The Witcher

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

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 258 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 37 out of 258
  2. Mixed: 14 out of 258
  3. Negative: 207 out of 258

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  1. Przybyslaw
    Jul 1, 2023
    0
    big crap from LSH. Only for masochists or people with low requirements regarding the level of entertainment.
  2. Kharoe
    Jul 1, 2023
    1
    Geralt good, but everything else sucks. Stop Netflix, stop with your **** please
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. 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
  9. ozymandias79
    Jun 30, 2023
    4
    Snorefest. Struggled to stay awake for most of it. Cavill leaving this show is no surprise.
  10. 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.
  11. 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
  12. 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
  13. 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.
  14. 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
  15. 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.
  16. LisWkurwiony
    Jun 29, 2023
    0
    Chłam, w z pierwowzorem niemający nic wspólnego. Szkoda marnować na niego czas, tragedia jakich mało.
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Metascore
71

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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