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
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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
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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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