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cdubsbubJul 10, 2023

Not faithful to the books at all. Geralt is a side character in his own show. They focus on Yennifer (who was character assassinated in Season 2) Ciri,and a bunch of boring forgettable side characters with CW level acting.

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uncleblazerMar 12, 2023

Cavill is pretty good the story is just ok, for season 1 at least. Season 2 is crap, the spinoff is worse, and no Cavill going forward makes season 3 a no go.

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solemncactuarJan 22, 2023

Season 1: Was over all decent with a few deviations from the novels. Had fun with it anyway and made me excited to see how the rest of the series will turn out. Season 2: Was horrible. By the time I got to the last episode I was confused bySeason 1: Was over all decent with a few deviations from the novels. Had fun with it anyway and made me excited to see how the rest of the series will turn out. Season 2: Was horrible. By the time I got to the last episode I was confused by what I was watching. I would compare the ending to an old teenage drama show like 7th Heaven or Dawson's Creek. I disliked the changes done to the story, and the killing off of characters that did not need to go. Season 2 was enough to discourage me from watching season 3, even more so after hearing how bad Blood Origins turned out to be. I had high hopes for the show but it may be sometime before we get another adaption that may be closer to the novels.… Expand

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PavelHrMay 17, 2023

The first season was mediocre but it's all downhill from there. The strenghts of the show include Henry Cavill and the Yennifer actress plus the Pavetta storyline. I don't know why Hollywood has such a hard time sticking to the lore, theseThe first season was mediocre but it's all downhill from there. The strenghts of the show include Henry Cavill and the Yennifer actress plus the Pavetta storyline. I don't know why Hollywood has such a hard time sticking to the lore, these books have been immensely successful, they spawned 3 great games which too have been immensely successful, if they copied either the books or the games they'd have less work to do and much higher success, instead the writers/director decided to inject intersectional politics (look it up to see why most modern TV/Movies sucks). Mediocre writing, changing the lore, slow pace, unfortunately this show looks like generic, bland, woke cr*p that you see in all modern entertainment, it's just a fantasy setting with characters that you vaguely know but at the same time they don't act or talk like you think they would. It seems the writers wanted to make their own show which would have failed had they not baited the fans with the Witcher brand. Adding to the pile of revived and desecrated corpses of once great franchises and characters such as Obi-Wan, Star Trek, Willow, we add the Witcher. What else will Hollywood desecrate?… Expand

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FiDudJun 2, 2023

3 for some good moments and music from 1st season and 1st episode of 2nd season. A little plus also for Cavil, but he actually do not match perfectly with Geralt from books or the game. The rest is garbage, Ciri is awfull, Yen is terrible and3 for some good moments and music from 1st season and 1st episode of 2nd season. A little plus also for Cavil, but he actually do not match perfectly with Geralt from books or the game. The rest is garbage, Ciri is awfull, Yen is terrible and I am still before season 3.… Expand

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arunscriptJul 2, 2023

Absolute garbage with utterly lazy writing and cliched camera work and special effects. What a way to ruin what could have been a great franchise. Disjointed and jarring. Poor casting choices.

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NathonasDec 30, 2019

One of the strongest fantasy franchises ruined by terrible writing, dialogue, and casting. The only good things about this steaming pile of SJW garbage:

- Henry Cavill, who does a surprisingly good job even with the poor dialogue he'sOne of the strongest fantasy franchises ruined by terrible writing, dialogue, and casting. The only good things about this steaming pile of SJW garbage:

- Henry Cavill, who does a surprisingly good job even with the poor dialogue he's given.

- The fight scenes with Geralt are well done and remind me of the Witcher 3 video game.… Expand

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jetgraphicsDec 29, 2021

I was disappointed by the vulgarity and artlessness. It appears as if they're trying to copy "The Boys" - and that's not going to work for a "fantasy" series. Frankly, I am not going to bother watching any subsequent season.

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MikePhangDec 29, 2021

Is Lauren Schmidt Hissrich the issue with the witcher? S01 timeline S02 source material changes. I hope she starts being the messenger we want bcs I'm not really interested in S03 if things dont change.

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SergiohsJan 26, 2023

I love the games but this show is terrible.. It just looks cheap and made by amateurs ..

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NeeedlesAug 4, 2023

One of the worst adaptations ever. Not only does it completely disregard the books, but its also boring af to the point i had to play with my phone while watching. These writers are completely talentless. Not even Henry could save this andOne of the worst adaptations ever. Not only does it completely disregard the books, but its also boring af to the point i had to play with my phone while watching. These writers are completely talentless. Not even Henry could save this and now they even lost him. Please end this suffering now… Expand

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biczplisDec 19, 2021

It's so, sooo bad :/ They raped the story from the brilliant books, casting is a tragedy (besides Geralt and Jaskier), acting is mediocre and it's just garbage.

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LaudianDec 21, 2019

After having seen all 8 episodes, I think the series has exactly the same problems the books had. Terrible dialogues, a world that feels anything but medieval and a very confusing storyline that made no sense most of the time with events thatAfter having seen all 8 episodes, I think the series has exactly the same problems the books had. Terrible dialogues, a world that feels anything but medieval and a very confusing storyline that made no sense most of the time with events that don't seem to matter at all.

Also, while I absolutely don't mind seeing naked people in a tv show, they should fit in with the storyline. The first 2 episodes were all about displaying naked women for absolutely no reason. I guess this is a cheap attempt at seeming like Game of Thrones, but to me it feels like a cheap copy. The Witcher has none of the grace that GoT had (in the beginning).

In GoT I also really cared for the characters, nothing could be further from the truth here. Every character feels shallow - unlike with Ned Stark, I really wouldn't care if any of them died in the next episode. To be honest, i don't really expect anything from the next episode - everything that has happened just felt so random and pointless. We know the main characters are important because they get a lot of screentime, not because they actually do anything. If you removed the witcher from The Witcher, everything would probably turned out exactly the same.… Expand

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PaulystanDec 23, 2019

The writing is poor, the acting is average, the missteps from the book and the games are irritating, very much so (it's worse that they are largely unnecessary even to save time or budget). Possibly the least difficult thing to adapt to isThe writing is poor, the acting is average, the missteps from the book and the games are irritating, very much so (it's worse that they are largely unnecessary even to save time or budget). Possibly the least difficult thing to adapt to is the weak casting or certain characters, the descriptions in the books are not often honoured by the show but probably not easy to find people described in the books. It's watchable, it's probable that many of us were spoilt by the incredible games, but it is also a let down and I would say that the head writer is most to blame, alongside the producer. No wonder Cavil left, good on him for walking out.… Expand

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DvachskatilsaFeb 13, 2020

Отвратительный сериал. Перемешали все таймлайны из книг, зачем то всю историю перелопатили куча лишних акцентов, лишних персонажей. Отвратительная актриска на Йеннифер, просто невозможно это смотреть, один из худших сериалов, которые я видел.Отвратительный сериал. Перемешали все таймлайны из книг, зачем то всю историю перелопатили куча лишних акцентов, лишних персонажей. Отвратительная актриска на Йеннифер, просто невозможно это смотреть, один из худших сериалов, которые я видел.

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ThundererDec 20, 2019

Henry Cavill is the only good thing about this show. The action is terrible, the effects are bad, the story is NOT true to the books, most of the main characters have been horribly miscast or outright changed into something else entirely.

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MD5774Jan 1, 2022

I don’t know where Netflix is getting their Witcher material. Season 2 was awful. What story from the whole entire Witcher saga did this season come from?

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vergilescoDec 31, 2019

Game of Thrones proved us that we can make a big budget dark fantasy serie wirh the right persons, for the Witcher i wasnt expecting much because i saw the trailer and i was right, its an average Netflix production, lauren schmidt did anGame of Thrones proved us that we can make a big budget dark fantasy serie wirh the right persons, for the Witcher i wasnt expecting much because i saw the trailer and i was right, its an average Netflix production, lauren schmidt did an amateur job. Everything is wrong about this show, from the cast to the costumes, i was laughing the first time i saw Jaskier costume, are you serious?? Anyway Lauren took a wonderful dark fantasy universe and turn it on a twilight version. Toss a coin to netflix to put real budget for their project.… Expand

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DanteMXDec 28, 2019

The Witcher Netflix Series lacks of talent, period, lol.
if you already readed the books or played the games get ready for some brutal disapointment:
Dispite the racial oddness or the fact that characters like Triss looks Arabic or African,The Witcher Netflix Series lacks of talent, period, lol.
if you already readed the books or played the games get ready for some brutal disapointment:

Dispite the racial oddness or the fact that characters like Triss looks Arabic or African, the Series so far reflects low budget and poorness everywhere.

the low care for basic things is amazing, Geralt suposed to lack of emotions, and in this series you find him laughing and experiencing hapynnes lmao...!

In some scenes he looks like He-man and with some black trimed facial hair.....

The CGI is cheap, old and horrid.

A huge amount of time is wasted on Lame dialogs and boring things.

This Witcher Series version Africa is one of those things that will make you even angry.… Expand

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AngryShark92Dec 28, 2021

This show is destined for failure because of its producer. Lauren, for the love of Roach, go away. You're genuinely awful at this. This is not a "faithful adaptation", this is some terrible reimagining that has deviated so far from the sourceThis show is destined for failure because of its producer. Lauren, for the love of Roach, go away. You're genuinely awful at this. This is not a "faithful adaptation", this is some terrible reimagining that has deviated so far from the source material, that is a slap in the face to the fanbase that even makes this show possible.

Two points for Henry Cavill for actually trying to be faithful to a character that he obviously researched and cares for, and the inclusion of more monster encounters, especially with "A grain of truth".

Everything else about this season is terrible, the casting choices are abysmal and it really shows in this season. I gave most of them a pass in Season 1 because they were new diversity hires that don't have much experience, but outside of Geralt, and maybe Dijkstra, these characters all act incredibly different from their counterparts in the books and/or games. This tells me one of two things, either they have no interest in researching the roles they are playing, or Lauren is changing their roles entirely to fit her alternate storyline, either way it culminates in 1 passable episode, and 7 awful ones.

+ Henry Cavill
+ Monster Encounters

- Terrible writing
- Terrible casting
- Story is becoming a jumbled mess
- Characters are unrecognizable
- Wooden and stale acting
- CGI is average
- Questionable "character removal" choices (no spoilers)
- Inventing new things that make no sense (Leshen disease? Idk)

Overall, if you are a fan of the books and/or games, you will be disappointed, this "producer" and a majority of the cast have no business being anywhere near this IP, and if it was named anything besides "The Witcher", the show would be another generic fantasy show that bows out after one season. This fanbase was earned by Sapkowski & CDPR, not these awful "showrunners".… Expand

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JeeapDec 29, 2019

Low expectations met in this Netflix-version of original slavic fantasy

A clear lack of understanding and passion for the source material shine through, in generic and forgettable take on the Witcher. The gritty, realistic and cold universeLow expectations met in this Netflix-version of original slavic fantasy

A clear lack of understanding and passion for the source material shine through, in generic and forgettable take on the Witcher.

The gritty, realistic and cold universe of the books and games, is replaced by a bland and forgettable americanized version.

A version that any fan would be hard pressed to recognize if it wasn't for the inclusion of the games version of Geralt, played by Henry Cavill.

Cavill's performance is great and feels like a window to a version of what this show could have been in the hands of someone with a relationship with the source material.

The efforts of his cast-mates ranges from uninspired to the immersion-breaking.

The shows first season have more than twice the budget of History Channel's first season of Vikings - but looks cheaper. An over-reliance on CGI amplify the cheap feel.

Adding to the near impossible taks of immersion is the Netflix'ification of the cast. Everyone from main characters to extras have been given a racial overhaul.

The original Witcher univers is realistic depiction of european life in the middle ages. The dread and danger of life in the middle ages enhanced by fantasy elements.

Every monster, creature and political action is an integral part of the universe and a deep detailed lore sells the univers. Which makes this a very awkward IP to race-swap in.

Unfortunately thats the approach Netflix have chosen, and it is done without any explanation or additional lore in-universe. Further removing this version from the attention to detail, meticulous universe-building and storytelling of the source material.… Expand

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KingStannisDec 22, 2021

I have read the books several times. Played the games multiple times. There are no similarities between the TV show and the books, beside the character/location names. Nothing makes sense. Why they purchase successful franchises and decide toI have read the books several times. Played the games multiple times. There are no similarities between the TV show and the books, beside the character/location names. Nothing makes sense. Why they purchase successful franchises and decide to re-write everything? I'm baffled. Netflix, just stick to the original story, don't try to be smart, since you are creatively bankrupted. Episode 1 of S02 was somewhat nice, everything else was a complete joke.… Expand

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dramaticwordsDec 22, 2021

The best episode was the first. The longer this series goes on, the worse job it does adapting the original works. Meaningful parts are excluded. Relationships are rendered superficial. Characters are reimagined in worse ways, or wasted,The best episode was the first. The longer this series goes on, the worse job it does adapting the original works. Meaningful parts are excluded. Relationships are rendered superficial. Characters are reimagined in worse ways, or wasted, along with the franchise's potential. The general quality of writing declines the further the show gets from its source material, which in season two is completely abandoned.… Expand

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marpel68Aug 1, 2023

If it wasn't for the fact that the 1st season was entertaining, I would have given the series a 0-score. I played the game three times and read some of the literature. I endured the identity politics of the Netflix series at launch, but IIf it wasn't for the fact that the 1st season was entertaining, I would have given the series a 0-score. I played the game three times and read some of the literature. I endured the identity politics of the Netflix series at launch, but I should've seen this would systematically take centre stage as the series progressed. I find it utterly disgusting that creatively bankrupt writers abuse not only the public entertainment stage, but also widely loved story-IP and twist it into poorly fabricated concoctions that serve little more than promoting their far-left morally depraved ideology. As if that isn't enough they still have the audacity to blame their resulting failure on the fans of the original IP.… Expand

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guywithknifeJan 4, 2020

This show is all over the place: the story, the acting, the writing. On the positive side, the cinematography and lighting is great, as is much of the combat. The acting has its moments. Beyond that, its pretty negative for me: the costumesThis show is all over the place: the story, the acting, the writing. On the positive side, the cinematography and lighting is great, as is much of the combat. The acting has its moments. Beyond that, its pretty negative for me: the costumes are terrible and look cheap (nilfgaard armour looks terrible and Geralt’s trousers look like cheap nylon or somethning), they seemed to switch directors part way through and the inconsistency shows (the directors are inexperienced too, why one would give a an IP with a big fanbase like this to an inexperienced director is beyond me), but worst of all is the story: at times it strays quite far from the books (arrogant writers couldn’t leave it alone perhaps?) and not in a good way. It also jumps back and forward in time, telling different stories out of order in a way that’s pretty confusing,
If you haven’t read the books, the show does a bad job of introducing the world, but if you have, it does a bad job of staying true to the books. I’m really not sure who the target audience are meant to be.… Expand

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WaxRainDec 24, 2019

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I'm not thrilled about this series. Narrative is messy. My boyfriend hasn't read the books, so he was confused by the plot, he couldn't understand what's going on. Why the show shows us the fall of Cintra, Heralt's adventures and Yennefer's youth at the same time and there is no indications that all that happened in the different times, there are decades between these events. And in the next episode we see a story about Pavetta and Urcheon of Erlenwald...
The cast isn't perfect. I like Henry Cavill as Herald, he looks not like Heralt from the books, but like Heralt from the games and he is so beautiful man … Expand

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DenisOffJan 27, 2020

Полное дерьмо!
Сериал про сильных и независимых, снят такой же засратой фемкой, для таких же убогих.
А то что сериал "ведьмак" и должен быть о нем это уже никого не ебет. О чем игры? О монстрах и ведьмаке! О чем книга? Ну вы поняли... ДляПолное дерьмо!
Сериал про сильных и независимых, снят такой же засратой фемкой, для таких же убогих.
А то что сериал "ведьмак" и должен быть о нем это уже никого не ебет.
О чем игры? О монстрах и ведьмаке!
О чем книга? Ну вы поняли...
Для кого и для чего это дерьмо было снято и что это за инфузории что его нахваливают?
Понравился сериал? Пойдите говна поешьте - вы все равно разницы не почуете...
Это провал!
Наш глав герой почти каждую серию то побитая шлюха, по в тюрьме или клетке такая же побитая шлюха!
За то Енифер, мразь галактических масштабов - весь мир блять во круг нее крутиться...
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shurteJul 12, 2020

Сериал вышел просто слабый. Если первая серия ещё хоть что-то из себя представляет, то дальше все скатывается к беспорядочному нагромождению сцен. Все очень дёшево, я даже не знаю, как можно было сейчас с бюджетом от Нетфликс снять настолькоСериал вышел просто слабый. Если первая серия ещё хоть что-то из себя представляет, то дальше все скатывается к беспорядочному нагромождению сцен. Все очень дёшево, я даже не знаю, как можно было сейчас с бюджетом от Нетфликс снять настолько дешёвую картинку. Разве что Кавилл хорош.… Expand

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Stryker_777Jan 1, 2020

Everything's been pretty much said. The bottom line is: they should NOT have hired Lauren Hissrich to make this series.

The messy plot and silly dialogue would be tolerable but Lauren Hissrich adds insult to injury with the awful, atrociousEverything's been pretty much said. The bottom line is: they should NOT have hired Lauren Hissrich to make this series.

The messy plot and silly dialogue would be tolerable but Lauren Hissrich adds insult to injury with the awful, atrocious CASTING. As an avid fan of the books and games I couldn't get immersed because Triss especially, but also Yen, as well as Calanthe, Vilgefortz... were so badly cast its obvious Lauren Hissrich was no big fan of the Witcher and whoever makes hiring decisions at Netflix again has no clue whatsoever about what made Witcher intriguing and fascinating for true fans. The entire premise of the Witcher is dark, gritty and anti-SJW so to force SJW themes and casting into the show is so glaring and damaging to the soul of this franchise, its antithetical to everything the Witcher has ever stood for, like slapping us heavily in the face and shoving 1-sided Leftist politics down our throats as if we're watching CNN and not the Witcher.

Shame on you, Lauren. Get your filthy hands and your CLUELESS ideas off my precious franchise.… Expand

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eXk1ndDec 21, 2019

Считаю, что если оставить моменты только с ведьмаком, то будет идеально, на остальное без кринжа сложно смотреть. Иногда казалось, что смотрю обычную фантастику, только ведьмак давал понять, что это за сериал. Никакой атмосферы, каст мимо иСчитаю, что если оставить моменты только с ведьмаком, то будет идеально, на остальное без кринжа сложно смотреть. Иногда казалось, что смотрю обычную фантастику, только ведьмак давал понять, что это за сериал. Никакой атмосферы, каст мимо и вообще много разочарования. Для знающих людей проблем не будет с сюжетом, но все равно очень все намудрили, Не советую пить во время просмотра, т.к. возможно мозг откинется. На удивление спас просмотр только Генри и за него собственно и 2 балла, большей оценки этот фанфик не заслуживает.
P.S. После появления Трисс проверьте свой кошелек и коней, могли быть украдены!… Expand

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RayvsHalsDec 30, 2019

Deserves 2 points as Superman does, against all expectations, a decent portrayal of Geralt. The rest is typical utter Brittish crap hijacking other countries' creative talent. It is like Witcher with English posh royalty, no respect for theDeserves 2 points as Superman does, against all expectations, a decent portrayal of Geralt. The rest is typical utter Brittish crap hijacking other countries' creative talent. It is like Witcher with English posh royalty, no respect for the Middle Ages context and no trace of Slavic folklore. This is not The Witcher.… Expand

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potwor1991Jan 13, 2020

Don't let them fool you, for once I agree with critics, this show is kind'a bad. Literally every character aside of Geralt is grossly miscasted. Timelines are all messed up, I knew what was going on only because I've read the books. CGI isDon't let them fool you, for once I agree with critics, this show is kind'a bad. Literally every character aside of Geralt is grossly miscasted. Timelines are all messed up, I knew what was going on only because I've read the books. CGI is mediocre at best. Also creators doesn't seem to take the fantasy elements seriously, I mean Dryads and elves can be black, I don't care but what I do care about is consistency, the Dryads are black and white?! This is not a group of humans with pointy ears, this is a whole other race, they either should look all the same, or you should at least try to explain why they are so different from one another, it doesn't make any sense. All of this, combined with inexplicable behavior of some characters and cheesy dialogues with feminist propaganda shoved in here and there made me feel like I'm watching some social justice fan-fiction, rather than competent adaptation. The redeeming factors are how Henry Cavill portrays Geralt (although i miss the cat eyes) and some smaller-scale fighting scenes. Overall below average - watch out of curiosity, if you must, but if you're a Witcher fan maybe don't do this to yourself.… Expand

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gvdozdDec 22, 2019

1 for Geralt, the acting is cool, 1 for music. Personally I didn’t like this serial. Some moments was like “wtf”. Most characters was same as some moments. And sorcerers suck at magic. Dryads are the worst (maybe except Elves)

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xbimpyxDec 20, 2019

Henry Cavill repeats Man of Steel all over again. He does things without the worldbuildkng to back them up. Yeah we can assume it all based on the books but then it would be lazy fan fiction reimaging everything. The two female leads areHenry Cavill repeats Man of Steel all over again. He does things without the worldbuildkng to back them up. Yeah we can assume it all based on the books but then it would be lazy fan fiction reimaging everything. The two female leads are generic fantasy tropes… Expand

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rezun00Dec 21, 2019

Great Cavill as Gerald ,back story of Yennefer as bad as the actress playing her

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Zoe9000Jan 1, 2020

The critics are actually right. The proper rating is closer to the 50s rather than the 70s. Too much PC wokeness that doesn't belong to this universe, bad dialogues, really bad timelines, bad acting, bad casting, music is not very memorableThe critics are actually right. The proper rating is closer to the 50s rather than the 70s. Too much PC wokeness that doesn't belong to this universe, bad dialogues, really bad timelines, bad acting, bad casting, music is not very memorable and actually sounds like a bad GoT imitation.… Expand

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A2CHDec 22, 2019

First episode made a good impression but each next episode decrease overall impression. I think they miscast for a lot of characters, only Henry Cavill(Geralt) and Joey Batey( Jaskier) fit their roles and act good. I appreciate the toleranceFirst episode made a good impression but each next episode decrease overall impression. I think they miscast for a lot of characters, only Henry Cavill(Geralt) and Joey Batey( Jaskier) fit their roles and act good. I appreciate the tolerance but in this show it's over the top. Also I don't get why Netflix is inventing storylines for some characters or distort some events because it's annoying if you have read books.… Expand

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DiGre3zDec 22, 2019

Everything in the series is quite good, but the heart of TV show/film/book/game is always a script, and it's awful. Everyone was concerned about miscasts, or POC in slav setting, but all of this feels ok when compared to nonsense that happensEverything in the series is quite good, but the heart of TV show/film/book/game is always a script, and it's awful. Everyone was concerned about miscasts, or POC in slav setting, but all of this feels ok when compared to nonsense that happens on the screen. A lot of changes from the books were made just for the change itself, first season feels rushed and lacking of background, world's history. Timelines are messed up, Cahyr character arch is dead on arrival, moments essential to main story are reverted or just dumped (like Ciri-Geralt meeting in Brokilon). Though the action is very good, acting is nice, music, overall image re great (CGI in some places is arguable) without a doubt. At the end of a day we got a situation very similar to the 8 season of Game of Thrones - to bookreaders it looks like a silly freaking fanfiction, and to those who just watch the show itself its just another average fantasy TV show. The show will be 10/10 if in the next seasons they will actually follow the books in the script, with maybe A LITTLE change and leave everything else as it was, but right now its 1/10 to me, just because of the script, that I can compare to the book's one.… Expand

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Moncho86Dec 23, 2019

There must have been a lot of fake reviews submitted... Pure sjw propaganda and boring. No interesting characters and a lot of plot holes. Whyyy netflixx...

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BoomRuDec 23, 2019

Где восточная европа с славянским населением?
Где логика в поведении всех персонажей?

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StaIineDec 24, 2019

Редкостная гадость - мир картонный, первоисточник выкинут в мусорку, сценарий идиотичен по причине попытки привязать первоисточник к ценностям сценариста,бессмысленный пафос каждые пять минут, ни малейшей попытки объяснить зрителю ,чтоРедкостная гадость - мир картонный, первоисточник выкинут в мусорку, сценарий идиотичен по причине попытки привязать первоисточник к ценностям сценариста,бессмысленный пафос каждые пять минут, ни малейшей попытки объяснить зрителю ,что происходит, почему персонажи себя ведут так , а не иначе.… Expand

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i_soulDec 24, 2019

I was definitely expected way more of this series. In general, the show isn't as immersive as it should be. The world, at times, is depicted as dark and brutal but too many times it seems bright and joyful. In the world of the Witcher thereI was definitely expected way more of this series. In general, the show isn't as immersive as it should be. The world, at times, is depicted as dark and brutal but too many times it seems bright and joyful. In the world of the Witcher there is poverty, corruption, adultery, pain and misfortune for the most part. The magic is shinny rather than dark and fits more a Harry Potter movie. Costumes seems cheap and as people mentions... we 've seen better in cosplay! CGI is poor overall ans storytelling is lacking where people who are new to The Witcher franchise have hard time understanding whats going on... Overall the series is lacking and I wonder how lots of people give it a "10".… Expand

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Capricorn1990Dec 24, 2019

Turned it off halfway through second episode, wooden script, dull acting, pacing is off, special effects are so bad you'd be better off without them and then of course the Jewish woman in charge forces every second character in medievalTurned it off halfway through second episode, wooden script, dull acting, pacing is off, special effects are so bad you'd be better off without them and then of course the Jewish woman in charge forces every second character in medieval eastern europe to be pastun black trans or disabled. Another series trashed by woke well done.… Expand

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kevscornerDec 24, 2019

The series started out alright. But season 3 is basically Game of Thrones S10. I can see why Henry left. The writing is atrocious. They have no understanding of the Witcher world or the rules that govern it. Proper character motivations, andThe series started out alright. But season 3 is basically Game of Thrones S10. I can see why Henry left. The writing is atrocious. They have no understanding of the Witcher world or the rules that govern it. Proper character motivations, and logic went out the window, replaced by idiotic set pieces and scene of convenience. It turned into a B grade fantasy fan fiction. I can’t believe Netflix left a $300+ million dollar series in the hands of amateurs.… Expand

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aidhaidJan 30, 2020

Made not by fans, not for fans. Miscast. Cahir Mawr Dyffryn aep Ceallach - can you imagine that guy, he is from Nilfgaard Empire in East, played by pure Nordic guy. And I am not talking about Gypsy Witches from Northern kingdoms , for real.Made not by fans, not for fans. Miscast. Cahir Mawr Dyffryn aep Ceallach - can you imagine that guy, he is from Nilfgaard Empire in East, played by pure Nordic guy. And I am not talking about Gypsy Witches from Northern kingdoms , for real.

Moreover, like 3 or 4 different timelines at the same time on screen, not separated. I can only imagine how those who didn't read a books differ them.

All great events which look big and epic in books, look poor in series. What they did with Borch (Villentretenmerth), a "Smaug" of Witcher books, then the miserable lizard in Netflix, which can't do anything. The same mistake in Pavetta's wedding, and, OMG "Battle of Sodden Hill" just disgusting.

It was given to wrong hands. As a fan, I can't forgive the people who did this piece of trash.… Expand

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VgMoonDec 25, 2019

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Что нужно знать об этом творении Нетфликса людям, что не читали цикл книг о ведьмаке:
1.Толерантность это когда прекрасные создания леса (Эльф, Дриады) - это чернокожие, нет, конечно, в мире ведьмака появились Темные Эльфы.
1.1 Кастинг, я ничего не имею против Геральта, Цири, Тиссаи и Мышовура, но другие главные герои это что-то с чем-то
2.То что историю ведьмака можно переписывать, но при этом говорить, что все снято по сюжету книги: История про Золотого дракона, про главу Меньшее зло, про смерть Мышовура (который не должен умереть) огромное спасибо это было ужасно.
3.Атмосфера она была в сериях, особенно в первых, но дальше что-то уже не то.
4.Нет хронологии, вот нам людям, кто читал серию книг, то понятно что происходило и когда. Но другим то нет
Подводя итог хочется заметить, что большинство, кто не читал книги проглотили это, и именно из-за этого мне, как фанату серии, очень грустно, я понимаю, что бюджет возможно был ограничен, но зачем портить историю вот этой толерастией и не ответственным отношением к сюжету.… Expand

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LegendaryLamaDec 25, 2019

More SJW trash from Netflix. Pointless diversity, for the sake of it, I mean black elves...in Poland, honestly!?

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Dean177Dec 26, 2019

This series had so much potential but doesn't do the source material justice and left me wishing it had never happened.

The writing is terrible, most episodes are hasty, unfaithful, screen adaptations of the exiting stories, missing out onThis series had so much potential but doesn't do the source material justice and left me wishing it had never happened.

The writing is terrible, most episodes are hasty, unfaithful, screen adaptations of the exiting stories, missing out on character building so that they can spend more time monologuing about destiny.

The pacing is very strange, so much time is devoted to 'side quests' that the main story has to proceed at breakneck pace leaving it feel very shallowly developed and unfocused.

The casting (and acting) of Geralt and Dandelion (changing the name back to Jasker is dumb, the translators made the right call) is actually pretty good, I think Dandelion is probably the best character in the series, and Geralt is played well despite the lines he is being given to work with.

The rest of the cast was absolutely butchered.

Yen comes off as bratty rather than formidable, Yarpen Zigrins over the top aggression leaves you wondering why it's a character you are supposed to like. Ciri has too little screen time too do any development so it seems like she flip flops between helpless and heroine every scene.

Lots of people seem to have issues with characters becoming black but I think this is missing the point. Racism was a big theme in the books / games but the treatment of racism in the series is pathetic. The closest we get to dealing with the topic it is a character making an offhand comment about it. We never actually get shown it.

They would have been better off either sticking more closely to books / games or focusing on characters back story more (the episode with Yennifer as an apprentice was actually good!).

The how is this so highly rated?… Expand

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CratesDec 28, 2019

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It's really such a shame because this had the potential to be a great show and a true rival to Game of Thrones but it really has been ruined by its creators. I went in with high expectations because I felt that the they'd stay true to the universe and I thought the cast could carry it, they didn't and for the most part they can't. If you's like to read this review in brief, I though there were three main culprits: A lack of talented writers, the need to push Feminist and left-wing political causes and corporate interference.

Despite praise from the professional critics I didn't find the fight scenes especially well shot with too many jump cuts to follow properly. The music is good in places but is often infused with a sort of techno-baseline that takes you out of the universe a bit. The acting is poor in this but Yennifers is especially bad, she's been written without any kind of charm. The actress has clearly been told she's supposed to be a strong female character, but Chalotra simply can't convey a sense of confidence or strength, she cannot do what the script asks of her. Geralt has unfortunately been neutered for this show. In both the books and games he's characterised as a somewhat amoral professional, protecting the interests of only himself and his friends. This is not the case here, this Geralt is far too socially conscious preferring to kill "bad men" to any actual monsters. Don't believe me? I'm on Episode 5 and he's only killed one Monster on screen. Cavill isn't the worst fit for the part, he just looks wrong, too much of a pretty boy included for the mums. And I can't avoid the political messaging here. The Witcher is full of cynical left wing propaganda. Male characters are almost exclusively the villains and in the rare occasions where there's a female villain she's given a richer backstory and motivations for her wrongdoing, male characters are simply devoid of this. There's a lot of pro-feminist dialogue too, which Hissrick delivers mainly through Yennifer and other female side characters (who are given the bulk of the lines). Some of these lines really made me cringe too, episode 4 is particularly bad with characters given speeches that seem to ripped straight from Tumblr. The whole thing just feels downright hostile. But really my biggest compliant is all the tone is gone. The average episode ends with each plot point tied up neatly and the main characters triumphant. There's no darkness or ambiguity, no sense of danger or loss. I blame corporate interference for that but it could equally be writers who simply aren't qualified to write at this level. There are some positives to be found: the set pieces are nice and there's even some jokes that land. Freya Allen plays a great Ciri too. But that's nowhere near enough to forgive this show. Read the books, play the games, or try Game of Thrones but whatever you do, don't watch this.… Expand

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kizokuDec 30, 2019

This is not an adaptation of Sapkowski's wondrous prose. This is amateurish fan fiction that barely reaches quality of Xena: The Warrior Princess. Compared with the books, everything is dumbed down and thrown out of order. Characters vastlyThis is not an adaptation of Sapkowski's wondrous prose. This is amateurish fan fiction that barely reaches quality of Xena: The Warrior Princess. Compared with the books, everything is dumbed down and thrown out of order. Characters vastly differ in looks and behaviour from their source material counterparts. Whereas Sapkowski (and the games) excelled at creating morally interesting dilemmas, the show delivers primitive black & white good vs evil tropes.

Netflix went waaaay overboard with their diversity quotas, PC agenda and trying to reach a bigger audience and in doing so they effectively butchered everything that made Witcher franchise unique, leaving the viewers with this unappealing bland carcass. Compliments to H. Cavill, he did his damn best.… Expand

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DanKolJan 2, 2020

It will stay true to the lore they said. It will have THE atmosphere they said.
It has not. It's not a worst show I've seen, just REALLY bad adaptation.

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ZoMbiE_CSPJan 5, 2020

I'm not gonna talk much about things everybody already said, like the sometimes horrible cast (have no problem with Cavill, but Triss? Are you serious?) and abolutely unnecessary modern tolerance and SJW-themes IN A DARK PHANTASY WORLD. TheI'm not gonna talk much about things everybody already said, like the sometimes horrible cast (have no problem with Cavill, but Triss? Are you serious?) and abolutely unnecessary modern tolerance and SJW-themes IN A DARK PHANTASY WORLD. The biggest problem of the series - instead of taking the best parts of the original books and videogames, creators took worst of them. Most of the time you watch something that should be called not "THE WITCHER", but "Yen the Sorcerer, the Kings, and, well, there is also witcher-guy somewhere, but you shouldn't care too much". And it is boring as hell to watch, even when you're trying to forget about the original. It was a problem of some of the books too, but at least not the first THREE of them, which were full of great stories about ACTUAL GERALT. And what happened to the normal step-by-step story, what the horrible mess it is? Is it scenario or the Montage-guy just mixed scenes randomly? There is some good moments, but i guess 5th episode became final to me, at least for now. If the books and the games were anything like this series - I'm pretty sure, the franchise would never have become so popular.… Expand

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OkutagawaJan 10, 2020

По началу я относился к сериалу скептически, но когда появились первые слухи о том, что он вышел отличным (и при этом тот же рейтинг на метакритике и комментарии Анджея Сапковского). И я решил посмотреть его. После первой серии меня стошнило.По началу я относился к сериалу скептически, но когда появились первые слухи о том, что он вышел отличным (и при этом тот же рейтинг на метакритике и комментарии Анджея Сапковского). И я решил посмотреть его. После первой серии меня стошнило. Как человек, который читал книги я был возмущен насколько весь сюжет перековеркан. Но я решил посмотреть дальше, ну а вдруг дальше лучше и по канону будет. Ничего подобного, все становилось только хуже и хуже. Актеры молодцы - старались как могли, но тяжело играть хорошо, когда ты сам не понимаешь чем думают сценаристы. В общем, я жалею, что посмотрел данный сериал, не советую.… Expand

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Slav84Jan 10, 2020

Netflix has created an ugly monster instead Witcher . This is a parody of the Witcher.

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FexxeJan 12, 2020

The Witcher is a huge disappointment! It utterly fails to establish the world, who the characters are and the dialogue is very bad. Even the acting is bad at times

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PoccioJan 21, 2020

I've always imagined the Universe of the Witcher dark, cruel and Polish, with foggy landscapes fantasy charachter and nocturnal monster somethimes ready to devoure or kill some not so innocent paesants and some other times to be persecuted byI've always imagined the Universe of the Witcher dark, cruel and Polish, with foggy landscapes fantasy charachter and nocturnal monster somethimes ready to devoure or kill some not so innocent paesants and some other times to be persecuted by the racism and the purges of that not so innocent paesants leaded by some moody kings ready to be at war at any time. The strenght of the book of Sapkowski was to show this universe through the eyes of Geralt, each character was at the mercy of the events that served as an expedient to tell about of our own society. Unfortunately from the first episode of this tv series it is clear that the direction taken is that, as in many other American TV series (see star trek: discovery and the last season of Game of thrones), to put individual characters at the center of all events. Placing once again the personal events of the characters above the universe itself created by Sapkowski. The world of The Witcher does not exist in relation of Geralt but it is Geralt, and the other charachters, that exists in relation of his world.
In the other hand I've found pleasant the decision to merge the first two books for the first season with a non-chronological timeline.… Expand

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ZubriQDec 26, 2022

So, they kicked out the protagonist and pushed for black elves and lgbtqi+ females - I just saw a screenshot - really....? Black dudes do look cool, but I want some respect for the elf race. I want canon, not a parody.

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GmeJul 26, 2020

Henry Cavill is fun to watch but literally everything else is so bad its not even funny. Shame but hey what do you expect from a netflix show based on a game based on a book.

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VirusSvobodiFeb 25, 2020

OMG! Black elfs? Black Feingold? What??? What are you talking about, this world gone crazy... it's the worst that I've saw... rate this **** up and support the tolerance!

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Borys_KJun 14, 2020

I'm the fan of The Withcher books and games and this adoption is the disaster. I've endured for only 2 episodes.

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ErenErogluJun 19, 2020

Cast/Scenario/Costumes/Armors/Battles and everything on the Witcher world are terrible in this series.Thanks Netflix!

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Myth_TicalJun 19, 2020

- Ultra cheesy dialogue
- convoluted plots
- cheap looking sets and costumes
- cringey action
- ultimately fails to accurately adapt source material

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HughMBehaviorDec 21, 2021

Okay, I'm making The Witcher. I've got Henry Cavil, and he's excited 'cause he's a big fan of the superb video game. Ladies love that guy! Guys too. Man, I can't lose. So HERE is what I do: I make it 2/3 about Yennifer & her fellowOkay, I'm making The Witcher. I've got Henry Cavil, and he's excited 'cause he's a big fan of the superb video game. Ladies love that guy! Guys too. Man, I can't lose. So HERE is what I do: I make it 2/3 about Yennifer & her fellow sorceresses. GOD I am so smart. I am just the smartest. The normal thing would be to keep Henry on the screen 80% of the time & keep the ladies drooling, but NOPE, a super smart genius like me knows what fans want is for me to SUBVERRRRRRRT THEIR EXPECTAYSHUNNNS

and make a story about the tribulations of overworked sorceresses. Sort of a Sorceress workplace dramedy if you will. With a... wait for it!... very extremely subtle feminist undertone. Bet you didn't expect that 2021!

God I'm so smart. Probably the smartestest.… Expand

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Heos_PLDec 29, 2021

The scenario and the logic are tragic.
These two points only thanks to Henry, Joe and a few other actors.

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tomuhhoJun 30, 2023

Far from the beautiful novel. Absolutely out of books and slovian atmosphere.

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VereskOwlJan 3, 2022

Story are totally failed and destroyed. Adoption is owful.
Visual part is okeyish
Somethimes i feel like i prefer old polish series more than this.

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PerunTheGreatDec 23, 2021

This is nothing to do with Witcher . Witcher is so great that it should be 9.7 on IMDB this show is average as show and bad as it gets as Witcher. Dumb down Hollywood stuff for general Netflix audience with every post modern check box checked.

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random-dudeJul 26, 2023

Oh dear.

Absolute travesty of an adaptation. A Witcher-series where the Witcher isn't the main character. The characters aren't themselves, their relationships and dynamics are changed. The world isn't the same and the rules that govern itOh dear.

Absolute travesty of an adaptation. A Witcher-series where the Witcher isn't the main character.

The characters aren't themselves, their relationships and dynamics are changed. The world isn't the same and the rules that govern it are ignored.

It seems the writers haven't decided if they should be inventing a wholly new narrative or if they should follow the original, and the result is a hot mess. A mixture which contradicts itself, and in which the characters' actions make even less sense.

Only thing in common with the original works are names of places and characters. And monsters I guess.

I held out on watching this when it released, just so I could binge multiple seasons when it was finished. And yikes, stopped at S2 finale - couldn't take this anymore.

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castorfiberDec 20, 2021

I was hoping that Season 1 had a bumpy start with a low budget and that they are still learning and that it will get better ...
It is CRINGE, it is stiff and without panache. There is wood, it is illogical, it is strong, it is cheap.
At thisI was hoping that Season 1 had a bumpy start with a low budget and that they are still learning and that it will get better ...
It is CRINGE, it is stiff and without panache. There is wood, it is illogical, it is strong, it is cheap.
At this stage, the series has deviated from the source material so much that it is more of a fan-fiction than an adaptation of books.
Clearly the writers don't understand the source material and it hurts. I did not expect 1 : 1 adaptation, but sweet Lord, what is going on here. It is rather the last season that I will devote my time to, which is a pity ... such a pity.
It's a pity HBO didn't do it.
Andrzej, I am sorry that this is the second misfire of the adaptation of your magnum opus ...… Expand

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lukaszapexDec 21, 2021

They had the goose that lays golden eggs, and they cut a goose throat. Pride walks before the fall. You poor screenwriters you thought you were smarter then a Sapkowski? As all see you are not. Henry Cavill its great and show had a greatThey had the goose that lays golden eggs, and they cut a goose throat. Pride walks before the fall. You poor screenwriters you thought you were smarter then a Sapkowski? As all see you are not. Henry Cavill its great and show had a great potential but show runner f... out… Expand

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SiuuuuDec 21, 2021

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. In my opinion, this series is absolutely dreadful, a series of wasted potential, nothing more nothing less. I’m sure the fans deserve better plot, better written characters and dialogues that what they have received.… Expand

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smalinowski91Dec 22, 2021

2 points for 1st episode of 2nd season. The rest is one big WTF. Witchers were exposed like a Pirates, who came to home after a big journey and need to drink and **** Eskel transformed in Leszy was some weird mix of Doctor Octopus and the2 points for 1st episode of 2nd season. The rest is one big WTF. Witchers were exposed like a Pirates, who came to home after a big journey and need to drink and **** Eskel transformed in Leszy was some weird mix of Doctor Octopus and the Groot. Total disaster and ignorance of screenwriters made this title a B-class production. Shame… Expand

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MADVOICEDec 26, 2021

This thing is not "THE WITCHER"(Your review must be at least 75 characters long.)

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kacpers8Dec 30, 2021

This is far below GoT season 8. Stick to the books because it is clear Netflix cannot write their own story within the Witcher universe. There is no logic, no proper storytelling, no tension. No blood, sweat, tears and dirt of the WitcherThis is far below GoT season 8. Stick to the books because it is clear Netflix cannot write their own story within the Witcher universe. There is no logic, no proper storytelling, no tension. No blood, sweat, tears and dirt of the Witcher world. This does not hold even if you treat it as a standalone production. Cheap plastic… Expand

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Scuttlebutt555Mar 27, 2022

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Totally destroyed the qualities that make Witcher great and replaced with preaching to the audience and ham acting… Expand

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SlifkaJul 18, 2022

Another woke BS so common these days. This isn't 'The Witcher', it's 'The Yenneferer' and has barely anything to do with the canon. So much so seriously botched it makes me want to vomit. I pity Henry Cavill who has invested so much into hisAnother woke BS so common these days. This isn't 'The Witcher', it's 'The Yenneferer' and has barely anything to do with the canon. So much so seriously botched it makes me want to vomit. I pity Henry Cavill who has invested so much into his role only to be the single highlight in a crappy fanfiction show.… Expand

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HavadaJul 24, 2023

I read the books 5 or so times back in the days when I was a teenager. What they've done to the world of Witcher is devastating.

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RetlawplSep 7, 2022

Witcher is based in eastern europe legends, that series is without that climat

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busiekJul 3, 2023

I watched first season - it was... meh, but Henry Cavill was very good as Gerald. "I'll give them a chance!". I watched second season - it was bad, but Henry Cavill still was good as Gerald. Damage was done, terrified screenwriters rushed toI watched first season - it was... meh, but Henry Cavill was very good as Gerald. "I'll give them a chance!". I watched second season - it was bad, but Henry Cavill still was good as Gerald. Damage was done, terrified screenwriters rushed to the books to insert some random references without understanding, but "Witcher" is now damaged beyond repair. Just watched first part of season 3 and it's so bad: plot-holes, dreadful dialogs, altered characters, cheap costumes, boring - but Henry Cavill did great job, sadly he is now only SIDEKICK. PROS: Henry Cavill as Gerald! CONS: everything else... S01: 5/10, S02: 2/10, S03: let it burn! That is enough. THE END! No more talking about this abomination, NO MORE WATCHING!.… Expand

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AmfibrachyDec 20, 2022

Horrible costume design, horrible cast choices, forced SJW, zero atmosphere and immersion. Writers think they know better than source material and make dumb script decisions.

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jjrocciMar 5, 2023

The Witcher TV show is a poorly-directed, plotless melange of scenes that couldn't be saved a a stellar performance of Henry Cavill. The series keep as far from the source material as possible, introducing characters that have nothing inThe Witcher TV show is a poorly-directed, plotless melange of scenes that couldn't be saved a a stellar performance of Henry Cavill. The series keep as far from the source material as possible, introducing characters that have nothing in common with the ones depicted in the books/games, looks and demeanor alike. Overflowing with misguided political correctness, it is yet another Netflix show bound to be doomed, rightfully so.… Expand

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vzhoohhJul 3, 2023

Worst adaptation on Netflix. Scenario - 0/10, Miscast - 100/10, costumes - 0 / 10, SJW theme - 1000/10.
H. Cavill - the only good in whole story about Herald of Rivia in that Netflix adaptation.

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xScarboroughSep 1, 2023

Abomination destroyed by modern broken times.
Season 1 was watchable but not all the time.
Season 2 is one big joke after 1st episode.
Season 3 is just an insult.

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DeN_DarKNov 4, 2021

This is awful show with bad writing, bad casting, bad directing and low-budget effects. They just butchered this show.
1. They took one and only example of good eastern European fantasy and replace characters with people of other races. AndThis is awful show with bad writing, bad casting, bad directing and low-budget effects. They just butchered this show.
1. They took one and only example of good eastern European fantasy and replace characters with people of other races. And book was based on the eastern European myths and legends! So it plain disrespect to the culture if you change race of almost every character. 2. Bad casting. Sorceresses was beatiful in book because of glamur and in show they are not. And in case of Triss -she just looks old. But it is matter of taste and opinions here may differ. But actual midgets given role of dwarfs? It is just pitifully absurd. It seems they can't even lift an axe. 3. Bad directing. Episodes are mish-mash of short scenes and they ends so abdruptly that you just feel disengaged. All in all in my opinion only Cavill is ok in this show even if he is too pumped up for this role. At least he is not too far away from character. So 1 point for Cavill is best it can have. All other things are bad. Maybe except catchy song.… Expand

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StaghJul 30, 2023

I have played the Witcher games and read the novels. I know and love the Witcher’s universe.
While I liked the season 1, I liked far less season 2. But season 3 is by far the worst. The scenario is really bad and confuse; Geralt is stuck inI have played the Witcher games and read the novels. I know and love the Witcher’s universe.
While I liked the season 1, I liked far less season 2. But season 3 is by far the worst. The scenario is really bad and confuse; Geralt is stuck in politics and we barely see any monster. In adition, Episode 7 (or 6?) of season 3, where Ciri is lost in the desert was especially boring and uninspired.
Worst of all is the woke agenda; among other things, the Witcher's universe is now turning into Wakanda. I don’t recognize it anymore.
I am done with this show; season 3 killed it. I still give one point for season 1; which was decent.… Expand

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AthanasiosTDec 29, 2019

TV writers never fail to disappoint me. They always manage to take prime material and transform it to sh...t. All main characters' stories are twisted beyond recognition and chronically mixed together. Geralt's adventures, which take 20 andTV writers never fail to disappoint me. They always manage to take prime material and transform it to sh...t. All main characters' stories are twisted beyond recognition and chronically mixed together. Geralt's adventures, which take 20 and more pages in a book, are shortened to half an episode's duration, resulting in incomprehensible stories. The medieval epoch is polluted with modern phrases. The bard's songs have rock'n'roll riffs. The elves live in caves instead of their forests. Etc,etc. 1 point for Henry Cavill, his acting and his honest and apparent efforts to stay loyal to Geralt of Rivia. The rest get a zero.… Expand

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tehaceDec 22, 2019

#notmywitcher I'm sure the cast and the crew did their best but it didn't align with my expectations. I'm one of those people that feel disappointed after watching the show, I feel like this is mostly due to my personal bias towards a more#notmywitcher I'm sure the cast and the crew did their best but it didn't align with my expectations. I'm one of those people that feel disappointed after watching the show, I feel like this is mostly due to my personal bias towards a more rough, medieval European based, Slavic in nature version of the story. I've read the books back in high school and they have resonated with me well, unfortunately, it means that I came to the show having a strong vision of what it 'should' be. This is probably the worst pre-condition to have. It made me think that everything with the show is wrong, I haven't felt anything and I was pissed most of the time, nitpicking on every single detail.

Overall the show had this strong feeling of being a theatrical performance, which I couldn't stand... it's like something was always off, the backgrounds seemed fake, the sets were built too perfect without showing much of the wear, the lighting was too perfect and therefore felt fake - like one would expect in a theatre. I consider this as a flaw regardless of my personal preferences, the whole show had this feeling of being a cheap knockoff. If it had a 'big' budget it must have been burnt without producing the results that were expected. Any comparison to the GOT is just a sad joke. If you look at the final trailer or what's being played on Netflix when you select the show it's all based on a quick succession of fast action shots that lasts less than 1 sec. and they look good when shown like that, but when you let them play in full length during the episodes they lose everything... In conclusion, I would rather see the whole budget of this show being redirected to producing a fully CGI version based on the Wild Hunt's intro. Wish you all the best for season2.… Expand

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UkropgreenDec 22, 2019

Если коротко, то "Ведьмак" от Нетфликс – это бессмысленный пафос, алогичность и практически тотальный мискаст плавно перетекающий в SJW-повестку, где сценарий и режиссура хромают на обе ноги. Книжная атмосфера заруинина чуть более, чемЕсли коротко, то "Ведьмак" от Нетфликс – это бессмысленный пафос, алогичность и практически тотальный мискаст плавно перетекающий в SJW-повестку, где сценарий и режиссура хромают на обе ноги. Книжная атмосфера заруинина чуть более, чем полностью. Одобрять такое – значит не уважать ни себя, ни первоисточник.… Expand

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White_BearDec 20, 2019

Not convincing. Not exciting. Important parts of the book explaining characters backgrounds and motivation are skipped other connected randomly. If you read the book you will be able to track the story if not probably you will wondering whoNot convincing. Not exciting. Important parts of the book explaining characters backgrounds and motivation are skipped other connected randomly. If you read the book you will be able to track the story if not probably you will wondering who these people and what is going on and why should we even care.… Expand

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MorriganPetDec 30, 2021

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Lauren...free will or fate, destiny...that is the question that's intrigued mankind since the first as Grey Warden would say. This is the ground and road that Geralt and Roach are travelling, way back in the middle ages Europe...on the road they hear stories about the time of axe and sword and a mysterious white frost prophecy...end of times is fated! In the game, Wild Hunt , Geralt does not believe it (old wives tales),all he wants is to find Ciri, not suspecting that Fate has given them a role to play -a role of destroying the world or saving it!...This is revealed to Geralt by an Elven Sage...it depends on Geralt if Ciri destroys the world of men or saves it (and lets the Elves of Eredin's world perish in White Frost)...Geralt hears but does not understand...we can't blame him, of course...reminds me of Grey Warden and the Demon Unbound '(Eyes are on you from on high.'..looks like the Maker has helped the Warden to defeat the Blight, is He going to help Geralt or is it all coincidence?)...This is the crux...one of the lowly ones, a witcher, a mutant despised is going to be in company of kings and socererses and on his character the fate of the world depends (wait a minute ...there was such a lowly character 2000 years ago)
This is the ground to build on...there must be some good in the world of men for it to be saved, otherwise Ciri will destroy it...and there is good in the games laughter an sincerity of simple folk in the villages and banter('nice scar want to see mine") and hilarious troll speech, and settings...true medieval Europe...and none of this in Netflix's Witcher!!!
By Andrastes' burning breeches Lauren...Revert to the True or ...Begone!… Expand

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slumboodiDec 30, 2019

This utter tripe has been made at a crucial time. Just long enough after Game of Thrones metaphorically hung itself, so that everyone is still on the medieval magic hype train. I am often cynical of being slaves to critics reviews, but onThis utter tripe has been made at a crucial time. Just long enough after Game of Thrones metaphorically hung itself, so that everyone is still on the medieval magic hype train. I am often cynical of being slaves to critics reviews, but on this case they got it ****ing bang on. This drivel is designed to appeal to the most basic bi tch imaginable. Nevermind the shoddy acting, bizzare pacing and lack of story telling. Stick Henry the Hunk Caville in front of the screen and slap in an abundance of boobs, ass and fighting and you'll make money Netflix. No game has ever been made into a successful movie/tv show, and the Witcher is just the latest in a long line of spectacular failures. The fact that Metacritic has messed about with the reviews is shameful. Let's all have a toast and drink to Henry Cavilles' agent. Who managed to get a man with as much charsima as a lamp post acting work.

If you enjoyed the last series of Game of Thrones, Jar Jar Binks or the Transformers Movies, you are in for an absolute treat with The Witcher. Enjoy your lowest common denominator.… Expand

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Sasha_keraJan 9, 2020

Тупая экранизация! Мешанина временных отрезков, только добавляет тупости сюжету. Сценарий - "РукаЛицо"! Рекомендую смотреть, только умственно отсталым!Тупая экранизация! Мешанина временных отрезков, только добавляет тупости сюжету. Сценарий - "РукаЛицо"! Рекомендую смотреть, только умственно отсталым!

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MikoloPuloDec 20, 2019

Really hate that to be that guy, but are those sex scenes really necessary? Also, the whole production feels like a turkish soap opera

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JuliaGreatDec 14, 2020

Peter Jackson had a lot of respect for the Lord of the Rings books, unlike Lauren Schmidt. She doesn't care about the original source and fans of the original story. Casting for female characters is extremely unsuccessful.

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VenegradDec 22, 2019

Мало того, что сцены и диалоги полностью провалены. Страдает даже логика повествования, посмотрел 3 серии, и все 3 это сплошной абсурд... Так угробить легендарную серию еще нужно уметь... Нетфликс, та за шо?Мало того, что сцены и диалоги полностью провалены. Страдает даже логика повествования, посмотрел 3 серии, и все 3 это сплошной абсурд... Так угробить легендарную серию еще нужно уметь... Нетфликс, та за шо?

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MisanthropeJan 10, 2020

Worst tv show that i've seen last couple of years.
Worst cast, worst costumes - but this is not the worst of all. The worst of all is scenario.
For whom who love booksgames - i do not recommend, you'll be very disapointed. For whom who didn'tWorst tv show that i've seen last couple of years.
Worst cast, worst costumes - but this is not the worst of all. The worst of all is scenario.
For whom who love booksgames - i do not recommend, you'll be very disapointed.
For whom who didn't played games or didn't readed books - i do not recommend, there is no point to spend your time for this ****… Expand

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madFlasherDec 24, 2019

Netflix, what the hell are you doing?

Dark elves, not black ones and please give me back my Fringilla

Diversity, SJW-propaganda? Nope, it doesn't work this way

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meta_reviewerDec 31, 2019

What the ****, at least take me out to dinner and kiss me before you **** me.

What did CDPR do to you Netflix?????? Imagine if Netflix was given the chance to make LOTR before Peter Jackson... If I had a Witcher coin medallion for all theWhat the ****, at least take me out to dinner and kiss me before you **** me.

What did CDPR do to you Netflix??????

Imagine if Netflix was given the chance to make LOTR before Peter Jackson...

If I had a Witcher coin medallion for all the **** in this.....well....I'd have none, because there are no ****ing coin medallions!@#!@#$!

Feel a little bad for Henry... he's a great Geralt.

Why wont my eyes stop BLEEDING!!@#!@$!......

How about they make Roach a Donkey, just to mix **** up. Maybe have Vesemir played by Tilda Swinton, Emhyr var Emreis played by....Peter Dinklage. Kat Williams as Dandelion. Kiera will be brought to life by the Oscar Winning Daniel Day Lewis. Everyone's favorite dwarf Zoltan brought to the screen with the help of Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. Tom Hanks as Lambert....wait that almost makes sense....hold on....Jaleel White as Lambert. Ermion played by Howard Stern. Ken Jeong as the great Avallac'h. Bill Goldberg as Letho.....wait...did it again....Dustin Diamond as Letho. Crach an Craite played by Paul Reubens. Also starring.....Cuba Gooding Jr. as Dijkstra, Tom Cruise as Yennefer (Spin-off series, "The Last Sorcerer"), Kerry Washington as Eskel, Wesley Snipes as Triss Merigold and finally, Rocky Dennis (Eric Stoltz) as Priscilla.

Feel better now, whew.… Expand

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TehnoStalinDec 27, 2019

Это полный провал, сюжет лажа полная, все упростили и везде сгладили углы, дополнили своим крайне дерьмовым авторским мнением .

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bahr333Dec 27, 2021

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. 1.Why did Geralt bring the child to the massacre? 2.What is Tissaya trying to find out from the corpses? Has Yennefer been kidnapped by zombies? 3.Why didn't they immediately read Kagyr's thoughts in the mansion of magicians? 4.Why is the prisoner of war General Kagyr not in prison with one of the kingdoms, but in captivity with wizards? 5.Why can Fringilla cast deadly spells, but can't create a chicken? 6.In the future, Fringilla will tell which of them are schemers and manipulators at the academy. Didn't they teach you how to make chicken there? 7.Why did the elves capture Yennefer and Fringilla if she was going to kill them? 8.An experienced witcher Eskel does not know how to fight in the goblin? 9. Did the Witchers have any questions, what is wrong with Eskelm? 10.Is it normal to take prostitutes to the secret fortress? 11.Why did the elves give the captured Yennefer a weapon in the form of a torch? 12.Is Ciri comfortable fencing in a dress? 13. Why was Lambert angry at Geralt for killing Eskel while saving Vesemir? He hugs Ciri and makes friends, although a second ago she killed half of the witchers. 14.Why does Tissaya care so much about Yennefer? 15.Why put Jennifer's name on the list of the dead if she will be removed from there in a second? 16.The murdered witchers of the cat school are fed to cats? 17.From what time did the thin and thin Yennefer have to take down the Cahir of heads? Probably from the first, like chains and wooden buildings. 18.WHY does Yennefer save Cahir? 19.A Californian screenwriter cannot imagine in his California that during the war, in the Middle Ages, poor and disadvantaged commoners could go to the toilet under themselves, and not around the corner? 20.Yet when they jump into the first sewer they come across quest characters like Yennefer? 21.Why did the experienced General Kagyr, who coped in one snout with the strongest character of the saga – Vilgeforts, could not defeat some ordinary soldier? 22.How did they make a mutagen to create witchers, if you need older blood to create it, which has not been on the continent for many generations? 23.Why is Yennefer making any attempts to save some elven child, if she doesn't care about her own, Ciri? 24.Why did firefly try to find out from Buttercup where Geralt was, if he then went to Kaer Morhen himself, without learning anything from Buttercup? 25.Why inject a mutagen into Ciri to create witchers without first collecting blood from her for several generations ahead in order to create these very witchers? 26.Does Vesemir have alzheimer's? What is the ever-changing attitude towards Ciri? 27.Why did Fringilla turn from a crazy fanatic who cut and burned her fellow magicians into a caregiver for elves? 28.Is Philavandrel normal in life? Does he have any problems threatening openly and trying to kill General Cahir on the territory of Nilfgaardom? 29.Fringilla patted the born child on the ass and he did not die because of this? 30. Why was the cameraman who filmed Geralt's battle in the 1st episode of season 1 fired and hired? 31.Yennefer from this series, betraying her daughter Ciri for the sake of returning strength, thinks that at least someone from the audience will empathize with her longer? 32.How does firefly know about the family that sheltered Ciri? 33.How did Geralt find out that Buttercup was arrested and where is he being held? 34.In this world, is it possible to violate political agreements just because you wanted to? 35.It is not necessary to spend Ciri magic to open another portal, but is it possible to raise the bridge? 36.Ciri's eyes are bleeding. Yennefer has worries about this? 37.Why did Vilgefortsem a cold and calm person, become some kind of hysterical? 38.Why did Fringilla kill her generals? 39.Why does Geralt need a horse, if they then idly trudge along, at the walking speed of a Buttercup without a horse? 40.Why did the demon order Yennefer to drag Ciri to Cintra? For a demon to possess her? Yennefer can take Ciri directly to the demon with a spell, as she did with Geralt. 41.How many soldiers did Yennefer plan to kill with a stick? 42.Why did the elves think that it was Dijkstra and Rodovid who killed the child? Clearly the reason is this, and not that the elves violated the agreements with Nilfgaard. 43.Why did the elves not go to cut Dijkstra and Rodovid, but went to the innocent children? 44.Witchers know how to imprison a demon. Yennefer knows how to lure out a demon . What do they do at the end? 45.Why is Geralt standing in front of Ciri, captured by a demon, like an idol and rubbing a speech about love and gum? 46.Why is there a Buttercup in history? To bring a stone that Geralt won't even use? 47.What is Yennefer's sacrifice at the end? It's too late to make a saint of yourself after betrayal. 48.How did Istredd find and what did he forget in the camp of the elves? 49.All viewers know that Emgyr is Ciri's father. The creators wanted to create "this is a turn"? 50.Why is the series so terrible?… Expand

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