The Witcher

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

Generally favorable reviews- based on 2682 Ratings

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  1. Letemita
    Dec 20, 2019
    10
    კმაყოფილი ვარ, საბრძოლო სცენები ძალიან კარგია, ერთადერთი რაც არ მომეწონა ეს ტრის მერიგოლდია (თუმცა კანონით ისეთი ლამაზი არ იყო როგორც თამაშში ასე რომ ქულას არ დავაკლებ)კმაყოფილი ვარ, საბრძოლო სცენები ძალიან კარგია, ერთადერთი რაც არ მომეწონა ეს ტრის მერიგოლდია (თუმცა კანონით ისეთი ლამაზი არ იყო როგორც თამაშში ასე რომ ქულას არ დავაკლებ)
  2. MikroTik
    Dec 21, 2019
    10
    Есть огрехи,
    - где-то явный мисскаст,
    - сам сериал будет трудным для понимания любого, кто не знаком с этой вселенной, а просто увидел - "о, у Нетфликса новый сериал, надо бы глянуть". Будет сложно понять, что вообще тут происходит. Кто, откуда, куда зачем. Зная лор, и то надо мозаику собирать. Но все это можно простить. Видно что команда старалась, видно что люди болеют за свое дело.    Есть огрехи,
    - где-то явный мисскаст,
    - сам сериал будет трудным для понимания любого, кто не знаком с этой вселенной, а просто увидел - "о, у Нетфликса новый сериал, надо бы глянуть". Будет сложно понять, что вообще тут происходит. Кто, откуда, куда зачем. Зная лор, и то надо мозаику собирать.
    Но все это можно простить.
    Видно что команда старалась, видно что люди болеют за свое дело.
    С образом Геральта лучшее попадание, все могло быть в разы хуже.
    На Нетфликс было огромное давление, и не фанатам и так все равно, а всем ярым фанатам, со своим идеальным ведьмаком в голове угодить невозможно.
    5, 4, и тем более 0 и 1 это точно не заслуживает и не должно!

    В любом случае, мы очень надеялись что это произойдет, и долго этого ждали. Теперь с каждым сезоном главное, как минимум, не понижать качество. Успехов команде!
    Дабы соблюсти баланс сил во Вселенной ставлю 10. Всем Мир    … Expand
  3. Sagar2308
    Dec 21, 2019
    10
    Its **** awesome.the fight sequence
  4. bohdanpodlaski
    Dec 21, 2019
    10
    As a fan of the short stories, books, and the games I was very skeptical about the series but overall it's and it looks it will get even better with the next season.
  5. tiagoalex12
    Dec 21, 2019
    10
    Perfect burner and world builder for a first season, plenty of potential to become the next big thing
  6. Fieldy_o
    Dec 21, 2019
    10
    Just like the game series and the books, #TheWitcherNetflix manages to pull me completely into this world.

    I'm really excited about this successful interpretation of the Witcher universe.
    It doesn't bother me at all that some characters look different because they all play their roles very well. Since I can separate series and game series well.
  7. user24
    Dec 21, 2019
    10
    The show is absolutely amazing, I read the books a long time ago and the show really brought me back to that time. Henry Cavil does an excellent job as a Witcher and the rest of the cast is great to.
    Don't pay to much attention on the people saying there are to many Africans in the show and that some things don't follow the books, bad acting and other things. None of that maters if the    The show is absolutely amazing, I read the books a long time ago and the show really brought me back to that time. Henry Cavil does an excellent job as a Witcher and the rest of the cast is great to.
    Don't pay to much attention on the people saying there are to many Africans in the show and that some things don't follow the books, bad acting and other things. None of that maters if the show makes you feel great.
    Just watch it with an open mind and you'll enjoy it!!    … Expand
  8. Conferenc3
    Dec 21, 2019
    10
    In my opinion, The Witcher fills a gap about which we had no idea it exist:) I'm glad that the creators do not want to be 100% faithful to the books and have added some American bravado. I feel the commitment, Cavil works perfectly and gradually acquires these repeated scars. The third episode is championship. The series cannot be compared to GoT, even from the climate side and e.g. theIn my opinion, The Witcher fills a gap about which we had no idea it exist:) I'm glad that the creators do not want to be 100% faithful to the books and have added some American bravado. I feel the commitment, Cavil works perfectly and gradually acquires these repeated scars. The third episode is championship. The series cannot be compared to GoT, even from the climate side and e.g. the dynamics of fights. In this respect, the Witcher is closer to the taste of the Lord of the Rings film adaptation;)… Expand
  9. seq
    Dec 21, 2019
    10
    One of the best fantasy series ever. Amazing fights choreography, dark world, brutal with unique permeation between evil and good, like in books. Many thanks to Tomek Baginski for his engagement to this project, great work. I feel a lot of his ideas in each episode. All the best for whole team, creators and producers that give us this series.
  10. JaviJavi
    Dec 21, 2019
    10
    Increíble! La película te pone de lleno en el universo de witcher. Y lo que es mejor no se para en extra presentaciones ni en momentos que no aportan . De los juegos a los libros sabes lo que viene y vas a disfrutarlo.
  11. Lrrc1994
    Dec 21, 2019
    10
    It seems professional critics need to learn a thing or 2 about reviewing. Fantastic tv show built on a clever and original WAY.
  12. Mrommy
    Dec 21, 2019
    10
    If you liked either the game or the books, this show will be right up your alley.
  13. gSCheid
    Dec 21, 2019
    10
    I finished the series ...
    despite some unhappy cast choices (in contrast to the literary series) I have to say that I have appreciated the netflix series enough. There are numerous ups and downs in the flow of episodes with dialogues and effects often not very inspired or credible. Despite this, I do not feel like giving a negative vote to the series and indeed I hope in the next season.    I finished the series ...
    despite some unhappy cast choices (in contrast to the literary series) I have to say that I have appreciated the netflix series enough. There are numerous ups and downs in the flow of episodes with dialogues and effects often not very inspired or credible. Despite this, I do not feel like giving a negative vote to the series and indeed I hope in the next season.

    (For lovers of the sapkowski saga, do not expect a faithful transposition to the books, but rather a reinterpretation of the events)    … Expand
  14. jrajic
    Dec 21, 2019
    10
    Absolutely brilliant show, it follows the books as closely as you can expect. Brilliant!!
  15. pero55
    Dec 21, 2019
    10
    Amazing, a must watch. The show really brigs the entire Witcher world to life!!!
  16. rebayi4170
    Dec 21, 2019
    10
    Very cool ! I really liked it ! Without further ado - thanks for this series! Super !
  17. Golber
    Dec 21, 2019
    10
    Epic story....Magnificent heroes, beautiful muzic and very nice scenography.
    What is the best? That it is begining! When Netflix give a little more money for production of next sezon it will be better and better!
  18. justadot
    Dec 21, 2019
    10
    The show is great. The only problem is too much diversity, but if you stop paying attention to it, you can get a huge pleasure.
  19. JBALL85
    Dec 21, 2019
    10
    Played the games. Read a couple of the books. Love this show! So far pretty close to the source material.
  20. Ociomen
    Dec 21, 2019
    10
    Una serie con altos y bajos pero sin lugar a dudas el que se roba todo el protagonismo es Carril, el personaje de Gerald no podía estar en mejores manos y cumplió mas que correctamente. La ambientación se siente muy apurada en ciertas locaciones, el CGI se ve mal en ocasiones pero en nada critico.

    10/10
  21. Vladillas
    Dec 21, 2019
    10
    Для первого сезона это очень хорошее начало !
    Смотрел на одном дыхании . Многие сравнивают с книгой или с игрой , но я отстранился и смотрел как отдельное произведение. Моя оценка 8 из 10 , но поставлю 10 так как вижу много необоснованной критики , притянутой за уши. P.s. Первый сезон Игры Престолов смотрел с меньшим энтузиазмом и меньшей охотой.    Для первого сезона это очень хорошее начало !
    Смотрел на одном дыхании . Многие сравнивают с книгой или с игрой , но я отстранился и смотрел как отдельное произведение. Моя оценка 8 из 10 , но поставлю 10 так как вижу много необоснованной критики , притянутой за уши. P.s. Первый сезон Игры Престолов смотрел с меньшим энтузиазмом и меньшей охотой.
  22. MattTS
    Dec 21, 2019
    10
    I've enjoyed it a lot. Maybe it doesn't match with some people's vision for the show but it definitely deserves a much higher rating than it currently has.
  23. Jrw1202
    Dec 21, 2019
    10
    Though there might be some criticism, I can understand why it followed the format that it did. Playing through the three games there was a very strong episodic nature about it. I feel that this is a strong beginning, though it could always be better, if the director learns from the mistakes, it will continue to be a very strong show. With that said, after playing the games, this show willThough there might be some criticism, I can understand why it followed the format that it did. Playing through the three games there was a very strong episodic nature about it. I feel that this is a strong beginning, though it could always be better, if the director learns from the mistakes, it will continue to be a very strong show. With that said, after playing the games, this show will never be GOT because it is not in the nature of the source material, as well as the character arcs are very different. If you loved the books, and the games, you will probably binge watch this, like I did!!… Expand
  24. AlehT_Fox
    Dec 21, 2019
    10
    That's Good! Cool! Amazing! This show is like, no matter what. I will wait for the next series
  25. Agsutin592
    Dec 21, 2019
    10
    not over watching but so far is quite an adaptation from the books .the essence of the witcher is well captured so far
  26. Diadal
    Dec 21, 2019
    10
    Very qualitatively filmed the book, many say that this is a minus , but is it possible to change the very beginning of the story ? what's the point of a Witcher if his universe is different from the one we love ?
    In the series there are not so many fights , but great attention is paid to the history of each character, which in turn can not but rejoice.
    The actor who plays the Herald is    Very qualitatively filmed the book, many say that this is a minus , but is it possible to change the very beginning of the story ? what's the point of a Witcher if his universe is different from the one we love ?
    In the series there are not so many fights , but great attention is paid to the history of each character, which in turn can not but rejoice.
    The actor who plays the Herald is chosen very high quality , it is unlikely that somebody would be better. And the music is just fire, great respect for the writers who were responsible for the music, because it creates a unique atmosphere of the world.
    Of the minuses is worth noting that the Witcher had a second sword on the back and the locket is not the one that needs to be    … Expand
  27. maxnetyaga
    Dec 21, 2019
    10
    I know that my score isn't objective and I can't rate straight... BUT. This serial shows episodes which weren't in the books but which I was rendering in my head. AND IT'S EXCITING! I was just quaking in flashbacks, when I saw some scenes! There are many miscasts and bad graphics but it wasn't stop me to fall back into this marvelous story!
  28. BigTeppa
    Dec 21, 2019
    10
    Its better than expected. Give it a try. Dont look at critics review. Its ****
  29. jRafity
    Dec 21, 2019
    10
    Many have built false expectations about this series. Someone lacks canonicality, someone epic, there are those who were waiting for the film adaptation of the game. This series is not for such people. There is everything for which they do not like netflix. I loved this series because it updates the feelings that I had while reading books and playing the witcher. If you are not a true fanMany have built false expectations about this series. Someone lacks canonicality, someone epic, there are those who were waiting for the film adaptation of the game. This series is not for such people. There is everything for which they do not like netflix. I loved this series because it updates the feelings that I had while reading books and playing the witcher. If you are not a true fan and you did not expect the witcher to become a faded copy of the game of thrones, then you might like the series.… Expand
  30. phasedance
    Dec 21, 2019
    10
    As a fan of the books and video games, I couldn't have asked for anything more. Came in with tempered expectations but was blown away as each episode progressed.
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#1 Most Discussed TV Season of 2019
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#77 Most Shared TV Season of 2019

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53

Mixed or average reviews - based on 17 Critic Reviews

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