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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  1. 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
  2. Dansolo1
    Jan 1, 2022
    8
    Witcher season 2 is a deep dive into Geralt suddenly having to deal with his responsibilities, he now must care and protect for his child surprise - Ciri, he must be more than the loner he is portrayed in season 1 and must become a father figure for Ciri. They do a good job of showing the transformation of his character - he starts actually communicating with others in a different way,Witcher season 2 is a deep dive into Geralt suddenly having to deal with his responsibilities, he now must care and protect for his child surprise - Ciri, he must be more than the loner he is portrayed in season 1 and must become a father figure for Ciri. They do a good job of showing the transformation of his character - he starts actually communicating with others in a different way, rather than boorishly grunting (which was a criticism of the first season). I wouldnt say there is a moment in Season 2 you could really say is "filler" or this is a filler scene to make the episode last longer, every scene is important and well worth the time investment. My overall assessment is that for people that have not read the books this is one of the most enjoyable TV shows you can stream at the moment - the difficult to follow timelines of season 1 have gone, and replaced with a linear story. If you are, however, an avid reader of the books - you may not like this season - it does stretch the phrase "we have kept to the source material" almost to breaking point. Hence the mixed reviews already available here and other review sites. I have read the books and I must admit at certain points I found myself questioning the decisions that had been made - it will take some time to see if it was worth it in the long run. But I do understand that what makes a good book doesn't transfer to TV that well. As for the stars - Henry Cavills performance and the emotional range he can deliver is incredible - He has become synonymous with Geralt at this point and deservedly so. Freya Allan's (Ciri) abilities as a young actress were tested in this season and she absolutely nailed it. My favourite performance of the season was Kim Bodnia playing Vesemir, it might be because he is my favourite character in the books and games but he did an amazing job at bringing the character to life.… Expand
  3. PickleRickBaby
    Jan 1, 2022
    2
    OK, I admit I'm a huge fan of the original book series. I loved the games too. But I'm not judging the season just on its differences vs. the source material. I understand that you can't simply take several pages of dialogue from the book and insert it straight into a movie material. I can also accept some alterations to the main storyline to make it more "compact" or "robust" (althoughOK, I admit I'm a huge fan of the original book series. I loved the games too. But I'm not judging the season just on its differences vs. the source material. I understand that you can't simply take several pages of dialogue from the book and insert it straight into a movie material. I can also accept some alterations to the main storyline to make it more "compact" or "robust" (although after timeline magic confusing to people not knowing the original books I wouldn't say the show creators cared about it much).
    But my problem (and not only mine - my wife who knows only some of the first short stories agrees with me completely) lies elsewhere. The writing is so absurd and chaotic that you scratch your head and murmur "wtf?".
    The first season parasited on the source material and pushed woke culture on us but at least the main characters had _some_ character.
    In season 2 the writing is so off that you no longer know what the hell is going on, who's where and where this where is, characters meet at random and noone knows why... the list goes on and on. It's no longer the original saga based on greatly written characters - there's almost none of that left. It's not even a hack and slash show. It's some weird GoT wannabe written probably by some interns.
    The only thing I liked about the show was the visuals. I liked the cyan-yellow colour range, I like the lighting in most of the shots. It was pleasing to watch. But that's all.
    I didn't like Geralt's new contact lenses!    … Expand
  4. triumphtinltcdg
    Jan 5, 2022
    2
    I have a big grudge against the creators of this series, the source material was treated by them without respect and understanding, there are no emotions between the characters, only pompous lines spoken to each other...no world building... they took the easy way and made a generic fantasy series without the depth of source material
  5. Mitrey
    Jan 5, 2022
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The first episode was nice. The rest is **** They killed Eskel. The first time they killed him as a character, the second time physically. Pathetic attempt to make a good series.… Expand
  6. arrowxuh
    Jan 7, 2022
    0
    really awfull.
    like they successfully made everything against the original story
  7. psupaulb
    Jan 10, 2022
    1
    After a great Season 1 they deviate so much from the source material by completely making up major plots and changing the majority of the characters so much they are unrecognizable other than their names.
  8. bertobellamy
    Jan 3, 2022
    6
    I think this is not as bad as a lot of people are saying, but of course, it has some issues. Geralt indeed has nothing to do, at least in the first three episodes. But I like Yennefer's story, which has some intrigue and surprises in there. Either way, I hope there's more action in the remaining episodes.
  9. Faradeyyy
    Dec 17, 2021
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. They just cut out all the hardcore, cool fights and nudity from the series, and we have to take it and keep silent.… Expand
  10. smartinvestor30
    Dec 18, 2021
    0
    It was tough to watch, for their credit some of the fight scenes with the monsters are pretty good. The story is ruined and of course a lot of things were changed for it to work in the wokeness era (aka the dark ages). They threw in some token black people to check off the diversity boxes but that's about it. All women are in power for the obligatory "women in leadership positions"It was tough to watch, for their credit some of the fight scenes with the monsters are pretty good. The story is ruined and of course a lot of things were changed for it to work in the wokeness era (aka the dark ages). They threw in some token black people to check off the diversity boxes but that's about it. All women are in power for the obligatory "women in leadership positions" propaganda. Ciri is a strong female character and Geralt is almost like a side character in this supposed Witcher series. I knew it was going to be ruined as soon as Netflix got the rights to it but I still wanted to give it a chance.… Expand
  11. muldjord
    Dec 19, 2021
    9
    Watched the first two episode so far and I am in love with this show. It is so thrilling and there's just so much interesting stuff going on I can't wait to see what's going to happen next. Ciri and Geralt are my favorite characters, but the supporting cast, including Yennefer is working their way through an interesting side-quest. I love that nothing is black and white. Everything isWatched the first two episode so far and I am in love with this show. It is so thrilling and there's just so much interesting stuff going on I can't wait to see what's going to happen next. Ciri and Geralt are my favorite characters, but the supporting cast, including Yennefer is working their way through an interesting side-quest. I love that nothing is black and white. Everything is somewhere in-between. And it keeps the show fresh, as you never really know what is going to happen next. But yet I don't feel too confused watching it, as it still manages to stay on that main quest, while also exploring the side-quests.

    Simply magnificent!    … Expand
  12. mikobit
    Dec 19, 2021
    3
    I'm really trying to like the show, which is more than most shows get from the get go, but overlooking the poor writing, mostly poor casting and acting, and mediocre-at-best CGI became even more difficult this season.
    If it wasn't for Henry Cavill - I don't think I could've finished this season, unfortunately.
    Having not read the books, I can't believe I was THAT much more emotionally    I'm really trying to like the show, which is more than most shows get from the get go, but overlooking the poor writing, mostly poor casting and acting, and mediocre-at-best CGI became even more difficult this season.
    If it wasn't for Henry Cavill - I don't think I could've finished this season, unfortunately.
    Having not read the books, I can't believe I was THAT much more emotionally invested in the video games vs. the live action - even with the pixelated 3D characters - the dialogue was so well written and the plot made so much more emotional sense - it was able to rise to heights this show unfortunately never does.    … Expand
  13. V0X_Populi
    Dec 19, 2021
    1
    Ещё дальше уходят от книг в погоне за бредом и у них это получается. За Эскеля особенно обидно.
  14. Rekso
    Dec 19, 2021
    0
    The actress playing the main role of Ciri knows what acting is? Even no emotions at the sight of monsters
  15. Ahlgren
    Dec 18, 2021
    4
    So i played the game first and loved it.
    Even thou its not based on the game, i cant help for compering the show to the game.
    That´s part of why i don't really liked this show. Henry cavill is the reason i came back for the 2 season, but i have only watched 4 episodes. I find my self distracted by another things that's more interesting. In the game Triss is one of my favorite    So i played the game first and loved it.
    Even thou its not based on the game, i cant help for compering the show to the game.
    That´s part of why i don't really liked this show.

    Henry cavill is the reason i came back for the 2 season, but i have only watched 4 episodes.
    I find my self distracted by another things that's more interesting.

    In the game Triss is one of my favorite characters in the game, shes strong sex and interesting.
    In the show shes non of this...    … Expand
  16. bania
    Dec 22, 2021
    2
    Boring, generic fan fiction, such a travesty. First season was not so bad, but this one is shocking. Burn it to the ground.
  17. TomaszHead
    Dec 20, 2021
    0
    Netflix should close this…for books lovers is torture. This tragedy they can’t repair im next seasons.
  18. tammm
    Dec 20, 2021
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. First of all... it's better than season 1. Slightly.

    I've read the books, I played the games. But I do my best to judge this as an its own thing.

    And as a thing of its own... it's very flawed. The writing is sometimes ridiculously bad, like when Yennefer escapes the presence of kings without magic. Where the **** is security? Her whole plot feels very fillery and weird too this season.

    The way Geralt comes to rescue Yennefer and Ciri in episode 7 is so stupid. Why then and there? It's so random. Yennefer and Ciri got to Cintra with a portal, while Geralt travelled mostly on foot and horses... and they happened to get there RIGHT as Ciri and Yennefer was in trouble. What? Why? I mean... Who thought this was a good idea?

    And the next episode, seeing Geralt and Yennefer arrive to Kaer Morhan from Cintra feels like... they've been on the road for 30 minutes, instead of months most likely.

    And the whole final battle felt very Marvel-esque. Big CGI monsters, lol. Come on...

    Anyway, I did like the increase in budget, slightly better pacing, and Geralt and Ciri.    … Expand
  19. pikan
    Dec 21, 2021
    1
    Разочарование года, снимали 2 года и вышел кал в продакшен. Актеры не выразительны, моменты с наиграностью актеров, а драки это просто показуха какая-то просто нужно было вставить и все. 1 сезон лучше намного раз чем этот. Я молчу уже про каст актеров, сцены с цири просто скипал ибо вызывала отвращение, рвоту и уныние.Разочарование года, снимали 2 года и вышел кал в продакшен. Актеры не выразительны, моменты с наиграностью актеров, а драки это просто показуха какая-то просто нужно было вставить и все. 1 сезон лучше намного раз чем этот. Я молчу уже про каст актеров, сцены с цири просто скипал ибо вызывала отвращение, рвоту и уныние.
  20. happymaik
    Dec 19, 2021
    3
    I'm utterly disappointed by this entirely generic fantasy TV series. First of all, it is, in fact, an improvement since the previous season. However, the showrunner has assured us that it will be "a translation" of the novels into the TV series format (check IGN interview). Correct me if I am wrong, but I've read the books two times, and frankly, this has nothing to do with them. TheI'm utterly disappointed by this entirely generic fantasy TV series. First of all, it is, in fact, an improvement since the previous season. However, the showrunner has assured us that it will be "a translation" of the novels into the TV series format (check IGN interview). Correct me if I am wrong, but I've read the books two times, and frankly, this has nothing to do with them. The original material is fairly easy to adapt as a film/series, everybody has been telling this, but nevertheless, the producers decided to resign from 90% of the plot to use their own, unfortunately, terrible ideas. Fringilla Vigo? Boring. Cahir? Boring. Yennifer? Boring. Why have you made a childish idiot from a mature and confident sorceress? Ciri is just unlikeable, no proper development, no positive energy has been transferred to her plot. Furthermore, you failed to comprehend all those little details that made the universe unique. For example, you could have learnt this mistake during the first season thanks to the infamous doppler. It's one of the first major mistakes you committed. Dopplers were rather positively presented in the books, that's why we could sympathise with them when they faced human rejection only because of their uniqueness. You utterly fail to show details like this. No one would feel compassion for elves, dopplers and dwarves for the racism they experience in your show. Also, you failed to acknowledge that the world and politics are rather irrelevant to the story when it does not concern Geralt. Of course, some political details can come in handy, plans of the sorceresses, the kings, Djikstra, etc. However, it should not be 60% of the scenes! The core of the universe is Geralt's charisma, his personal experiences with humans, his development with his friends and family and it is underdeveloped in the series to the point that the characters are shallow. Everything seems rushed and does not add up! It's a shame that the author is a lazy retried businessman who clearly does not understand the phenomenon he has created and let this abomination to be created.
    I could pick some positives, but whatever. Certainly NOT recommended.    … Expand
  21. YorkMan
    Dec 20, 2021
    4
    The first Season of The Witcher wasn't brilliant, but it at least moved along at a reasonable pace and with it's 'out of sequence' storytelling around the three central characters it kept you wanting to find out more. The ending, in which 'The Witcher' finds his destiny in the Princess Ciri lead into the second Season quite well.

    So after a prolonged wait that second Season is upon    The first Season of The Witcher wasn't brilliant, but it at least moved along at a reasonable pace and with it's 'out of sequence' storytelling around the three central characters it kept you wanting to find out more. The ending, in which 'The Witcher' finds his destiny in the Princess Ciri lead into the second Season quite well.

    So after a prolonged wait that second Season is upon us.... And dear, oh dear.

    There are good points. Namely the commitment to the acting, the fantastic cinematography and the (seemingly rare) action sequences. But beyond that, this is a sh*tshow of annoying proportions. Annoying because (as others have pointed out in other reviews) it is no longer an adaptation of a book series, but more an 'inspired by', as the narrative and characters are vastly different.

    And it's the narrative where everything falls apart. The first Season worked well because we kind of knew where the main plot element was going, and the various subplots existed to be dipped in and out of.. This second Season seems to move along (slowly) to solely introduce more and more characters, plot points, and insane amounts of meandering exposition. All without really explaining anything... Characters outside the 'big three' are mainly there to say something which is clearly meant to be important, whilst we (the audience) are still waiting for something to happen which helps us understand the last three big 'reveals' that have come along.

    Ultimately this is a massive disappointment. Too much plot, not enough action, too much exposition, not enough pace.

    I'm wanting to see Season 3, but only to see if Geralt actually uses his sword in an actual swordfight in 8 hours of television... He didn't this time round!    … Expand
  22. deruto
    Dec 21, 2021
    1
    Why people who never created a story of such a lvl and lots of fan … Think that they know the better way to tell a story . God we should creat a petition so they can’t that prank show The Witcher …. I
  23. PatrykKeska4
    Dec 22, 2021
    1
    I had a huge hope that they gonna fix what they messed in 1, but i feel like they just start ruin witcher world. 1.I would accept changes compare to books if they were good, but they are not.
    2.I know this is adaptation but what you netflix done is fck joke. If there was no Witcher in title that is just ordinary fantasy nothing more. 3. Characters looks so plastic, and act like has no    I had a huge hope that they gonna fix what they messed in 1, but i feel like they just start ruin witcher world. 1.I would accept changes compare to books if they were good, but they are not.
    2.I know this is adaptation but what you netflix done is fck joke. If there was no Witcher in title that is just ordinary fantasy nothing more. 3. Characters looks so plastic, and act like has no emotion. Where is this connection beetwen this characters ? There is none.
    Vesemir which was a "smartest" and most experience act like dumb kid, Yen which kiddnap Ciri ? Eskel was ruined, just why? A main plot twist about Emhyr show in the beggining ? WHAAAT ?
    Dwarfs which was WARRIORS,(LOTR could be a good example)
    ground was shaking when they they marched to war(from books) looks like ANOTHER FCK JOKE. Fringila? I Have no words... Cahir ? How did you dare to mess this character so much.

    4.Costiumes, some locations looks like tooken directly from the store or theathre. Where is this DARK, BLOODY WITCHER WORLD ???
    Why they look so CLEAN ???
    Im so sorry about HENRY.
    He is a Gamer, book lover and if he says "Have to fight to have more Real Geralt" sounds bad. And he is complectly right!
    5.Why game of lights is so poor? Why we can't feel a darkness?
    This is not a fck colorful family fantasy movie...


    We were waiting so many years for trully good movie/series of Witcher and got this ? All your positive comments comes from people who has no idea what they lost compare to oryginal story. I WISH HBO HAS RIGHTS TO WITCHER TO DO IT RIGHT,    … Expand
  24. Death_Kronos
    Dec 22, 2021
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Францеска - вбився дітей на расовій основі. Це ж треба до такого додуматися. В мене горить від цього відснятого моменту.

    Мутаген відьмаків - створюють на основі старшої крові
    Йен вела Цирі "на смерть".
    Таких поворотів сюжета в нормальному серіалі, навіть адаптованому серіалі не повинно бути. Це просто якась реклама: тіпа не обіжайте ельфів бо це інша раса.

    З серіалу тільки назва "відьмак". І навіть один Генрі Кавіл його не витягне.    … Expand
  25. SOHI
    Dec 19, 2021
    10
    i loved season 2 more than season 1. better story telling, better Special effects and more... remember The series should not be a copy of the books or games. there should be some differences. and to those who have no idea about the Witcher world, remember its just the beginning...!
  26. Pasola
    Dec 20, 2021
    10
    I trully love this universe, and I hope that the creators will find more talented screenwriters (I give a high score, but for the screenwriters, especially those responsible for the dialogues, I put 0)
  27. 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.
  28. 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
  29. danglan
    Dec 21, 2021
    3
    Sapkowski jak to oglądał płakał podcierając łzy studolarówkami............
  30. Jones76
    Dec 22, 2021
    3
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A thorough dissappointment! I really liked season 1, it was not perfect, the cast was far from perfect, but it was fun, the changes made sense to me (especially showing Yennefer's backstory) and Henry channeld Gerald far better than I had ever expected. Season 2 started great! While the 1st episode is not a faithful adaption, it is close enough, it is very well made, the effects are great, acting is great, really gave me hope. But after that, everything went south.

    I know the books by heart, I have read every one at least twice, so when Netflix announced a truthful adaption, you probably know what I expected. What I got was probably a "loosely based on", by my estimation, at the very least 60% of season 2 never happened in the books. Changing that much is not a good sign, it can work, if you stay true to the spirit of the source material and the characters. This show does not. I readily accept that the showrunners wanted more action, I'm good with that. I really like getting more elven backstory, I think that will pay off in season 3, when they introduce the Scoia'Tael.

    What I can't accept is fundementally changing characters and killing them for no reason, while they are very much alife in the books. What I can't accept is completely changing the story and interaction between Yennefer, Ciri, Geralt and Wesemir, changing the characters fundamentals and their relations. Yenefer is in every sense a mother figure for Ciri, turning her into a power hungry **** ready to sacrifice her adopted daugther to a demon for power is so out of bounds of the characters, it hurts writing these lines.

    What else is bad? Most of the casting. The Witcher is based on slavic countries and folklore, add in too much diversity and woke agenda, you ruin it and more important, you fail to drive home basic messages of the books. Also a lot of scenes are pure cringe, witchers don't fight monsters in winter in t-shirts, you don't train in winter in light dresses, you actually heat rooms... I won't go into much detail, but "looks good" was actually way more important than "makes sense or could work".

    So, what's good? I think, the visuals, locations and so on have greatly improved. The show looks really good. Henry is the perfect witcher, Freya is a good Ciri, their chemistry is great. Anna is acting-wise a good Triss, also she will never look the part. I like how Jaskier is handled, and I like Francesca as well.

    For these reasons it is a 3 out of 10. But Netflix did kill the show for me. I probably won't watch season 3 or a spin-off, the franchise is basically dead for me.    … Expand
  31. 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.
  32. rJIucT
    Dec 17, 2021
    3
    Актерский состав желает лучшего, но хуже всего то, что нигеров в сериал понагнали столько как будто там плантации сахарного тростника.....
  33. 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.
  34. Skippycja
    Dec 18, 2021
    9
    Yes there some changes from the book but I don’t see it as a negative as it adds something different to the show. Pacing isn’t always great but the world and characters it builds is amazing and HC kills it once again in the lead from an all round brilliant cast
  35. MrPositiveClint
    Dec 18, 2021
    10
    The 2nd season is a masterpiece in improvement over Season 1. Ignore the racists reviews that can't handle a couple secondary roles be people of color. It's awesome!
  36. smith67
    Dec 18, 2021
    10
    Just finished the books. The changes are initially weird but unwind themselves. The idea that they’re making The Witcher “woke” is hilarious. Anyone who actually read the books would know that racism is one of the driving themes of the narrative. There are literally race riots and pograms driving the central conflicts. Geralt and non-humans are constantly facing prejudice in every scene.Just finished the books. The changes are initially weird but unwind themselves. The idea that they’re making The Witcher “woke” is hilarious. Anyone who actually read the books would know that racism is one of the driving themes of the narrative. There are literally race riots and pograms driving the central conflicts. Geralt and non-humans are constantly facing prejudice in every scene. Bewildered how anyone could tread those books and think otherwise.… Expand
  37. Clay-declaire
    Dec 19, 2021
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I don't think this should be getting the hate it deserves. I've read the books and played the games. While it's not 100% accurate and necessarily sticking to source material, it's fresh, it's new and it's exciting. The characters became more 3 dimensional (eg, a brand new side to Yen losing her magic). I very much enjoyed it. CGI was fantastic, acting was great. Loved the Leshy.… Expand
  38. vitmush
    Dec 18, 2021
    1
    Story is boring most of the time, if that's not enough - dialogues are awfull, very cheap. Fight scenes are dumb, original story and atmosphere is ruined. Instead of this just some nonsense unrealistic action most of the time. Don't spend 8 hours on this
  39. Smoke43
    Dec 20, 2021
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Now that was a great season, Henry's performance was great as always, we have a more straightforward story, loved seeing more of Triss, the new witchers we're something I was looking for and Kim Bodnia as Vesemir was a great cast. Needed a bit more from Yen-Geralt in terms of screen time.
    I still don't like Freya Allan as Ciri but I'll get over it.
    KAER MORHEN WAS BEAUTIFUL!! Just plain perfect.
    And appreciated The wild hunt's appearance, I didn't like his aesthetic very much, wanted something more close to the game, cause this looked a bit cheap like a... Netflix adaption.
    All and all I really enjoyed this season and I can't wait for more.
    8/10    … Expand
  40. 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.
  41. destinyfan1
    Jan 3, 2022
    7
    Keep in mind that i didn't read the books yet.
    I found this season to do some things better and some things worse than season 1. This season i felt was more entertaining . I also found ciri to be way better this season. I didn't like her that much in season 1. Same for triss. On the other hand this season struggles with amateur writing and dialogue. Idk why but some of the vesimir lines    Keep in mind that i didn't read the books yet.
    I found this season to do some things better and some things worse than season 1. This season i felt was more entertaining . I also found ciri to be way better this season. I didn't like her that much in season 1. Same for triss. On the other hand this season struggles with amateur writing and dialogue. Idk why but some of the vesimir lines were very cringe. I think they did him dirty making him look weak,greedy etc. Same for eskel who is a smart witcher but here he is displayed as a horny noob witcher. The geralt and ciri scenes were by far the best this season has to offer and i hoped the training would have been longer because i always like the master & student situations in movies&series.
    Overall a ton of flaws but still enjoyable enough for me to actually be hooked a bit.    … Expand
  42. 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
  43. Onlyclassicvg1
    Jan 4, 2022
    8
    Geralt acude a un bardo para obtener un consejo mientras Yennefer descubre lo importante que es Ciri. La visita del emperador Emhyr a Cintra aumenta las tensiones.
  44. 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
  45. 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
  46. 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.
  47. Roman111
    Dec 24, 2021
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Отвратительный сезон, очень далеко от канона.… Expand
  48. 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.
  49. 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
  50. 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.
  51. Thadude
    Jan 9, 2022
    9
    Season 2 fixed all of the issues from season 1 . It was a entertaining watch
  52. HTrembler
    Dec 18, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. really enjoyed the second season. as someone who has played the game and enjoyed the first season, I should say that this was a step up compared to the first season. The story was more understandable, the characters were real, and fighting scenes with monsters were on a whole other level. back then when they released the first season, I really enjoyed the music and I'm happy to see that they were able to do the same with this season.
    also loved Dijkstra's and Lambert's actors and I was ok with VesEmir too. can't wait for next season    … Expand
  53. Ajam686
    Dec 17, 2021
    0
    It was very bad. had no commitment to the book. This series should be canceled.
  54. GospoRadn
    Dec 19, 2021
    10
    A phenomenal show that continues to improve. Better direction, VFX, writing and an all-around success.
  55. carsona45
    Dec 18, 2021
    10
    This was an awesome season! Less jumping around and all together a great fantasy show. Will watch time and time again!
  56. FlappyMy
    Dec 19, 2021
    10
    Сперва скажу, что второй сезон на порядок лучше первого и намного интереснее, в плане графики в плане сюжета.
    Oчень много было вырезано и добавлено от себя в отличии от книг ,которые, я читал. Чувствуется что решили уйти в самостоятельность, но в то же время это смотрится на одном дыхании и интереса от этого не убавляется, понравился каст ведьмаков, особенно ламберт и эскеля. По началу не    Сперва скажу, что второй сезон на порядок лучше первого и намного интереснее, в плане графики в плане сюжета.
    Oчень много было вырезано и добавлено от себя в отличии от книг ,которые, я читал. Чувствуется что решили уйти в самостоятельность, но в то же время это смотрится на одном дыхании и интереса от этого не убавляется, понравился каст ведьмаков, особенно ламберт и эскеля. По началу не нравился каст йенифер и трисс, но по итогу глаза ко всему привыкают, и могу сказать что смотреть дальше не противно.
    В заключение хочу сказать, что рекомендую к просмотру именно 2 сезон ведьмака и тем кто читал книги, и тем кто не читал.    … Expand
  57. Sto98
    Dec 18, 2021
    0
    Мда, я не смог досмотреть сезон, остановился на 4 серии. На сом деле нужно было очень постараться чтобы снять так плохо, такого бреда я давно не видел, сюжет ужасный, персонажи неинтересные, ведьмаков превратили в сборище каких то идиотов, ну и конечно было невероятно важно подчеркнуть актуальную повесточку.Мда, я не смог досмотреть сезон, остановился на 4 серии. На сом деле нужно было очень постараться чтобы снять так плохо, такого бреда я давно не видел, сюжет ужасный, персонажи неинтересные, ведьмаков превратили в сборище каких то идиотов, ну и конечно было невероятно важно подчеркнуть актуальную повесточку.
  58. MrMic
    Dec 19, 2021
    0
    WTF!? This is non logical super stupid piece of **** Please someone take back rights from netflix!
  59. tehJo
    Dec 18, 2021
    0
    Yet another atrocity. They really loosely used books. Changing the meaning of stories, added more and more. The script is really bad, dialogs are horrible, characters are butchered. Season one was really bad and due to changes made to the story, they are going deeper and deeper into the world of terrible confusion and at the same time feeding us horrible experiences. Dialogs are writtenYet another atrocity. They really loosely used books. Changing the meaning of stories, added more and more. The script is really bad, dialogs are horrible, characters are butchered. Season one was really bad and due to changes made to the story, they are going deeper and deeper into the world of terrible confusion and at the same time feeding us horrible experiences. Dialogs are written once in the tones of fantasy and in other times modern talk. The political correctness that changed the plot and characters in season one now just makes it unwatchable. The story of Ciri was a story of a child and clearly here she is a woman. I do not see redemption for this series. I like Henry but he should know better not to be part of this atrocity.… Expand
  60. G-Rivia
    Dec 19, 2021
    10
    Watched season 2 in one day and loved it!
    Yes, it's different than the books but it is still a great story. Acting was ok.
    I would give this season a 8, but to offset those morons with there zeros I'll give it a ten.
  61. mariuscris9019
    Dec 19, 2021
    10
    A very good show and this is coming from someone who has played all the games and read all the books. There are some changes, yes, but nothing that would make me not love this.
  62. Nissan7893
    Dec 18, 2021
    10
    Just brilliant, an all-around improvement. Can't wait to see more of this masterpiece. The changes made unexpected but fantastic.
  63. Peterdpol
    Dec 18, 2021
    10
    A great step up from the first season. Henry Cavil
    Is fantastic as Geralt and is given a lot more dialogue this season.
  64. Kingaj007
    Dec 17, 2021
    9
    The story is much better than the first season, the characterization is very different and the special effects are very good. I am very pleased with this season and I can tell you that this is a good start to continue Spekowski's masterpiece.
  65. Zyzz15
    Dec 17, 2021
    10
    They corrected the problems that the first season had and did a great job, there are some changes with respect to the books but in general I loved it.
  66. mroowol
    Dec 18, 2021
    10
    I love the first season, so I do the second. I smell bigger budget here (CGI, Effects, Costumes). I like that each espisode beside main story, has it's own side story. I like it a lot. Henry Cavil is the true Witcher ;)
  67. Xander212
    Dec 19, 2021
    10
    Great acting, effects, cinematography, drama and action. What you want from a TV show. Watched it in one go. Best I have seen on TV this year. Brilliant.

    No it isn't a faithful adaption of the book. Judge it on its own merits.
  68. MrJimmy
    Dec 18, 2021
    5
    A step down from the first season. The first episode is the best of the season in my opinion. Its the only one which felt like it could stand by itself whilst still having moving the story as a whole forward. The season as a whole drags with not enough happening to justify its run length. Nowhere feels unique or different from anywhere else. Unless you are really keyed into where eachA step down from the first season. The first episode is the best of the season in my opinion. Its the only one which felt like it could stand by itself whilst still having moving the story as a whole forward. The season as a whole drags with not enough happening to justify its run length. Nowhere feels unique or different from anywhere else. Unless you are really keyed into where each place is all you need to know is whether the characters are trying to get away, or get to there. The overall design isn't bad, its just the same across every location making the entire continent feel the same and giving no sense or scale to the world or ever makes you believe there is a livingg briefing world past where the camera shot ends. All the exposition and in the world cant make up for this which is a shame as the main focus of the season seemed to be setting up that everything is in danger. Outside of Geralt of Rivia, who Henry Cavill does a great job as, every ones character motivations seemed a bit muddled and confused. Alligiances seemed to change on a whim and no one can decide what it is they are fighting for or why.… Expand
  69. cdubbs
    Dec 21, 2021
    10
    Definite improvement over season 1. Strayed from the book a bit but overall good.
  70. Georgeboy97
    Dec 22, 2021
    8
    Season 1's non-linear storytelling, confusing stakes, and inadequate drama needed a tremendous degree of dedication to see it through, but season 2 had a much more distinct emphasis.

    Since season one, the story-telling has improved tremendously but still lacks complex world-building, character motivations, and evident stakes that are required for great fantasy narrative. This show lacks    Season 1's non-linear storytelling, confusing stakes, and inadequate drama needed a tremendous degree of dedication to see it through, but season 2 had a much more distinct emphasis.

    Since season one, the story-telling has improved tremendously but still lacks complex world-building, character motivations, and evident stakes that are required for great fantasy narrative. This show lacks all of that, and even the best acting and stage design cannot make up for it.

    There has to be a greater explanation of the different kingdoms, their relationship to one another, their leaders and their goals, as well as a clear explanation of the laws and limitations of magic and what is at stake in this conflict.

    If this foundation is not built, it will never be able to meet, much less surpass, original material quality.

    It is an amazing tv show, but its a meh witcher series. But it's still really enjoyable.    … Expand
  71. 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...
  72. Reptiloid_car
    Dec 21, 2021
    8
    Мне понравилось . Посмотрел на одном дахании
  73. 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
  74. Qgal5kap
    Jan 9, 2022
    3
    Massively disappointed with this season. S1 was decent enough, but this was just well and truly boring. It could have easily been fixed with some better dialogue and proper writing. Boo! 3/10
  75. Quickmiratius
    Dec 22, 2021
    4
    Весь сезон происходит какой то сумбур, скачки из одного места в другое, пустые диалоги которые вообще не двигают сюжет, персонажи все пустые абсолютно, мотивация у всех на уровне - ну надо, значит надо. Ближе к концу сезон более или менее разгоняется, но так и остаётся максимально средним по ощущениям. Помимо, нам пытаются показать масштаб событий, разворачивающихся на площади несколькихВесь сезон происходит какой то сумбур, скачки из одного места в другое, пустые диалоги которые вообще не двигают сюжет, персонажи все пустые абсолютно, мотивация у всех на уровне - ну надо, значит надо. Ближе к концу сезон более или менее разгоняется, но так и остаётся максимально средним по ощущениям. Помимо, нам пытаются показать масштаб событий, разворачивающихся на площади нескольких стран, но масштаб этот не чувствуется абсолютно, все персонажи в шаговой доступности друг от друга оказываются в течение сезона, будто там всё в одном районе находится. И вот вроде специалисты по декорациям и костюмеры постарались со своей частью, создав определённый антураж, но сериал все равно не погружает в себя и чувствуется пластмассовым.… Expand
  76. 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
  77. cylun
    Jan 7, 2022
    2
    When you assasinate all the characters and completely disregard the source material, at least make it interesting. But this season was boring af. The first episode was the only that actually kept me interested. The rest just feels like they arbitrarily picked plot tools to somehow get to the end and slightly adapted some minor details to the source. But this doesn't make it an adaptation.When you assasinate all the characters and completely disregard the source material, at least make it interesting. But this season was boring af. The first episode was the only that actually kept me interested. The rest just feels like they arbitrarily picked plot tools to somehow get to the end and slightly adapted some minor details to the source. But this doesn't make it an adaptation. This isn't The Witcher and it doesn't play in the Witcher universe. It's like a mix up of the Marvel universe, Star Wars universe, and The Witcher. It seems like all "professional critics" care nowadays is identity politics in universes where identity politics don't belong. Hey, why don't you make all Witchers female next season, because you have to show off how strong women can be. This rounds it up.… Expand
  78. AlfaMode
    Dec 19, 2021
    9
    Much better than the first season. Good cast acting. But the actress who plays Ciri is very bad. Where are the emotions? Always the same facial expression no matter the situation. Many commentators don't even understand what they saw. This is not an adaptation, but a series based on books. I don’t want to see a simple retelling of books, it’s boring.
  79. bartiorama
    Dec 19, 2021
    9
    Congrats to Lauren for brave and successful plot changes. If you want the book's story, just read a book.If you want sth fresh, just watch it! Huge improvement comparing to season 1. Beautiful sets, fantastic special effects and great expansion of the original story. Thats so cringe when people complain about about the plot :))).
  80. Monotyp
    Dec 18, 2021
    3
    Absolute garbage, the acting is bad, the cgi is even worse! Only a handful characters are the same as in the books, only some of the plots are the same.
  81. Iksbrown
    Dec 19, 2021
    10
    Season 2 is **** excellent. Don't listen to the negative reviews. Their arguments are all about how it's "different from the books" and nothing else. Yes, it's different, but it's amazingly good.
  82. Jean1
    Dec 17, 2021
    10
    Much better than the first season, that plot twist at the end was so good I can't wait for the third season
  83. Jollukka1
    Dec 19, 2021
    5
    This review comes from someone who has read the books, so my rating is lower than a reviewer who has not read the books:
    Season two would have been the perfect time to "characterize" the characters, to create identification with the characters. Deepen the world and use source material in dialogues.
    But no! The story has been heavily edited from the source material to make it more    This review comes from someone who has read the books, so my rating is lower than a reviewer who has not read the books:
    Season two would have been the perfect time to "characterize" the characters, to create identification with the characters. Deepen the world and use source material in dialogues.
    But no! The story has been heavily edited from the source material to make it more fast-paced action-packed. Also all this magic comes from chaos is irrelevant in books.
    Fabula is excellent, but because of the sjuzhet, the story is only mediocre.
    Season 2 was still entertaining and I would have given it 8/10 if they had been more faithful to the source material.    … Expand
  84. JavaSquirt
    Dec 20, 2021
    0
    Ждал сериал про вселенную ведьмака, получил киноиспражнение про лгбт, негров эльфов, негров дриад(с арбалетами, дриады, сука, с арбалетами, черные), нереально страшные актрисы, ЙЕн индуска, Трисс негр. Обычные славяне в деревнях тоже негры кста.Ждал сериал про вселенную ведьмака, получил киноиспражнение про лгбт, негров эльфов, негров дриад(с арбалетами, дриады, сука, с арбалетами, черные), нереально страшные актрисы, ЙЕн индуска, Трисс негр. Обычные славяне в деревнях тоже негры кста.
  85. Madara1
    Dec 17, 2021
    10
    Very Good second season! Maybe more fight with monster ) Wait next season!)) Hello all witchers from Ukraine)))
  86. talorius
    Dec 20, 2021
    10
    Don't listen to the review bombers. Half of them are trolls who can't focus on deep story telling, and the other half are book purists who can't stand a single change from the source material. This show is excellent and I hope it gets many other seasons.
  87. Lukeperry
    Dec 19, 2021
    10
    Only giving this a 10 because of all the crybaby review bombers. But for someone that hasn't read any of the books I thoroughly enjoyed the season and look forward to season 3
  88. BigDegs29
    Dec 18, 2021
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Interesting…..

    I was very impressed by this season, only to come here and find so many people complaining about it. Guess I shouldn’t be surprised. Metacritic user scores are more about people with tiny voices spouting off than giving an actual decent review. I even hear people talking about wokeness. You want to see actual wokeness, go check out that piece of trash Wheel of Time series on Amazon. You want to see an adaptation that pointlessly and detrimentally deviates from its source material? Same place.

    The Witcher though, went from good in season 1 to great in season 2. This season really focused on the relationship between Geralt and Ciri, which is the crux of the entire series, and delved into Ciri’s bloodline in tantalizing snippets. The moment to moment is harder hitting, the politics are interesting, and so is the world. While I had some reservations about the cast originally, no longer. They’re nailing it! The writing and directing are both excellent. I do have some complaints about the narrative deviating from the source material, but that certainly doesn’t negate how great this season otherwise was.

    Season 2 leaves plenty of intriguing threads to weave into season 3 that I just can’t wait to see!    … Expand
  89. Asteris
    Dec 20, 2021
    10
    Awesome season, especially the performances of Witcher and Ciri which carried the show. Felt like a lot of stuff is really well setup for season 3
  90. Steyraus
    Jan 2, 2022
    1
    There was one thing that Made The Witch Season one good, Henry Cavil as Geralt , every gruff word, every sword fight ,was compelling and entertaining. Henry gave his all for the performance and pulled of The Witcher perfectly.. The show was riddled with other issues , but Henry made it great.
    SOOOOO what do they do in the Second season??? Focus of the female side characters!!!! It is 2021    There was one thing that Made The Witch Season one good, Henry Cavil as Geralt , every gruff word, every sword fight ,was compelling and entertaining. Henry gave his all for the performance and pulled of The Witcher perfectly.. The show was riddled with other issues , but Henry made it great.
    SOOOOO what do they do in the Second season??? Focus of the female side characters!!!! It is 2021 after all , we cant have nice things..
    Henry is still great, but his great performance is interlaced with boring Stories about the female sides characters that are nothing like the books or games. Yenifer in this show is just an embarrassment to the Franchise here, she is nothing like the Character from the books or Games.    … Expand
  91. Berik
    Dec 21, 2021
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. In December 2019 the first season of Netflix's The Diverse Witcher launched, and after two years the second season has finally released. Ciri and Gerald have finally found each other through the bs powers of destiny. Does destiny also have the strength to make a good follow-up season? No!!

    The season starts out strong with an atmospheric and dark first episode, but quickly becomes a mediocre dramashow that features hours of insecure people needing constant reassuring (Was the writer of The Old Guard involved in this?) and **** their way to the end of each episode. Ciri has turned into a whiny stubborn nuisance that needs a baby sitter all the time. Geralt can't turn his butt or she has started new drama somewhere.

    You'll probably have guessed it by now, but I'm very annoyed and frustrated with the characters in this season. What were once strong, focused and disciplined characters have turned into whiny insecure parodies of themselves. Yennefer is nothing, Cahir is cooked air and Fringilla is just a shadow of the bad ass Nilfgaard Mage that made the counsel **** their pants. Geralt is kinda there, but follows the plot points around him for contrived goals.

    And then there are the new characters. Vesemir... is an old grumpy goat that has an one track mind. The Witchers are a joke, being killed like disposable soldiers. For a bunch of mutants that are specialized in killing monsters they die pathetically easy. You can't sneek up on a Witcher... except through Ciri's plot armor and contrived powers -_-

    After eight episodes it feels like the season wasn't done, yet was filled to the brim with filler that could have been cut out. People teleport from one location to the other as if traveling doesn't matter, and they find each other because... Destiny again? It's contrived and dumb writing.

    Apart from the first episode and Yennefer's low cut dress there was little in this season that i found entertaining. Once again, the sets look so clean as if it was made on the set of a low budget porn movie. Geralt barely fights anything, and when he does it is over in 60 seconds. Phillipa Eilhart is latest character to have been black washed by the compulsive 'pro-diversity' movement, and now there are even black witchers, a red-head Lambert and Eskel is killed off... Yup.

    Dissapointing. By now Netflix is already marketing spin-offs like Blood Origin, even if The Witcher has yet to make a lasting mark as a tv-series. I give this season a 4/10.    … Expand
  92. shmitzles
    Dec 21, 2021
    4
    I wanna love this so much but the writing is so poor and the majority of each episode is so much of a slog focused on characters that are so one note and boring I can't recommend this. If feels like the writers think I'm stupid. The game and books are much better. Geralt, Ciri, Yen, and the bard are the only characters I enjoy in the show. Please for season 3 stop focusing on such boringI wanna love this so much but the writing is so poor and the majority of each episode is so much of a slog focused on characters that are so one note and boring I can't recommend this. If feels like the writers think I'm stupid. The game and books are much better. Geralt, Ciri, Yen, and the bard are the only characters I enjoy in the show. Please for season 3 stop focusing on such boring characters with basic storylines we've seen a dozen times before.… Expand
  93. Roghul
    Dec 21, 2021
    4
    Story is written in a terrible way, it doesn't remind the original story. It's sad but sometimes I was laughing due to dialogues or CGI effects. Camerawork is impressive, acting was good.
  94. 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
  95. 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.
  96. fdsfdsfsfds
    Jan 2, 2022
    0
    Season 2 was so bad my eyes still hurt from seeing it. Dumb plots, extremely bad writing, boring characters and bad acting from some (Fringilla, Francesca). I literally fell asleep after watching 5 minutes of each episode and couldn't bring myself to finish it. The season 2 is just bad in general.
  97. m0rph1us76
    Dec 17, 2021
    10
    I was afraid that the 2 year anticipation of season 2 would leave me dissapointed. Not only did season 2 meet my expectations, but exceeded it. Brilliant storyline, suplimented with superb acting!
  98. BearRaven
    Dec 17, 2021
    6
    There's no doubt the second season improved on many things and I'm fine with most of the changes to the story even though I would prefer more closer adaptation. In fact, I've been enjoying this season quite a lot. But I despise the fact they completely destroyed the dynamic between Geralt, Ciri and Yennefer. The whole storyline with Baba Yaga wannabe is so dull and unnecessary! YenneferThere's no doubt the second season improved on many things and I'm fine with most of the changes to the story even though I would prefer more closer adaptation. In fact, I've been enjoying this season quite a lot. But I despise the fact they completely destroyed the dynamic between Geralt, Ciri and Yennefer. The whole storyline with Baba Yaga wannabe is so dull and unnecessary! Yennefer would never betray Geralt and never sell out Ciri (even before she became her "mother").… Expand
  99. owenw218
    Dec 18, 2021
    9
    Better than season 1, and enjoyably paced, I see an unfortunate number of bad reviews by people claiming black people and people of color broke their immersion in a show that happens in a different universe with magic and monsters... Why would this universe speak in English, let alone dialetc we would recognize in 2021?

    I didn't get triggered by wokeness, and anyone who did is pushing    Better than season 1, and enjoyably paced, I see an unfortunate number of bad reviews by people claiming black people and people of color broke their immersion in a show that happens in a different universe with magic and monsters... Why would this universe speak in English, let alone dialetc we would recognize in 2021?

    I didn't get triggered by wokeness, and anyone who did is pushing an agenda and not just watching the show for what it is, a fantasy show about elves, witchers, magic and monsters.

    It's good, it's only too woke if you're gassed up on ben shapiro and a lack of relationships with normal people in your life.    … Expand
  100. 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
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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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