The Witcher

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Season 2
  • Network: Netflix
  • Series Premiere Date: Dec 20, 2019
Season #: 4, 3.5, 3, 2, 1
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3.9

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  1. Hellohound3
    Jan 1, 2022
    10
    Overall, the 2nd season of "The Witcher" takes a very good step forward. The narrative structure is now clearer (although the first season also had a charm with it). It becomes clear that those responsible want to leave the episodic structure of Season 1 behind in order to slowly work towards a larger story, a great fantasy epic. Therefore 10 stars. Hopefully there will also be a 3rdOverall, the 2nd season of "The Witcher" takes a very good step forward. The narrative structure is now clearer (although the first season also had a charm with it). It becomes clear that those responsible want to leave the episodic structure of Season 1 behind in order to slowly work towards a larger story, a great fantasy epic. Therefore 10 stars. Hopefully there will also be a 3rd season. The series deserves it.… Expand
  2. Ranulf_Anduran
    Dec 31, 2021
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The director spits at what is in the books and spreads her sick ideology. They bought the film rights to give it a familiar title, otherwise no one would be watching it.… Expand
  3. MorriganPet
    Dec 30, 2021
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Bad news!...instead of creating the world and characters that we viewers can identify with and share the journey together, Netflix has gone for cheap tricks of shock and awe (killing of Eskel -by Geralt, what's more -Geralt would never do that,last resort he would offer himself)and then Yennefer cutting her wrists!...Again!...well, shock is there bvut no awe...disgust is what we are left with.
    One good change...Geralt looks delicious the girls say...and the boys would like to be like him!
    The ugly scar is gone...and Geralt is not an arrogant prick and an imbecile to boot, lioke he is in the game Wild Hunt.
    One thing though about the scar...when we get to Skellige i'll miss ("nice scar, want to see mine")    … Expand
  4. GOONER759
    Dec 30, 2021
    0
    Bad storyline. Boring episodes. What a disappointment. Don’t waste your time.
  5. krzy_chu
    Dec 30, 2021
    2
    THE WITCHER RUINED. The Witcher could be a good series, but the writers showed zero respect for the source material. The novels are good. What they did with them is just stupid and pathetic. Why? Books are rich and full of great ideas – there was plenty of them to choose from. You don't have to change and ruin characters that people love. Unless you think you know better. But you don't.THE WITCHER RUINED. The Witcher could be a good series, but the writers showed zero respect for the source material. The novels are good. What they did with them is just stupid and pathetic. Why? Books are rich and full of great ideas – there was plenty of them to choose from. You don't have to change and ruin characters that people love. Unless you think you know better. But you don't. Novels are art. This definitely isn't.… Expand
  6. jurkiewka13
    Dec 30, 2021
    1
    This season is a PROFANATION of everything the Witcher has to offer. The world of The Witcher is multidimensional, and each character is not unequivocally good or bad. The series looks realy flat against the background of books - everything is black and white, and the viewer is treated like an idiot. Everything that is good in the books has been turned into a vision of screenwriters thatThis season is a PROFANATION of everything the Witcher has to offer. The world of The Witcher is multidimensional, and each character is not unequivocally good or bad. The series looks realy flat against the background of books - everything is black and white, and the viewer is treated like an idiot. Everything that is good in the books has been turned into a vision of screenwriters that is illogical and bland. I appreciate the work of Henry and Joey, but the rest of this show is a tragedy. I'm not waiting for season 3. I go back to books and games to forget what I saw in season 2 of this thing.… Expand
  7. xn_Buba
    Dec 30, 2021
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. To coś nie powinno zostać nazwane Wiedźminem, bo obok Wiedźmina to nawet nie stało.
    Gówniana gra aktorska większości obsady (tylko Henry Cavill odegrał swoją rolę bardzo dobrze), scenariusz ulepiony z błota posklejany na ślinę, zamienienie Eskele w Lamberta v2 a potem w drzewo.
    TEN SERIAL TO J***** żart.    … Expand
  8. Arutrax
    Dec 30, 2021
    0
    Imho the series goes downaward in a spiral since ep. 2. Really sad. Wish we had more character bulding and eastern european flaovour in that series. I mean The Witcher is greatly based on polish folklore, not neo-american hipster ****
  9. TKO
    Dec 30, 2021
    3
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Terrible.

    This season destroys more original characters than it kills monsters.

    Everyone is dumb, 100 years mages and witchers act like teenagers. The show spends most of it's time on B team subplot, with B level actors and CW level writing. Prepare to skip forward a lot.    … Expand
  10. Rydhar
    Dec 30, 2021
    1
    This thing can only be called a profanation of Sapkowski's work, the script looks as if it was written by a 12-year-old on the basis of the book's cover. If anyone expects to see in this thing... a good Witcher story in a cruel, racist, greyish world full of deep moral dilemmas and intrigues, it is better not to even start it, and best to forget that such a thing was ever made.
    The plot is    This thing can only be called a profanation of Sapkowski's work, the script looks as if it was written by a 12-year-old on the basis of the book's cover. If anyone expects to see in this thing... a good Witcher story in a cruel, racist, greyish world full of deep moral dilemmas and intrigues, it is better not to even start it, and best to forget that such a thing was ever made.
    The plot is completely chaotic and nonsensical, while the first episode is quite good, the following episodes make people completely brainless (do you really have to explain every emotion and event to the viewer because the viewer is, according to them, so dumb that he does not understand it?). Construction of characters and the world does not exist, it lacks any authenticity, the kings are shown as total pigs without brains, generally the image of the world saying "look how patriarchal and chauvinistic it is, but women are strong and the greatest" and probably that's all that **** focused on, but the best thing is this, But the best part is that the effect is completely opposite, as a viewer it felt like the women in this fanfic were ridiculed, shown in the most stereotypical way possible, devoid of any elegance, seriousness, calculating and intelligence that in the book basically controlled the world from the back seat. This series only leaves some of the more clever donkeys in the form of women further portraying them as annoying mood swings. Also if Lauren's goal was to promote strong women then something went wrong.
    Another issue regarding world building is. the distance, all the scenes feel like they're just across town. For the uninitiated, kaer morhen was far to the north in the keadween, the only people who knew the way there were the witchers of the wolf school and those to whom the witchers had told the location of their habitat, the rest of us could not have known, but anyway it took months to get to kaer morhen from cintra, and according to the series it was a small castle maybe 20 minutes away from the larger cities that even the whores knew the way to.
    All of the above are just the tip of the iceberg of **** that this series is. Lauren is telling fans of the books and games that she doesn't care about their opinions, that she doesn't care about making a good series based on the book and keeping the level. It was created by a person who doesn't understand the Witcher phenomenon, doesn't understand why people love it so much, she despises the source material, doesn't give a damn whether it's going to be good or not, it's obvious that she has no idea what this world looks like, so she created another generic fantasy series as if it was based on Xene or Hercules but with the Witcher tag attached to it, so it's just a cash grab and it's just a way to kill the popularity of the title.

    The good part is of course Henry trying to save it as much as he can, but he can't do it. The special effects are also on a good level, and that's about it, because everything else is hopeless if you still call it The Witcher, but if you call it something else and don't refer to the world of The Witcher then it's just a generic fantasy series that you can play in the background.    … Expand
  11. konraddddd
    Dec 30, 2021
    1
    There is no logic in decision made by characters and results of them. Racism problem reduced to long ears = embarrassing simplification. And so on, and so on. Movie Makers resigned of books and they goal to stupid audience.
  12. Wilk33
    Dec 29, 2021
    1
    Oczekiwałem adaptacji książek Wiedźmina a nie całkowicie nowej i na domiar złego, to słabej historii ni jak związanej z światem i historią z książek.
  13. lavnes123
    Dec 29, 2021
    3
    The Witcher as a series should not describe itself as an adaptation of A. Sapkowski's prose, but as a creature in the witcher-like world. However, ignoring this, judging the series without going into the source material, it is nothing more than an average, banally simple, not requiring thinking and commitment creation, differing only in slightly better special effects than fantasy seriesThe Witcher as a series should not describe itself as an adaptation of A. Sapkowski's prose, but as a creature in the witcher-like world. However, ignoring this, judging the series without going into the source material, it is nothing more than an average, banally simple, not requiring thinking and commitment creation, differing only in slightly better special effects than fantasy series from the 90s, such as Xena: Warrior Princess. It is a bit sad to see such a wasted potential.… Expand
  14. Zappy9
    Dec 29, 2021
    5
    It was okay but not as good as the first season. Was a very generic script writing style. Just standard Ciri is the key to everything and a big bad guy is on his way. Yadda yadda. There wasn't really much story or depth to the season. Nothing really interesting happened.
  15. Warspender
    Dec 29, 2021
    3
    Зачем нужно было так поступать с книгой, бездарная работа сценариста и эта постоянная повестка. Это славянское фантази, если вы собаку назовете кошкой она ей не станет. Это славянское фантази
  16. scyre
    Dec 29, 2021
    9
    I've read the whole saga and i absolutely disagree with much of the negative revivews. The show is worth to look at & in no way as bad as reviewed here.

    Get to your own decision, thats all i'm saying.
  17. Ff7re_violates
    Dec 29, 2021
    0
    Why?
    Lets make sex and the city for men and The Witcher for women... or whoever this adaptation is supposed to cater to. Why try and make a square peg fit a round hole? This show has this exact disconnect. Trying to force a "fix" onto something that wasn't broke. Look at the witcher video games and try to figure out why they are beloved even though they have unique stories in the world and    Why?
    Lets make sex and the city for men and The Witcher for women... or whoever this adaptation is supposed to cater to. Why try and make a square peg fit a round hole? This show has this exact disconnect. Trying to force a "fix" onto something that wasn't broke. Look at the witcher video games and try to figure out why they are beloved even though they have unique stories in the world and why this show is not loved the same way. Please just try and understand what you are doing wrong here Lauren    … Expand
  18. theTRUTHson
    Dec 29, 2021
    3
    Season 2 is disappointing. This is not how you do Witcher.

    Not enough action, not enough tension, not enough epic moments, not enough humor, not enough Geralt.

    Too much filler, too much build up, too much information thrown at the viewer, too many actors that don't fit the part (Yennefer).

    It's a pity but at least it's a motivation to pick up the books again.
  19. TomWish
    Dec 29, 2021
    5
    I know neither the books nor the games, so I approached this series without any preoccupations. But while I didn't have any problems with the discontinous narrative of the first season, and actually quite enjoyed this fantasy world which was completely new to me, I was rather annoyed by the second season.

    For the first half of the season I was totally confused about what's going on, who    I know neither the books nor the games, so I approached this series without any preoccupations. But while I didn't have any problems with the discontinous narrative of the first season, and actually quite enjoyed this fantasy world which was completely new to me, I was rather annoyed by the second season.

    For the first half of the season I was totally confused about what's going on, who all these people are and what they want. By the end of the season you have a better idea, but then I was rather annoyed by the cheap B movie narratives and the shallow and unconsistent characters. All woman suddenly find their soft spot and become nice. Geralt becomes almost boring in his flat good guy role.

    Special effects are much better than in the first season. But this doesn't help if the story is not interesting. This series lost me, I probably won't watch a third season.    … Expand
  20. Femtonihilus
    Dec 26, 2021
    10
    I have noticed how the season improved a lot in terms of making it more dynamic and creative and perhaps moving away from the original plot since adding the books as such would be impossible since the first book is mini stories of the adventures of Geralt and the later ones already speak of the main plot preceded by many secondary characters throughout the story which in the Netflix seriesI have noticed how the season improved a lot in terms of making it more dynamic and creative and perhaps moving away from the original plot since adding the books as such would be impossible since the first book is mini stories of the adventures of Geralt and the later ones already speak of the main plot preceded by many secondary characters throughout the story which in the Netflix series corrects giving more participation to Ciri and Yennifer as well as the emphasis of their motivation is that they will be seen throughout the episodes also something that saddened me It was the death of a sorcerer which was very important but this is used as a catalyst for the plot to advance and therefore I see it admirable by the writers so that we have a more interesting plot taking into account the books and CD games project which in this second season many more easter eggs are shown.… Expand
  21. Marcoo
    Dec 28, 2021
    0
    Trash. Too many liberties, they ruined Geralt’s character and vibe, women ARE NOT supposed to be witchers, whole thing is pandering to the max. Really sad effort and just another example of Hollywood trying to please it’s liberal base
  22. capt_morgan
    Dec 28, 2021
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Ok, its not as good S1, 1st season was more rough (which for the Witcher is good), better pacing and more to the point. S2 was hard to follow because of all the factions introduced and their motives, think of GOT with all the players and motivations squeezed into eight concurrent episodes with endless dialogue forcing the issues. Also, I found the whole witch possession overwhelming and lacking explanation. Now for some good, the last two episodes did manage a decent buildup for promising next season (hopefully).… Expand
  23. ypablo
    Dec 28, 2021
    0
    Absolutely nothing makes sense in this show. The story is ridiculously illogical and has nothing to do with the original story. it simply doesn't add up. Whoever created that script is either incompetent or dumb or both. It was painful to watch it. Unbelievable garbage.
  24. qziem6
    Dec 28, 2021
    3
    I've read the books and i love them. This is no adaptation. Only 10 - 15% material in series is from book, other is invented by creators. But, I try to be honest and try to rate series without thinking about books and its terrible. Actors are bad, costumes are bad, dialogues are terrible, plot is dissaster - full of logical mistakes and not engaging intrigues (elfs and nilfgaard). I hateI've read the books and i love them. This is no adaptation. Only 10 - 15% material in series is from book, other is invented by creators. But, I try to be honest and try to rate series without thinking about books and its terrible. Actors are bad, costumes are bad, dialogues are terrible, plot is dissaster - full of logical mistakes and not engaging intrigues (elfs and nilfgaard). I hate it. I'm frustrated because i know that if they wouldn't change everything it has potential to be a good series.
    Only one thing i like: monsters and action scenes, thats all.    … Expand
  25. CheesyDaddy
    Dec 28, 2021
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. As someone who only played the games, I didn't hate this season, but I didn't love it either. The show looks good and the acting, for the most part, is great. The writing however just doesn't always do the story a lot of favour.

    I understand that some changes need to be made in order to translate a story from a book to the screen and, to be fair, some things I understood were changes are definitely for the best. I think showing Ciri's teleporting abilities and foreshadowing the Wild Hunt was very necessary, and Voleth Meir provided a much needed and very Witcher-esque antagonist that could tie the season togather. However, how Eskel was handled was a completely unnecessary slap in the face of anyone familiar with the franchise.

    While most people zoom in on Eskels death, the worst change in my eyes was Yennifers arc, which just doesn't make sense even to someone unfamiliar with the franchise. Stregobor casually interrogating Yennifer and getting away with it was **** Yennifer turning against the brotherhood and Aretuza was **** Yennifer making her grand stand, of all opportunities she had, in front of a delegation of sorcerers and kings was **** Yennifer, after completely whiping out a complete Nilfgaardian army, deciding spiring Cahir was necessary was **** Yennifer and Cahir actually getting away completely unarmed and without magic from what has to be an impossibly tightly guarded area was **** Yennifer trying to sacrefice Ciri to a demon was **** and puts a lot of strain on her relationship with Ciri and Geralt that future seasons will have to try very, very hard to rectify.

    If you're going to play around with the source material, please look at the games for an example of how to do it sensibly and respectfully. Don't have characters make decisions that are completely out of character. Don't break the internal logic of the world. And while you're at it: Stop making unnecessarily diverse casting choices. Xenophobia is a big deal in the Witcher universe. Lean into it. I would've 100% preferred all black elves and white nords over every race being completely random real-life ethnicities.    … Expand
  26. Jubus
    Dec 28, 2021
    3
    This second season was very poorly done, a big disappointment after what was a promising first season.
    The writers have tried to strike out and put their own spin on the original plot and characters but have done a poor job overall which has led to a story that is boring at best and utter nonsense at worst, I quickly lost interest in what was happening and really had to force myself    This second season was very poorly done, a big disappointment after what was a promising first season.
    The writers have tried to strike out and put their own spin on the original plot and characters but have done a poor job overall which has led to a story that is boring at best and utter nonsense at worst, I quickly lost interest in what was happening and really had to force myself through those last episodes.
    I think Henry Cavill is portraying a great version of Geralt still. It is rumoured he did have to influence some of the writing of his own character during filming, which is likely why his character is the the most enjoyable and consistent throughout but highlights he himself saw how flawed the writing was.
    No other characters stood out unfortunately, mostly keeping me bored anytime Cavill was off screen.
    Ultimately wherever all that extra budget money went for the second season, it definitely wasn't put towards the writing, and the show suffers because of it.
    A real shame as with better thought out writing for their new plot or alternatively just sticking much closer to the original source material the show had the potential to be something special. I won't be tuning back in for a third season    … Expand
  27. Zeitgeistical
    Dec 28, 2021
    0
    Honestly I have no idea how the official critique got better score than Season 1 in some platforms. Season 1 was decent, I could accept the changes from the source material and the pace in that one. Season 2 however, every build-up from the previous season, quickly turned sour.

    Season 2 was all about character arcs corruption, and also of the Witcher universe. The stories are    Honestly I have no idea how the official critique got better score than Season 1 in some platforms. Season 1 was decent, I could accept the changes from the source material and the pace in that one. Season 2 however, every build-up from the previous season, quickly turned sour.

    Season 2 was all about character arcs corruption, and also of the Witcher universe. The stories are meaningless, character choices are irrational, the world means little and less considering the characters just simply go to extreme distances in a scene cut (and no, not using the conventional teleportation methods laid by the show).

    The worse character development (if you can even call it that) was by far from Yennefer. Not only she lost all the build-up from Season 1, from wishing to be a mother so hard that she'd almost kill herself to protect a random baby, to go to extreme lengths to chase a dragon for that kind of power, even to consider giving up HER OWN CHAOS to do so. What does she do instead in this Season? - I'll spoil it for you, because it's that bad - when she loses her power, she decides the only thing that is reasonable is to sacrifice a child to get the chaos back. Not only a simple child, Geralt's child.

    And why did Lauren do that? Because, as she said herself, she wanted "women to be at the center of the story" and to "create another story for Yennefer" which she found more fullfilling. And by doing that they created a terrible, meaningless, clueless, irrational story, in which the script is so bad the acting feel like a submediocre soap-opera.    … Expand
  28. KodiakB
    Dec 27, 2021
    4
    The first episode gave me hope that the season might be good - showing an interesting, morally ambiguous and self-contained story that doesn't need preliminary introduction or complex interaction of characters, events etc. in order to understand and enjoy. However, the rest of the season delved into exactly that - explaining how numerous storylines combine into a single plot about theThe first episode gave me hope that the season might be good - showing an interesting, morally ambiguous and self-contained story that doesn't need preliminary introduction or complex interaction of characters, events etc. in order to understand and enjoy. However, the rest of the season delved into exactly that - explaining how numerous storylines combine into a single plot about the "chosen one". In my opinion, it just doesn't work. Exploring that many storylines and treating them like cogs in a "chosen one" plot machine means you don't treat any of them in a meaningful way. Additionally, I think that the way scenes were shot was pretty bad - e.g. seeing how Geralt was standing in the background doing nothing in the final fight scene was ridiculous. It doesn't even matter if it went along with books or games, one can make a good series by not relying entirely on the source (or side-source) material.… Expand
  29. WJ4
    Dec 27, 2021
    3
    I waited 2 years to see blood of elves adapted to tv. That's 24 months, 104 weeks, or 730 days. I'm still waiting. After episode 1 the source material goes out the window, and an entirely original plot with entirely original characters takes its place. The acting wasn't bad, and I didn't hate everything about it, but they certainly weren't awe inspiring. The books live in my memoryI waited 2 years to see blood of elves adapted to tv. That's 24 months, 104 weeks, or 730 days. I'm still waiting. After episode 1 the source material goes out the window, and an entirely original plot with entirely original characters takes its place. The acting wasn't bad, and I didn't hate everything about it, but they certainly weren't awe inspiring. The books live in my memory forever. I hope I forget about this season in a month or so.… Expand
  30. 65Terbium
    Dec 27, 2021
    3
    I can't enjoy the show. Even if you accept that it is just a fiction series, losely based on the witcher novels, abondon all your prior knowledge and hopes towards the show, even then it is just a mediocre fantasy tale. At times it reminded my of those janky 90s Xena/Hercules shows, because the people looked way too clean and the acting was stiff. Don't get me wrong the cast is good. ButI can't enjoy the show. Even if you accept that it is just a fiction series, losely based on the witcher novels, abondon all your prior knowledge and hopes towards the show, even then it is just a mediocre fantasy tale. At times it reminded my of those janky 90s Xena/Hercules shows, because the people looked way too clean and the acting was stiff. Don't get me wrong the cast is good. But the script is horrible. The sceneries fitted well. Also while being too clean the costumes still were great.… Expand
  31. oneofmany
    Dec 27, 2021
    1
    I enjoyed The Witcher games, the books, even enjoyed Season 1 of this show. Season 2 however feels like a huge disappointment. It's like the showrunner, writers and netflix asked what the true fans of the books and games like about them and changed 70% of that just to "capture a wider audience". The sad part is I would not mind changing the story if the changes they made were good, but theI enjoyed The Witcher games, the books, even enjoyed Season 1 of this show. Season 2 however feels like a huge disappointment. It's like the showrunner, writers and netflix asked what the true fans of the books and games like about them and changed 70% of that just to "capture a wider audience". The sad part is I would not mind changing the story if the changes they made were good, but the writing and execution was very poor.… Expand
  32. Willar
    Dec 27, 2021
    5
    It's alright in parts but the main story is a bit of a mess. In the end, it might be best to avoid if you have read the books.
  33. Filmanwalt
    Dec 27, 2021
    9
    As a basis, there was already a good first season, which will be improved again by season 2.

    I liked season 2 very much from beginning to end, as it follows a clearer narrative direction than in the sometimes confusing first season. All characters are and remain phenomenally cast and fit perfectly into the ambience. Atmospheric and storytelling, the season does a lot right and    As a basis, there was already a good first season, which will be improved again by season 2.

    I liked season 2 very much from beginning to end, as it follows a clearer narrative direction than in the sometimes confusing first season.

    All characters are and remain phenomenally cast and fit perfectly into the ambience. Atmospheric and storytelling, the season does a lot right and introduced some cool monsters and characters. Sometimes it's incredibly brutal.

    Only the very fast narrative style is irritating, since so many topics have already been dropped. I would also have liked a bit more down-to-earth, with Geralt taking on one or the other job.

    All in all a very good continuation and I'm looking forward to more! 9/10 monsters.    … Expand
  34. Jonny_Kung
    Dec 27, 2021
    2
    I am a huge fan of the books, having read them all and a massive fan of The Witcher universe. I can honestly say that I have no idea what happened to this season. Almost nothing that happens has anything to do with the books and the storyline. Instead we are given painfully generic dialogue, a plot that is as boring as it is nonsensical. Characters with no development or investment,I am a huge fan of the books, having read them all and a massive fan of The Witcher universe. I can honestly say that I have no idea what happened to this season. Almost nothing that happens has anything to do with the books and the storyline. Instead we are given painfully generic dialogue, a plot that is as boring as it is nonsensical. Characters with no development or investment, characters that are completely disrespected and lastly, pandering to the "message of wokeness". This is how NOT to write an adaptation or any show for that matter. Henry and Freya do as good a job as they can but i do feel sorry for Henry, as he must be wondering what on earth Lauren has done to the show. It's a Witcher show in name only at this point and does feel disrespectful to the actual books and the fans. Lauren (the show runner) has completely butchered this for her own means, clearly.

    Season 1 followed plots from the books and whilst the broken chronology sometimes made things difficult to know where in the books you were; a reasonable job was done. Season 2 however....well.... it made no sense. I was so confused as most of what you see never happens in the books and it really shows. Bitterly disappointed and yet another trashy, bad-faith show to add to the vault of shame to be forgotten about. Such a wasted opportunity!    … Expand
  35. Koderwj
    Dec 27, 2021
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A lot has changed this season, but you need to choose the main one. The series began to revolve around Tsiri, I certainly understand everything, but what the hell if the name of the series is The Witcher? Tsiri and Yenefer studied magic for a long time and it didn't take long for her to see here "You are strong, you are a WOMAN, you can believe me" and you build a bridge and teleport to the other end of the world. Geralt needs a second somewhere only 2 m?… Expand
  36. LeandroB
    Dec 26, 2021
    1
    Terrible decisions all over the season, it completly departures from the books, kills beloved characters just to subvert expectations and so much more...
    Its was a very disappointing season after a very good season 1.
  37. Purveyor
    Dec 26, 2021
    2
    In comparison to the highly successful and exciting season 1 season 2 feels woke and underwhelming. Many characters are done Injustice and the tone of the show has shifted to almost boring and predictable. Feels more like game of thrones season 8 rather than season 1. A mistake I hope can be remedied before the soul of everything that made the show great is ruined completely.
  38. donkeyhoetae
    Dec 26, 2021
    10
    This is one of the best shows of 2021. The characters, scenery, acting and story were all topnotch. I just wish there was more to watch.

    The haters who are bombing the reviews are just the same ol' , blah blah... the TV/Movie adaptation isn't identical to the books... blah blah blah, This is a good show and they should ignore the several hundred idiots trying to bomb it. Keep making    This is one of the best shows of 2021. The characters, scenery, acting and story were all topnotch. I just wish there was more to watch.

    The haters who are bombing the reviews are just the same ol' , blah blah... the TV/Movie adaptation isn't identical to the books... blah blah blah,
    This is a good show and they should ignore the several hundred idiots trying to bomb it. Keep making more! Rating this anything under a 6 is stupid.    … Expand
  39. ay1908
    Dec 26, 2021
    1
    Practically unwatchable. Not only I was incapable of making it to the end of the season, I did fast forward several scenes as they were too embarrassing to watch. As if stripping the books of all their polishness to make a generic American woke fantasy series with no flavour wasn’t enough, they even messed up the story and the characters. Contrary to the books, they created an incoherentPractically unwatchable. Not only I was incapable of making it to the end of the season, I did fast forward several scenes as they were too embarrassing to watch. As if stripping the books of all their polishness to make a generic American woke fantasy series with no flavour wasn’t enough, they even messed up the story and the characters. Contrary to the books, they created an incoherent world filled with shallow characters. The writing and pacing is terrible. The show is all over the place as they try to squeeze in as much as they can in too few episodes instead of focusing on the main aspects of the story. It results in cheap shortcuts, lack of character development, lack of context of many scenes, superfluous side stories that don’t make sense when it’s not straightforward butchery of the books and characters. I understand taking liberties from the source material when you adapt a book to make a tv show but here is it done very poorly and it doesn’t make sense.

    The only decent thing in this show is Cavill’s acting.

    I stopped watching before the end of ep. 4    … Expand
  40. D45T4N
    Dec 26, 2021
    0
    Some people say that Netflix Witcher haters are people who are racists or fans who can't get over dissimilarities with book canon. Well, no. This series is huge pile of garbage written by people who don't know what fantasy genre is and don't even like it. Season 2 contradicts season 1, netflix anime, and itself. Nobody was putting any effort into making this show, even makeup artists, theSome people say that Netflix Witcher haters are people who are racists or fans who can't get over dissimilarities with book canon. Well, no. This series is huge pile of garbage written by people who don't know what fantasy genre is and don't even like it. Season 2 contradicts season 1, netflix anime, and itself. Nobody was putting any effort into making this show, even makeup artists, the only exception is Henry Cavill (he has my condolenses).… Expand
  41. SebTotti
    Dec 26, 2021
    1
    Creator of this went complete off the rails if it comes to world building, lore, characters & logic. It is complete insult to the source material & middle finger to book & game fans. They changed most of the characters & made them so two dimensional it just hurts. None of them makes any logical decisions. Forget about explaining the world its geography. For sake of checklisting diversityCreator of this went complete off the rails if it comes to world building, lore, characters & logic. It is complete insult to the source material & middle finger to book & game fans. They changed most of the characters & made them so two dimensional it just hurts. None of them makes any logical decisions. Forget about explaining the world its geography. For sake of checklisting diversity option this. show throws ever race, colour, size & disability everywhere. So we have black people deep in northern territory with constant cold & snow, we have small people portraying dwarfs that could not run properly not to mention of wielding any type of heavier weapon. It's just complete insult to those people. Plot & writing makes no sense whatsoever. Everyone in this world is moving along hundreds of kilometres in matter of minutes. Characters are completely destroyed or killed off fo no reason at all. It feels like more expensive version of Xena or Hercules series from 90's. If you are a fan of book or games & value good show then stay away from this rubbish as it doesn't bring anything valuable into the lore.… Expand
  42. rugaljoeken
    Dec 26, 2021
    5
    Marvellows adaptation, the time line issues in the first season were solved and the characters history is deeppened
  43. NoOne90
    Dec 26, 2021
    0
    This season was literally garbage. Between games and books the writers had so much good material to work with and yet they completely ignored It.

    I don't see how anyone who likes books or games can Watch thia thing.
  44. Tajfun92
    Dec 26, 2021
    2
    Poor quality and boring. Most of it have no sense at all. I had some hopes after the first season, but not anymore.
  45. Woffae
    Dec 26, 2021
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. To those who read the books, the series is broken, incoherent and full of pale drama.
    I will dive directly into the ****

    1-Vesimir is weak in morals, physic, and personally. And gess what...he wants to make NEW witchers !!!.
    2-Elskel starts a whore party at Kaer Morhen...really!!!, Kaer Morhen should be kept secret and only very selected few have access to it. The get killed by Gerald. A major wicher get killed in one episode by Gerald. This is bad joke.
    3-Yennifer has weak non arogant personality, she almost betrays Ciri under the effect of a Gaunter O'Dimm-like female devil. That devil then possesses...gess who...the Wild Hunt.
    4-Cahir gets arrested and tortured then saved by.. Yennifrr…WTF.

    Only point goes for Henry C. Who puts his best in this show...but that will not save it unfortunatly.

    For me this is a dead series. It seems to me that NETGLIX stuffed the writers mouth with dollars that he can’t speek about this terrible drama

    This reminde my how another ''modern era female'' show runner destroyed STAR WARS. This will happen again.

    My hope: non exist, but to make my last wish: wished the show was run up by a fan who played the games and read the books and made a faithfull adaptation, coz as they keep saying ''there is alot of source material''' yet they keep inventing a pale non-exciting drama out of those epic materials.

    Feel really sad to witness my beloved franchise being mutilated and twisted.    … Expand
  46. KateJaden
    Dec 26, 2021
    0
    LAUREN SCHMIDT HISSRICH - THE REAL BUTCHER OF THE WITCHER UNIVERSE. Season 1 of The Witcher had its flaws, I know, but I wanted to give the writers a chance. They attempted to write parts of the story, that Sapkowski only had mentioned in the short stories (like Yen's for example), it wasn't easy, but they managed well. I had such high hopes for season 2, they seemed like they understoodLAUREN SCHMIDT HISSRICH - THE REAL BUTCHER OF THE WITCHER UNIVERSE. Season 1 of The Witcher had its flaws, I know, but I wanted to give the writers a chance. They attempted to write parts of the story, that Sapkowski only had mentioned in the short stories (like Yen's for example), it wasn't easy, but they managed well. I had such high hopes for season 2, they seemed like they understood the universe and what they really needed was a little bit of time and patience from fans. I gave it to them. And I regret it. You see, The Witcher is not 'a complicated story', 'difficult to adapt to screen' - it's really not. Unless you miss its point. Unless you let your ego get in the way. Unless you think the show's popularity is your own achievement. It isn't Lauren! It isn't! All those, who love the witcher universe are gamers and readers. These people came to you to watch the story they know and love because someone BEFORE you worked hard and made them fall in love with it. These are not your achievements! You should respect this fact. People watched your show because they love the games and books + because you released it for Christmas, in perfect timing for an already created fanbase. Not because they loved what you did to it! WHAT YOU HAVE DONE TO YENNEFER is unforgivable, the Yen we know would never have done this to Geralt because she is smarter than that! I'm not gonna even touch on bad dialogues, ridiculous last episode, what you did to the witchers, Vesemir... Bad, bad, bad... This is the true nightmare of the wolf... You had one job, Lauren... Burn, butcher, burn...… Expand
  47. Vlaho
    Dec 26, 2021
    0
    Piece of sh*t! This is an insult for books fans... Netflix please cancel this show.
  48. y0urlor
    Dec 26, 2021
    7
    Заслуженно 7, куда лучше чем 1 сезон. Только 7 потомучно в некоторых местах плохая актерская игра и отход от книг
  49. thevilnside
    Dec 25, 2021
    0
    Watched it with my mom and we both tried to keep each other awake because the episodes were boring as hell. It's so disappointing to wait for S2 that long and seeing this garbage. Season 1 was okay but Season 2 is a disaster.
  50. ILikeEyeBalls
    Dec 25, 2021
    10
    Best season of a show I've seen in years. Gripping from start to finish. Everyone whining about changes made to in the storyline from the source material need to relax. We get it, "the book was way better" complaining happens every time a book is turned into a movie/tv show and it's getting old. This show is very high quality and deserves a much better user score than it has. These 1/10Best season of a show I've seen in years. Gripping from start to finish. Everyone whining about changes made to in the storyline from the source material need to relax. We get it, "the book was way better" complaining happens every time a book is turned into a movie/tv show and it's getting old. This show is very high quality and deserves a much better user score than it has. These 1/10 scores are a joke. Ignore the whiney review bombers.… Expand
  51. Rudyhell
    Dec 25, 2021
    1
    The writing is just dumb. It’s hard to understand some decisions and I don’t think the writers understand them themselves. If not a famous franchise, no one would watch it
  52. ByBus
    Dec 25, 2021
    9
    The second season is better than the first in every way. Costumes, graphics, battles with monsters, a bunch of charismatic heroes, a consistent storyline that leaves no questions. Creators got rid of the dragon scrotums, although the current armor is still far from ideal.
  53. Orzel94
    Dec 25, 2021
    4
    Technically good, good actors(Henry cahil well done) but the plot.... Forget what you read on books... Season one had strange ideas but season two is ****
  54. Jormonation
    Dec 25, 2021
    5
    Season 2 does an excellent job of fixing whatever season 1 slightly confusing with the different timelines much like westworld (which didn't bother me, but I get why some people I talked to didn't like that), they fixed the characters so they look more like what I was familiar with. Eskel was a pretty big disappointment, but thats was my only real gripe
  55. underdoge
    Dec 25, 2021
    3
    This tvshaw has nothing to do with the books by Andrzej Sapkowski or even the games by CD Project. Characters' identities are lost and the original plot are wasted.
  56. marskorek
    Dec 25, 2021
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Well, well, well. Where to start? I will ignore the fact that we cannot call it adaptation as beside main characters names there is nothing in common with books - I can ignore that if quality of script and narration would be good. But it's poor as hell. From logic gaps, instant transportation or people and horses, poor dialogs and idiotic conversations by weird weak play with light, general plastic of whole world, and general poor reliability (simply yeah - bunch of elves is coming into big city and kill children with magic - I'm sure that all people decided to remove themselves from the street... it's so idiotic that it reached level of parody at this point). There is no climate, inside world is not interesting and sadly there is no inside world logic in it. It's just boring - I literarily felt asleep on it. I'm done with the Witcher series - there is no point waiting for another season. I rather like to wait for someone else to buy the rights from Netflix in 30 years as it's obvious they decided they want to produce B/C class fantasy shows. And for B/C class fantasy show it's good. But you know - B/C is not something I watch to watch. I would say it's like Xena - but Xena had much better narration and at least a little bit of storybuilding behind it - here I fear the show writers (and showrunner) were on drugs - it's so chaotic and without inside logic - that I can only receive it as parody at this point. Considering it all old Polish (look for it) one was weak because of lack of money. Netflix one is weak because it's a show about teenagers imprisoned in adult bodies, written by adults with the mentality of teenagers.… Expand
  57. blackjohn
    Dec 25, 2021
    3
    To co Netfilx zrobił z książkami Andrzeja Sapkowskiego to jakaś tragedia. To taj jak przy przy ekranizacji biblii uśmierciło się jednego z apostołów, jezusowi odebrało prawo do czynienia cudów, a na końcu się go opanowało przez szatana. Bo po co opowiadać historię kochaną przez fanów książek. Przecież scenarzyści Netflixa wiedzą lepiej !!!
  58. RainMX
    Dec 25, 2021
    0
    Netflix spits in the face of the Witcher and fantasy fans, sends books to hell, and writes a silly plot with an SJW agenda. OMG black and fat elves... Stop weaving politics into the fantasy genre!!!
    Pathetic, boring, stupid, cheap is The Witcher from Netflix
  59. Datojet
    Dec 25, 2021
    4
    While I enjoyed season 2 a bit more than the first one, I still don`t understand who is this adaptation for.
    If they wanted to attract the folks who loved the games to take the advantage of the hype The Wild Hunt generated, then they missed terribly. If they targeted the novel fanbase, then they misfired even more dramatically, since not a single character in the series even remotely    While I enjoyed season 2 a bit more than the first one, I still don`t understand who is this adaptation for.
    If they wanted to attract the folks who loved the games to take the advantage of the hype The Wild Hunt generated, then they missed terribly. If they targeted the novel fanbase, then they misfired even more dramatically, since not a single character in the series even remotely represents those from the books. And that`s the problem we have with modern trend of "lets try to push in several books into an 8-episode TV series". The narrative feels underdeveloped and rushed, the number of characters vs the number of episodes ratio denies their proper exposure, a terrible miscast alienates you from feeling sympathetic to at least somebody on a screen. I have a lot of respect to Henry Cavill, but he is just not a proper Geralt, he just isn`t. He`s too buffed, too brutal, too handsome, too perfect. That`s not how a witcher must look. And when you fall short so hard with your main character, there`s no surprise the rest will go even worse. The only two I can sorta comply with are Ciri and Jaskier. And what the hell happened to Eskel? Why does he look like a mentally unstable, 17-year old junkie who is in the middle of his puberty? WTF? And what about Vesemir? Where is that old, calm, and experienced witcher who replaced a father and became a mentor to the rest in Kaer Morhen? What we got insted is a middle aged man who seems to have a drinking problem and is incapable of holding his **** together, making one bad decision after another. WTF, Netflix?!
    So, the show fails to deliver the atmosphere and experience the books and the games were able to, leaving to core fanbase unsatisfied, while simultaneously being too rushed to explain anything to those who know NOTHING about the Witcher universe. It is just ok enough to sit through it for a couple of evenings while having a snack, but has nothing to add upon or improve regarding books and games, making it completely not worth your time.    … Expand
  60. popskibluesky
    Dec 25, 2021
    8
    This is a promising TV series. The world of The Witcher is really huge and has a lot of interesting things to explore. I hope the crew will continue to explore further and delve into the relationship between Geralt, Ciri and Yennefer.
  61. Zefyrus
    Dec 24, 2021
    7
    Disclaimer
    * I haven't read the books, but I've played the games.
    Season 2 is not particularly exciting. * The dialogue quality still suffers from the same issues as season 1. * The plot can be incomprehensible at times, but not as much as in S1. * Some plotlines are straight-up useless (e.g. Dara) and some useless scenes. * Selective cast diversity continues, with many    Disclaimer
    * I haven't read the books, but I've played the games.

    Season 2 is not particularly exciting.
    * The dialogue quality still suffers from the same issues as season 1.
    * The plot can be incomprehensible at times, but not as much as in S1.
    * Some plotlines are straight-up useless (e.g. Dara) and some useless scenes.
    * Selective cast diversity continues, with many darker-skinned actors with weird accents being part of a dark, cloudy and wintery land, yet no Asian actors.

    But it's far from a "bad show" as many angry fans are labeling it. The plot pacing and direction have improved a lot from Season 1. There is definitely a continuity in the episodes, and sense of direction.

    Acting is generally ok, I personally enjoy Cavill's Geralt, Ciri, Yennefer, Jaskier, Triss, Vesemir, Dijkstra, Cahir are all very easy to watch.
    Fringila, Vingelfortz, Triss, Tissaia and the other mages are very mediocre.
    Francesca, Filavandrel, Dara, generally the elves, are very bad, thankfully they don't get a lot of screentime.

    I don't agree with the cast selection and the producer's "diversity for the sake of diversity" policy, it's annoying at times (Dara, I'm looking at you), but in my eyes it's not enough to condemn the show.

    Overall, it's about 10 hrs of entertainment, we've had a lot of fun watching it, and I'd say it's definitely worth a watch. Probably it's not going to be memorable, but it doesn't have to be.    … Expand
  62. Office27
    Dec 24, 2021
    0
    Hisstech created amazing shlt. I wanted to cry. But ok . Another star wars. World need another star wars. F@ck slavic folklore.
  63. Srraptor
    Dec 24, 2021
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Muy buena serie henrry cavil y sus compañeros se lucieron en esta temporada y desde mi punto de vista es muy buena serie pero le falta mejorar y para los haters no todas las series tienen que ser adaptadas y que esten igual al libro.… Expand
  64. acdbrd
    Dec 24, 2021
    2
    Poor writing meets bad acting.

    There are a lot of scenes that don't make sense and don't affect the story. Those affecting the story are often inconsistent with each other. Characters talk about their feelings constantly instead of expressing them.

    Tissaia's advice to The Witcher fans: "Now is not the time to be weak. Now is the time to be strong."
  65. Zer0TheHer0
    Dec 24, 2021
    0
    I'm a big fan of the books and the games. What I think: Henry Cavill is absolutely great. His portrayal of Geralt is excellent. He really is a gem and the one redeeming quality of this show. All the rest, I'm afraid, is a mess. Bad writing topped with some feminist/woke propaganda, terrible casting, bad acting and so on. What a disappointment.
  66. ICQHannibal
    Dec 24, 2021
    1
    Haven't seen this **** in a while. Obviously, before writing the script, the writers did not see the original source in their eyes and wrote a retelling under the influence of psychedelics, it is impossible to explain this nonsense from Netflix.
  67. DexEngineer
    Dec 24, 2021
    1
    This is not Witcher. It has its title, that's it. Producers missed the opportunity chance to create great experience. Henry tried, kudos to him. Him alone couldn't save the show. Moving forward.
  68. White_Bear
    Dec 24, 2021
    1
    It is quite difficult to watch if you read the book. Main characters are missing depth and motivation for their actions. The main story from the book is simplified but idiotic new story is introduced. What is Baba Yaga doing here? She is from Russian tales, probably they read the wrong books by mistake.
  69. Weles
    Dec 24, 2021
    0
    Bad , stupid written show. Waste of time. Not intrested of season 3 any more. Bye l.
  70. Roman111
    Dec 24, 2021
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Отвратительный сезон, очень далеко от канона.… Expand
  71. Wikermetal
    Dec 24, 2021
    0
    Destrukcja całego świata przedstawionego książkowego oryginału i próba żerowania na nostalgii. Recenzja skierowana do tych co czytali książki. Fabuła znana z książek nie istnieje, postacie poza wspólnymi imionami i nazwiskami też. Świat przedstawiony: jego historia, prawa nim rządzące nie istnieją. Jest to czyste 'fan"fiction jeśli tak to można nazwać. Jeśli dla kogokolwiek ten serialDestrukcja całego świata przedstawionego książkowego oryginału i próba żerowania na nostalgii. Recenzja skierowana do tych co czytali książki. Fabuła znana z książek nie istnieje, postacie poza wspólnymi imionami i nazwiskami też. Świat przedstawiony: jego historia, prawa nim rządzące nie istnieją. Jest to czyste 'fan"fiction jeśli tak to można nazwać. Jeśli dla kogokolwiek ten serial miałby być poeodem kupienia netflixa tl stanowczo odradzam. Poza tym to co wymyślił sobie netflix samo w sobie prezentuje denną jakość i nawet dla tych którzy książek nie czytali nie jest to na pewno wybitny serial.… Expand
  72. outsider2000
    Dec 24, 2021
    1
    смотреть эту naPawу с c_HerPaMu, если хоть чуть шаришь в лоре и играл в игры, себя не уважать. Блин слить Эскеля, гениально. Я просто похлопаю.
  73. SilkWorm
    Dec 23, 2021
    0
    After watching the first season, I expected the second one to be **** but it turned out to be much worse.
  74. Ksanazzz
    Dec 23, 2021
    0
    Это ужасное позорище! Переврали абсолютно всех персонажей, что вы сотворили с Эскелем! Весемиром! Горите в аду за это. Хуже ничего не видела за последний год! Плевок в лицо фанатов Ведьмака!
  75. Freeman10
    Dec 23, 2021
    0
    You gonna love this "work of art" if you are stupid. Otherwise dont bother.
  76. JohnClean
    Dec 23, 2021
    0
    So PC so Woke. They've pulled no stops chasing Hollywood's political feminists' agenda. Can't remember the last show I watched with so much man hating and vilification. Rank my brain to think of a male character who isn't portrayed as a scumbag, villain or beta male.
  77. Eneodita
    Dec 23, 2021
    0
    1 Point only for super music and decoraties in the locations.
    Its not a witcher, but ugly parody. The nightmare, that i want to forget.
  78. Slav84
    Dec 23, 2021
    0
    Lauren should create another part fast and furious insted witcher. Tomek bring me coffe!! Now!
  79. CrazedCucumber
    Dec 23, 2021
    5
    It's hard to know whether I'm watching the Witcher TV series, or a TV series called The Witcher.
    Adaptations to source material are needed especially when trying to make an entertaining show however season 2 is painfully average. With the rich source material, the show potential is quite high, though they seem to have done a GoT season 8 in their season 2.
    Knowingly making huge    It's hard to know whether I'm watching the Witcher TV series, or a TV series called The Witcher.
    Adaptations to source material are needed especially when trying to make an entertaining show however season 2 is painfully average. With the rich source material, the show potential is quite high, though they seem to have done a GoT season 8 in their season 2.
    Knowingly making huge adjustments from the source material when a good proportion of the fans have been brought in due to that source material Seems foolish. it makes a disconnect between the material and the show thus meaning that the show must fall back on its simple quality.
    Here it isn't all bad, because of noticeable improvements in acting, costume design, set design and visual effects, meaning it doesn't fall flat on its face.
    Reading the reasoning behind an unexpected death in the series, probably the most notable change from the source material doesn't provide any clarity.
    It just seems that they were unable to do proper character development and fell back on people knowing the character from the source material and the games to make that death more impactful.
    Though season 1 was a testament to character development especially for Yennefer It's absent here.
    Although, it's still entertaining and will bring in the views. The showrunners seem to have divided its view base to no clear gain.    … Expand
  80. Damiankolec
    Dec 23, 2021
    1
    Tragedy. I haven't seen such a bad series for a long time. All characters act like they don't have a brain.
  81. Cloneus
    Dec 23, 2021
    4
    Honestly disappointing, I really wanted to like this season since the first one was so entertaining. The writers inserted so much cheesy dialogue that it killed the vibe halfway through the season. Many of the actors did a terrible job in conveying the emotions of their characters with Geralt being the only consistent character with his development being built upon in a good way. A lot ofHonestly disappointing, I really wanted to like this season since the first one was so entertaining. The writers inserted so much cheesy dialogue that it killed the vibe halfway through the season. Many of the actors did a terrible job in conveying the emotions of their characters with Geralt being the only consistent character with his development being built upon in a good way. A lot of plot points make no sense and nothing is explained by the end of the season so you come out of it with more questions than answers which I don't think we should be having as an issue from the second season of the show. I'm going to look at reviews before using my time on the next season after seeing this one get botched so badly.… Expand
  82. RichBH
    Dec 23, 2021
    0
    One of the worst book to show adaptations I've ever seen.
    It was poorly acted directed and contains some of the most logically incoherent scene on streaming today.
    This show pales into insignificance and irrelevance against the the vastly superior books and games..
    I would give it to miss and go with the latter.
  83. dadigriggio
    Dec 23, 2021
    0
    So sad how they ruined a masterpiece of story...
    Just why? Why do people think they need to change something that is already solid?
    "Hey, lets pick a best seller and make an adaptation, so we can destroy every aspect of it"

    Disapointed.
  84. Jopich
    Dec 23, 2021
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A guide to destroying a beautiful wonderful fantasy world. It's a pity that all this modern garbage was applied to the witcher (I hope you understand what I mean), completely ignored not only the little things, but also the main aspects of this series. Listen to your fans next season if you still want to save the show's ratings… Expand
  85. Asiia
    Dec 23, 2021
    0
    It can't be adaptation because it's not a Witcher. Except names all rest have no sense .

    I feel sorry for Henry Cavill because I know that he tried his best to make it a worthy show. Great respect for him for that.
  86. Hakaiju
    Dec 23, 2021
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Basically everything the Book introduced got ignored. The Yennefer and Ciri storyline didnt make any sense and even prevents the future development of the stories in the book, travel distances were ignored and character traits were reversed. Apart from episode 1, this season is not based on the books at all. The show on its own is a 5/10, if you would judge the adaption of the source material it would be a 2/10.… Expand
  87. ThomEightO
    Dec 23, 2021
    10
    First and foremost, I'd recommend not basing your opinion on anything that's written anywhere in these reviews. I made the mistake of reading a few, and its disheartening to see how toxic they've gotten.

    I've read the books, and I've just finished up Season 2, and I have to say I'm really impressed with both. Both are works of art in their own right. It is true that the show deviates    First and foremost, I'd recommend not basing your opinion on anything that's written anywhere in these reviews. I made the mistake of reading a few, and its disheartening to see how toxic they've gotten.

    I've read the books, and I've just finished up Season 2, and I have to say I'm really impressed with both. Both are works of art in their own right. It is true that the show deviates from the books in a few areas, but I think that is the point of art. If you don't interpret and make it something new, nothing is gained. I thought the show was spectacularly acted, the plot was really engaging in new ways, and its inspired me to go back to the books because the world, the lore, and the characters are so interesting.

    At the end of the day, the show is fantastic. I hope it inspires a new generation of readers to pick up Sapkowski's books, and CD Projekt Red's games. It's quite an amazing universe they've built, and I can't wait to see what they've got lined up next.    … Expand
  88. Nick111
    Dec 23, 2021
    0
    Решил дать шанс 2 сезону т.к. все критики им восхищались, афроэльфы эт сильно), более унылого сериала не видел, еле еле смог посмотреть 2 сезон, вот что бывает когда планируют отснять сразу 10 сезонов или сколько они там запланировали, просто дико унылый сериал, жаль потраченного времени, лучше бы сел и просто посмотрел в стену 8 часов, может до чего умного бы додумался...Решил дать шанс 2 сезону т.к. все критики им восхищались, афроэльфы эт сильно), более унылого сериала не видел, еле еле смог посмотреть 2 сезон, вот что бывает когда планируют отснять сразу 10 сезонов или сколько они там запланировали, просто дико унылый сериал, жаль потраченного времени, лучше бы сел и просто посмотрел в стену 8 часов, может до чего умного бы додумался...
  89. Alikta
    Dec 23, 2021
    1
    It's really owfull.I can understand why did they decide to make from dark fantasy a childish stupid story? It has no scene! I'm an audience for this story, not middle school children! They haven't got brave to make real harsh story with personality's in characters.
  90. xemulu
    Dec 23, 2021
    0
    После первого сезона и его косяков, я сомневался получится ли второй. И второй сезон поистине меня удивил. Настолько смешной и сумбурный фанфик я давно не встречал. Есть ощущение, что моя десятилетняя сестра и то лучше смогла бы адаптировать книги под ТВ формат. Как только ты начинаешь видеть хоть что-то в этом "произведении искусства", тут же появляется какое-то очумелое создание(Йен безПосле первого сезона и его косяков, я сомневался получится ли второй. И второй сезон поистине меня удивил. Настолько смешной и сумбурный фанфик я давно не встречал. Есть ощущение, что моя десятилетняя сестра и то лучше смогла бы адаптировать книги под ТВ формат. Как только ты начинаешь видеть хоть что-то в этом "произведении искусства", тут же появляется какое-то очумелое создание(Йен без магии, Весимир, пытающийся сделать из Цири ведьмака, смерть Эскеля и так далее). Создатели явно решили пойти по какому-то своему особому пути. Если хотите настоящего ведьмака, то лучше книжки почитать или ознакомиться с серией игр, но никак не с этим порождением отбитого наглухо графомана.… Expand
  91. Mattheusheck
    Dec 23, 2021
    3
    As an adaptation of a book, the series is terrible. As a generic fantasy - at best mediocre. Nice filming and CGI, but very poor script full of logical inconsistencies. Also, it shares with the books only character names and 3-4 minutes per episode (except for the fisrt one). I'm dissapointed!
  92. Lekhter
    Dec 23, 2021
    1
    That's not witcher. Plot is f***ed. Miscast and no books atmosphere. Netflix, please, change showrunners.
  93. ofash
    Dec 23, 2021
    3
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. ngl my boy Henry Cavill is pretty much the only good thing about Witcher season 2. vesemir acting was so bad.. Story has nothing to do with either the books or the games, Triss and Yen feels like woke propagenda because we cannot have white women nowdays on Netflix shows now can we..
    and why the hell did they kill eskel so early on. Season 1 was pretty good but 2 is pretty much **** up big time. Can't wait for black Letho and Indian Shani    … Expand
  94. Pietrazsko
    Dec 23, 2021
    1
    I have very negative emotions after watching the season. The plot is completely broken. The main messages are displaced. The characters are not revealed. There are a lot of bloopers throughout the entire series.
  95. Arcello
    Dec 23, 2021
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It’s just bad. I read all book and payed games long before the series. Creators told us about books but the series has nothing to do with them. Terrible attitude of the authors. Many illogical moments in the script. Very bad graphics. The death of Eskel, constant teleports of the characters over long distances, the loss of Yennifer's magical abilities, and so on, much can be said. I am very sorry that my favorite universe was destroyed in Netflix’s creation. After watching the eighth series I was extremely disappointed and there was only one thought “Just how? How?”. Only people that didn’t read books or played games can barely enjoy the series. But even as a stand-alone product it’s awful. Of course 140 million views (2 minutes of watching counts as view already lol) is an indication of good job (no). Funny that nothing will change and they will continue to make another strange things in their series.… Expand
  96. marianpilka
    Dec 23, 2021
    2
    Every single episode besides the first one is just plain stupid and boring. Decisions made by some characters are hard to explain or justify. Vesemir looking like a tiger king (I think he even saw Carol Baskin in Ciri in the last episode), Ciri looking like pretentious karen, Trist still looking like a queen of gypsies. All that in addition to wooden play by actors, absolutely no tensionEvery single episode besides the first one is just plain stupid and boring. Decisions made by some characters are hard to explain or justify. Vesemir looking like a tiger king (I think he even saw Carol Baskin in Ciri in the last episode), Ciri looking like pretentious karen, Trist still looking like a queen of gypsies. All that in addition to wooden play by actors, absolutely no tension between characters and no idea how to enrich the story. In conclusion, poor tv show with questionable cast decisions, probably tried to make a tv show for everybody and came up with a tv show nobody will want to watch. I only feel sorry for Cavill as he was the only one giving somehow positive feeling.… Expand
  97. WreckWren
    Dec 22, 2021
    1
    I enjoyed the first season enough to re watch several times. Sure, it was a bit hard to follow at first, but otherwise the quality was just barely enough.

    This is nowhere near that "good". The casting is somewhat better but the acting has dropped through the floor Metacritic's mobile site is as bad as this season, so I can't finish that sentence. I can't add any more below this either,    I enjoyed the first season enough to re watch several times. Sure, it was a bit hard to follow at first, but otherwise the quality was just barely enough.

    This is nowhere near that "good".
    The casting is somewhat better but the acting has dropped through the floor

    Metacritic's mobile site is as bad as this season, so I can't finish that sentence. I can't add any more below this either, also because their site is as bad as this season.
    2/10 at best.    … Expand
  98. MustafaSaidK
    Dec 22, 2021
    4
    Besides first episode, which still has some flaws and controversial elements in my opinion, it was overwhelmingly boring, bland and convoluted mess with no regards to consistency, conciseness etc. Cheap Hollywood entertainment in a nutshell. From adaptation POV it was mostly unforgivable. A bad fanfiction at best.
  99. Neskel
    Dec 22, 2021
    4
    It'll be much quicker to share the positives:
    -Geralt played by Henry Cavill is really good, I see Geralt on screen when Henry is shown and that is really something considering how much Henry differs visually from Geralt described in the books. He feels what Geralt is and it shows. Great actor. Same thing goes for Joey as Jaskier. These are great casting choices, and I really wish they    It'll be much quicker to share the positives:
    -Geralt played by Henry Cavill is really good, I see Geralt on screen when Henry is shown and that is really something considering how much Henry differs visually from Geralt described in the books. He feels what Geralt is and it shows. Great actor. Same thing goes for Joey as Jaskier. These are great casting choices, and I really wish they could play their characters with better script written for them,
    -First episode "Grain of Truth" was pretty good. It showed what adaptation is all about: It doesn't have to be exactly like in source material, some freedom is needed but if the show is called "The Witcher" it should stay true to the atmosphere of the original and don't change the story at it's core. Wasn't awesome, but it filled my heart with hope.
    And that hope was gone after 10 minutes of watching the second episode of this season. Bad storytelling and usage of characters from the original story without understanding their personality and values (not gonna mention changing whole story of some them, cause that could be fun if done right) Boring dialogues, boring music. Maybe the fighting scenes were pretty fun but that's it. Show is rotten, I truly wish someone else would make series about the Witcher, it deserves much better.    … Expand
  100. dashaaff
    Dec 22, 2021
    8
    Not sure about all these negative reviews. I'm guessing some aren't happy with the diverse casting? It's a solid, entertaining bit of fantasy goodness, ignore the haters.
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 23 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 23
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 23
  3. Negative: 0 out of 23
  1. Polygon
    Reviewed by: Joshua Rivera
    Jan 6, 2022
    80
    The show has earned a sizable amount of goodwill in an impressively short time, and even if we can no longer see the destination, The Witcher still feels like a hell of an adventure.
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  2. IndieWire
    Reviewed by: Ben Travers
    Dec 19, 2021
    67
    Watching the foundation get laid isn’t always exciting, but it does feel like showrunner Lauren Schmidt Hissrich is building toward rousing sequences and cares about each of the characters equally. Whether you feel the same doesn’t really matter. “The Witcher” is in it for the long haul, and even if Season 2 feels longer than it should, you won’t regret the ride.
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  3. RogerEbert.com
    Reviewed by: Brian Tallerico
    Dec 17, 2021
    50
    “The Witcher” constantly struggles to balance its dialogue-driven scenes with pushing the plot forward. It can be an exhausting show in terms of pace—every single episode feels longer than it actually is.
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