The Witcher

 

I decided to watch the Witcher because my husband kept raving about the video games and Henry Cavil. He fan girled about it so much that I decided to give it a go. 

After we started the show I was definitely intrigued and wanted to keep watching, we watched both seasons in four days. I think that the show has a lot of good things going for it. I did find that the show seemed slow at times, and it took all season for things you expected to happen sooner to occur. In season one I was especially confused by the time line because it is very clear at points that the three main characters were on different time lines,  however it was never specified so in each episode you were never sure if they were in the present or in the past for a long time. Also time passes really quickly at times. 

As for the praises the characters that play Geralt, Yennifer, and Ciri were perfectly casted. I love the relationships that Geralt has and how he defies the expectations that Witchers are incapable of emotions/feelings. He cares for his friends and family and would do anything to protect them. I love the connection between him and Yennifer and I hope we get to see that continue in the future in Season Three, they have a lot to get through for their relationship to thrive and as a romantic I can’t wait. 

My FAVORITE relationship is Geralt and Ciri’s.  I think that when Geralt was given Ciri as his child surprise no one thought it would go anywhere. However, years later he stops trying to outrun destiny and after a long strenuous process he is reunited with the child he is supposed to care for. From the moment they meet you can tell that this relationship is going to be made of gold. They will care, protect, and love each other. I loved watching Geralt step into a father like role and watching their relationship blossom. 

Season two ended with a hell of a cliffhanger and I can’t imagine waiting months or even a year to find out what happens next. The ending left a lot of questions unanswered and fans waiting for the next installment. 

CAUTION this show is very gory and while my husband loved it and praised the detail and the work during the fight scenes I did have to look away a lot. 

I have never played the games or read the books but if you are a binger I would watch this show because it is something you can immerse yourself in completely for eight-sixteen episodes.