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

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 258 Ratings

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  1. 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.
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. 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.
  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. 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
  9. 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...
  10. 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...
  11. Gizmaqq
    Jul 3, 2023
    2
    А gang of producers and actors offended by life. Glad Henry got away from here.
  12. 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
  13. 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.
  14. 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.
  15. 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
  16. LyckaYK
    Aug 3, 2023
    2
    I felt like this season wasn't about the Witcher at all... He became a side character. Also, 90% is dialog with only one episode being intense and fun to watch. Overall super disappointed.
  17. 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
  18. Frufu4
    Jul 31, 2023
    2
    The show has rotten into a series about women **** to each other whilst the main characters story arc seems more like a side hustle. If you hated season 1 you might enjoy this one as they have nothing in common whatsoever.
  19. 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.
  20. Kharoe
    Jul 1, 2023
    1
    Geralt good, but everything else sucks. Stop Netflix, stop with your **** please
  21. 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
  22. 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
  23. 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
  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. ps345
    Jul 11, 2023
    1
    Unbelievably boring, and mostly without Geralt. Probably the five worst episodes in this show so far.
  26. 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.
  27. 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
  28. 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
  29. 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
  30. 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。
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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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