The Witcher

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Season 3
  • Network: Netflix
  • Series Premiere Date: Dec 20, 2019
Season #: 4, 3.5, 3, 2, 1
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2.1

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  1. Wretic
    Jul 3, 2023
    1
    I mean... What the actual F, did I watch? Geralt becoming a side character in his own show. The paper thin plot and than to think we're getting another half of this.. No thanks. Henry Cavill did good to quit this show. At least I can say he owned every scene he was in but the other cast members, not so much. CGI is also off putting. The writers clearly have no clue what a "witcher" is norI mean... What the actual F, did I watch? Geralt becoming a side character in his own show. The paper thin plot and than to think we're getting another half of this.. No thanks. Henry Cavill did good to quit this show. At least I can say he owned every scene he was in but the other cast members, not so much. CGI is also off putting. The writers clearly have no clue what a "witcher" is nor were they interested to read the books or even play at least 1 of the games in order to get a sense of what it is suppose to be. They really desperately wanna be the next GoT... it's baffling. so I rate this a 1 out of 10, and that 1 is purely for Henry Cavill for still pushing through this season, even though it is his last season as the witcher, you can tell he still tried and did his best with the awful script he was given.

    And Dandelion is gay...... HAHA, i'm sorry but Netflix how dense can you be? Next time actually research or just don't use such an amazing IP and completely turn it inside out to push your woke agenda.    … Expand
  2. Jones76
    Jul 3, 2023
    0
    Just skip this abomination, it will be better for your mental health. This is not the Witcher, this is talentless authors gang raping a beloved franchise to death.
  3. matthorikawa
    Jul 8, 2023
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. As with season 2, the writing fails in moments that deviate from the source material and it becomes painfully obvious how much disdain the writers have not only for the world but also the fans who have fallen in love with the tone and lore of the Continent. Won't be returning to watch part 2 of season 3, and it is my hope Netflix cancels their ill-cast season 4 before they lose further respect from fans of the Witcher.… Expand
  4. TristanHemlock
    Jul 3, 2023
    3
    So here we are. At the third and in my case last season of the Witcher.
    Season 3 was predictable in the least seeing episode one already spills some beans, that become clearer and clearer with each episode. Until you arrive at episode 5 and you can only laugh at how wrong the characters are, despite having already seen all the evidence necessary to know they were completely wrong about who    So here we are. At the third and in my case last season of the Witcher.
    Season 3 was predictable in the least seeing episode one already spills some beans, that become clearer and clearer with each episode. Until you arrive at episode 5 and you can only laugh at how wrong the characters are, despite having already seen all the evidence necessary to know they were completely wrong about who had been behind it all thus far.

    As expected Henry Cavill owns every scene he's in, not only because he feels like Geralt, sounds like Geralt, but even his presence feels like Geralt. Cavill clearly gave it all, as he usually does despite knowing he was leaving.

    Can't say the same for many of the other characters, including Anya (Yen) and Freya (Ciri). Anya seems emotionally detached from everything, and the smarter her character tries to be the worse she looks when she finds out she was in the wrong. But if Anya was mostly emotionless Freya either tried too hard to seem angry when she shouldn't be, and despite everything Geralt and Yen try to teach her of course she always thinks she knows best. Ending up making mistakes after mistakes.

    So far considering most episodes are out and the more than predictable outcome of episode 5, can't really say much about this season was worth the time watching. And I seriously doubt the last three episodes will bring anything better.

    If anything the last three episodes are entirely foreseeable. Geralt is going to have to again slay a bunch of enemies to try and save Ciri, that of course will be taken. Yen will of course aid with her magic. Basically the last three episodes will thrown in all their chips in action scenes, special effects, and trying to get emotional moments where allies will be revealed to have always been traitors. It isn't even that hard to know who will betray who seeing the five episodes have already given that away as well.

    Either way. This season only shows why someone so source material advocate as Cavill left the show, and why he made the right call to leave. Seeing this is no longer the Witcher, but something else borrowing the name but selling a completely different story that can't even grace us with a compelling, intriguing, surprising and thrilling story.

    So… Good luck to Netflix trying to keep whatever this is alive past season 3. Either way I'm done with this show, that could've been monumental and instead chose mediocrity.    … Expand
  5. GhostX92
    Jul 10, 2023
    0
    they changing the characters in their shapes, colors, and even their sexual orientation, and changing the story is sloppy work that is rubbish.
  6. ypablo
    Jul 11, 2023
    2
    The plot doesn't make sense at all as derailed so much from the source material that you can only sum up as a nonsensical pointless mess. We saw it so many, too many, times with other shows and even recent success of "The last of us" didn't change Hissrish mind. imo she should be fired long time ago. Also, poor costumes, make-up, CGI, pointless characters appearance (Gallatin), not muchThe plot doesn't make sense at all as derailed so much from the source material that you can only sum up as a nonsensical pointless mess. We saw it so many, too many, times with other shows and even recent success of "The last of us" didn't change Hissrish mind. imo she should be fired long time ago. Also, poor costumes, make-up, CGI, pointless characters appearance (Gallatin), not much witcher in the witcher. Waste, waste, such a waste.… Expand
  7. Weidenwiesel
    Jul 12, 2023
    0
    Don't waste your time with the third season. Go play Witcher 3 on any console instead. This show is pure **** and not Witcher.
  8. ps345
    Jul 11, 2023
    1
    Unbelievably boring, and mostly without Geralt. Probably the five worst episodes in this show so far.
  9. TafferChuck
    Jul 11, 2023
    0
    I don't know who gave the ok for the writers to turn what was a decent show into lame fanfiction... But whoever it was needs to be fired.
  10. acuadragon
    Jul 11, 2023
    0
    The source material has been destroyed by writers who think they know better that the original autor. They have taken a great story and made it an adaptation of it with a marxist spin. Perhaps if I hadn't read all the books and played the games, then I would have a different opinion. But in reality, it is just a complete mess of story, I can't believe that something as big as The WitcherThe source material has been destroyed by writers who think they know better that the original autor. They have taken a great story and made it an adaptation of it with a marxist spin. Perhaps if I hadn't read all the books and played the games, then I would have a different opinion. But in reality, it is just a complete mess of story, I can't believe that something as big as The Witcher could go to such comically low levels.… Expand
  11. StephenGomes
    Jul 10, 2023
    1
    Its called The Witcher, why is the Witcher being treated as an unimportant throw away character. Why does Geralt act nothing like the character is supposed to be? I feel so bad for Cavill. He fought so hard for this role and it had so much potential and look what they did. They beat him down and made him leave and for what? A show that has gotten so bad its worse than generic syfyIts called The Witcher, why is the Witcher being treated as an unimportant throw away character. Why does Geralt act nothing like the character is supposed to be? I feel so bad for Cavill. He fought so hard for this role and it had so much potential and look what they did. They beat him down and made him leave and for what? A show that has gotten so bad its worse than generic syfy channel shows.… Expand
  12. Curaga1313
    Jul 12, 2023
    0
    Lmao what is this? Netflix just can’t get enough of ruining books and good stories
  13. AlIlI
    Jul 14, 2023
    0
    Seeing what Lauren Schmidt is doing with the Witcher franchise is disgusting. Going through this series is a real challenge. The feeling of wasted time makes life different can't blame Henry Cavill for being the only good thing in this series, but he should leave after the first season, seeing wtf is going on.
  14. mattyess
    Jul 10, 2023
    4
    Feels like everyone just stopped caring. From the CGI (which is utterly abysmal in parts) to the makeup department, everything feels a bit… sloppy. The cast are still doing their best with the script and dialogue. Cavill is still great to watch. The worst part is it feels like parts of the story are just being completely glazed over, or straight up cut out. There are scenes where aFeels like everyone just stopped caring. From the CGI (which is utterly abysmal in parts) to the makeup department, everything feels a bit… sloppy. The cast are still doing their best with the script and dialogue. Cavill is still great to watch. The worst part is it feels like parts of the story are just being completely glazed over, or straight up cut out. There are scenes where a character is referring to a recent event as if the audience has full knowledge of the scene or they have suddenly travelled elsewhere with no explanation. These edits leave the episodes feeling choppy and disjointed at best or completely confused at worst. Not sure what’s going on behind the scenes, but whatever the cause(s) the end result is a messy end to Cavills time as The Witcher.… Expand
  15. skibort
    Jul 12, 2023
    1
    The only thing it has in common with the Witcher is a name. I`m a Pole, i read books, played all games, and there is not a single bit of a vibe that should be present in this Universe - no slav folklor, no cohesion, no sens, every character is so off, to name a few
  16. BasedUser69
    Jul 11, 2023
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Netflix just keeps on ruining this franchise by not respecting the source material, grabbing important characters and killing them off or straight up just making the character to say they exist, no respect to timelines or what the character is meant to represent and do in the series. Not to mention that they just wants us to pretend the events of season 2 never happened. I feel sorry for the actors and actresses that actually wanted to provide a genuine and fun story just to have that revoked because Netflix doesn't care.… Expand
  17. AstridP
    Jul 13, 2023
    0
    1st season followed the books and was quite good

    2nd and 3rd season have diverted from the books/ game by writers who have self-professed to heavily dislike the original material Henry Cavill and the actors have done what they could with what they've been given. Unfortunate that the showrunner and writers have only served them with absolute **** Loved the books, loved the games -    1st season followed the books and was quite good

    2nd and 3rd season have diverted from the books/ game by writers who have self-professed to heavily dislike the original material

    Henry Cavill and the actors have done what they could with what they've been given. Unfortunate that the showrunner and writers have only served them with absolute ****

    Loved the books, loved the games - this series sadly is absolute rubbish - 5 stars for Henry Cavill though, a true fan    … Expand
  18. Falen
    Jul 16, 2023
    0
    Butchering of one of the best fantasy stories ever written. Bad. I pity Henry and the writer.
  19. Gyungrae
    Jul 16, 2023
    0
    The Witcher season 3 completely missed or forgot the essence of the original. It seems natural for Henry to leave the work.
  20. Orihon
    Jul 14, 2023
    0
    I was really hopeful for this season to be something better.. and then I watched it. Netflix, you need to cancel the whole thing, it's disrespecting to the author of The Witcher, to the fan base and to the lore of the world.
  21. DanThyMan
    Jul 14, 2023
    0
    What did I just watch...they changing the characters in their shapes, colors, and even their sexual orientation, and changing the story is sloppy work that is rubbish.
  22. Gurimja
    Jul 14, 2023
    0
    The only good thing in this TV show is Henry Cavill Do not watch!
    The producer Lauren and writers have butchered the The Witcher show. The changes they made are a disrespect to the books written by Sapkowski.
  23. Artsalah
    Jul 18, 2023
    0
    Absolute disaster, disrespectful fanfic. Henry Cavil and Joe Batey singing was the only good thing in this abomination.
  24. IIISabot
    Jun 30, 2023
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Netflix did it again. Choosing woke political agendas over source material and just general good story writing. No wonder Henry is jumping ship I don't blame him at all. Black washing more characters and making dandelion one of the largest Casanovas in the land gay!?! Go home netflix your drunk. Cancelling my subscription.… Expand
  25. enut_butter
    Jun 30, 2023
    0
    Truly awful. This shouldn’t come as a surprise as the first two seasons were bad as well, but their failure to learn from them only makes this even worse. As usual Henry Cavill is the best part, but he is constantly pushed into the background of his own show in favor of fan-fiction tier changes to the other characters and the story. A mess, and further proof that Netflix doesn’t have anyTruly awful. This shouldn’t come as a surprise as the first two seasons were bad as well, but their failure to learn from them only makes this even worse. As usual Henry Cavill is the best part, but he is constantly pushed into the background of his own show in favor of fan-fiction tier changes to the other characters and the story. A mess, and further proof that Netflix doesn’t have any sort of quality control in regards to their original programming.… Expand
  26. Nicoletta_2
    Jul 1, 2023
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I am so disappointed!! this has nothing to do with the books. Netflix steals the name and makes garbage out of something great. the characters only bear the name. in the whole books isn't a gay one. Dandelion suddenly has to be gay. it's just annoying. I'm glad Henry left the show. such rubbish… Expand
  27. Kharoe
    Jul 1, 2023
    1
    Geralt good, but everything else sucks. Stop Netflix, stop with your **** please
  28. Neeedles
    Jul 1, 2023
    2
    This is an honest review, not just hating.

    Sadly there is not much to like except Henry Cavill and finaly a good costume for him. Other costumes in the show look out of place and cheap most of the time. CGI is mostly bad. Editing is so weird and amateurish at times. Sets look cheap. And the worst part is it is simply boring. It is following the books much more then season 2 but that was    This is an honest review, not just hating.

    Sadly there is not much to like except Henry Cavill and finaly a good costume for him. Other costumes in the show look out of place and cheap most of the time. CGI is mostly bad. Editing is so weird and amateurish at times. Sets look cheap. And the worst part is it is simply boring. It is following the books much more then season 2 but that was to be expected as season 2 was 95% made up. When the show follows the books it can tell a decent story but its always dragged down by the cheap look that especially this season has. It just seems the writers think the books are boring and need to add and change stuff all the time, sadly it doesnt work and we are left with this cheap looking and boring show.    … Expand
  29. Fu3kEA
    Jul 2, 2023
    0
    Henry Cavill Is fantastic and commited as always. Unfortnatley the source material has been bastardised by writers who think they know better. If you're a fan you will only get angry when you see the lore butchered infront of your eyes. Everyone of these writers are responsible for losing Henry Cavill. Cavill pushed them to stay true to the source material. Lauren Schmidt Hissrich theHenry Cavill Is fantastic and commited as always. Unfortnatley the source material has been bastardised by writers who think they know better. If you're a fan you will only get angry when you see the lore butchered infront of your eyes. Everyone of these writers are responsible for losing Henry Cavill. Cavill pushed them to stay true to the source material. Lauren Schmidt Hissrich the blood is on your hands. You should never be allowed to go near another beloved and succesfull franchise.… Expand
  30. KingKessler
    Jul 3, 2023
    2
    This series has NOTHING to do with the world of the Witcher at all. It's another series that has fallen victim to a political agenda. Diversity comes before quality here. I can sadly understand Henry why he left the show as the producers CLEARLY have no idea what the books/games are about. Boring narration, bad costumes and the slavic-inspired atmosphere doesn't come close to beingThis series has NOTHING to do with the world of the Witcher at all. It's another series that has fallen victim to a political agenda. Diversity comes before quality here. I can sadly understand Henry why he left the show as the producers CLEARLY have no idea what the books/games are about. Boring narration, bad costumes and the slavic-inspired atmosphere doesn't come close to being conveyed. It's pretty much not about Geralt anymore; my girlfriend and I had the feeling that we were suddenly watching a soap here?! If the title weren't The Witcher, you'd think you were watching a randomly created fantasy series... Dandelion is suddenly pan/gay (whatever that's adding to the Witcher's story) and each mage has become completely contrary to the existing ones pictures of the books/games occupied.
    Why does a Slavic-inspired story have to be made woke and diverse to the point of no more???    … Expand
  31. Przybyslaw
    Jul 1, 2023
    0
    big crap from LSH. Only for masochists or people with low requirements regarding the level of entertainment.
  32. Ecoli
    Jul 9, 2023
    0
    WTF happened? Boring, and completely lost its mojo. Feels like another hopped onto the woke train. Fun. Checking all the boxes Netflix, can't just maintain a great story eh? Nope. What a sad waste of time.
  33. Danelabushu
    Jun 29, 2023
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Even henry cavill can't save the show .it's that bad Netflix is ​​just awful … Expand
  34. Tom11th
    Jun 30, 2023
    0
    Everything except Geralt's portrayal is truly awful. Why would anyone want to watch a TV series about The Witcher that should be based on the books but has nothing to do with the books? After all, it's not even a good fantasy series. A complete waste of time.
  35. shoulderoforion
    Jul 1, 2023
    3
    While iv'e enjoyed seasons past, including the animated bit they put out that one year, after watching an episode and a half of this last season 3 a couple things became clear, there are too many subplots/charecters to the point that I simply tune out all the names and don't care, focussing instead on the main three, and lastly that I'm bored. It's become something tiresome, and I shut itWhile iv'e enjoyed seasons past, including the animated bit they put out that one year, after watching an episode and a half of this last season 3 a couple things became clear, there are too many subplots/charecters to the point that I simply tune out all the names and don't care, focussing instead on the main three, and lastly that I'm bored. It's become something tiresome, and I shut it off after a couple episodes, maybe I'll revisit, probably not.… Expand
  36. Gizmaqq
    Jul 3, 2023
    2
    А gang of producers and actors offended by life. Glad Henry got away from here.
  37. smartinvestor30
    Jul 3, 2023
    0
    Geralt is a side character in his own series. The show is about Ciri and strong female character plots. Ciri is supposed learn new powers, become a leader, etc. All the usual strong female character storylines. Geralt has a few lines and some fights but this is not about "The Witcher" at all. I see why Henry Cavill left. Good on him for doing so.
  38. willjb88
    Jun 29, 2023
    5
    It's clear to see why Cavill jumped ship, this season is as dull as dishwater. There is just nothing to keep you interested. Scrap S4/5 with Hemsworth and just put this show out of its misery.
  39. emptytheximik
    Jul 3, 2023
    1
    Season 3 is just impossible to watch. Throughout all the episodes, there are petty fights, a crying **** and teenage tantrums from Ciri. One fight in 5 hours of airtime, seriously? What have you done to the show? Letting a woman lead the project means we won't see Geralt anymore. And don't even get me started on episode 5, it's a complete mess, stretched out for the sake of runtime, withSeason 3 is just impossible to watch. Throughout all the episodes, there are petty fights, a crying **** and teenage tantrums from Ciri. One fight in 5 hours of airtime, seriously? What have you done to the show? Letting a woman lead the project means we won't see Geralt anymore. And don't even get me started on episode 5, it's a complete mess, stretched out for the sake of runtime, with the same scene repeated four times in 45 minutes. It's awful! No wonder Cavill left.… Expand
  40. LASNOX
    Jul 10, 2023
    0
    How date you call this "The Witcher" it's really BAD and the story is messed up
  41. DOn49
    Jul 3, 2023
    0
    these Americans are so funny lol, they stick their politics everywhere, it turned out not the witcher but gachimuchi, I tried to catch the plot for a long time, but this is something unrelated, with stupid dialogues and american politics
  42. weibaguilai
    Jul 2, 2023
    0
    We don't need innovation, we just need to be authentic.Don't pollute our eyes.
  43. Sanja609
    Jul 2, 2023
    0
    Its a slap in the face of every real Witcher Fan. this season has maybe 10% of the books and 90% of retarded scenes. Unbelievable how Lauren Schmidt Hissrich unable is. What a hoe. Every Person that gives more than 1 Point ist a retard too and should visit a doctor.
  44. Yesname
    Jul 1, 2023
    3
    Netflix did it again. Ruin every novel. Their writers do not respect the original material. Never... ever. Please DO NOT let Netflix take the rights to create a show from any existing novel anymore! Netflix is dumb AF.
  45. indieinsights
    Jun 30, 2023
    4
    It took me a while, but I made it through the first episodes. Unfortunately, I know the novels and the video game. I seem to be not the target audience, to put it politely. It is as if the writers never read the novels or played the game... or it doesn't matter nowadays anymore. Unsure about this trend. But it may work well for those unfamiliar with the game and novels. Who knows. I'llIt took me a while, but I made it through the first episodes. Unfortunately, I know the novels and the video game. I seem to be not the target audience, to put it politely. It is as if the writers never read the novels or played the game... or it doesn't matter nowadays anymore. Unsure about this trend. But it may work well for those unfamiliar with the game and novels. Who knows. I'll pass Volume 2, and season 4.… Expand
  46. PanBartke
    Jul 8, 2023
    0
    Pathetic. Complete misunderstanding the source material. Only Henry brings some light to this disaster.
  47. busiek
    Jul 3, 2023
    0
    Damage was done, terrified screenwriters rushed to the books to insert some random references without understanding, but "Witcher" is now damaged beyond repair. Just watched first part of season 3 and it's so bad: plot-holes, dreadful dialogs, altered characters, cheap costumes, boring - but Henry Cavill did great job, sadly he is now only SIDEKICK. PROS: Henry Cavill as Gerald! CONS:Damage was done, terrified screenwriters rushed to the books to insert some random references without understanding, but "Witcher" is now damaged beyond repair. Just watched first part of season 3 and it's so bad: plot-holes, dreadful dialogs, altered characters, cheap costumes, boring - but Henry Cavill did great job, sadly he is now only SIDEKICK. PROS: Henry Cavill as Gerald! CONS: everything else... S01: 5/10, S02: 2/10, S03: let it burn! That is enough. THE END! No more talking about this abomination, NO MORE WATCHING!.… Expand
  48. CharonKore
    Jul 5, 2023
    0
    Do yourself a favour and gouge your eyes out before watching this show. The worst tv I have ever had the displeasure to see. The writing is terrible, the editing is subpar, the special effects are laughable and the acting (not counting a couple great names like Henry Cavill) is worse than in a school play. Blocks of wood have more emotions to convey. If you love to see people talking aboutDo yourself a favour and gouge your eyes out before watching this show. The worst tv I have ever had the displeasure to see. The writing is terrible, the editing is subpar, the special effects are laughable and the acting (not counting a couple great names like Henry Cavill) is worse than in a school play. Blocks of wood have more emotions to convey. If you love to see people talking about their personality and talking about other people talking about their personality then this is the show for you. Could not make it past episode 3 I thought I was having a stroke and honestly it may have been a mercy.… Expand
  49. Darkranger93
    Jul 6, 2023
    1
    look down on the original series and fans of the original series
    Kill off main character, change the story, bad chosen of actors
    If you loved Gerald, you wouldn’t be watching this series Really angry with the producers
  50. Nikeyla
    Jul 2, 2023
    2
    Ive seen the 5 episodes available. It has zero drive, nothing is happening. It doesnt even feel like a witcher content anymore. They americanized the magic of this polish fantasy and its just bland, full of empty speeches about encouragement, everybody loving everybody, fake positivity and every character has become a walking cringe bag, especially Yen. No character behaves like they areIve seen the 5 episodes available. It has zero drive, nothing is happening. It doesnt even feel like a witcher content anymore. They americanized the magic of this polish fantasy and its just bland, full of empty speeches about encouragement, everybody loving everybody, fake positivity and every character has become a walking cringe bag, especially Yen. No character behaves like they are supposed to behave. They killed off the reasons we liked these characters, except maybe Dijkstra still being Dijkstra.… Expand
  51. martyparte
    Jul 2, 2023
    2
    I have no issues with the actors or the storyline. My issue is that over 30% of the programme is so dark you can't see anything that is happening. It's like listening to the radio, no visuals only audio. Why do they insist on having such low light levels in what could be an amazing visual experience.
  52. Erimud
    Jul 7, 2023
    0
    A complete chore to watch. The only redeeming quality is Henry Cavill, who absolutely made the right choice to part ways with this show. It's heart breaking, but they pointed the boat directly into the rocks and went full sail.
  53. ozymandias79
    Jun 30, 2023
    4
    Snorefest. Struggled to stay awake for most of it. Cavill leaving this show is no surprise.
  54. herzzeleid31
    Jul 4, 2023
    2
    So boring show. The Scenario is disgusting, the dialogues are pathetic, its must be fantasy not a drama in NY. Cast of actors? Pfffff, i thought that after Fringilia Vigo ,they cant surprise me. But they did. This Caira Mec its just very bad joke.Visual effect's? Even Zena princess warrior had better sometimes.
  55. Stvl
    Jul 8, 2023
    0
    go woke go broke ,I am really pissed off the morons who name themself writers to the show ,people who think they can ,,make a better picture then Leonardo,,.
    Why do u think the books r so famous ...it's not couse of the Woke BS u try to shove down our mouths ....I hope I get fired and never find a job ....
  56. mariechose
    Jul 3, 2023
    0
    One of the worst writing I have ever suffered. Good acting cannot save this one. Nothing makes sense, dropped plots, empty characters, senseless dialog. You'd figure it would be easy as there is so much material to take from, a 5 year old would have done a better job.
  57. azba
    Jul 6, 2023
    3
    Henry Cavill is good as usual. He's been good since the first episode of season 1. The rest is just boring. If they wanna change the story of Witcher to such an extend then they should not name the series "The Witcher".
    It is as if the writers are not aware (or maybe just don't care) that there are books and an all-time successful game of Witcher.
  58. Dodgeri
    Jul 3, 2023
    0
    The show is going down season by season. I really wanted it to be good as Im a big fan of the game but come on nothing is done properly here except Henry Cavill performance as always, everything else is horrible from writing to casting to characters development,...

    Really sad to see such an amazing story ruined by amateurs
  59. sxenuar
    Jul 3, 2023
    3
    Andrzej Sapkowski somewhere is wiping tears with money while watching season 3 of Witcher.
    Caught amidst an episode from The Witcher's third season, I found myself applauding Netflix's dexterity in finding a digital equivalent of a culinary savior - ketchup. A humble condiment that, albeit bereft of culinary grandeur, can make even the blandest of meals palatable. And it's a good thing    Andrzej Sapkowski somewhere is wiping tears with money while watching season 3 of Witcher.
    Caught amidst an episode from The Witcher's third season, I found myself applauding Netflix's dexterity in finding a digital equivalent of a culinary savior - ketchup. A humble condiment that, albeit bereft of culinary grandeur, can make even the blandest of meals palatable. And it's a good thing they did, because despite its shortcomings, the show remains watchable.
    Screenplay has a striking stiffness and arguably some of the most lackluster writing I've come across in recent memory. Its directing too, leaves much to be desired.
    Feels like show-runners, armed with a comprehensive checklist of requisite elements, are striving to map the vibrant, three-dimensional world of the Witcher series directly onto the two-dimensional plane of the television screen. Ambitious attempt, but it’s like trying to depict a 3D object on a flat canvas without the aid of perspective or projection techniques, when the end result is often distorted and awkward.    … Expand
  60. Pindersingh28
    Jul 7, 2023
    0
    Plot sucks CGI sucks and the only redeeming thing is Henry and his commitment to the character and fight choreography. The writers need to be pushed off a cliff for doing this to one of my favorite books and games.
  61. lucasbu
    Jul 8, 2023
    0
    I can't believe that something as big as The Witcher could go to such comically low levels. The writing is terrible, boring and confusing. The CGI seems to have been made by a undergraduated intern, the bard's lute is clearly a sticker that got bubbles because of the rain, I'm shocked, honeslty. Netflix has been scammed spetacularly by the directors.
  62. LisWkurwiony
    Jun 29, 2023
    0
    Chłam, w z pierwowzorem niemający nic wspólnego. Szkoda marnować na niego czas, tragedia jakich mało.
  63. TheLee
    Jul 1, 2023
    1
    I really wanted this show to be good. The writers are working with terrible character development. This show is held up by Cavil and CGI fight scenes
  64. Gorashz
    Jun 29, 2023
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Wanted to give a chance, evern that i didnt like where it was going after season 2... netflix didnt disapoint... even worst then season 2.. not recomend.… Expand
  65. AthanasiosT
    Jul 8, 2023
    1
    I'm stuck in episode 1. Tried in vain to watch it for 5-6 times now and I can say that I finally understand why Cavill left the show. It's a generic mix of silly drama, romance, women empowerment, with a few inputs from the Witcher saga, to justify the brand name. 1 point -as always- for Cavill, who tries his best, but it can't suffice within this doomed tv writer's hell.
  66. latedave
    Jul 5, 2023
    0
    Short answer is, Cavill is fantastic, if anything he's deepened the cynical tired portrait of Geralt and I meant that as a highest complement. Unfortantely the Netflix writers have done an equally incredible job of boring storylines and some weird layering of modern issues into an ancient eastern european story. Basically the plot is even worse than season 2 and I would basically skip toShort answer is, Cavill is fantastic, if anything he's deepened the cynical tired portrait of Geralt and I meant that as a highest complement. Unfortantely the Netflix writers have done an equally incredible job of boring storylines and some weird layering of modern issues into an ancient eastern european story. Basically the plot is even worse than season 2 and I would basically skip to the Cavill scenes only and maybe a tiny bit of the elves for overall context… Expand
  67. Ltlombardi
    Jul 6, 2023
    4
    It seems as though the show has lost its identity or something.. I don't know, maybe the director or writers changes... Some characters were introduced that didn't seem to add anything of relevance.. they were added just to check some box in a list... And the things we really enjoy on the previous seasons were less present.. Yenefer is less pretty.. what's up with that..
  68. NicoCC
    Jul 8, 2023
    0
    Terribly written. They have taken a Polish writer's story and made it an Oakland-CA adaptation of it with a marxist spin. Perhaps if I hadn't read all the books and played the games, then I would have a different opinion. But in reality, it is just a complete mess of a story. Predictable and boring. Dialog is unintelligent. Actors, apart from Henry, are all f-list sitcom level actors whoTerribly written. They have taken a Polish writer's story and made it an Oakland-CA adaptation of it with a marxist spin. Perhaps if I hadn't read all the books and played the games, then I would have a different opinion. But in reality, it is just a complete mess of a story. Predictable and boring. Dialog is unintelligent. Actors, apart from Henry, are all f-list sitcom level actors who don't fit the characters as described in the books or even depicted in the games. The actors have no finesse or class. This show should be cancelled. Stop ruining our stories and make your own!!… Expand
  69. Darkula666
    Jul 6, 2023
    4
    The good about the show Henry Cavill The bad: The rest. Possibly the worst casting in any show ever. Pathetic how this show is shoving wokeness in everyone’s faces. Go woke go broke You failed again Netflix
  70. HoboBobo
    Jul 6, 2023
    0
    Here my honest full review on the season 3 of the Wichters Netflix:
    There are no spoilers in this, basically what I write here is something you wouldnt care about anyway...
    The first 10 minutes started with a blast, the rest was a lot of talking. Boring talking. So much talking. And you feel like there was no progression in the story so far. They are talking around the circle, and all you    Here my honest full review on the season 3 of the Wichters Netflix:
    There are no spoilers in this, basically what I write here is something you wouldnt care about anyway...

    The first 10 minutes started with a blast, the rest was a lot of talking. Boring talking. So much talking. And you feel like there was no progression in the story so far. They are talking around the circle, and all you hope is that something interesting like a plottwist is happening.
    And there is a plottwist, in the final episode, at the end. The season starts with something that wasnt discussed at all, the first 5 minutes is what im talking about, was never mentioned what the hell was going on. The ending of the season is a cliffhanger. At a point where you think "oh wow now finally something interesting is happening" buuuut they kept it for the next season. Meaning waiting another half(?) a year or longer. So they build a interesting atmosphere, tension, you think what is going on, but you will have to wait till next season. And yeah, waiting was never a good option at least for me. Meaning, the tension they built up is lost in the months waiting for another season. Knowing, that at the same right time you will see another face playing Geralt which takes another good part of the tension. Which means, they ended the season in the worst possible way there is. They shouldve endet the season in a way, that makes the change from Hanry to Liam much more bearable. But yeah, at least netflix took his time to talk a lot about the relationship between Dandelion and Radovid, or Djikstra and Phillipa. But nothing of that was really lore relative. Nothing of that needed to be shown to show a good character progression. I felt like I was seeing more of sidecharacters WHILE they do just everyday business. You see how Radovid basically is eating an apple while talking nonsense to Dandelion for half an episode. Or senseless scenes Fringilla asks about some boats that took off, it makes no sense why should would even ask that. Because she couldve never known who would possibly be in the boat and second after that dialogue you never seen Fringilla again. So, a dialogue so small and irrelevant is probably been forgotten till next season. Just cut this **** out and put it in the next season so that you will see her actions based on her dialogue at least in the same season, better in the same episode.

    So yeah, sad how they wasted Hanry Cavills last embodiment of Geralt. Sad how they wast screentime. Even tough knowing that it will just hold 5 episodes for not even 1 hour. The last episode was 48 minutes, where 5 minutes of it are just credits. Sad how Netflix is trying so hard to hold their subscibers for another months of subscription.

    If you want to get into the world of The Witcher, read the book or (the option I prefer) play the games.    … Expand
  71. Eyris
    Jul 5, 2023
    0
    I boycotted this after hearing the studio lost David after this. I don’t want to watch a show who can’t trust someone who’s passionate about this series. Lol
  72. Miniora
    Jul 5, 2023
    0
    Why are all female characters so damn ugly? It hurts my feelings as a beautiful girl. Where is the presentation of us, conventionally beautiful girls? I feel insulted and discriminated.
  73. Joeycoco
    Jul 5, 2023
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Can't bring myself to rate higher knowing this is the last season I'll watch due to Henry leaving. Just not cool Netflix.… Expand
  74. helladarionx
    Jul 9, 2023
    0
    feminismo e lacração pura. matou toda a série. essa lacração nojenta esta estragand tudo
  75. Higepanda
    Jul 5, 2023
    1
    原作のすばらしさが前提にあるからこそ、このドラマシリーズは失敗と言わざるを得ない。
    キャラクターやストーリーの無意味な改変が、原作を愛する主演俳優の本来あるべく良さを殺している。
    シーズン1からの主演俳優の演技クオリティが高かったからこそ、脚本・監督のスキルの無さや、不要なポリコレ要素が目立ってしまった作品でした。    原作のすばらしさが前提にあるからこそ、このドラマシリーズは失敗と言わざるを得ない。
    キャラクターやストーリーの無意味な改変が、原作を愛する主演俳優の本来あるべく良さを殺している。
    シーズン1からの主演俳優の演技クオリティが高かったからこそ、脚本・監督のスキルの無さや、不要なポリコレ要素が目立ってしまった作品でした。
  76. bababoy221
    Jul 15, 2023
    0
    Ця лупа немає права називатись Відьмаком,
    а сценаристам потрібно заборонити писати .
    Навіть якщо б це недорозуміння називалось інакше -то оцінка була б "1" . Ніяка графіка і тонна грошей не спасе картину, якщо сценарій писали бездарі .    Ця лупа немає права називатись Відьмаком,
    а сценаристам потрібно заборонити писати .
    Навіть якщо б це недорозуміння називалось інакше -то оцінка була б "1" .
    Ніяка графіка і тонна грошей не спасе картину, якщо сценарій писали бездарі .
  77. daLira
    Jun 30, 2023
    7
    Honestly not sure what to say...
    From one perspective... it's an abomination. Just weirdly placed plot, which does sometimes reflect the books, and mostly not... woven into something that tries to point to the game story somehow partially.
    On the other hand, Henry carries it hard, extremely hard. He does his fighting scenes extraordinarily well. Knows how to play Geralt, how to support    Honestly not sure what to say...
    From one perspective... it's an abomination. Just weirdly placed plot, which does sometimes reflect the books, and mostly not... woven into something that tries to point to the game story somehow partially.

    On the other hand, Henry carries it hard, extremely hard. He does his fighting scenes extraordinarily well. Knows how to play Geralt, how to support the crew... he's a 20/10.    … Expand
  78. bertobellamy
    Jul 8, 2023
    6
    Not terrible, but so many subplots and characters make it hard to follow. The story gets very convoluted as it goes on, but at the same time feels like nothing is happening. CGI is not good on some scenes. Fortunately, the three main protagonists keep you invested by making their conflicts palpable.
  79. Dimocracy
    Jul 6, 2023
    7
    The first volume was okay, I can't say that it was very exciting. It's an average season so far.
  80. AlfaMode
    Jul 5, 2023
    10
    Huge thanks to Lauren Schmidt for a great job. I felt the power of Netflix adaptations in a new way. I understand your philosophy and idea. This concept just amazes me. I remember this series for a long time. I experienced new tastes of excrement. You've done a great job to make this series close quickly. I am grateful to you. I think Andrzej Sapkowski too.

    If you are a witcher fan    Huge thanks to Lauren Schmidt for a great job. I felt the power of Netflix adaptations in a new way. I understand your philosophy and idea. This concept just amazes me. I remember this series for a long time. I experienced new tastes of excrement. You've done a great job to make this series close quickly. I am grateful to you. I think Andrzej Sapkowski too.

    If you are a witcher fan don't waste your time on this series. It would be better to read books, play witcher games or watch the 2002 TV series.    … Expand
  81. KarlosOliveira
    Jul 1, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Gostei muito dessa temporada achei mais fiel que as outras uma pena o ator ter saído.… Expand
  82. xamp007
    Jul 1, 2023
    9
    Definitely the best season of the witcher in my opinion, the most faithful to the books, there are some changes yes, but they had already started in previous seasons, there was nowhere to run, after the disaster of the second season, part 1 of the third was a good surprise.
  83. MBurgh
    Jul 1, 2023
    8
    The Witcher makes other fantasy endeavours looked aimless and weak. The world created in the show provides the stories with their own reality. My only problem with season 3, is that whoever is writing the dialogue uses modern slang and obscenity with little regard for the era, or the overall tone of the series.
    I am sorry Henry Cavill won't be around for the rest of the show, but I    The Witcher makes other fantasy endeavours looked aimless and weak. The world created in the show provides the stories with their own reality. My only problem with season 3, is that whoever is writing the dialogue uses modern slang and obscenity with little regard for the era, or the overall tone of the series.
    I am sorry Henry Cavill won't be around for the rest of the show, but I like this series so much, I will give it a chance.    … Expand
  84. Augus100
    Jun 29, 2023
    10
    A nice improvement from season 2, I want to see the another half, hope the next Geralt actor continue this franchise and the Cavill's widows fans don't ruin this show.
  85. truerock
    Jun 29, 2023
    8
    The Witcher is a series loosely based on the action/adventure/fantasy video games of the same name. The video game is based on novels of the same name written by Polish author Andrzej Sapkowski. Sapkowski's work is often used for source material on various entertainment projects.

    I'll say I was almost shocked at the high quality of this video series. Lauren Schmidt Hissrich was the    The Witcher is a series loosely based on the action/adventure/fantasy video games of the same name. The video game is based on novels of the same name written by Polish author Andrzej Sapkowski. Sapkowski's work is often used for source material on various entertainment projects.

    I'll say I was almost shocked at the high quality of this video series. Lauren Schmidt Hissrich was the creator and showrunner for the series - which I did not know until after I watched the first episode. She has a very respectable filmography and I assume she has a very large role in the high quality of the series.

    Obviously, not everyone is going to like an action/adventure/fantasy video series - but, if this is the type of subject material you favor, I would highly recommend that you watch this series.

    It probably needs to be pointed out that Lauren Schmidt Hissrich first noteworthy writing effort was for the liberal/leftest American TV series "The West Wing". Hissrich has a strong liberal/leftest ideology that she imparts to this series. Some viewers may not be able to accept this because they are so strongly opposed to her political and social beliefs and/or because it is not within the original spirit of Polish author Andrzej Sapkowski works. Regardless, the series itself is of high quality within the context of writing, casting, acting, directing, editing, costume, set design, etc, etc.

    I just now took a look at the Metacritic user-ratings .This show is obviously not a "10" and it is obviously not a "0" - but, somewhere betwixt. There is an obvious highly emotional reaction to how Hissrich has deviated from the source material and re-imagined the Witcher into a woke/social-justice platform. I'm ignoring that issue for the most part in my review as I prefer to ignore political/religious/social issues in regard to fictional entertainment.
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    I've started watching the 3rd season of the NetFlix series of The Witcher.
    Henry Cavill who plays the main character role of Geralt of Rivia - a magically enhanced monster-hunter known as a "witcher".
    Henry Cavill was not in the second season - and, now looking back over the three seasons the impact that Cavill has had on the series is extremely noticeable.
    Henry Cavill is a good actor - but, more so, the Witcher character is perfect for his personality and acting traits.    … Expand
  86. Yenwitch
    Jun 30, 2023
    9
    This is what it should have been from the start! The balance between book material and their original ideas was good. Characters finally felt alive and not just figures reciting the lines. You could actually feel emotion. The bonds, the pace, the humour were on point. I'm not a fan of costumes in this show but that's about all that bothered me more while watching. Episode 5 was made inThis is what it should have been from the start! The balance between book material and their original ideas was good. Characters finally felt alive and not just figures reciting the lines. You could actually feel emotion. The bonds, the pace, the humour were on point. I'm not a fan of costumes in this show but that's about all that bothered me more while watching. Episode 5 was made in such a clever way btw! And actually perfectly translated book feeling of Thanedd ball.… Expand
  87. Jonincentx
    Jul 12, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Never read the books and never played the games and maybe that's why I can enjoy the show so much.… Expand
  88. Catchy
    Aug 8, 2023
    2
    I jumped on The Witcher bandwagon because of all the hype. Season 1 was pretty good, Season 2 didn't quite hit the mark, but this latest season was a total letdown. Episode 1 kicked things off on the wrong foot, and every episode that followed just kept going downhill.

    Honestly, this season turned out to be a real snooze-fest – definitely not worth your time. It's the first show I could    I jumped on The Witcher bandwagon because of all the hype. Season 1 was pretty good, Season 2 didn't quite hit the mark, but this latest season was a total letdown. Episode 1 kicked things off on the wrong foot, and every episode that followed just kept going downhill.

    Honestly, this season turned out to be a real snooze-fest – definitely not worth your time. It's the first show I could have on while doing chores and not worry about missing anything important. I'll give it that much.

    I won't bother with Season 4. So, to The Witcher, I bid adieu. And to the creators behind the series, I'll be keeping an eye out for your future work, so I won't make the mistake of investing my time in something so bad again.    … Expand
  89. Qgal5kap
    Aug 7, 2023
    0
    Absolute tripe. Dishonouring the original work. A complete waste of time...
  90. chumpwithnoname
    Aug 9, 2023
    0
    This show shouldn't be called "The Witcher". "The Gachimucher" would be a much better name instead.
  91. ChapouJunior
    Jul 28, 2023
    2
    Really disappointed. There is so many plot holes in this show right now. I'm all about tv adaptations, and I even enjoy when the content diverges from the original story as it can, sometimes, bloom into its own thing. I found myself quite uninterested while watching this season, especially the last episodes...
  92. Borgoros
    Jul 27, 2023
    2
    Geralt is a side-character here. All those high-on-them-selves uncharming (remade) characters that is talking forever is a boring way to adapt The Witcher...
  93. Ainy
    Jul 27, 2023
    0
    I could not imagine it is possible to beat Game of Thrones season 8 failure.
    Until i watched 6 episode of this season.
  94. Onlyclassicvg1
    Aug 11, 2023
    4
    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
  95. dziobsson
    Aug 5, 2023
    1
    It's a complete disaster. What can I say more? The whole team responsible for this miserable product can kiss my.... say bye bye to my money. No more subscription for such ignorants. Thx, for helpin me to finally make this decision.
  96. Mahdi123447
    Jul 26, 2023
    2
    Only watched it because of Henry but overall it is awful woke culture destroyed this show and will destroy more and more shows
  97. PUNISHER019
    Aug 2, 2023
    0
    The season 3 was an abomination. The director and writers should be fired at once. The witcher series can be the most GOATED series of all time but these feminsts agenda **** ruined it. Now , i understand why henry left and who gives a **** about Liam Hensworth. I will never watch any more upcoming season of this abomination.
    This show must be cancelled at once by netflix.
  98. Rethar
    Jul 28, 2023
    0
    lol XDDD

    Just skip this abomination, it will be better for your mental health. This is not the Witcher, this is talentless authors gang raping a beloved franchise to death.
  99. kwasek2525
    Aug 16, 2023
    0
    The biggest **** there is. Reviewers bribed. Delete it, because it's a shame for the cinematography
  100. Omara8
    Jul 29, 2023
    0
    Edit after watching part 2: what in the actual f did this show turn to? some bad cosplay with a dialogue improv by a 6 year old? CANCEL THE DAMN SHOW, IT'S OVER

    The CGI is worse than ever before, you can clearly see the digital blood, green screens etc. Geralt barely holds his own infront of actual monsters and needs ciri to save him. Almost every sorceress now has been race swapped,    Edit after watching part 2: what in the actual f did this show turn to? some bad cosplay with a dialogue improv by a 6 year old? CANCEL THE DAMN SHOW, IT'S OVER

    The CGI is worse than ever before, you can clearly see the digital blood, green screens etc.
    Geralt barely holds his own infront of actual monsters and needs ciri to save him.
    Almost every sorceress now has been race swapped, do you have a vendetta against pale redheads or something?
    And why did you turn radovid gay? Just why?
    And the final episode is an absolute trash of directing, repeating the same 20min scene for 3min of extra dialogue, why????    … Expand
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#98 Best TV Season of 2023
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#4 Most Discussed TV Season of 2023

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Generally favorable reviews - based on 14 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 14
  3. Negative: 0 out of 14
  1. The Daily Beast
    Reviewed by: Laura Bradley
    Jul 27, 2023
    75
    Season 3 pays off much of the show’s early promise—particularly between Geralt and Yennefer, whose shared scenes could snap any second from the romantic and sexual tension.
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  2. CNN
    Reviewed by: Brian Lowry
    Jun 29, 2023
    60
    Based on the initial episodes, Cavill could leave on a relatively high note, thanks to a tighter, more focused third season, at least initially, than the second offered.
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  3. Decider
    Reviewed by: Joel Keller
    Jun 29, 2023
    70
    Season 3 of The Witcher has enough story and action to satisfy fans of the show. We just wish the characters had a bit more to say.
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