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. Goliatek86
    Dec 20, 2019
    10
    Love sapkowski saga, and i very be liked to watch first season, for me its 10 for now
  2. Myleshowe
    Dec 20, 2019
    10
    Well crafted battle scenes. Very well acted. This show is amazing. The plot line can be a little hard to follow with the jumping in time. The show seems to be mostly faithful to the books with a few noticeable differences. Henry Cavill kills it as Geralt.
  3. MarterSkaage
    Dec 20, 2019
    0
    Terrible writing, terrible casting, absolutely revolting. Shame to see such a good setting get this kind of treatment.
  4. Cherno88
    Dec 20, 2019
    9
    Посмотрел на одном дыхании, ждем продолжение через год или 2.
    Местами перебор, но вам кто-то обещал "игровую" Трисс? Нет :) Сами себе придумали, а теперь возмущаются.
    Я ничего не ждал, даже трейлеры не смотрел. И мне зашло. Надеюсь, сериал не закроют. Для некоторых это единственная возможность "прочитать" книги -_-    Посмотрел на одном дыхании, ждем продолжение через год или 2.
    Местами перебор, но вам кто-то обещал "игровую" Трисс? Нет :) Сами себе придумали, а теперь возмущаются.
    Я ничего не ждал, даже трейлеры не смотрел. И мне зашло.
    Надеюсь, сериал не закроют. Для некоторых это единственная возможность "прочитать" книги -_-
  5. Pech_SOG
    Dec 20, 2019
    10
    Well done. Different than what people may be used to as it is higher fantasy than mainstream tv/critics are used to....evokes the best of the game (especially Wild Hunt).
  6. ZodaSoda
    Dec 20, 2019
    2
    This show had so much potential but its got awful writing and editing, I like Henry as Geralt and can even accept other cast members i may not like, but the scenes are bouncing around all over time more than Doctor who, the changes to the story as well make no sense, they went on and on about staying faithful to the books and they're so not, they're missing characters and entire plotThis show had so much potential but its got awful writing and editing, I like Henry as Geralt and can even accept other cast members i may not like, but the scenes are bouncing around all over time more than Doctor who, the changes to the story as well make no sense, they went on and on about staying faithful to the books and they're so not, they're missing characters and entire plot points because they tried to cover nearly 45 years of Yen and Geralt's lives in 8 Episodes. This show is fundamentally not good for Witcher fans or new viewers, they do not world build for new viewers and just spout of witchery words like they should know what they are.… Expand
  7. Link420n
    Dec 20, 2019
    8
    Pretty good adaptation of the books, although overly complicated and convoluted for those that haven't read them.
  8. DarkHeart92
    Dec 20, 2019
    9
    Torn story.
    Very little music.
    Actors play cool!
    The action is cool, but not enough.
  9. Dristal
    Dec 20, 2019
    10
    This is a well done show. The acting, combat, special effects are all great. The one issue that I see is that the narrative may be difficult for people who are not familiar with the witcher universe to follow. I have played the games and read all the short stories. Most of the episodes are based on the short stories and therefore it was a lot easier for me to follow what was going on. InThis is a well done show. The acting, combat, special effects are all great. The one issue that I see is that the narrative may be difficult for people who are not familiar with the witcher universe to follow. I have played the games and read all the short stories. Most of the episodes are based on the short stories and therefore it was a lot easier for me to follow what was going on. In addition, the season contains time jumps within episodes without even making it clear to the viewer that is what is happening. This along with a lack of exposition about the world can make it difficult for someone new to the witcher to fully comprehend just how important some of the events they are seeing are to the world of the show. It would have been helpful if the writing had more world building in it for people who have no background knowledge about the witcher universe. The violence may be a bit too intense for some and this is not a show where people usually get to live happily ever after. All in all I think its worth watching the show and the more you learn about the world of the witcher the more it will all start to make sense and begin to click. I gave a score of 10. The show is worth a 9 but unfortunately you have people leaving zeros (there is no way a zero is justified) which just screws up the overall rating system… Expand
  10. Ebrius
    Dec 20, 2019
    10
    I really liked the tv show, violence and sex packed in good pictures.
    Much of the enthusiasm comes from the fact that I know the characters from Witcher 3 and have loved them, Gerald, Yen and Ciri have been implemented very well.
  11. Palmaero
    Dec 20, 2019
    9
    Great show, amazing visuals, great acting. It is true that for some people it may be difficult to follow the timeline but wasn't for me
  12. Sayros
    Dec 20, 2019
    3
    I did not expect a miracle, but still it’s bad.

    Henry does a pretty good job, but the rest aren't very good at elves.
    I don’t even want to discuss the plot
  13. Jenne
    Dec 20, 2019
    5
    It's not completely dumbed down and Cavill is actually great. But it looks cheap, writing is mediocre, music forgettable and the trademark Witcher vibe is just not there. It's clear the people responsible saw the show as just another job, instead of a spiritual mission like CD Projekt Red did with Witcher 3.
  14. Mythos78
    Dec 20, 2019
    10
    La serie esta buena , sigue un poco la historia de los primeros libros , pero me hubiera gustado ver mas accion , mas FX , ver a Geralt usar las Señas como corresponde, que las Driadas de Brokilon Usaran Arcos y no Lanzas!! no centrace tanto en la vida de Yennefer y si mas en las aventuras de Geralt.
  15. FilipeCruzBR
    Dec 20, 2019
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. É uma boa série, os combates são bem coreografados com algumas exceções. O episodio 6 dirigido por Clarlotte Brandstorm é horrível, mal coreografado e com momentos nonsense. O cenário e os efeitos especiais faltaram investimento, talvez pelo fato de ser só a primeira temporada. A maneira de contar a historia, para quem não leu os livros, é um pouco confusa. Más no geral, foi uma boa primeira temporada.… Expand
  16. K47
    Dec 20, 2019
    4
    Series is trying to be the next Game of Thrones, which is pointless because Witcher books are completely different story and also fails as a GoT rip off. Messy storyline, empty scenography, lack of atmosphere, I didn't like it.
  17. alsione
    Dec 20, 2019
    10
    expectations were not high. but after watching I was very surprised. The show was great. Geralt and Einifer played very well. I look forward to continuing. Если отбросить нелепо смотрящихся актеров негроидной рассы в данном сеттинге то в целом мне очень понравилось.
  18. stevej7
    Dec 20, 2019
    10
    Rare to see an actor with so much passion about the character he's playing. I feel it shows in his performance and was definitely pleasantly surprised.
    I understand that this is getting and probably going to continue getting review bombed because it doesn't stay 100% true to the books but neither did the Lord of The Rings films or Harry Potter or Game of Thrones. I enjoy this and all of    Rare to see an actor with so much passion about the character he's playing. I feel it shows in his performance and was definitely pleasantly surprised.
    I understand that this is getting and probably going to continue getting review bombed because it doesn't stay 100% true to the books but neither did the Lord of The Rings films or Harry Potter or Game of Thrones. I enjoy this and all of those others because they are their own thing. I don't need a scene by scene replication of a book in film version. The games aren't identical to the books and they're still strong. I think this is off to a good start and I hope they build strongly on these foundations.    … Expand
  19. veeminer
    Dec 20, 2019
    10
    It sent shivers down my spine. Gerald and Yennefer are awesome! As a fan of books I was delighted to see this on screen
  20. PRO100GREED
    Dec 20, 2019
    9
    Отличный сериал по Ведьмаку,да,возможно тут и есть темнокожие дриады,зато куча грудей,пошлости,крови и насилия.То что и было в средневековье!+ все достаточно канонично,становление Йенифер,причина всеузнавания Ведьмака,ситуация в Блавикине,вообщем сериал ТОПЧИК!)Персонажи прекрасно раскрываются!Точно стоит просмотра 8.5 из 10!Отличный сериал по Ведьмаку,да,возможно тут и есть темнокожие дриады,зато куча грудей,пошлости,крови и насилия.То что и было в средневековье!+ все достаточно канонично,становление Йенифер,причина всеузнавания Ведьмака,ситуация в Блавикине,вообщем сериал ТОПЧИК!)Персонажи прекрасно раскрываются!Точно стоит просмотра 8.5 из 10!
  21. GWLSchumacher
    Dec 20, 2019
    10
    Men es buenísima la serie, desde casi cualquier punto de vista, tengo muy poco que refutarle, capaz si no se tiene una idea del contenido de las novelas puede complicarse un poco más la visualización, pero incluso individualmente esto es una joya
  22. Made-Of-Magic
    Dec 20, 2019
    10
    Does the show adhere strictly to the books? No. Is the three timelines storytelling a little confusing at first? Yes.
    Are either of these a bad thing? No.
    Why? Neither of these are bad things because this is a masterwork of theatre. It's compelling to watch, a riveting universe. I am astounded to see that anyone would ve giving this a bad review, and I believe that it is a detrement to    Does the show adhere strictly to the books? No. Is the three timelines storytelling a little confusing at first? Yes.
    Are either of these a bad thing? No.
    Why? Neither of these are bad things because this is a masterwork of theatre. It's compelling to watch, a riveting universe.
    I am astounded to see that anyone would ve giving this a bad review, and I believe that it is a detrement to those reviewers who are so self centred that they review solely for themselves, or to attempt to discredit something for not appealing to them, one in ~7 Billion.
    The acting is great, the practical and digital effects are fantastic, the scripting, although not perfect, is rivetting and compelling.
    Cant wait for Season 2 and beyond!    … Expand
  23. ImmortaLLev
    Dec 20, 2019
    9
    so i'm just watching it and keep repeating in my mind smth like "ok then, that's not bad"
  24. tec
    Dec 20, 2019
    0
    Focus on Drama & really dumb behaviour. PoC look super out of place, dont know why they were casted into this roles other than being a low key racist and putting thoose as boost of his own twisted morale. Facts from the book straight up ignored. Funny how some fans with 1/100th of the budget were able to create something way more faithfull than nextflix with his millions. Another proofFocus on Drama & really dumb behaviour. PoC look super out of place, dont know why they were casted into this roles other than being a low key racist and putting thoose as boost of his own twisted morale. Facts from the book straight up ignored. Funny how some fans with 1/100th of the budget were able to create something way more faithfull than nextflix with his millions. Another proof that money cant buy everything, in that case creativity, authenticity & coherence. Either watch the original series from 2002 or straight up the fan movie on youtube.… Expand
  25. TomTomGo92
    Dec 20, 2019
    8
    The Witcher is a dark and fitting adaption of the books and video game. Season 2 can not arrive soon enough.
  26. Dimastank
    Dec 20, 2019
    8
    Good work on books adaptation, amazing performance from actors, interesting to watch at all. Series got minor disadvanteges, hovewer more good things. Witcher doesn't deserve all this hate from another "angry internet army warriors, ahrrrr". It just nice, brave enough with violence and universe from Anjey Sapkovsky book series. Hope to see season 2, peace everyone and calm down.
  27. Reviewer1338
    Dec 20, 2019
    10
    Въебу десятку в противовес скудоумцам, ставящих нули за пропаганду феминизма в их манямирке
  28. Vertebro
    Dec 20, 2019
    9
    Really loved this show. Read books, played games and happy that this adaptation was not disappointing. Can't wait for season two.
  29. Kiperninja
    Dec 20, 2019
    0
    I don`t want to write a lot about that fact that the casting completely disagrees with descriptions of characters in series of novels. That is just one of disadvantages. Hell with it! I want to pay more attention to the hypocrisy of the showrunners. I read plenty of times that the book’s plot would be adapted to the scenario, but….Is it really possible to spoil the story so badly? JustI don`t want to write a lot about that fact that the casting completely disagrees with descriptions of characters in series of novels. That is just one of disadvantages. Hell with it! I want to pay more attention to the hypocrisy of the showrunners. I read plenty of times that the book’s plot would be adapted to the scenario, but….Is it really possible to spoil the story so badly? Just total discrepancy.

    1. Renfri. Are you serious? How can you surpass in lying the story?
    2. Yennefer can fight with a sword and pirouette. What?? Are you sure that you have read books?
    3. The Dragon. Do you really call that thing a dragon? Is it really an ancient creature? It looks like more like a hen.
    4. The pursuers with portal openings. What?? How long can you lie about book adaption? Or do you really consider an adaption that 50% ad libbing that you squeezed in the TV series?
    5. I remember the vividly described episode of capturing Ciri by Cahir in Cintra. I remember that she woke up in a cold sweat after that. And what am I watching now? It's awful. It is illustrated in such an awful manner that I can`t describe. You are professionals, aren’t you? How could you make such a ham-fisted film?
    6. Borch three jackdaws… jinn…wishes… Are you putting me on? I can’t really get how you can surpass in lying and spoil the story?

    Well let's finish the list. Although I can go on for a long time and tell more about the facts of the book's plot sophisticating.
    At year-end 2019 you made a film version of a very popular saga. In fact you made visuals more like of trash films approximately 2005 year. Sometimes the visuals are so terrible that I gonna put my eyes out.
    The whole story-telling in TV series is quite an inconsequent one. There is lack of Witcher setting. In the fan film Alzur's legacy I can see it. And please note, the project was developed by fans for fans.

    I don’t want to describe much how awful and characterless the book`s characters were adapted. Yennefers from book and TV series are two completely different persons. Henry Cavill tries to play his role but he tries too hard.
    You have just spoiled and eaten for breakfast the saga. I definitely will not recommend anyone to watch it.
    It looks like facts were taken from books and were given to ham-fisted person who didn’t know anything about these books. And then the person tried to create the book using those facts. In fact we have something with the same names but a completely different thing.    … Expand
  30. TwoEars
    Dec 20, 2019
    0
    My first review was deleted but allow me to summarize: Terrible, absolutely terrible. Everything is wrong. This production team should be fired and never work on anything related to film or media ever again.
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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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