The Witcher

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activaJan 5, 2020

Только игра Кавилла и Джои является плюсом данного сериала! Минусы:тайм лайны построены просто алкашом с бадуна, мотивация второстепенных и не только персонажей вообще не понятна,если человек не знаком с этой вселенной хоть немного он не чегоТолько игра Кавилла и Джои является плюсом данного сериала! Минусы:тайм лайны построены просто алкашом с бадуна, мотивация второстепенных и не только персонажей вообще не понятна,если человек не знаком с этой вселенной хоть немного он не чего не поймет. Куча вопросов: кто это, почему он так поступает,какова его цель,почему он такой???? Поздравляю NETFLIX это провал года! Вы удачно проеб..ли 8 часов хронометража!… Expand

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heborlanDec 31, 2019

Mala adaptacion de los libros, infantiloide por momentos, una lastima que sea mas entretenido mirar un gameplay que esta produccion de netflix.

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XtanJul 23, 2023

The first two seasons were entertaining but the third is way too much "tell, don't show"... I stopped watching after two episodes as it's a waste of time since Henry Cavill left the show. Netflix destroyed a potential great franchise by poorThe first two seasons were entertaining but the third is way too much "tell, don't show"... I stopped watching after two episodes as it's a waste of time since Henry Cavill left the show. Netflix destroyed a potential great franchise by poor writing and many other bad decisions.… Expand

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HiagoSouzaDec 30, 2019

Eu li os livros e ta bem ruim em vários aspectos, caracterização dos personagens ruim, tudo corrido, personagens e acontecimentos muito antecipados (ja que disseram que seria o 1º e 2º livro) e efeitos especiais toscos.
Pontos positivosEu li os livros e ta bem ruim em vários aspectos, caracterização dos personagens ruim, tudo corrido, personagens e acontecimentos muito antecipados (ja que disseram que seria o 1º e 2º livro) e efeitos especiais toscos.
Pontos positivos algumas interpretações boas, trilha sonora boa e coreografia das lutas legais, quem sabe a segunda temporada seja melhor.… Expand

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BiteLikeASnakeJan 10, 2020

Сериал с заглотом сосет у серии книг. Если коротко, переврали и извратили многих персонажей, напихали негров и сильных женщин где не надо. Если читали книги, будете плеваться, если не читали - сломаете мозг, пытаясь понять сюжетную линию, ибоСериал с заглотом сосет у серии книг. Если коротко, переврали и извратили многих персонажей, напихали негров и сильных женщин где не надо. Если читали книги, будете плеваться, если не читали - сломаете мозг, пытаясь понять сюжетную линию, ибо сценаристы мешают друг с другом разные таймлайны, не утруждая себя объяснениями.
Немногое, что может понравиться в сериале - местами хорошая боевка и неплохой саундтрек.… Expand

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AndreymanJan 19, 2020

Игра актёров ужасна, Станиславский внутри меня ничего не говорил, просто закрыл лицо рукой.

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RawLongJun 27, 2022

Abi dizinin yaptığı tek başarılı iş geraltı iyi işlemesi. onun dışında ne aktör seçiminde nede kurgu anlamına iyi DEĞİL. Bir kere cirinin dizide ki yaşı ÇOK BÜYÜK. Kitabı bu kadar alıntılayıp bunu alıntılamaması çok komik AMA bundan da büyükAbi dizinin yaptığı tek başarılı iş geraltı iyi işlemesi. onun dışında ne aktör seçiminde nede kurgu anlamına iyi DEĞİL. Bir kere cirinin dizide ki yaşı ÇOK BÜYÜK. Kitabı bu kadar alıntılayıp bunu alıntılamaması çok komik AMA bundan da büyük bir hata varsa triss ve yenneferin aktör tercihi BERBAT. Ulan yennefer dediğin kadın cazibeli ve seksi bir kadın gidip elin suriyelisine bu rolü vermek NEYİNE. Henri cavill gibi yakışıklı adamın yanında amele sümüğü gibi duruyor. Sadece oda değil bence aktörde iyi oynamamış. Triss konusunda aktör seçimi daha da beter bir seçim ancak aktörün rolünü gerçekten iyi oynaması beni bu konuda biraz daha yumuşatıyor açıkçası. Genel olarak aktör seçimleri ve hikaye kurgusunun çok karmaşık olmasından dolayı diziyi beğenmedim.… Expand

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ScotterMonkeyJan 6, 2022

More Geralt, please. Too much focus on side characters that are either boring, contrived, or - like with the bard - annoying as hell. I'd love to hate that character if he wasn't soooo stupidly verbose and a waste of time. By the time we meetMore Geralt, please. Too much focus on side characters that are either boring, contrived, or - like with the bard - annoying as hell. I'd love to hate that character if he wasn't soooo stupidly verbose and a waste of time. By the time we meet Ciri, the show has become yet another show where the focus is on strong females.… Expand

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NaddiiDec 20, 2019

The special effects in this series as well as the acting are really well done. But I feel like it could've been even better if it didn't felt so rushed.

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VictorFerreiraDec 22, 2019

Since I know the games, I found the series extremely slow. I dont like how the stories remain separated for so long. I think Geralt is very poorly explored

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NickBunichDec 30, 2019

Mediocre show. If you are a fan of books or games, don’t watch. If you think you are a fan, when in reality you are just a **** - you’ll be ok.

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Haapy_mealDec 23, 2019

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Сериал в целом неплохой, но внешность некоторых персонажей очень не понравилась, на них прям противно смотреть( в частности трисс, йен, и фрингилья виго).Не хочется показаться рассистом, но зачем переписывать историю и менять каноничную внешность персонажей ради удовлетворения потребностей лгбт сообщества, в итоге и получаете низкую оценку.Что можно было подобрать куда более подходящих актёров, а не чернокожую Трисс, внешность которой изменили координально, как и в случае с фрингильей виго, у йеннифер хоть и осталось что-то похожее на каноничный образ, но она не вызывает впечатление нечеловечески красивой и уверенной в себе девушки с харизмой, как должна, и как часто упоминается в самом сериале, средняя оценка я считаю заслуженная, надеюсь режиссеры задумаются в следующем сезоне, что стоит учитывать не только интересы лгбт сообщества...… Expand

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vigiloDec 26, 2019

Overall a disappointment. Boring. Way too much talking, too litlle action. Casting is horrible, Netflix completely disregarded the novels and trashed the Slavic lore. We have black mages, black elves, virtually all of dryads in Brokilon areOverall a disappointment. Boring. Way too much talking, too litlle action. Casting is horrible, Netflix completely disregarded the novels and trashed the Slavic lore. We have black mages, black elves, virtually all of dryads in Brokilon are also black. But it doesn’t end there. Triss Merigold is semi black and Yeneffer is kind of Latin type. Come on. Good thing they didn’t cast Jamie Foxx as the Witcher. There is a lot of time jumping, which will inevitably confuse non die hard audience. Oh, and finally, the creators really wanted to show us the grand scheme of things. So we have politics, epic battles, sorcerers plotting etc., all squeezed into this rather short series. And that was a poor decision in my opinion, because it cut short the screen time of the main character (Cavil's acting is actually pretty good). There’s simply too little Witcher in this Witcher.… Expand

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tikeykDec 26, 2019

IDK why but hey I agree with that all critics, specially "ep5 ending" and poorly dialogs in ep6. + Do you remember the dragon from ep6 it looks like singing T-Rex From the meme Yeee....

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PerropepeFeb 2, 2020

Boring, slow, confusing if you didn't read the books. Bad acting. Hope that next season gets better although the story in the books only gets worst as they go along.

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S0L0QRFeb 8, 2020

I didn't hate watching this show, but I am very disappointed with how little my expectations were met. My issues with the show primarily stem from the storytelling and overall pacing, as well as some characterization hiccups and lack of worldI didn't hate watching this show, but I am very disappointed with how little my expectations were met. My issues with the show primarily stem from the storytelling and overall pacing, as well as some characterization hiccups and lack of world building.

So starting with the major issues first. I HATE the way the story is told in the show. Rather than focusing on Geralt (the shows namesake) we are constantly swapped from character to character whose story lines are more often then not, completely unrelated. I can see what the writers were trying to do. They wanted to show how eventually all these lines would intersect at the end but its just such a jarring experience (especially when you realize that much of the events also occur at different points in time) that I would have much preferred a singular focus on Geralt in his search for Ciri.

Moving on, my next complaint is with the overall pacing of the show. They're attempting to tell a story over the span of several YEARS in an 8 episode show. Because of this, their is very little suspense or intrigue developed because we as viewers know that anything going on in the current episode will be resolved before the credits roll. Every episode just feels like this sprint to finish the story arc. My next complaints are more minor but only further compound my disappointment. Some of the characterizations ,as well as some characters entirely, feel very out of place. Take Geralt for instance. While Cavil did an overall good job of portraying the character, it isn't to say his performance was without fault. There were many times that he would raise his voice or add an inflection to lines and it kept giving the feeling that it was someone PLAYING Geralt, not BEING him. I also took some issue with other characters like the bard, GOD I hated the bard. For me, he completely ruined certain parts of the show because of how often hes used as the comedic relief and only comedic relief. There was no depth or substance after his introduction, and it made me wish Geralt could have traveled with other characters he met, like the dwarf in episode 6.

Finally, my last problem with the show is how little the show attempts to build the universe around the characters. Every location feels isolated from the rest and none of the world feels connected in any way. It also doesn't help that the designs for everything from monsters, to armor and weapons, to magic, feel so generic and bland. The Polish culture that inspired the books and games feels completely lost in the show, making the Witcher feel like one more western dark fantasy show in the many we already have.

Overall, this show just doesn't do it for me. I'd rather play the games or read the books any day over watching this show again. The last episode somewhat redeems the season but its too little too late. The show did introduce more people to the Witcher and thats amazing in its self but it does little for those who already loved the universe.… Expand

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DivusJuliusDec 24, 2021

Sadly it's not Witcher in season 2 from books or games. Only first episode was great rest is kinda downfall... I can only watch this thanks to great Cavill as a Gerald who's trying to save the show. I give it a 4 average show now not a real witcher

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lukidiorJul 12, 2023

While the first season had some issues with its storytelling, the vivid fantasy world kept viewers engaged. However, I must say I was quite disappointed with the second season. It seems that the show's characters are unable to reconcile theirWhile the first season had some issues with its storytelling, the vivid fantasy world kept viewers engaged. However, I must say I was quite disappointed with the second season. It seems that the show's characters are unable to reconcile their differences after the plots.… Expand

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MaciejuJul 6, 2020

Very mediocre attempt of adapting incredible source material. It is clear that writers do not understand Andrzej Sapkowski's books, main theme and the lore. Destiny is hammered into audience with grace of A sledgehammer. I'm still bummed outVery mediocre attempt of adapting incredible source material. It is clear that writers do not understand Andrzej Sapkowski's books, main theme and the lore. Destiny is hammered into audience with grace of A sledgehammer. I'm still bummed out that it had to be Netflix.… Expand

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LesandroBonucciMar 30, 2021

Crap
Bcs it is based on the books, and the books are crap though, (i ve red all the books so i know what i'm taling about)
Books are crap thus the serial is crap too i.m done Some good fights scenes

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A_good_usernameFeb 19, 2021

First of all, this feels like a cheap fan version than the real thing. The main actor sound like he's putting on a voice and doesn't near as natural as in-game. Keep in mind, I have only played and finished the 3rd game and probably missedFirst of all, this feels like a cheap fan version than the real thing. The main actor sound like he's putting on a voice and doesn't near as natural as in-game. Keep in mind, I have only played and finished the 3rd game and probably missed out on a lot of story, but I have no idea what's going on. Stuff just happens sometimes really fast after one another and some of them don't make sense. Each episode feels like a side quest but stretched out to be an hour long. This leaves me confused, not mad or disappointed just... confused

I'll give it a 4 for some nice action scenes and good looking visual effects. Other than that, it really hasn't much going for it.… Expand

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cylunJan 7, 2022

If you only watch the first season, it's a satisfying experience. Especially the acting and atmosphere are great. From there on, don't expect a Witcher series. Season 2 happens in a parallel universe that has nothing to do with The Witcher.If you only watch the first season, it's a satisfying experience. Especially the acting and atmosphere are great. From there on, don't expect a Witcher series. Season 2 happens in a parallel universe that has nothing to do with The Witcher. Expect a lecture on identity politics, expect a Disney fantasy series, but not The Witcher. Even if we completely disregard the source material, it's nothing more than a mediocre fantasy production that isn't even remotely interesting or thrilling.… Expand

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RimrApr 25, 2021

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Serial miał być na podstawie książki. Tym czasem gry mają więcej wspólnego z książkami. Z obsady jedynym dobrym wyborem jest Henry Cavill i Joey Batey. Przeszkadza mi bardzo wciskanie osób ciemnoskórych do klimatów słowiańskich. Jeśli jednak chodzi o sceny walki, te są super szkoda że tak mało. Niestety fabuła jest okropna nie wiem czy reżyser ominął 3/4 książki czy też przekład na angielski jest zły ale wiem że jest to seria daleka pierwowzorowi.… Expand

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GPim94Dec 18, 2021

I have too many words about what they to this great universe and how they destroy it but will just rate it and go for sleep to forget what i just saw (season 2).
Please dont even try to film season 3. pleeeeeaaaseee
Book fan and after a game fan.

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yury_sDec 22, 2021

Alas. Season 2 is a complete disappointment. Not recommended for those who have read the books and played the games.

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MickeyFinnJul 7, 2023

First a big LOL at the fake comments. I've rarely seen those for shows. Then, Netflix, like many other corporations (and persons) who reached the top, is stuck in a power drunkness/we **** gold attitude and they'll prolly never be able to getFirst a big LOL at the fake comments. I've rarely seen those for shows. Then, Netflix, like many other corporations (and persons) who reached the top, is stuck in a power drunkness/we **** gold attitude and they'll prolly never be able to get back to seducing the audience with creative stuff. I mean it's pure stupidity to take over an established and succesful universe (that to avoid comparison with GOT) to lure fans in, only so they find a completely rewritten.. everything. On what planet can this have any positive outcome for Netflix...Anyway.. 1st season is pretty good, 2nd season also, but they started to rewrite stuff, and the 3rd is a turd, modern show pattern with 99% bland and useless dialogues. Nobody gaf about the rest of the seasons, it's dead with or without Cavill. Well what can i say... Netflix, just don't spend in one place the 2 months sub u got from me for Witcher. U won't see me again for years… Expand

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JimmyMcGillSep 24, 2022

Mostly sterile corporate tap water. Season 1 had some good moments that brought the show up to a 6.5. Season 2 had one good episode, the first one, then immediate departed into unwatchable cringe territory.

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MadHateApr 3, 2023

you know I really love the witcher games like wild hunt or witcher 2...
but this show is just bad like they go so much of about the books they just making stuff up its just awfull

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pixelkusaSep 2, 2023

Das Recht der Überraschung war schon wirklich überraschend albern. Außer fckszenen und übertriebener gewaltdarstellung ist dieser Titel "überraschend" schlecht.

Ziehe hier nochmal einen Punkt ab für unnötig viele abgetrennte gliedmaßen undDas Recht der Überraschung war schon wirklich überraschend albern. Außer fckszenen und übertriebener gewaltdarstellung ist dieser Titel "überraschend" schlecht.

Ziehe hier nochmal einen Punkt ab für unnötig viele abgetrennte gliedmaßen und Köpfe. Wenn ich mich übergeben möchte geht das auch kostenlos mit dem Finger in den Hals Trick. Nur um kotzen zu können sind mir 13 Euro im netflix Abo aber zu teuer.… Expand

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ZmeyJan 9, 2023

I knew this show will be a disaster and doomed, when I heard that Hissrich will be in charge. I was totally right!
Stop butchering the literary sources!

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musstang62Aug 13, 2023

Fan of the books and games. This show is a big disappointment. First 6 episodes of season 1 are worth checking out since they more closely follow the first book (even though it does constantly time jump with no explanation) but I stoppedFan of the books and games. This show is a big disappointment. First 6 episodes of season 1 are worth checking out since they more closely follow the first book (even though it does constantly time jump with no explanation) but I stopped watching halfway through season 2. Apparently season 3 is worse

Piss poor writing killed what could've been a great show. What a waste… Expand

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colinwc0Dec 28, 2019

The actor for Geralt did a extremely good job, but the rest of the world felt unbelievable and I couldn't get into it.

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ketDec 25, 2021

After sticking The Witcher out to the end of Season 3 and giving the writers and directors a chance to make everything work from a different twist to the books and the games it has become painfully obvious that the writers and directors don'tAfter sticking The Witcher out to the end of Season 3 and giving the writers and directors a chance to make everything work from a different twist to the books and the games it has become painfully obvious that the writers and directors don't have a single clue how to write any of the characters despite the abundance of source material. Adaptations of characters and story is absolutely fine but everything here in this series is nonsensical and a complete and utter mess. Unranked amateurs is the only way I can think of to describe the writers and directors as the majority of the actors and actresses are doing their best to squeeze a diamond out of a turd of a script. I'm done with this series I'm going to dedicate my time to programming that isn't helmed by inept buffoonery.… Expand

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jameshowlett89Jan 2, 2022

They should have given this over to someone more qualified not the "showruiner" Lauren Schmidt... This is far off from the books and games and only good thing about it is Geralt/Henry

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Roberts91Jul 15, 2020

Hot garbage, only thing worth in this show is Geralt... and Roach. Changing races or looks of characters is a big no no, you have no idea who they are or why you should care for them. The story is all over the place, you have no idea whatHot garbage, only thing worth in this show is Geralt... and Roach. Changing races or looks of characters is a big no no, you have no idea who they are or why you should care for them. The story is all over the place, you have no idea what they are doing or why... and theres random flashbacks that don't give you a warning beforehand nor is there any time warnings like "5 minutes earlier" "5 minutes later" or similiar, would help alot to understand wtf is going on. I played all the games, this show was a massive failure and boring as hell. Shame really, Witcher got a really awesome story and lore, but they fked it up.… Expand

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theirrelephantsFeb 7, 2020

I loved the games, thought the books were okay, but this is an absolutely crap television show (or rather, attempt at one). To be expected from Netflix, but I actually expected better when I heard Cavill was starring in it.

The plot jumpsI loved the games, thought the books were okay, but this is an absolutely crap television show (or rather, attempt at one). To be expected from Netflix, but I actually expected better when I heard Cavill was starring in it.

The plot jumps all over the place, with three different timelines. The jumping makes absolutely zero sense. There was no reason to film it this way and it just confuses most people. The dialogue is trash, there are so many blacks in this that it goes from confusing tokenism to pathetic pandering, and the only person who can act (surprise, it's Cavill) has a script that is ninety percent composed of grunts and single word mutterings of ****.

Skip this trash heap.… Expand

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AdrianusSep 2, 2022

Really awful scenery in places, acting uneven especially for supporting characters.

However, the biggest flaw is the abysmal script that falls short of the book's original. The first season can still get away with being average, but theReally awful scenery in places, acting uneven especially for supporting characters.

However, the biggest flaw is the abysmal script that falls short of the book's original.

The first season can still get away with being average, but the second season is a monstrous drop in level.… Expand

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DjigabonJan 5, 2020

Looks like Netflix spent all the money they had buying the rights to do this show and had nothing left to hire a competent crew to film, produce and write a solid series.

I have nothing left to say. This really looks like an amateur "TheLooks like Netflix spent all the money they had buying the rights to do this show and had nothing left to hire a competent crew to film, produce and write a solid series.

I have nothing left to say. This really looks like an amateur "The Witcher" series from youtube.… Expand

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FuhtDec 20, 2019

Even from the trailer, you could see problems with the design, that the authors do not care about the canons and foundations of the Witcher and they want to promote their interests and views. Yes, Henry Cavill is cool, but not for this role,Even from the trailer, you could see problems with the design, that the authors do not care about the canons and foundations of the Witcher and they want to promote their interests and views. Yes, Henry Cavill is cool, but not for this role, he does not look like a poor witcher. But I waited and hoped that everything would be fixed on the release, but no. This is terrible! How could Sopkovsky approve of this? greedy little thing.… Expand

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kamaroffMay 25, 2020

Искренне не понимаю как можно довольствоваться этим... Самое печальное, что из-за вашей поддержки, нам и дальше придётся терпеть такие низкопробные экранизации.Искренне не понимаю как можно довольствоваться этим... Самое печальное, что из-за вашей поддержки, нам и дальше придётся терпеть такие низкопробные экранизации.

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McGillotineDec 20, 2019

Not the first attempt to translate the adventures of Geralt of Rivia to the small screen. Netflix's The Witcher does an admirable job of turning off it's audience pretty quickly by establishing a show that is jumpy, poorly written, and forNot the first attempt to translate the adventures of Geralt of Rivia to the small screen. Netflix's The Witcher does an admirable job of turning off it's audience pretty quickly by establishing a show that is jumpy, poorly written, and for the most part badly acted. Following the plot threads of Yennifer, Geralt, and Ciri. The Witcher deals with the theme of destiny in that all three characters have their fates interwoven and are destined to unite. The shame about this is that along the road I just stopped caring enough to actually give a rats when they do eventually meet up.Geralts journey is by far the most interesting and his action scenes are by far the best part of the show. Henry Cavill also seems to really give it his all which is a shame because he does have the makings of a good Geralt. Yennefer and Ciri's stories however are dull and boring. While it is admirable that the TV show does what the books do not and try to give Yennefer a deepper backstory, her story sucks, coming across as some Harry Potter eske narrative that is uninspired and painful to watch. Ciris journey from Cintra in the book Blood of Elves was never too interesting for me and I often found myself keen to get back to Geralts adventures. But in the TV show it reaches a whole new level of awful as it's painfully dragged out across atleast over 5 episodes (Where i'm up to).

The acting in this show is mostly awful. Aside from Cavill whom I mentioned earlier as being a saving grace of the show actors such as those who portray Yennefer, Ciri, and Dandellion are all terribly miscast. Characters such as Renfri and Stregobor feel like completely different characters to how they appeared in the book. And majority of the remaining supporting cast are wooden and lifeless.

The plot of the show is like a proverbial Frankensteins monster. Jamming up to three books worth of story into a single episode instead of giving each story time. The episodes are in such a rush to pass the finish line they often skip the line and keep going. The books adapted for the show from what I've found are Blood of Elves, and the short story collections The Last Wish and Sword of Destiny. Any one of these books alone are strong enough to hold a season and yet the show keeps jamming more and more exposition down the audiences throught in an attempt to speed-run through all the Witcher books in a few episodes as possible. What doesn't help this show is the inevitable comparisons to CD Projekts Witcher games which are a far better adaptation. Fans of the game series will more than likely find many issues with the show and for good cause. While the books author did not appreciate the games (aside from the money they made him) they were a far more valiant error in translating his work. Even with Sapkowskis involvement in the creative process of this show the show continues to disappoint over and over again.… Expand

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ShuamdDec 18, 2021

Шикарная комедия! Спасибо netflix - второй сезон разочаровал! Актерам не веришь от слова совсем. В этот раз даже Кавил не вывез! Прости, Геральт, мы все просрасли!Шикарная комедия! Спасибо netflix - второй сезон разочаровал! Актерам не веришь от слова совсем. В этот раз даже Кавил не вывез! Прости, Геральт, мы все просрасли!

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MaxPayneIsGodMar 6, 2022

Season 1 is borderline unwatchable without knowledge of the books. Characters are introduced with out explanation or naming, despite how "important" they are. The disjointed timeline is totally unexplained and leaves those without priorSeason 1 is borderline unwatchable without knowledge of the books. Characters are introduced with out explanation or naming, despite how "important" they are. The disjointed timeline is totally unexplained and leaves those without prior knowledge of the lore wondering what the hell they are watching.
2 of the 3 female "leads" are miscast, Cavill is... different, his performance improves in season 2.
I'd wager that if 'flix hadn't forked out millions for the rights and this wasn't The Witcher it would have been cancelled after 1 season.

Season 2 is better but not by much. More awful acting and atrocious dialogue. Dozens of intertwining stories get lost in the ether by bad writing and producing.

And the casting is something else entirely. I don't profess to having encyclopedic knowledge of every bit actor in Europe by any means, but if they've got the word "actor" on their CV Netflix has found them and put them in this show. I don't think I've recognised a single face apart from Cavill's and that Tormund from GoT. I've seen pornstars with better acting ability than this cast

The CGI in both seasons looks like something from the early days of Sharknado. And the sets look like, yes, rejects from Game of Thrones.

The Witcher TV show is wasted opportunity. The reality is it should have followed the games as much as the books. Watching the behind the scenes vignettes and the show runner thinks they are doing a bang-up job. They're not, The Witcher sucks and the only barely redeeming feature is Cavill as Geralt.… Expand

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YorkManFeb 11, 2020

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. OK, let's tick off the Fantasy Genre tropes list..

Brooding, hunky, anti-hero who struggles to deal with who he is, gets thrown into a narrative by an action we discover as and when the writers deem it necessary.

Sultry, somewhat top-heavy, exotic, young woman who possesses magical powers. Driven by her defiance of rules laid down, she ends up being central to the other 'half' of the narrative.

Pre-teen Princess, blonde hair, innocent in appearance but harbouring a potentially malevolent and uncontrollable force within. The core character that the other two are destined to have their lives revolve around (going into Season 2). Oh, and said Princess has to be played by an actress who is clearly about Eighteen years old.

So, tick.. tick.. tick.

What has The Witcher got to offer people who might have been drawn in by what the producers hope will be the next teenagers blood and boobs fix, now Game of Thrones has ended...?
Not much, to be honest.
The story is bland and derivative, the characters likewise. The acting is as good as it can be, given the utterly awful dialogue. The CGI is passable, at best.

But what makes the show pretty unworthy of your time, is that outside of a few moments of excitement contained in each Sixty minute episode, you've Fifty minutes of sheer boredom.
The climax to the Season, whilst offering a cliffhanger to move on from, didn't make me want to see what happens next...

Disappointing!!… Expand

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PatrickstulDec 18, 2021

Господи, сценарист книгу брал в руки или прогнулся по дефолту сжв брани, которая сейчас все окружает? Дальше первой серии смотреть невозможно. До свидания Редания.Господи, сценарист книгу брал в руки или прогнулся по дефолту сжв брани, которая сейчас все окружает? Дальше первой серии смотреть невозможно. До свидания Редания.

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FilifionkaSopotDec 26, 2019

Boring. Way too much talking, too litlle action. Casting is horrible, you have black mages, black elves, virtually all of dryads in Brokilon are also black. But it doesn’t end there. Triss Merigold is semi black and Yeneffer is kind of LatinBoring. Way too much talking, too litlle action. Casting is horrible, you have black mages, black elves, virtually all of dryads in Brokilon are also black. But it doesn’t end there. Triss Merigold is semi black and Yeneffer is kind of Latin type. Come on. Good thing they didn’t cast Jamie Foxx as the Witcher. There is a lot of time jumping, which will inevitably confuse non die hard audience. Oh, and finally, the creators really wanted to show us the grand scheme of things. So we have politics, epic battles, sorcerers plotting etc., all squeezed into this rather short series. And that was a poor decision in my opinion, because it cut short the screen time of a surprisingly good Witcher character played by Cavil. There’s simply too little Witcher in the Witcher.… Expand

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eva3si0nDec 22, 2019

Season 2 Witcher causes the most negative emotions. The first season was not the best film adaptation, but it could be watched, he gave at least some bright emotions. For the first season, it was demolished, despite the budgeting andSeason 2 Witcher causes the most negative emotions. The first season was not the best film adaptation, but it could be watched, he gave at least some bright emotions. For the first season, it was demolished, despite the budgeting and inappropriate actors (Netflix, on the other hand). But the second season is already a transition to the section of comedy and bullying of the original source. I have not read all the books, I have not even finished the first part of the game franchise, but it hurts me to look at the characters and lore so bullied. Season 3 is no longer important, there is nothing to fall below, it is better to forget about this film adaptation.… Expand

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viroodiemDec 26, 2019

It sat as a disaster looming on the horizon and when it finally landed it became a completely different disaster.

Ive read the books, Ive played the games and what you get out of this amounts to a very ham fisted police procedural withIt sat as a disaster looming on the horizon and when it finally landed it became a completely different disaster.

Ive read the books, Ive played the games and what you get out of this amounts to a very ham fisted police procedural with Geralt of Rivia tracking down and dealing with the "monster of the week" despite all the episodes dropping at the same time.

The story lacks the depth of the source materials or their much more famous video games. It is the epitome of generic, bland, and uninteresting.

While the casting looked to have been the biggest problem ultimately that is one of the more pleasant surprises. Cavill pulls off a reasonably convincing Geralt. "Jaskier" is a gem to watch. Young Freya does a great job a Princess Cirilla before she evolves to become the Ciri we know. Question is will she be up to the physicality of the role in later seasons IF it gets that far.

That said the most glaring casting issue is without a doubt Anya Chalotra as Yennifer. Now that has absolutely nothing to do with her heritage and nearly everything to do with the reality that she simply cannot act to save her life. Her scenes are tedious to watch and devoid of emoting. She acts like she is Valedictorian of the Kristen Stewart academy for girls who dont act so good.

Beyond that she does not remotely look the part that she is there to portray. Again not because the color of her skin but because as the books put it, Yennifer was supposed to be an unsurpassed beauty and designed physical perfection and Cholatra has all sorts of imperfections, and definitely the wrong physique for the character. Its Gal Gadot for Wonder Woman wrong.

That leads into the next major problem. With her inability to act it drags the whole production down given how much of the story is centered around Yen's exploits. It just keeps getting harder and harder to watch as the show goes on. What makes it worse is that there is absolutely NO chemistry between Cavill and Cholatra. In every possible way, be it emotionally, physically, romantically the coupling is like that of Hugh Jackman and his wife cognitive dissonance that the brain does not want to compute.

Again, none of that would be all that bad if it not for the reality of how much of the plot revolves around their shared sexuality.

As for the controversy, turns out it was mostly inflated. Seemingly stemming mostly from those dissatisfied with the show taking starkly different direction away from the games. In reality most of the choices made were semi logical and more in line with the books. Yet despite that the story builds itself to be more geared towards women than it does men. Namely those women who feasted on the likes of Game of Thrones and Vikings and serves to fill that niche. The comparison to Game Of Thrones was always doomed to be inaccurate. It is much closer to compare it to Vikings with more magic if anything. Much simpler, much more generic, lacking depth and having even less subtlety. I place it somewhere between Vikings and The Last Kingdom and much closer to the latter than the former.

Visually it is well made, at least as it relates to physical landscapes go. The CGI tend to be pretty bad and highly dated. This means that long term the show will NOT hold up well under age.

All in all the show is tolerable. I have sat through far worse things, but not too many. This show is mostly for those who obsess over fandoms and are going to like the show regardless of how "not good" it is OR those who are just watching it as filler material. Mostly while doing anything else and leaving it running as background noise.

Ultimately Season 1 was an utter disappointment. That does not mean that future seasons cannot make the show better. It simply needs more depth in writing and if there were ever a case to be made for recasting a lead, This is a perfect example of where it is needed AND how it could be easily done with the built in "world of magic" excuse that could explain why Yen would change her look again and again. It would not fit with the show runners determination to utilize POCwashing but ideally Yen should have been played by someone such as Katie McGrath who would have at least checked most of the boxes, has experience playing a role as someone who can be endearing one moment then cold and unlikable the next.

All in all the show could have been a solid 7 but on the weakness of Chalotra lack of acting ability in a crucial role, the generic writing and the police procedural more stand alone episodic format that is taking television backwards it can only muster a 3 for the first season. Definitely a foundation to build on, but far from being the most stable.… Expand

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DirricvirruJan 15, 2020

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The timeline irritated the crap out of me. It jumps forward and backwards with too similarily looking characters without much other details. The characters will look familiar but until you set them side by side you'll realize what they are doing. Unless you analyze the show or watch it in incredible detail the timeline is hard to follow.

There is a series of 3 wishes and they silent out the final wish. Super annoying writing and I stopped it right after that and was done. There's not enough boobs or fighting to keep me interested in finishing with my struggles to follow the plot of the story.

Witcher is cool character. Bard I hated all the scenes he was in. Witch was just a boobie show and is just whiney/teen agnsty in all of her scenes. I get enough of that in real life.

I stopped at the end of the 4th episode.… Expand

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thebagginsDec 26, 2019

A fairly typical tale of good effects, a decent pre-story (In the form of a video game), annoying overblown characters, and poor script writing will have you reaching for the remote fast forward button too often.

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nating51Dec 24, 2019

Apart from the good world building, this series has bad acting and poor direction. I am really disappointed.

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Breaker666Dec 23, 2019

Overrated, slow and boring, you get hyped the first 2 minutes by a very short battle to start a never ending story, after 2 episodes you only get like 5 or 6 minutes of action, acting is not good as main character does not look natural andOverrated, slow and boring, you get hyped the first 2 minutes by a very short battle to start a never ending story, after 2 episodes you only get like 5 or 6 minutes of action, acting is not good as main character does not look natural and feels like superman dyed his hair and uses contact lens jajaja, if you like slow boring stories you might like it. I couldn't keep watching after episode 2.… Expand

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Syrona7Dec 22, 2019

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Henry Cavill is the only reason to watch the show. His portrayal of Geralt is right on spot.
Everything else is a pile of plot holes and wokeness.

For example, straight from the beginning. How exactly does a kingdom sneakily invade their neighbor? Are there no spies to let the other kingdom know what's going to happen? Are there no sentinels and message pidgeons to let the king know there is an army approaching the border? HOW? If a kingdom fails at such an epic scale to defend itself, then their defeat is wholly DESERVED! And when the army finally invades the capitol city, why exactly do they burn it down?! It makes no sense to waste resources and men, only to destroy the reward for all that effort.

Queen Calanthe at a party quite openly, publicly and strongly, INSULTS the son of the neighboring kingdom which was even richer and more militarily powerful than her own, FOR NO REASON WHATSOEVER, proving that no only she doesn't even know the meaning of the word Diplomacy, but also common sense is equally meaningless to her.
Oh, and also "Why am I following laws made by men?!".

This failure of queen is supposed to make the viewer sympathetic to her plight? WHY?!

The show is filled with scenes where female characters whine about how oppressed they are, and how men are garbage. Also, all villains and shady characters are men. But then that was to be expected from Netflix. What was bizarre for Netflix, is that even up to episode 4 there are no LGBT characters. I half expected all the important female characters to be raging lesbians, given the wokeness of Netflix. Is this a China thing? Because China hates LGBT content?

Also what's with all the black people?! The show is based on a book based on the Polish medieval folklore. There were no black people in medieval Poland.

On a closing point, the show feels very...small scale. The locales are beautiful in CGI, but everything else feels like it was filmed in a small studio, very..."Chronicles of Shannara"-like

I would have given it a 0, but Henry Cavill's performance brings it 3 points.… Expand

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MrWhinyDec 24, 2019

Another SJW propaganda! Terrible cast, except Geralt and roach... Netflix ruined both scenario and characters! If anyone didn't read to books or played the game, you having a hard time to understand, who is this? what's going on? When? Where?Another SJW propaganda! Terrible cast, except Geralt and roach... Netflix ruined both scenario and characters! If anyone didn't read to books or played the game, you having a hard time to understand, who is this? what's going on? When? Where? etc. time skips are terrible and poorly executed...… Expand

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KapustaDec 20, 2019

The series is good, but this casting actors spoils everything.
If you wanted black actors in series, you could make them merchants or diplomats from other countries.
Okay they turn Istredd in black guy, but why they made him young? I don’tThe series is good, but this casting actors spoils everything.
If you wanted black actors in series, you could make them merchants or diplomats from other countries.
Okay they turn Istredd in black guy, but why they made him young?
I don’t want to write anymore, just gonna say Netflix goddamn adaptation.… Expand

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NeyuecrfDec 20, 2019

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. 7 episode, the total destruction of the majestic Jennifer. Why add so many stupid, unnecessary, destroying images of the hero of the scene? But they cut down other stories, removed a lot of good, revealing many actions moments. And they added this. Why am I ashamed to watch this? What a terrible chronology of events? A person unfamiliar with books will generally become entangled in chronology. Why was it necessary to slam the battle for zintra at the very beginning, and then confuse people with a feast?
Why not insert first the Feast revealing the same husband of Kalante? and only then kill him.
Disgusting direction. A bunch of stupid moments.
Why did they insert so many passages from 1 episode? Just saving, by the principle, and so it goes, they will eat it. Disgusting.
I really looked forward to the series, but I was very disappointed in it. Mb for a person not at all familiar with the Witcher universe, the series will be interesting. But for the fan, he is vile. And if you do not take into account a bunch of gag, frankly stupid unnecessary plot changes, the film itself looks cheap… Expand

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Roman9911Aug 9, 2021

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Alexey0Jan 17, 2020

The tattered narrative does not allow us to keep track of the plot, the characters are not fully disclosed, the plot line with Ciri is simply nonexistent, and Freya Allan practically does not change the expression on her face.

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adesolDec 20, 2019

After watching the whole 1st season of this so called "Witcher" TV show I can assure you that GoT 8th season isn't bad at all! People who compare this low quality CGI **** to GoT are clearly out of their mind. Or I guess crapflix just boughtAfter watching the whole 1st season of this so called "Witcher" TV show I can assure you that GoT 8th season isn't bad at all! People who compare this low quality CGI **** to GoT are clearly out of their mind. Or I guess crapflix just bought a bunch of bots on IMDB and metacritic - thats most likely.… Expand

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7_ZoRoF_7Dec 24, 2019

Why are there so many black people on the show? At that time, they could not be somehow connected with the royal family. The acting is good, but their selection is terrible. I hate modern tolerance.

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SilentNoiseDec 25, 2019

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Можно начать с того, что если бы сериал от ведьмака не позиционировался как "убийца" Игры Престолов и не был бы флагманом нетфликс, то и относились бы к нему по другому. Актерская игра оставляет желать лучшего, особенно кидается в глаза Йеннифер от Anya Cholatra, которая ну ник не тянет на 100+ летнюю чародейку, диалоги сильные но играет она откровенно плохо. Нетфликс, если вы делаете сериал по книгам славянского писателя, который создавал свой мир на основе средневековой Польши(сильно сомневаюсь, что его основные персонажи особенно эльфы могли быть чернокожими), то и актеров подбирай по цвету кожи соответствующему. Брали бы пример с HBO и ее Игрой Престолов, там такого мракобесия нет или с CPR, которые сделали великолепную игру на которая получилась шедевром! Йеннифер которая махает мечом как Геральт! вы серьезно?! то же самое Вильгефорц( актер тоже подобрал с учетом всех толерантных тенденций), один из самый сильный чародее, сражается с Кагыром на мечах и проигрывает ему, бред просто(хочу напомнить что Вильгефорц в первой стычке с Геральтом поломал его и чуть не убил, убил высшего вампира Региса(играл в игру или читал книгу поймет, что это почти не возможно))! Так как я знаком хорошо как с книгой так и с играми, то меня этот сериал разочаровал. Я могу очень долго описывать недостатки этого сериала, но на это уйдет очень много времени, я описал те что на мой взгляд самые серьезные.… Expand

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NuraslanJan 9, 2020

Nothing left from Sapkovsky's famous sense of humour. Stories are spoiled because of stupid screenwriters. And who is that old lady that ate Triss and took her role?
Geralt is dope tho.

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GERKamilDec 21, 2019

Nichts ist wie erwartet, sie sollten sich lieber am Spiel halten und außerdem, Ausländer raus! xD ja, dunkle Haut im Mittelalter-Polen? WUT?

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WistapDec 20, 2019

Staging fights extremely weak and Nilfgaard armor is terrible. Moreover,the show doesn't explain much.

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mob16151Dec 20, 2019

Horrible casting. The only saving grace was Cavill. The actress's that play Triss, Yenn, and Ciri were all cringe as hell.

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JasooieDec 20, 2019

If you are hoping this will be like the books this is a travesty. The characters are very hit and miss with Henry cavils Geralt the only redeeming feature the actor who played ciri do quite well as well.

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NiebaotanDec 22, 2019

Biggest disappointment of the year. It's just a big mess. B-Grade stuff with forced wokeness.

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cesarcfariaDec 22, 2019

The digital effects are poor and the actuation of Henry Cavell is horrible. The character is shallow and the dialogues are superficial. Coundn’t finnish the first episode.

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StrigibirDec 22, 2019

Well, what can I say? I wanted to like the show beforehand, as I love the Witcher universe as a whole. The books somewhat, the games a lot. Since I saw the first trailer for the show I feared they wanted it to become their own Game ofWell, what can I say? I wanted to like the show beforehand, as I love the Witcher universe as a whole. The books somewhat, the games a lot. Since I saw the first trailer for the show I feared they wanted it to become their own Game of Thrones. As Sapkowski is what he is, see the lawsuit against CD Project and his remarks about the games, I expected him to see the show as a cash grab, too. So I am not even surprised.

I liked some of the fighting scenes, the atmosphere was somewhat interesting and the show often shows a mature approach. Cool.
Then again there are scenes that feel just akward, narratives that have weird pacing, weird dialogue and even the high polished shots and forced camera angles can't make up for the....'meh-feeling' I get when watching this show.
Thr main character does a good job on portraying Geralt but that's it.

In the end, to me, this is the bad clone of game of thrones I feared it would be, with little added value, having read the books and played the games. The latter having a narrative and heart(!) that this show cannot compete with.… Expand

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nozveraduDec 22, 2019

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The only saving grace is the choreography. Cast was horrendous aside from Henry Cavill, Triss Merrigold being the worst among them all, completely ruined my impression. The settings felt cheap, especially the forest and the dragon, what the heck was going on? even LOTR in the 2000s did much better. Then it's the horrible writing, the incoherence and chaos. Throw everything at your face at one time, boring monologue at the other. The whole sequence of events were presented in a way that nobody would understand without reading the books or play the games, lucky that I did both. The scenes just felt dumbed down from the book, the jinn scene, the dragon scene, everything felt cheap especially the lighting in Brokilon, omg what the fxxk was that?

While the lacking of brilliant writing and fancy visuals won't kill a show, the utterly disgusting casting choices, the lack of character development (especially compare to GOT) and terrible immature dialogues made it unwatchable.… Expand

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tehJoDec 23, 2019

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Lauren S. Hissrich wrote the script just for a sake of promoting feminism and diversity. Every good aspect of the series of books was misconstructed, changed to fit the main narrative. Characters are caricatures of them self. Many aspects of original stories are skipped while whole other stories are created. Character traits are changed, dialogs poorly written frequently change situation, pushing feminist agenda in to viewers throat. Almost whole story of Yennefer was created for a sake of strong female lead. It's weird feeling that tv series about witcher is mainly about Yennefer and Cirila with few quick-cut scenes showing cuts of Gerald. Calente is another example of character that's over the top (clearly miss cast). Her behavior is borderline (aura of being drugged). Humor in books is subtle while in the series jokes are delivered Deadpool style. Tissaia de Vries played by MyAnna Buring is bright light in this series. Great cast and her character fits the books.

Many people write that Henry C. is made for the role. In my opinion he does not understand character and performs badly. His claim that he is a fan of the series and that he read the whole series and then goes to say that Geralt is a white knight is bit outlandish. Simple lie for a sake of the interview in my opinion. Other thing he said that points in to direction of him not knowing much is his claim that Geralt was witcher 2.0 (mutations were more advanced in his case). He acts in the same manner as he was in superman. Great savior just with bits of brutish bravado and some bitterness. Books painted medieval Europe with fantasy aspects, with slav accents here and there. While Lauren goes in to modern UK or US to showcase the world and society. Diverse cast is forced in every scene in every episode. For some reason diversity not include Asian people, apparently not diverse enough. Hissrich is a type of person who would cast Hercules and Achilles black people just for sake of diversity. Elfs are showcased as humans but being persecuted for being different. In books there were proud and feel superior to humans.

Dwarfs in books were brilliant full of vigor and brutish manners. Huge part of original vibrant world. In series, they are without and good values. Casting was done like: here are random little people chose 5 lets look for more people of color to fit the narrative.

Scenography is poor, scenes are closed, world is static, special effects are mediocre at best. Possibly the lacking of cash for production. Frames are very narrow. Factions and leaders is another story that was changed dramatically. Foltest is shown as weak, brutish person. Not as a serious king with proper leadership skills. Geralt is more concerned about miners and theirs plan to bring people revolution in to Temeria (workers revolution). Nilfgards army is shown as band of barbarians murdering humans, dogs, torturing everything in their way. You could compare them to horde of orcs from Tolkien. While they were empire with strong army. Cintra in other hand is shown as strongest Kingdom with again is not really the case. To summarize: Lauren S. Hissrich butchered the story. Created her own narrative. Changed characters to fit their view how the world should look. Whole production is a mess. Every jump from character to character is happening in different time. People who did not read books can easily lose them self's and people who did read a book are confused with timelines and stories being changed to the brink of recognition. Witcher was Netflix response to GOT but they are far, far away from meting the standards set by producers of HBO series. Political activism killed this series. But apparently, netflix likes to burn money.… Expand

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FinFlikDec 23, 2019

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. К слову, книга писалась в 1986 году. Сериал-это адаптация тех произведений. И естественно адаптация под Американского зрителя в первую очередь из-за большего объема рынка. И естественно адаптация нужна потому, что если дословно идти за первоисточником-умрете от скуки, несовременности и странности рассказов из первых двух книг. Да, многое не канон, не рассказывают толком о Ведьмаках и истории Континента, да много взято из головы (история Йен, Мышавура, Кагыра и слабака Вильгефорца) и сделано это ради увеличение хронометража. Да, встречается мист каст. Но это шоу, если относится к нему как к шоу и закрыть глаза на то, на что действительно необходимо их закрыть, получилось оно зрелищным и красивым.… Expand

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FicurseDec 24, 2019

Мда,сколько же ебаных говноедов,нравится наверное жрать высеры от Netflix,желаю всем кому понравился этот сериал столько же чёрных пятен на лице,сколько тут чёрных славянМда,сколько же ебаных говноедов,нравится наверное жрать высеры от Netflix,желаю всем кому понравился этот сериал столько же чёрных пятен на лице,сколько тут чёрных славян

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beardroiderDec 24, 2019

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. According to the showrunner, they did not adapt the series of games (although thanks to this series the Witcher gained worldwide popularity and showed interest in Sopkovsky’s books), they adapted the book. The only thing they adapted is the position of SJW (political and moral principles). I am a citizen of Russia, we have no problems with social equality and racism (in ancient times we ourselves were slaves, and even at home), so I can say what I think, because I have every right to do so. Almost everything is bad in this series, from Slavic there are only my tears (as a citizen of Russia). A completely incoherent plot and narrative, timelines often alternate, this is very confusing, because of this, the narrative collapses and the victim becomes the amount of content that could be shown to us (for example, to reveal characters). A very bad caste of actors, if there are no questions to Renfrey, Strygobor, Myshovur, Kalante, Yenifer and Tissay, then there are questions to the rest. Geralt of What's up with your face? - the actor is trying hard, it is respectful, but he does not fit the image of the canonical Witcher, he looks more like a medieval swordsman from a bad movie from the 90s. Cirri of Mediocrity - the young actress came to the set early, her game is so bad and artificial that she wants to deprive herself of her eyes surgically, she even shows a bad acting in passive scenes and they both wear cheap lenses from the sale of Anime Con with Geralt, which cause the effect of the ominous valley. Dandelion of Banality - this is the most typical image of an idiot from all road movies, it completely killed charisma and interest in the character, there was only irritation. Kagyr of Kylo Ren taught you nothing? - for the main antagonist, he has a too cute and harmless face of a teenager, he should have caused alarm, but only laughter. Fringilla of Kenya - ... African-Americans in medieval Polish fantasy, this is how to make a film about the adventures of an African tribe with the participation of white actors, such a solution is only necessary to show strength and independence, that's all! Triss of Gypsy camp - a woman simply walked along the road with a request to gilt her hand, but ended up on the set (in the first frame with her, she read gypsy curses), and she also made a straw shield against armed knights and caught fire with him (apparently this is an ancient gypsy technique). About the other actors, one can say about the same thing, by what principle they were taken into the film, only God knows ... well, Lauren Hissrich. The disgusting design of almost all the costumes, the black stretched scrotum of the Nilfgard knights, glued pieces of aluminum on the bodies of the Tsintra warriors, dresses from children's mornings by sorceresses and nobles, the peasants walk in sacks of potatoes (although this is most likely to be the case). Poor locations and surroundings, everything seems to be made of cardboard dissolving in water (so that after the shooting everything is quickly disposed of). Computer effects and models are worthy only of laughter, hello from the 2000s, I had the same face as the sylvan from the middle of the second series. The production of many scenes raises a lot of questions, such as the final scene from the 7th series, what kind of attacks of epilepsy are in Ciri and the film crew, do you even understand how wretched this looks? And the battle scenes? Oh my God! There was only hope for them when the witcher performs a ritual of preparing for a battle with monsters, cooks and drinks potions, lubricates a silver sword, turns crazy pirouettes around his enemies ... forget about it at all! The battle at the end of the first series was cool, it gave hope and immediately took it away (the battle in the palace, the battle for the dragon egg where the sorceress waves a sword and dagger instead of magic, which is absurd at the space level, the final battle near the bridge), all at the theater level staging. They said that there will be an emphasis on female characters (although the Witchers have always been at the center of the story), I do not care, so be it, but do it well, and not like in this series. Hissrich with her team wanted to jump above her head, and fell to the very bottom of the absurd. Have you ever seen black elves somewhere? I understand everything, you always want to prove something to someone, but to do it in the universe of Slavic fantasy, it looks ridiculous and causes only facepalm. The franchise's Europeanization only killed all its originality, atmosphere, love of originality, and showed that personal views and ideals are more important than art and the viewers.
P.S. I am very sorry for my terrible English.… Expand

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kycapuk1Dec 25, 2019

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Can Geralt fight whith swords better than Yennefer? 6 episode say "NO"!!! thanks Netflix… Expand

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HaddarDec 26, 2019

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. -Несоответствие персонажей с образами и характерами по сравнению с книжным оригиналом.
-Слишком малый хронометраж, которого не хватает для раскрытия персонажей, кроме Йенифер, ей почему-то уделено больше внимания чем Геральту, а история в первую очередь как раз о нём, а не о чародейке Йенифер.
-Слишком много отсебятины и логических дыр: Весь сезон говорили что магия не берётся из ниоткуда, Но в конце, маги со стороны Севера вдруг почему то колдуют "просто так", а магам со стороны Нильфгаарда, приходиться жертвовать собой, ради того чтобы превратиться в фаербол для требушета, которые просто отражаются в сторону без особых усилий) и видя это, Фрингилья зачем то запускает ещё один, жертвуя ещё одной чародейкой) ну вот зачем? Зато Йенифер, без какого либо поглощения энергии, используя только собственные силы, заливает всё поле огнём... Почему Вильгефорц, у которого за плечами военный опыт, отдаёт роль командующего в битве на Содденском холме - Йенифер? Которая до этого не участвовала в масштабных сражениях. О костюмах, касте, декорациях и многом другом, уже говорили люди до меня и всё же, перечислять ещё можно долго.

Мой вам совет - лучше прочитайте книги, а не насилуйте себя недо-адаптациями, которые снимают на скорочтении оригинала, лишь для того чтобы срубить бабла.… Expand

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mezbDec 25, 2019

Very poor writing, very few acceptable acting, too much changes from the original histories. It's more about visual effects than content and even so, it fails sometimes.

As a fan of the games and the books, I can assure I had great timeVery poor writing, very few acceptable acting, too much changes from the original histories. It's more about visual effects than content and even so, it fails sometimes.

As a fan of the games and the books, I can assure I had great time playing and reading, otherwise watching the show, didn't bring any feelings at all. Not funny, not scary, not emotional, not entertainment, not mysterious. It was very few scenes I could enjoy on this first season. Also I really couldn't understand how a fan could like it.

CD Red Projekt also changed histories of the books, but the studio improved it. The TV show changed the essence of history and characters, there isn't one single history told authentically as it's on the books. They followed the main topics of the books only.

My expectations of seeing remarkable scenes of The Witcher history was totally frustrated. I wish they could improve it, but I fear they can't make it better, specially with so many applause.… Expand

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kublai_khan63Dec 27, 2019

Henry Cavill's Geralt is the only real reason to watch this at all but that's more for the jokes than for his "dramatic performances." I've never read the books, so I only have game 3 to go off of (which I loved btw). I'm pretty sure theHenry Cavill's Geralt is the only real reason to watch this at all but that's more for the jokes than for his "dramatic performances." I've never read the books, so I only have game 3 to go off of (which I loved btw). I'm pretty sure the witcher isn't supposed to be a comedy, but it's hard to take any of the dramatic parts seriously at all and it often falls flat based on how silly the story gets. That isn't to say the intentional humor doesn't land, it does, but the drama doesn't.

Whether the show cut too much out of the books or too little, it's clear that taking more creative license and cutting out the extraneous details the books that weren't needed would have made the story much more easier to follow. I don't have a problem with the nonlinear way the story is told on paper, but there should have been a bigger pay off to it. The way it was done here is just going to leave most people temporarily confused on why people are alive that shouldn't be. That isn't the story's biggest fault though.

The three plot lines that comprise the show are Geralt does Witcher stuff, which is the best because Henry Cavill's charisma alone keeps you interested, Ciri trying to run away from the bad army, which isn't as interesting but does it's job to keep the over arching tension up and set up the end goal, and Yennifer's backstory which is the main reason I hate this show.

I did not care one bit about Yennifer's backstory, and it really should have been cut anyway. All the audience needs to know about her motivation is that she wants a child (something that will come up later I'm sure), but her entire story before that is boring, creepy (in a rapey way, not a scary way), and obnoxious which is funny because that's basically how you could describe her character as well. When she finally does run into Geralt, she more or less becomes a side character anyway.

I guess I'll hit the "diversity question" if only because there's something that bothered me that nobody else has bothered to mention. Either people don't want to touch it at all, or well, "those" people want to complain about black people being elves. Yes this is a fantasy world, and no I don't have a problem with the cast being diverse, but far too often the driving force of the story is ethnically ambiguous girl needs Geralt to solve her problem. For me, the problem isn't race or ethnicity, so much as it's the weird fact that every important woman in the show looks way too much like all the other important women in the show. They wear different costumes but the colors and details are so muted that it doesn't really distinguish them anyway. The weirder part is their hair. Fan boys have probably ranted about the fact that Triss doesn't have red hair, but what set me back is when I realized nearly every important woman in the show has the same hair color, length, and almost the same style. Only the queen in this case is different because she wears her hair in a bun. On top of that, they don't exactly act that differently from each other. Right off the back each one is introduced to Geralt as sassy girl who wants something. If you know the games, you'll notice the minor differences between them (clothes and what they're good at) but they don't really act differently from each other (again, queen lady is sort of the exception that proves the rule). None of the men have this problem. No matter how minor the character, every single man seems to be as distinguishable as he should be. While the black women that follow the dragon hunter around might as well be recast as the women who lived in the woods, the dragon hunter himself looks and acts completely different from Mousesack despite them both being old bearded white men.

I could go on about terrible CGI, spoilers about dumb plot points, and why I think Yennifer is obnoxious, but I feel like a lot of that is more subjective than a wholesale failure in costume design, plot structure and tone. I got to say, the critics finally called one right this time.… Expand

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OlsztynDec 27, 2019

Only good in this crap is Henry Cavil as Geralt and his sword-fights. Everything else is totally out of the books. Scenario is totally wrong, lack of logic. As a Witcher fan I feel offended by this show, very dissapointed.

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kozub91Aug 30, 2022

Хуже придумати вже нема як, навіть польський серіал 2002року на фоні "цього" виглядає краще, неговорячи вже про ігри та книги, прекращайте піхать свою повесточку во все шо тільки можна.Хуже придумати вже нема як, навіть польський серіал 2002року на фоні "цього" виглядає краще, неговорячи вже про ігри та книги, прекращайте піхать свою повесточку во все шо тільки можна.

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StanislavrusJan 27, 2020

8-10/10 seriously? millions of flies can't be wrong :)

Мир ведьмака, в котором многое завязано на ксенофобии, ненависти людей к нелюдям, сложного морального выбора, мир, где многие чудовища рождаются из человеческих пороков, да и просто8-10/10 seriously? millions of flies can't be wrong :)

Мир ведьмака, в котором многое завязано на ксенофобии, ненависти людей к нелюдям, сложного морального выбора, мир, где многие чудовища рождаются из человеческих пороков, да и просто тяжелую жизнь бездомного наемника-мутанта, который в полной мере должен ощущать на своей шкуре любовь ближнего своего доверили снимать мягко говоря не тем людям. Понравилась арка с ежом и Йеннифер и первая половина шестой серии. В остальном невнятный сюжет, прыгающий с места на место (хоть бы даты текстом на экране написали, когда и что происходит). Отсутствует славянский колорит, как и сопереживание героям. Смотреть просто не интересно. Пустое, в обрамлении мошоночных доспехов.… Expand

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sulaco426Jan 31, 2020

the revival of low budget shows of the 90s. its basically like xena or buffy. henry cavill is the only one worth noting and every other character is just a bland npc with the pinnacle of poor character depiction of yennefer.i was really hypedthe revival of low budget shows of the 90s. its basically like xena or buffy. henry cavill is the only one worth noting and every other character is just a bland npc with the pinnacle of poor character depiction of yennefer.i was really hyped for it and im a fan of the books and the games and this was just a cheap knock-off. the director shows no talent in worldbuilding, storytelling,character development, the costumes are mediocre to bad, the cgi is straight outta the 90s. for me its like the final season of GoT without the budget.… Expand

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ElBarto1992Apr 13, 2020

Cheap social politics bombard you at every turn, characters are not respected per the books/games, And the whole show feels disjointed and confusing in the way it is cut. Despite all of this, Henry Cavills commitment and dedication to theCheap social politics bombard you at every turn, characters are not respected per the books/games, And the whole show feels disjointed and confusing in the way it is cut. Despite all of this, Henry Cavills commitment and dedication to the role of Geralt is evident and very satisfying to watch. Incredible fight scenes and beautiful sets… Expand

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angry_farmerJun 1, 2021

As a big of the books and the games, this show is lacking, in dialogue, world creation, casting is horrible(ex.Tris Merigold is a redhead on the original), netflix should have just grabbed a side mission from the Witcher 3 and made a show,As a big of the books and the games, this show is lacking, in dialogue, world creation, casting is horrible(ex.Tris Merigold is a redhead on the original), netflix should have just grabbed a side mission from the Witcher 3 and made a show, that would have been better.
There should a contract clause for adaptation from games and books, that if its not faithful to the original material it should not be adapted.… Expand

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ZHZJun 10, 2020

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The only good part in this TV show is henry. The heroines look completely different which is a bad idea. The scriptwriters give no background information for new audiences and ruined the original plot with so many unreasonable scripts and flashback scenes. Very messy clips full around the show. A complete disaster.… Expand

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numitorosJun 20, 2020

Weak interpretation of a good literary basis. Cast is worst for overwhelming numbers of characters. Only one good spot is Henry Cavill.

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Dinox44Feb 11, 2021

Childish+gore
Left me often confused but I watched the whole thing, so that’s a plus

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ZiqJul 16, 2023

The right guy in the wrong place

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GCEGalottaDec 21, 2021

Good: Production value / most of the actors

Bad: Completely butchered the plot of the source material / characters don`t act like themselves / stupid dialogue at times / illogical stuff even within the narrative of the TV show Overall, thisGood: Production value / most of the actors

Bad: Completely butchered the plot of the source material / characters don`t act like themselves / stupid dialogue at times / illogical stuff even within the narrative of the TV show

Overall, this is in no way a faithfull adaptation of the books as it has been advertised. It does a disservice to the lore, the atmosphere, the characters and the plot. Shame.… Expand

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ToschikOSDec 18, 2021

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Посмотрев первую серию 2 сезона я понял, что больше так продолжать не могу. Тупость сюжета только нарастает. Убил жрецов и разграбил храм? Прощаем! Изнасиловал жрицу? Плохой!… Expand

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psergeeJan 10, 2022

Наиунылейший сериал, который я когда-либо видел. Авторам пофиг на оригинал, главное показать этническое разнообразие. Всё на этом.

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M_Ali_S_SNov 19, 2021

They've just worked on costumes and visual effects, and just that . The story is so boring (just watched until the 4th episode),there's no action or magical stuff in the 3 first episodes.

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fireflyDEDec 20, 2021

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Season I now after watching season 2 is in my opinion 9/10, Season II 3/10, Netflix just ruined the story with season 2 (as usual with the other shows), season 2 is full of diversity but a little fun and logic, lets say "Season 2" is generic show for american "marvel" kids. We can find here even something like jurrasic park nonsense(E8) or some mindless witchers (E2) with whores in the middle of Kaer Morhen, twisted characer of Eskel - WTF???. American producers/writers who know nothing about "world of witcher" or Slavic mythology destroyed concepts of the books. Its like Sauruman is no longer magical, but chinese vampire, Sauron is kung fu fighter, Frodo is now young girl lost in her feelings - that is what Netflix did to novel. But still some season 2 positives: Gerald (Cavill), Jaskier, Ciri and that is all. For example Alik Sakharov, first season director (born in USSR) understand what to do with the show and of course had problems with producers...so he must leave, because netflix wanted this generic garbage - Season 2… Expand

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13keeper13Dec 20, 2021

i love henry cavil so much that i cant rate less than this but if you have ever played witcher trilogy the cast and story and scenario and everything is pure **** . if you havent played witcher games then you may like it a little bit , but ifi love henry cavil so much that i cant rate less than this but if you have ever played witcher trilogy the cast and story and scenario and everything is pure **** . if you havent played witcher games then you may like it a little bit , but if you are a witcher fan please dont watch it… Expand

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Diacritic2021Dec 20, 2021

The quality of a fantasy show is in the details. Cheap computer graphics with fast-moving camera to avoid detalisation, nonsensical constumes - Ciri riding for hours or days and training with a sword in a thin silk dress, a room with theThe quality of a fantasy show is in the details. Cheap computer graphics with fast-moving camera to avoid detalisation, nonsensical constumes - Ciri riding for hours or days and training with a sword in a thin silk dress, a room with the glassless window and no fireplace in the snowy mountains, none of this makes sense. And you cant help but pay attention to those silly details because the plot is so predictable, it’s like a computer game with nearly identical missions: a trip to a new place which seems safe but turns out there’s a monter, the Witcher kills it. In every episode. And who wrote those clumsy dialogues? « It’s not a castle », says Eskel to Ciri in Kaer Morten, and then they show us it’s literally a huge castle… Have the show runners seen any good shows or movies in their lives? Such a disappointment.… Expand

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bondchegDec 27, 2021

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Never wrote a review here. But the hike today is my day. Hisrich ruined everything! This witcher will not appeal to either fans of the book, or fans of the game, or fans of either one or the other, or people who are just not familiar with the universe.
The costumes of the characters are worse than in the porn parody.
Casting is worse than porn parody.
The plot is worse than a porn parody.
You had a gorgeous book plot and great visuals of characters in games. Combine both for a masterpiece that Game of Thrones could not reach. What happened?
Black elves first, rubber armor at Nilfgaard, full of miscast actors. Okay, it doesn't matter, it's important to look interesting, right? But this is not the case here either. The creators simply rewrite the canon, kill Excel "because the unknown character will not cause sympathy" BUT YOU DIDN'T KNOW US ESCEL! YOU KILLED SOMETHING MUDILA WITH THE NAME OF ESKEL!
The monsters are new. The Witcher is a pumped-up killing machine. The rest of the witchers are whipping boys. Heroes are stupid NPCs. One Ciri is a whining Mary Sue worse than Ray. Thank you, you completely ruined all the good that remained.
Why give Ciri development, making her a STRONG character through growth? We will immediately make an imba out of it. We'll take away magic from Yennefer, but she will fight like a **** special forces soldier. Yes, **** the logic.… Expand

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nallikaeaJan 9, 2022

I can not understand why they charged everything they could in this story if they have so great source. All changes they made make story just worst.

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TradewindFeb 2, 2022

It's just incredibly average. The monsters are neat and interesting but the quality of the dialogue especially just doesn't come close to something like Game of Thrones' seasons 1-5, even 6 and 7 had better writing. The dialogue is eitherIt's just incredibly average. The monsters are neat and interesting but the quality of the dialogue especially just doesn't come close to something like Game of Thrones' seasons 1-5, even 6 and 7 had better writing. The dialogue is either stilted or too contemporary and the result is that you cannot immerse yourself in the show like you could with GoT. In GoT the dialogue was so excellently written and delivered that you almost forgot you were watching actors play characters, the scenes took on a life of their own and became more than the sum of their parts, here you're keenly aware that it's just actors, ESPECIALLY because Henry Cavill insists on doing that voice. It takes you completely out of it when you know for a fact that it's not what he sounds like, it doesn't immerse me because it's silly.… Expand

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qntrikeJun 5, 2022

its below average if you know nothing about what is going on. There really was no reason to rewrite the books. Its really difficult to improve the story, so obviously they failed, leading to this disappointment.

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CriticalJeffJun 18, 2022

Had high expectations of this one as a fan of the books and games, but it was a huge let down. I'll never understand why a TV writer, when given an internationally acclaimed book series, chooses to almost completely rewrite it. Is it pureHad high expectations of this one as a fan of the books and games, but it was a huge let down. I'll never understand why a TV writer, when given an internationally acclaimed book series, chooses to almost completely rewrite it. Is it pure egoism, they think can improve it? Did we learn nothing from Game of Thrones? If it's for budget, time constraints, difficult to translate onto screen etc. reasons then fair enough. But that's not what happened here. I cut season 1 some slack as it was tricky to structure all those short stories, but season 2 is abysmal. So many facepalm moments of terrible writing and character betrayals. Henry Cavill is great and he deserved better.… Expand

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