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Season 1 – The Witcher

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Dec 2019

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Fantasy

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The Witcher Geralt, a mutated monster hunter, struggles to find his place in a world in which people often prove more wicked than beasts.

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Critics Consensus

Though the world of The Witcher at times feels only half-formed, Henry Cavill brings brawny charisma to a series teeming with subversive fantasy elements and dark humor.

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Raisa Bruner

TIME Magazine

05/03/2021

Each episode gets stronger as the season progresses, and ultimately satisfies the fantasy itch.

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Scott Bryan

BBC.com

07/15/2020

It relies so much on the gameplay of it and what people love about the game, it's like they forgot how to make a TV show.

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William Hughes

AV Club

01/14/2020

B-

When the worst thing you can say about a series is that every episode ends up being better than the one that preceded it, that leaves an exciting amount of room to grow.

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Joonatan Itkonen

Region Free

01/04/2025

5/5

The Witcher hits all the notes in a way that few adaptations ever do. It’s both accessible for anyone who has never read the source material, and even more enjoyable to those that have.

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Mark Beaumont

NME (New Musical Express)

07/13/2021

4/5

All told, this is a fun, often thrilling romp...

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Rick Marshall

Digital Trends

07/13/2021

The world inhabited by Geralt, Ciri, and Yennefer is as fascinating as their story is compelling.

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Ben N

@Bneffer Feb 16

This series starts off great. Great world-building and visual effects. The pacing is good and does not force the narrative. The three timelines can be confusing, if not aware of them. The politics are confusing, as in the books and game, but if aware of that it can be very engaging. The series is beautiful to look at, for having great scenery, actor and actresses that are something to behold, and cool monsters. The Grim Eastern European take on fairytales and high fantasy is evident and welcome. I own multiple Witcher board games, video games, and books, and love that the show is a good representation of that world.

Alexis F.

@Sweetlex_505 Feb 15

Lots of action, lots of story. Henry is the core of this. He was a fantastic choice 💗

Christian F

@Frost244 Jan 30

The best season. Less woke. Less affirmative bs.

SRIJAN T

@SRIJAN07 Jan 22

I thing staring 2 season are absolutely Master class

Sanne d

@Sannedevries Jan 22

As a fan of fantasy adventures, The Witcher Season 1 was exciting and immersive. The characters and worldbuilding drew me in, and the action scenes were thrilling. I'm looking forward to seeing how the story evolves in future seasons.

Jess S

@BluntStudy Jan 19

Witcher Season 1 was amazing. Each turn wasn’t predictable. The life of Ciri is pure, she finally finds Geralt and their journey begins to find her true purpose. 1000% recommend.

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Henry Cavill

Geralt of Rivia

Anya Chalotra

Yennefer

Freya Allan

Ciri

Jodhi May

Calanthe

Björn Hlynur Haraldsson

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Episode 1

Aired Dec 20, 2019

The End's Beginning

Hostile townspeople and a cunning mage greet Geralt in the town of Blaviken; Ciri finds her royal world upended when Nilfgaard sets its sights on Cintra.

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Episode 2

Aired Dec 20, 2019

Four Marks

Yennefer, bullied and neglected, accidentally finds a means of escape; Geralt's hunt for a so-called devil goes to hell; Ciri seeks safety in numbers.

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Episode 3

Aired Dec 20, 2019

Betrayer Moon

Geralt takes on another Witcher's unfinished business in a kingdom that is stalked by a ferocious beast; at a brutal cost, Yennefer forges a magical new future.

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Episode 4

Aired Dec 20, 2019

Of Banquets, Bastards and Burials

Against his better judgment, Geralt accompanies Jaskier to a royal ball; Ciri wanders into an enchanted forest; Yennefer attempts to protect her charges.

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Episode 5

Aired Dec 20, 2019

Bottled Appetites

Heedless of warnings, Yennefer seeks a cure to restore what she has lost; Geralt inadvertently puts Jaskier in peril; the search for Ciri intensifies.

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Episode 6

Aired Dec 20, 2019

Rare Species

A mysterious man tries to entice Geralt to join the hunt for a rampaging dragon, a quest that attracts a familiar face; Ciri questions who she can trust.

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Episode 7

Aired Dec 20, 2019

Before a Fall

With the Continent at risk from Nilfgaard's rising power, Yennefer revisits her past; Grant reconsiders his obligation to the Law of Surprise.

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Episode 8

Aired Dec 20, 2019

Much More

A terrifying pack of foes lays Geralt low; Yennefer and her fellow mages prepare to fight back; shaken Ciri depends on the kindness of a stranger.

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