The Witcher

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

Generally favorable reviews- based on 2682 Ratings

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  1. Ipennell
    Dec 26, 2019
    9
    True enough to the books. Pretty good casting. As far as telivision fantasy there is not much better than this, except GOT1-4. Interesting world and there is a lot of room to grow. The dragon looks a little wierd so a 9 instead of 10.
  2. Jeep111
    Dec 26, 2019
    10
    Im intentionally not going to compare it to other fantasy movies/TV shows. The witcher is a good watch. Disregard all of the dumb critics who seem like they are being paid to trash this show. If you are interested in shows of this type then you will likely find it enjoyable. I would like to see many more seasons of this made
  3. Jalexander
    Dec 27, 2019
    10
    Loved it. The only issue I had was the casting of Triss. Apart from that, very good adaptation of the books and callouts to the games. Can't wait for season 2
  4. Grifon2020
    Dec 27, 2019
    10
    сериал получился хороший. но естественно есть недостатки. 21 век на дворе пора уже привыкнуть что Чернокожие и т.д тоже люди и они имею право играть такие роли. да это все не по книге но все же. а так ставлю 8 из 10! рекомендую к просмотрусериал получился хороший. но естественно есть недостатки. 21 век на дворе пора уже привыкнуть что Чернокожие и т.д тоже люди и они имею право играть такие роли. да это все не по книге но все же. а так ставлю 8 из 10! рекомендую к просмотру
  5. Frazilio24
    Dec 27, 2019
    10
    Very good. Need more episodes to close the histpry, because everthing ended so fast. Bit its good show.
  6. DMendes16
    Dec 27, 2019
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I like it, I wanna see more, but I think that the episode "Rares especies" was strange, when Gerald talk to the golden dragon and the fight.… Expand
  7. Markibjorn
    Dec 27, 2019
    9
    It is so funny how pro cinema experts are giving so much **** to the show. I read the books and I played the games and this is very enjoyable. They made a show for the fans not for you, pedantic experts with bias opinions. Toss a coin to your Witcher and let the geeks enjoy our **** please and thank you.
  8. Vallic
    Dec 27, 2019
    9
    Honestly better than Game of Thrones. This Ip is genuinely one of the most interesting ips in the last 20 years. Finally it's hitting the silver screen and it does not disappoint. Seriously, this show is a must watch, even if you aren't a huge fan of the fantasy genre.
  9. Dweledji32
    Dec 28, 2019
    9
    Series had some weakness, but still a good series has a lot of potential to be great. Starts out slow with confusing story lines but need a lot of YouTube to understand it. Or rewatch the series to truly appreciate it. Critic reviews are stupid, critics are bought out by big companies. Pay attention to fan reviews and user reviews.
  10. grimfargo
    Dec 28, 2019
    10
    I like the series alot. The Cast is incredible Henry Cavill IS Geralt, Yennefer is turning into a badass sorceress, the scenery is top noch, the timeline can be confusing but it All comes together perfectly in episode 8. I played all games, read Blood of Elves and Sword of Destiny, I can recommend this Serie to fans and newcomer and cant wait for season 2.
  11. Henriqrontez
    Dec 28, 2019
    10
    gostei demais, já li os livros e joguei os jogos respeito demais essa franquia e digo com clareza que quem tá reclamando é idiota
  12. Cubisp
    Dec 28, 2019
    10
    Muito boa!!
    No aguardo da segunda temporada. Totalmente recomendado para qualquer público.
  13. Leoff3
    Dec 28, 2019
    10
    Eu amei a série, e tudo bom, eu já era um grande fã dos jogos, e quando descobri que ela seria baseada nós livros ei corri pra ler, pelo menos os dois primeiros, e não me arrependo. Quando a série estreou eu maratonei ela em apenas 1 dia, eu realmente estou apaixonado pela série.
  14. Zequinha
    Dec 28, 2019
    10
    A série é fantástica em todos os aspectos, tive a visão muito positiva. Porém a CGI estava meio cagada no começo... Espero que isso melhore ao longo das temporadas
  15. Embear
    Dec 29, 2019
    10
    This is the first show since Game of Thrones that has captivated me to the point of obsession. It’s wonderfully character driven with round conflicted characters. Henry Cavill as the Witcher is perfect! Stoic with a wry sense of humor. I’ve started reading the books and believe Cavill captures Geralt’s personality perfectly!
  16. Marcinus
    Dec 30, 2019
    10
    Great show! I'm a big fan of both the books and games and have to say that this show rules!! Casting is great, CGI and monsters are top, music, costumes and general aura of the whole thing is as it should. Well done!! I think for newcomers the plot might be a little chaotic but it will all work out later when they will get to work with the main story from the saga. Fingers crossed for 8 toGreat show! I'm a big fan of both the books and games and have to say that this show rules!! Casting is great, CGI and monsters are top, music, costumes and general aura of the whole thing is as it should. Well done!! I think for newcomers the plot might be a little chaotic but it will all work out later when they will get to work with the main story from the saga. Fingers crossed for 8 to 10 seasons, we have a good one here :)… Expand
  17. Deniall
    Dec 30, 2019
    10
    Una serie che ho amato. La consiglio vivamente a tutti quanti, anche a quelli che non conoscono molto il mondo di the witcher! Ottimo lavoro!!
  18. Wintermute815
    Jan 4, 2020
    10
    FORGET all the Russian trolls and their puppets, the alt-right trolls, this series is fantastic and has the potential to be even greater. Sorry, having "black people" in a medieval fantasy world doesn't ruin the show or "its realism" unless your brain is barely functional or you're so racist you literally can't enjoy TV unless it's all white people. Thi show takes place in anotherFORGET all the Russian trolls and their puppets, the alt-right trolls, this series is fantastic and has the potential to be even greater. Sorry, having "black people" in a medieval fantasy world doesn't ruin the show or "its realism" unless your brain is barely functional or you're so racist you literally can't enjoy TV unless it's all white people. Thi show takes place in another universe, they can have black people and its doesnt mean the writers are pushing an "SJW" agenda.

    The writing, the effects, and the casting are all superb, with the rare exception that can be forgiven as this is a Netflix show and in its first season. The source material is so rich and entertaining I can't wait to see what they can do with a proper budget for the subsequent seasons!    … Expand
  19. tarheelsteve
    Jan 9, 2020
    10
    I was very skeptical of Henry Cavill as Geralt but he nailed it and I loved every minute!
  20. Naiara13
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Melhor série de 2019, acho que os contos foram bem adaptado e gostei das mudanças que foram feitas, apenas de sentir falta de Geralt e Ciri em Brokilon e do "Algo Más", de resto tá perfeito para uma primeira temporada. Mal posso esperar pela a segunda temporada.… Expand
  21. Val0409
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    Série maravilhosa. Para quem gosta desse universo de fantasia, pode assistir sem medo.
  22. Sagitbiatch
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    A beautiful ode to the books and game, amazing acting and direction. An intelligent show that believes in its audience. Brilliant!
  23. isomarcus
    Jan 10, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Yes the casting of Triss is wrong... but still.. everything else is 100% true to the witcher saga

    Cavill is a treasure, he portraits Geralt perfectly

    The music is spot on

    And in many aspects the show is truer to the books than the games

    All in all, a must see for every witcher fan    … Expand
  24. Penellope
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    It's amazing, stan Yennefer of Vengerberg...................................
  25. Hills
    Jan 11, 2020
    5
    1. Henry Cavill isn't well suited for that taciturn role
    2. There wasn't a specific direction of the plot
    3. No Captivating scenes asides the action
  26. Unraed87
    Jan 21, 2020
    9
    Amazing. Henry Cavil nails it as Gerald. great character development in this first season, can't wait for the second one, where things should get more wild.
  27. Rtmitchell
    Feb 1, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Odd casting choices here and there but otherwise stays pretty true to the feel of the source materials and other adaptations. I felt the timeline skipping about was a bit chaotic and hard to follow without prior knowledge of the lore.… Expand
  28. Smarvinho
    Jan 30, 2020
    10
    Eu achei a 1 temporada maravilhosa, eu amei e achei muito bom o desenvolvimento dos personagens, o enredo e achei bem interessante a forma que a linha do tempo se forma, nota 10.
  29. pur__0_0__
    Aug 18, 2021
    10
    The Witcher was the most legendary looking I ever watched at the time. This is something which might actually become a big franchise in the future if used properly. I have never played the game, though I have The Witcher Enhanced Edition on my GOG account. Because of this at first I was hesitant to watch this show, since I thought I won't understand anything. But later I got to know thisThe Witcher was the most legendary looking I ever watched at the time. This is something which might actually become a big franchise in the future if used properly. I have never played the game, though I have The Witcher Enhanced Edition on my GOG account. Because of this at first I was hesitant to watch this show, since I thought I won't understand anything. But later I got to know this is based on the book and not the game, so I was able to enjoy this.
    Geralt of Rivia is my favourite mythological character now. His entry in the first scene was very badass, where he rips out a monster and exits. Initially I had only begun watching this for the memes, but slowly I started liking all the characters. In the first episode itself there is the scene where Geralt kills all the villagers and walks out of there. This precedes a meme template which I'm not allowed to write in this review since it's a cuss word.
    There is a lot of world building here. We have all the landscapes, the creatures, the people, the lifestyle. It really feels like an RPG. The kids who used to ask everyone to watch Game of Thrones must be rolling in their graves after watching this. It clearly did more world building in just 2 episodes than Game of Thrones did in one whole season. There are many concepts that are explained throughout the series and all the background and context that is required to understand what is happening. The character development is also intense, especially for Yennefer when she transforms into a crooked outcast to a beautiful woman.
    My favourite character in the show is the bard. His song, "Toss a coin to your Witcher, oh valley of plenty!" is now stuck in my head and is playing in a loop as I'm writing this review. My favourite episode was the one where all the different characters go out in the mountains to hunt for the golden dragon, and in the end the golden dragon reveals himself before Geralt. It is also the first thing I remember when I think of The Witcher.
    It's good to see video game adaptations are finally getting better, and stories from lesser developed countries like Poland are being heard all over the world. I hope this series never gets ruined by the campiness that eventually haunted DCEU or Game of Thrones. This show needs to stay longer. It has inspired me to play the games once I get a gaming PC. It's a cultural phenomenon for us gamers and we must support it if we want to make ourselves and our hobby more recognised.    … Expand
  30. cylun
    Jan 7, 2022
    10
    This season just blew me away. They tried something new with the time jumps and it worked for me. You can try new things without deviating too much from the source material.
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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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