pros:
    The main actors play very well
    Pleasant music
    The plot, where there are no differences with the books is quite good
    Great sword fighting
    Cons:
    Graphics, it is evident that there is not enough budget, there is little magic and all of it is merged. Dragons are poorly drawn. Well, the backs of some scenes are not very good
    The complexity of the plot and the lack of dates, people unfamiliar with the universe will easily get confused
    Unnecessary death of some characters
    Poor disclosure of the characters of elves and dryads, and just missed branch Dol Blattana and the Blue Mountains, but this may be a problem of lack of funds, but nevertheless, these events are interesting and due to their absence, some character motivation is lost and logical gaps are created.

    They needed to do another 2-4 series and then they could reveal some interesting points    … Expand
  37. Falcon554
    Dec 22, 2019
    10
    Fantastic show, the critics are insane, not sure what show they were or as the case were not watching
  38. utfriar
    Dec 22, 2019
    9
    I rather enjoyed the Witcher. I respected that Cavill gave a performance that respected the character and his fans by offering a presentation that was both familiar and distinctive. The set designs were rather good and the music was excellent (especially Toss a Coin to your Witcher). I also very enjoyed the fight choreography especially with Cavill who did a far better job than II rather enjoyed the Witcher. I respected that Cavill gave a performance that respected the character and his fans by offering a presentation that was both familiar and distinctive. The set designs were rather good and the music was excellent (especially Toss a Coin to your Witcher). I also very enjoyed the fight choreography especially with Cavill who did a far better job than I expected. I was not keen on some casting decisions, but rather enjoyed the efforts of Ciri, Yennefer, and the Bard. The organization was a bit chaotic, but workable. Very enjoyable series and I look forward to Season Two …… Expand
  39. sarisa
    Dec 22, 2019
    3
    Well, what did we expect from Netflix anyway? They need to sell this product worldwide somehow. To be honest it could be much worse considering their agenda. And we all know it. Simply saying it's the only possible Witcher that could have emerged in XXI century. Its bad testimony of our times, but it is some sort of testimony.
  40. ManVsGames
    Dec 22, 2019
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Henery looks good as Witcher.
    all characters are good what they are doing.

    this show could be future Game of Throne.

    i really like this show.

    i wish they are telling us the time when they were showing the past flash back scene(like Ciri mother marriage).

    overall show is great.
    my score 8.5/10    … Expand
  41. Alecu
    Dec 22, 2019
    9
    Pretty good tv show. I had some reservations initially when I saw that Henry Cavill was cast as Geralt of Rivia but after seeing the entire first season, I have to admit that he really does a good job at being the Witcher. He nailed his voice and character really well. I am comparing this to the Witcher game series. I haven't read the books yet.

    A lot of people might compare this to    Pretty good tv show. I had some reservations initially when I saw that Henry Cavill was cast as Geralt of Rivia but after seeing the entire first season, I have to admit that he really does a good job at being the Witcher. He nailed his voice and character really well. I am comparing this to the Witcher game series. I haven't read the books yet.

    A lot of people might compare this to Game of Thrones but this is completely different. It's mostly based on the eastern and central Europe slavic culture. There are a lot of grey areas than Game of Thrones, as someone from the show said there are no good or bad choices but just evil and lesser evil choices.

    When in a lot of other shows, especially Game of Thrones or Lord of the Rings, the characters are very idealized, in this show the characters are much more human, each which their own flaws, strengths and weaknesses. Each character in the show is trying to live his own life according to his own agenda.

    The world looks stunning. It is beautifully filmed and constructed. The views are amazing. So are the battles. Usually you only see a handful of big battles in tv shows. Not in this one, there are plenty of battles.

    Which brings me to the actual fights in the show. They are really amazing. Especially the sword fights. Henry Cavill as Geralt really has some amazing moves. He really trained for this role and he nailed it pretty well.

    Now on to the other characters. Most of the actors seem like a really good match for the character they are portraying. I liked Yennefer and Ciri especially. Sure, in the games she might look a bit more sexy and more beautiful, but in the tv show she seems more real and human. Ciri was portrayed perfectly by the actor. She is supposed to be young and innocent in tv show. In the games, Ciri is older and trained by Geralt and Yennefer. The timeline in the games is set after the timeline in the tv show. Jaskier in the tv show is Dandelion from the games. He has a different name because of how you can translate his original name from polish to english. In polish he is named after a flower which is translated to buttercup in english. This doesn't sound really well so the authors of the game series decided to change it to Dandelion. In the tv show, they just named him directly from polish without translating his name. And the actor who plays him, portrays him perfectly. He is supposed to be quite annoying, a real women charmer and with some really funny/sarcastic jokes from time to time. He also has a very good chemistry with Geralt, and they suit one another really well.

    Then comes Yennefer. In the tv show, Yennefer is shown in her beginnings and before the timeline in the Witcher game series. Which explains why she is a bit more naive and she still has a lot to learn. But towards the end of the first season of the tv show, she evolves and becomes more like the Yennefer we used to know in the games. I do admit though that the actress seems a bit too dark skinned and skinny for the role, but other than that she is a pretty good match. The actress nailed her character pretty well with her sarcastic and ironic remarks towards Geralt.

    On the other hand the actress which portrays Triss is only a decent match for her. She is supposed to be a red head but in the show she is way to dark skinned with dark hair. They could have done a better job her. It's one of the reasons why I am giving the show only a 9 out of 10.

    The rest of the cast is pretty well thought out. I like that a lot of the side cast really does look like people in medieval eastern Europe skinny, malnourished, simple minded peasants or like the upper elite of the society in those times or like brutish savages.

    The story honestly is more brutal and darker than even Game of Thrones. A lot of atrocious things happen in the show. The world portrayed in it, is brutal and full of conflicts, betrayal and death. No one is sparred this reality. This is more like a dark fantasy show. On the other hand, even in this grim world, some light, decency and nobility still manages to shine through. Which makes it even more interesting and fascinating. The way it is told is a bit unusual, the events are not told in the order that they happen. But I kind of like this, it keeps you intrigued and forces you to pay attention to understand everything better. I was scared initially that it will be some kind of tv drama centered around the royal courts, castles and palaces but it was far from it. I also like that it has just the right amount of drama. Not too much nor too little compared to other show like Game of Thrones.

    I really don't know why a lot of people and especially critics gave it such a low score. Some of the "critic" reviews I just read are utter crap. Some wanna be critic only watched 2 episodes and said it was crap? How pretentious. This just proves how little we should pay attention to these so called critics. This is a pretty darn good tv show.    … Expand
  42. zerafian
    Dec 22, 2019
    6
    The main issue I felt, was they took the first episode and wrote it in a way that it was only meant for people that have some knowledge of the existing story. They rushed a ton of the story within the first episode and kinda felt like the movies "van helsing" or "the brothers grim". Not terrible but not good. And lets be real, This show is suppose to be at least a 9/10, not a MEH.
  43. DexterC2D
    Dec 22, 2019
    9
    I got more than I expected, I can understand the inaccuracies but generally the western interpretation delighted me, -1 for the selection of some actors, but the main ones are splendid.
  44. MrNonono
    Dec 22, 2019
    1
    Might be interesting for people who played the game. Otherwise, skip this show and you won't miss out on anything. There are better quasi-medieval fantasy shows to watch in the limited time you have.
  45. Thorspark
    Dec 22, 2019
    10
    For those who know the witcher universe, either by reading the books or playing the video games won't be disappointed. Don't expect it to be GoT. Enjoy it as a unique story in its own universe. Can't wait to see more of this.
  46. Zurkinden
    Dec 22, 2019
    9
    A pesar de las expectativas tanto de fans de los libros como de los juegos la serie a cumplido. Le queda mucho por que dar . Impaciente con la segunda temporada
  47. TheILLUSIONIST
    Dec 22, 2019
    8
    Great show, with its problems. I watched all the series with pleasure. I think normal book fans will appreciate the series, but fanatics and haters always don't like something.
  48. itkovian1128
    Dec 22, 2019
    8
    I wanted to give 7 but for a brilliant ending 2 episode (yes I am after 2 episode) and a penny, 'Drop a penny to a witcher', I give 8. It's worth watching with good English dialogues and inscriptions in the native language.

    After 2 episodes I played better than after the entire 8th season of Game of Thrones. Cavil is brilliant. The 8 for the fact that the actors are not equal. Good    I wanted to give 7 but for a brilliant ending 2 episode (yes I am after 2 episode) and a penny, 'Drop a penny to a witcher', I give 8. It's worth watching with good English dialogues and inscriptions in the native language.

    After 2 episodes I played better than after the entire 8th season of Game of Thrones. Cavil is brilliant. The 8 for the fact that the actors are not equal. Good
    Renri, Calante I can't convince Ciri and the rest without expression. And the actor playing Dandelion has a problem because he'll sing, but somehow I don't like it but this song again ...

    You can see that this is not the Game of Thrones budget yet but the series has potential.    … Expand
  49. wlover
    Dec 22, 2019
    8
    Смеюсь когда сериал сравнивают с Игрой Престолов, Ведьмак — это нечто другое и о другом. Меня пугал каст, от него я ожидал разочарования, но он лишь придал горчинку — сериал хорош, весьма хорош несмотря на спорные моменты в виде добавления персонажей туда, где они не должны быть, или изменения сюжетных арок (имею ввиду отличие подачи сюжета от книги, преимущественно линии Цири).
    Даже    Смеюсь когда сериал сравнивают с Игрой Престолов, Ведьмак — это нечто другое и о другом. Меня пугал каст, от него я ожидал разочарования, но он лишь придал горчинку — сериал хорош, весьма хорош несмотря на спорные моменты в виде добавления персонажей туда, где они не должны быть, или изменения сюжетных арок (имею ввиду отличие подачи сюжета от книги, преимущественно линии Цири).
    Даже Йеннифэр, которую я отторгал до последнего, выглядит естественной, что не может не радовать. Я считаю, что у сериала есть шанс повысить планку в последующих сезонах, самое главное, чтобы его не задушили "фанаты".    … Expand
  50. AzorAhai98
    Dec 22, 2019
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A moment of silence for the slavic people. The TV Show is based on a slavic book series, yet there are more black people and Indians than slavs. The showrunners are using a beautiful slavic fantasy story for their political agenda.
    Horrible casting, costumes,music and boring storytelling. They even managed to make the battle sequences boring. Henry Cavill is the only good thing in this whole mess.    … Expand
  51. Mgtpt
    Dec 22, 2019
    10
    Best show o watch on my life, love Witcher, create an account just to show some love to this amazing show
  52. Gloin
    Dec 22, 2019
    9
    The book were really well respected and adapted even the pertubing (at first) chronology.
    A great show, well acted.
  53. Kyrostad
    Dec 22, 2019
    9
    If you enjoy the books then you’ll love the show. If you played the games you’ll really like this show. If you are a fan of really paying attention to a show to figure out the interlocking pieces then you’ll love this show. If you are a casual viewer of tv that rather listen in the background (nothing wrong with that) you’ll hate this show. While the books aren’t GoT levels of co fusingIf you enjoy the books then you’ll love the show. If you played the games you’ll really like this show. If you are a fan of really paying attention to a show to figure out the interlocking pieces then you’ll love this show. If you are a casual viewer of tv that rather listen in the background (nothing wrong with that) you’ll hate this show. While the books aren’t GoT levels of co fusing the show can be. No spoilers but there are three timelines going on at the same time:

    Geralt of Rivia
    Yennefer of Vengenberg
    Cirilla princess if Cintra

    Cirilla’s story of what we’ll call present times. Geralt’s is before that and spans decades
    Yennefer’s is before and spans about 40 years or so

    It’s disarming because Geralt and Yenn don’t age. The show does address this and is very easy to follow if you have read the books or pay attention to the very subtle clues as to the time period. Small quips like “those crows feet are new”(referring to someone’s eyes) is sometimes all you get to distinguish the timeframe. But other then that the show is amazing. Cavill nails Geralt and should win an award. Yen’s actress is also awesome with a level of menace and subduction in her voice and actions. It filled the sword of destiny and the last wish while making small changes here and there and accomplishes what those books did. This season manages to tackle world and lore building while using Ciri’s journey As the backdrop to further the overall plot. All in all a fantastic show    … Expand
  54. Nearhangel
    Dec 22, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I like it 10/10.
    Can`t wait next season. I`ts very sad, to see how people react to this show. Only bcs they want too see smth else.

    Netflix, just do next season and faster    … Expand
  55. dhat0204
    Dec 22, 2019
    6
    "Fans aren't TOXIC, they are PASSIONATE." - Henry Cavill.
    Henry Cavill is the actor who plays the role of Geralt of Rivia. To my knowledge he too is a big fan of the Books written by Andrzej Sapkowski and the Video Games made by CDProject Red. I'm not one to usually write reviews. But I think that this series will need someone who will see it with an open mind. I've read almost all of the    "Fans aren't TOXIC, they are PASSIONATE." - Henry Cavill.
    Henry Cavill is the actor who plays the role of Geralt of Rivia. To my knowledge he too is a big fan of the Books written by Andrzej Sapkowski and the Video Games made by CDProject Red. I'm not one to usually write reviews. But I think that this series will need someone who will see it with an open mind. I've read almost all of the books except for one, that book being Season of Storms, and played the 3rd video game three times over. Needless to say, I am a fan.

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

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

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

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

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

    From the first season onwards, changes must be made. People giving it a 0 may merely be too critical, or as Cavill said they are simply VERY PASSIONATE about a series they love. I hope that those people will be able to set aside the shows flaws and try as I have to indulge into the truly epic tale that Netflix is trying to tell. And given the source material it has the potential to be one, IF THE POLITICAL AGENDA IS SET ASIDE!    … Expand
  56. gorg
    Dec 22, 2019
    6
    I feel that the opportunity to make a truly great tv show based on the Witcher universe is utterly wasted. The writers butchered and cut very important bits out of the beautiful short stories of The Last Wish by giving them very little time to properly unfold, in order to provide time for the backstory arcs of Ciri and Yen, which are not really that necessary (although truth be told thereI feel that the opportunity to make a truly great tv show based on the Witcher universe is utterly wasted. The writers butchered and cut very important bits out of the beautiful short stories of The Last Wish by giving them very little time to properly unfold, in order to provide time for the backstory arcs of Ciri and Yen, which are not really that necessary (although truth be told there are some interesting bits in the new additions to the story). There are also several inconsistencies regarding worldbuilding and the geography of the Continent and the timeline is kinda broken. The writing is average and cringy sometimes, the performances are decent for the most part, Cavill is good as Geralt, Chalotra didn't really convince me as Yen, and Allan is alright I guess. I can't say the show overall is bad, but for a guy that has read the books before the show, it just wasn't enough, the books are a 9/10 where the show is a 6/10. The only thing that watching the show really did for me, was reigniting the desire to go back and read the Witcher Saga for the fifth time.… Expand
  57. Pipestan
    Dec 22, 2019
    0
    Это не ноль, но надо как-то попытаться нивелировать 10ки от копрофилов. Не будь это сериалом по вселенной ведьмака, его никто не заметил бы. Из плюсов музыка местами гуд, фехтование в сценах без магии и на этом все. Истории порезали,перекрутили и переврали. Было ощущение, что смотрю сериал "Великолепный век", но с магией. Бюджетность можно вытерпеть, но сценариста нужно менять. ИзЭто не ноль, но надо как-то попытаться нивелировать 10ки от копрофилов. Не будь это сериалом по вселенной ведьмака, его никто не заметил бы. Из плюсов музыка местами гуд, фехтование в сценах без магии и на этом все. Истории порезали,перекрутили и переврали. Было ощущение, что смотрю сериал "Великолепный век", но с магией. Бюджетность можно вытерпеть, но сценариста нужно менять. Из Вильгефорца сделали немоща, из Калантэ клоунессу (сильного женского персонажа в книге превратили в бой-бабу без мозгов), ребята со скеллиге превратились либо в восточных торгашей, либо в метросексуалов. Я бы поставил 4 /10 за то что Нетфликс кидает деньги в бездарных сценаристов и костюмеров. Очень сомневаюсь, что сериал станет на голову выше во втором сезоне, который вроде как будет.… Expand
  58. gamerghoul
    Dec 22, 2019
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The show looks great, quite impressive. I really loved the battles, Henry does a really good job as Geralt and the fight scenes are great, I like Freya as Ciri and absolutely love MyAnna Buring as Tissaia, she's absolutely perfect the role. Overall, I enjoyed every single episode, less the first two episodes, and loved the third and the last one the most. The CGI needs some work, sometimes it looks like bad, unpolished effects. And it seems the background music missed from certain moments. Music is important to add emotions to a moment/story. I wish Marcin Przybyłowicz was involed in the show, too bad NETFLIX didn't reach him. And I must say I am not entirely satisfied with the cast, especially Fringilla. She is supposed to look like Yennefer, but it seems they ignored the books at this part. It doesn't make sense.… Expand
  59. Cwilson870
    Dec 22, 2019
    9
    consider me stunned, watching this show from start to finish has left me speechless. The choreography and overall character development of this show has kept me on the edge of my seat from start to finish. If you are a fan of the books or games then you would be doing yourself a disservice by not watching this show. My only complaint would be that some of the casting choices could be seenconsider me stunned, watching this show from start to finish has left me speechless. The choreography and overall character development of this show has kept me on the edge of my seat from start to finish. If you are a fan of the books or games then you would be doing yourself a disservice by not watching this show. My only complaint would be that some of the casting choices could be seen as drawing away from the overall view of the show but that takes nothing away from the brilliant performance put on by the actors and actress's.… Expand
  60. Oblamingo
    Dec 22, 2019
    10
    Отличный сериал, с уважением к книжной серии, хорошей графикой и боевкой. Музыка восхитительна. Лютик выше всяких похвал. Перед просмотром книга ОБЯЗАТЕЛЬНА к прочтению.
  61. George2004
    Dec 22, 2019
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I love Lord of the Rings or Game of Throne. What I love about The Witcher is that it is neither of those shows which makes it Perfect!!!. Amazing performances by Henry Cavill, Anya Chalotra, Freya Allan and the rest of the cast. Great character development and story telling. Love the fight scenes and the world building. I found that the writers did a great job weaving the different storytime lines together masterfully. The ending was great, you get a sense of resolution and want to see more. Worth every minute.… Expand
  62. GraveYardPark
    Dec 22, 2019
    8
    Henry does a great job! The Fights with humans are prestine, hoping they make the monsters and non humans look better next go round.
  63. AmA1383
    Dec 22, 2019
    10
    An Amazing and Excitinig Series!!
    Many people all over the world were awaiting the release of a series that was known to be the replacement of Game of Thrones.
    And i think that it's a perfect replacement.
    It always had me wanting to see the next eposode to find out what would happen.
    An amazing story-line and not bad acting made me loving the new netflix series
  64. Jazzer88
    Dec 22, 2019
    8
    without reading the books or playing with the games this tv serie is great.
  65. Mandragore
    Dec 22, 2019
    10
    Great show, I am really surprise on how well they have captured the books. I am really surprised and looking forward to the next season.
  66. DeN_DarK
    Dec 22, 2019
    1
    Awful casting. At first I feared Cavill will be bad as Geralt. Actually he isn't. But other actors... not even close to character.
    Sadly casting is lesser problem in this series.
    1. Writing no good. First two episodes was average but after that it is just bad. Scriptwriters add too much to the story and do it very unnatural for plot and characters. 2. Effects. Sometimes nice. But mostly    Awful casting. At first I feared Cavill will be bad as Geralt. Actually he isn't. But other actors... not even close to character.
    Sadly casting is lesser problem in this series.
    1. Writing no good. First two episodes was average but after that it is just bad. Scriptwriters add too much to the story and do it very unnatural for plot and characters.
    2. Effects. Sometimes nice. But mostly bad. Especially floodlights in Brokilon.
    3. Sequence of events. In one episode things mixed together and it is just a mess - not a storytelling.    … Expand
  67. Belialos
    Dec 22, 2019
    9
    Despite some minor stumbles, I still think it's a piece of a good series. I am looking forward to the second season and meanwhile I am starting to watch the first one again.
  68. Paulocamilo
    Dec 22, 2019
    9
    greater start for series,but small problem with time line, dialogs are good i'm waiting next season
  69. KaiserAta
    Dec 22, 2019
    9
    First season is a great way to start the series. Henry Cavill plays Geralt spectacular.He really has a passion for both games and books and i couldn't think of another actor to play Geralt this good.The show has one of the best sword fightings i've ever seen, and guess what, Henry doesn't have a stunt double so all of the actions Geralt does, Henry does them himself which is pretty awesomeFirst season is a great way to start the series. Henry Cavill plays Geralt spectacular.He really has a passion for both games and books and i couldn't think of another actor to play Geralt this good.The show has one of the best sword fightings i've ever seen, and guess what, Henry doesn't have a stunt double so all of the actions Geralt does, Henry does them himself which is pretty awesome since most of the actors now need a stunt double for little things.
    Music (specially Jaskier-Dandelion's) is great.Main theme has a similar tone to Witcher 3's theme.

    The only casting that i've a problem is Triss.She isn't even similar to her.Yes, her acting may be good, but the looks is not.Grealt is great,Jaskier is great,Ciri will grow, Yennefer is okay.

    My only problem with this series is time transitions.It doesn't say anything when an episode is from the past or not, so you have to figure it out yourself which is hard in the beginning (and if you didn't read the books) but you get used to it.

    Overall, it's definetly worth watching even if you are a fan of games/books or not.    … Expand
  70. corin
    Dec 22, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Cannot believe the low rate. This tv show is mad well done, deep and it’s getting started. A must watch GOT lovers!… Expand
  71. AlexseyKylandin
    Dec 22, 2019
    7
    Сериал как минимум неплох, прекрасная и атмосферная музыка, иногда диалоги очень странные, актёры играют хорошо, многие персонажи нераскрыты, например Кагыр. Повествование самая большая проблема сериала, новичку будет достаточно сложно понять, кто это? Зачем он это делает? Что он делает? И так далее, сама история достаточно интересная, хотя я и читал книги, сериал смог вызватьСериал как минимум неплох, прекрасная и атмосферная музыка, иногда диалоги очень странные, актёры играют хорошо, многие персонажи нераскрыты, например Кагыр. Повествование самая большая проблема сериала, новичку будет достаточно сложно понять, кто это? Зачем он это делает? Что он делает? И так далее, сама история достаточно интересная, хотя я и читал книги, сериал смог вызвать положительные эмоции, а это самое главное!… Expand
  72. assembler
    Dec 22, 2019
    10
    I was a bit dissapointed in some moments but the show grew up on me. Geralt, Yen, Ciri, Jaskier are so perfect and that makes the show
  73. RegisRivijski
    Dec 22, 2019
    10
    I, as a person who read 4 books and did not finish the fifth half, declare that I am absolutely delighted with the series (so far from the memories of some moments I have goosebumps). I’ll even say more, I was able to interest him in my mother, who also watches every episode with great interest. I did not play games. But I want.
  74. KeksiKatze
    Dec 22, 2019
    9
    Es ist kein GoT, soll es auch keines sein... so gehen die Folgen richtig flockig anzuschauen... Natürlich noch mit Luft nach oben, aber schon super! Freu mich auf weitere Staffeln!
    Schwanke zwischen 8 und 9, aber da einige Bewertungen die bei 0-1 liegen kompletter Schwachfug sind, gebe ich eher eine 9 und lass mich weiter verhexen.
  75. dyadek
    Dec 22, 2019
    10
    Thank you Netflix. This is awesome TV Series. Can't wait until second season
  76. larspeeveli
    Dec 22, 2019
    9
    Cavill is great as Geralt, so that's already 50 % of the show covered. Pretty good show all around, although it might be hard to follow for people who haven't read the books or played any of the games or are just a bit thick. They've skipped some important details in the stories (especially in the pilot), but it gets better every episode.

    The only thing they truly failed at was the    Cavill is great as Geralt, so that's already 50 % of the show covered. Pretty good show all around, although it might be hard to follow for people who haven't read the books or played any of the games or are just a bit thick. They've skipped some important details in the stories (especially in the pilot), but it gets better every episode.

    The only thing they truly failed at was the casting of Triss Merigold. She should've been younger than Yen and a redhead. What's with the hate towards gingers, Netflix?    … Expand
  77. ouideer
    Dec 22, 2019
    3
    My problems with the new Wither series is the total lack of taste and creative design of every aspect of the episodes while it lacks authenticity and credibility. You can see no good acting neither, but I‌ could live with that if at least the creators of the show would have tried to make the characters look like they are coming from an age where they were fighting with swords and magic.My problems with the new Wither series is the total lack of taste and creative design of every aspect of the episodes while it lacks authenticity and credibility. You can see no good acting neither, but I‌ could live with that if at least the creators of the show would have tried to make the characters look like they are coming from an age where they were fighting with swords and magic. Like Game of Thrones attempted, where people are sometimes dirty and disgusting. Here nothing feels disgusting as even the protagonist is kind of a weird version of Barbie’s bf: Ken and the crippled girl in the second episode is basically Penelope Cruz with something in her mouth and some wadding under her clothes at her shoulders so she looks like Penelope Cruz dressed as Quasimodo for Haloween. It’s hard to let go that right in the first episode, first second you can see Gerald, the Witcher jumping like flying while you can be sure he’s in a studio connected to a rope in front of a green screen and as he struggles with the monster you can see the absolute worst CGI of 2019, in such a big title. His clothes are also more of an amateur comic con version and I'm pretty sure some has a better one, on the actual comic con. A good fantasy doesn’t have a bard singing Robbie Williams/bar style songs in the local pub and it requires tons more of careful touch to make it feel realistic and rich in it’s world. That includes well-chosen real locations, scenery, good lines of characters, so it won’t feel like it’s the 9 trillionths random cheap Netflix show.… Expand
  78. Vika-98
    Dec 22, 2019
    10
    A very good serial! Can't wait for the next season. At least, I hope it will be)
  79. Evripid
    Dec 22, 2019
    10
    Fantastic Show! Can't wait for the second season. Unfortunately It's gonna be only in 2021 :((
  80. Miamao
    Dec 22, 2019
    0
    Are you seriously? Colored in the Polish saga? Yes, you are completely crazy. To complete the kissing of the asses of minorities, Geralt had to be made homosexual, and Enifer had to be transvestist. Lol
  81. Casshan
    Dec 22, 2019
    10
    This was a good show. The only people giving this a bad score are autistic racists screeching about the color of certain characters and not being "white" enough. REEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!
  82. LukaszKurek
    Dec 22, 2019
    10
    This is one of the best series on Netflix now. I love it, please I want more.
  83. WildFireR2
    Dec 22, 2019
    3
    I can only assume that people giving it a 10 have never actually read the books or played the games.

    Simply put here are some reasons to avoid watching this embarrassment of a show: - Really weak & cringe worthy dialogue - The Showrunner clearly cares more about diversity than being true to the source material - The best scenes are with Geralt in fight scenes, which you'll barely    I can only assume that people giving it a 10 have never actually read the books or played the games.

    Simply put here are some reasons to avoid watching this embarrassment of a show:

    - Really weak & cringe worthy dialogue
    - The Showrunner clearly cares more about diversity than being true to the source material
    - The best scenes are with Geralt in fight scenes, which you'll barely see anyway because this show is 75% about the women and their stories.

    This is just another example of a great story being **** ruined by a moron in Lauren Hissrich.

    It's WAY too much emphasis on the female characters... The Witcher is unique in that it's writing in the source material is SO GOOD that you already have established powerful female characters that aren't obnoxiously over the top and in your face.

    But of course, its 2019 so that's not enough, they have to make every little moment about how women are stronger, can overcome anything, and are inherently better than all men apparently.

    They've basically butchered Yen... & that leads me to another point.... Casting:

    - Black Fringilla
    - Black Eithne & Brokilon forest women are black
    - Mixed race Triss
    - half Indian Yen

    Are you taking the piss? ALL of these characters are supposed to be **** white, clearly listed as "PALE" in the source material.

    But it's 2019, and you're not allowed too many white people in the same room otherwise it's racist apparently... The casting choices for this are an absolute disgrace & are just so immersion breaking it's ridiculous.

    I feel bad for Henry Cavil, he is literally carrying this whole show on his shoulders & clearly is the only person that gives a **** about his character or the story.    … Expand
  84. Frisbiek
    Dec 22, 2019
    9
    I gotta say, I am REALLY impressed. As a fan of the witcher games (haven't ready the books), I didn't have much hope for a netflix series based on the witcher.

    Now I am hooked. I can't stop watching it, and it's making me want to read the books. Superb acting not just by Henry Caville, but the whole cast. Great story telling. Great fighting and impressive screen play. One of my    I gotta say, I am REALLY impressed. As a fan of the witcher games (haven't ready the books), I didn't have much hope for a netflix series based on the witcher.

    Now I am hooked. I can't stop watching it, and it's making me want to read the books. Superb acting not just by Henry Caville, but the whole cast. Great story telling. Great fighting and impressive screen play. One of my major pet peeves are rushed shows and corny acting. I was also worried that this was going to be a show pressured to scratch that "game of thrones" itch, and would suffer trying to be too ambitious. Instead, what I've found is a show done right, and it stands on its own.

    I have to give Caville a lot of credit- he captures Geralt of Rivia exactly as I would picture him. You can tell he not only did his homework, but cleary has an interest in the games and/or books. So well done!

    My only minor annoyance is that there are some details that aren't explained and makes the assumption you know what's going on. The fourth episode in, I was royally confused as to what was going on, because I didn't realize right away that we were going back and forth in time to tell the story, and what was going on with the characters in some of the scenes. I suppose though, this is what makes me want to read the books now and replay the games!

    REALLY looking forward to this series continuing, and I urge everyone to watch it!    … Expand
  85. Pokemonashgreen
    Dec 22, 2019
    9
    I don't understand why the show runners wanted to tell a story in three different time lines. Was confusing at first too me but, I mange to figure it out. I still need to read the books. Mainly played the games which take place right after the books. Henry really brings out Gault and she his acting chops and skill so he wont be tight cast as Superman. The supporting cast ready shine.
  86. ValentinSaint
    Dec 22, 2019
    10
    Отличный сериал. Посмотрел залпом не отрываясь , с нетерпением жду продолжение. Ожидал худшего. Тяжело по-началу привыкнуть к актерскому составу, но потом уже перестаешь замечать.
    пс Толерантность , когда же она закончится    Отличный сериал. Посмотрел залпом не отрываясь , с нетерпением жду продолжение. Ожидал худшего. Тяжело по-началу привыкнуть к актерскому составу, но потом уже перестаешь замечать.
    пс Толерантность , когда же она закончится
  87. garnerc07
    Dec 22, 2019
    3
    While I enjoyed the performances of Geralt and Ciri, there were some others who sort of ruined it for me. Yennefer and Triss' casting was not good at all in my opinion. Tried being an interesting character in the books and games came across as nothing but unimportant and a throw away character. Fringilla Vigo was also another character who I quite enjoyed from the books and movies butWhile I enjoyed the performances of Geralt and Ciri, there were some others who sort of ruined it for me. Yennefer and Triss' casting was not good at all in my opinion. Tried being an interesting character in the books and games came across as nothing but unimportant and a throw away character. Fringilla Vigo was also another character who I quite enjoyed from the books and movies but together with a bad choice of casting and a complete personality change, she also didn't stand out either. This as you might know comes down to the politics of the creators of the series. Back from when they put the casting call for Ciri for BAME actresses, i knew this would be a let down, and i was mostly right. I love the Witcher franchise so it's a shame for its legacy to be tainted with people trying to push their politics onto the fans of the series. They just had to follow the source material and the fans would love it, so it's a shame it is getting such a mixed reception. Let this show and the many others who have suffered the same fate be a lesson to those who think they can smear a well loved franchise to push a political agenda.… Expand
  88. anvamit
    Dec 22, 2019
    9
    Хороший сериал. Небогатый, есть вопросы к.. кхм... афро-эльфам.
    Жалко что Нетфликс не решилась выделить денег как следует. Но отсмотрел не отрываясь, а это хорошо.
  89. Wadeinca1
    Dec 22, 2019
    8
    Thought the monster effects and fight scenes were excellent the time jumps in the story were well done gave a feeling to how it must be for someone who lives for centuries in this universe
  90. Givno69
    Dec 22, 2019
    9
    Это великолепно, есть сходство с книгами, но и расхождение так как это все таки сериал и чтобы зритель не скучал есть свои условности. Сериал 9/10
    This is great, there are similarities with books, but there is also a discrepancy, since this is still a serial, and therefore the viewer will not get tired. Serial 9/10    Это великолепно, есть сходство с книгами, но и расхождение так как это все таки сериал и чтобы зритель не скучал есть свои условности. Сериал 9/10
    This is great, there are similarities with books, but there is also a discrepancy, since this is still a serial, and therefore the viewer will not get tired. Serial 9/10
  91. Ky3mi4_raider71
    Dec 22, 2019
    0
    Black people in Eastern Europe???Are you kidding? No, thanks. It's obviously not how i imagined adaptation of this book
  92. Semijoshomatic
    Dec 22, 2019
    10
    The Witcher is a faithful adaptation to the core of the source material (the book series of the same title) and strikes an enjoyable balance of a thoughtful show and spectacle. I find most poor reviews are from viewers unwilling to let the show breath, expecting a quick and mindless payoff instead of a tactful story requiring patience and attention. But rest assured the Witcher is aThe Witcher is a faithful adaptation to the core of the source material (the book series of the same title) and strikes an enjoyable balance of a thoughtful show and spectacle. I find most poor reviews are from viewers unwilling to let the show breath, expecting a quick and mindless payoff instead of a tactful story requiring patience and attention. But rest assured the Witcher is a fantastic show with plenty to enjoy and a lot to offer you n multiple viewings. The actors portray their roles with respect and passion for the characters they embody. The action is tense and brutal and the magic hits the screen without seeming cheesy or ridiculous, I’m looking forward to season 2.… Expand
  93. ivanchanel
    Dec 22, 2019
    0
    I would give the series 10 points, because this is a good series, I would even say excellent, but why would you push black people to the left and right? this is Poland and this Slovak fantasy there couldn’t be black people there
  94. donjcast002
    Dec 22, 2019
    6
    The only character I like on this show is Geralt of Rivia being portrayed by Henry Cavill. Jaskier (Dandelion) is alright and Yennefer is okay. The rest of the cast is meh and I must say, both Triss and Fringilla are horribly miscast. The fight scenes are entertaining, but not epic like LOTR. I wish they didn't modernize it and just stuck to what was in the books because it's hard to lookThe only character I like on this show is Geralt of Rivia being portrayed by Henry Cavill. Jaskier (Dandelion) is alright and Yennefer is okay. The rest of the cast is meh and I must say, both Triss and Fringilla are horribly miscast. The fight scenes are entertaining, but not epic like LOTR. I wish they didn't modernize it and just stuck to what was in the books because it's hard to look at some of these characters knowing they aren't supposed to be there. The last two episodes I started to get a bit bored and just wanted it to end.… Expand
  95. Warlok9
    Dec 22, 2019
    10
    I’m not sure what books these folks read that are giving the show a zero rating? Many of the user reviews say the show is too much of a departure from the source material. Huh?I thought the show runners did an admirable job of staying with the story the books told. I mean the first couple books are just non-chronological stories plucked out of the timeline anyways. Who cares if they jumbleI’m not sure what books these folks read that are giving the show a zero rating? Many of the user reviews say the show is too much of a departure from the source material. Huh?I thought the show runners did an admirable job of staying with the story the books told. I mean the first couple books are just non-chronological stories plucked out of the timeline anyways. Who cares if they jumble the stories around to make more sense for a show.

    What I believe these people mean is that they are angry the show wasn’t cast “white enough”. Yennefer isn’t the pale sorceress as described in the books, Triss is changed to a person of color. There are many others I suppose. I think the cast was great! NONE of the changes effect the story in any way, shape or form. I maybe would have an issue with the main character being changed because his look is so iconic at this point.

    My actual score is an 8 for the show, but to help offset the spammed zero scores I’m giving it a 10. The acting is GREAT. I can’t think of one actor who didn’t do fantastic. The storytelling moves a bit slow and feels disjointed at times, I would think especially for those unfamiliar with the books. The lighting and color grading are very good and consistent.

    The effects are mostly good. All are high enough quality for a show like this. The practical effects are superb (the Striga fight!) but the cgi is a mixed bag. Cgi creatures are passable for the most part, but if you are hoping for GOT level Dragons and cgi you will be disappointed. The atmospheric and environmental cgi effects are fantastic, however. From the spell effects to the depiction of terrain and strongholds, it’s all top quality.

    Hopefully the show is set for a second season right away and they can improve upon what they have created here, which is solid.    … Expand
  96. Romanoid
    Dec 22, 2019
    9
    I did not expect much from it.
    But i really was suprised, dialogs are good, Cavill is quite convincing, colors and filters are eyecatcing.
    Still, there is no feling of slavic culture, it is an american tv show and whether you like or not....well, it is. Yet in my opinion pros is much better thatn cons. I have not read books just played witcher game and did not expected characters to be    I did not expect much from it.
    But i really was suprised, dialogs are good, Cavill is quite convincing, colors and filters are eyecatcing.
    Still, there is no feling of slavic culture, it is an american tv show and whether you like or not....well, it is.
    Yet in my opinion pros is much better thatn cons.
    I have not read books just played witcher game and did not expected characters to be 100% similar.    … Expand
  97. ali_khunaizi
    Dec 22, 2019
    5
    it's good... surely worth its production and I believe it will get better and better in the future seasons, keeping in mind that it was a tough introductory season, what next is the best.
    unless they ignored what the audiences are saying.
  98. rmccle
    Dec 22, 2019
    9
    Played the video games, love the show, planning to read the books. I expect most reviews don't get what is great about this show. I expect it will be a success regardless. Very true to the tone of the games.
  99. Markb
    Dec 22, 2019
    10
    Really good adaptation and nice introduction to the world of the witcher !
    The serie kept its promise and build up throughout the episodes and announce the best for next seasons.
    To watch without looking for a witcher 3 cosplay parade. Furthermore, please ignore people complaining about colored people in medieval poland, this is still a fictional world with portals and stuff, who knows    Really good adaptation and nice introduction to the world of the witcher !
    The serie kept its promise and build up throughout the episodes and announce the best for next seasons.
    To watch without looking for a witcher 3 cosplay parade.
    Furthermore, please ignore people complaining about colored people in medieval poland, this is still a fictional world with portals and stuff, who knows about the migratory flows in the continent !    … Expand
  100. Cybershaman26
    Dec 22, 2019
    9
    It’s very interesting. I believe it will be new “game of the thrones” I’m waiting new season, and lets more money on CGI
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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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