Toss a coin for your Witcher! O’valley O’plenty!
If your not singing away now or at least hearing Jaskier’s voice in your head you have either not watched this gem of a series or havent reached that part yet. I say that as The Witcher is like the plague, its contagious and once it has you in its grip, you are hooked!
Firstly though, if your new to this what is a Witcher? A Witcher is a being that has undergone mutations to enhance their senses, life force (Geralts heart beats about 4 times as slow as a normal humans). Theyare then trained in the art of the sword of similar weaponry for the task of being in short a monster slayer for hire. Sounds fun right? Witchers are also able to use a form of magic called signs. In this season we tend to see only a couple including mind control and a force push of sorts however if you have played the games theresa few more. Witchers are also pretty decent alchemists..
So season one. If youve read the Witcher books already then youll know roughly what to expect although there are minor differences. The first season of the show covers book one and some of book two. It may cover further but I myself am only on book 2 at this time. For those of you new to the Witcher universe. No problem, the way Netflix’s team of producers have gone about this is a mashup of stories in episodes that cover different times. Doing this you see the main storyline which introduces you not only to Geralt of Rivia/ the Witcher/ Main character but also Princess Cirilla/ Ciri who’s destinies are entwined which youll come to understand as you get further into the season. I dont want to spoil anything in this review so I wont go into detail to why their destinies cross except this. War, old traditions and promises that the world of men in the Witcher believe come into play to bring together these two.
Aside from the main storyline you jump back in time as you come to realise the more you watch, to events that set the main storyline inmotion and introduce you to the world of the Witcher. You become acquainted to characters that ill be a big part such as Jaskier who if youve played the games or read the books is actually Dandelion the Bard. Another major character is Yenneffer of Vengerburg, the sorceress whom is Geralts love interest.
So the cast, which despite some people not being overly happy with have each performed brilliantly in my opinion.
Geralt is played by Henry Cavill (Man of Steel/ Justice League) who gives a solid performance as the Witcher promoting his personality of I am what I am, leave me be to get on with my work and I dont need companions I have roach!(his horse).
Enter Jaskier the Bard. His plucky wit and loud, fun personality drive Geralt up the wall but in time he realises he does have a friend in him. Jaskier as a bard seeks to create the best ballads for people to sing of the great heroes in the Witchers world. Geralt already being famous to a degree for one being a Witcher and his signature white hair is a prime target for Jaskier to follow on adventures and monster slaying. The duo together work well and I hope it continues in Season 2.
One thing I was happy to see in this season was a bit of backstory on Yennefer the sorceress. Seeing how she comes to be what she is when Geralt finds her through a series of events in the series was a welcome addition to an already interesting series. As Geralts love interest in way, Witchers dont feel emotion so say. It was nice to that both Henry Cavill and Anya Chalotra worked well on screen.
Looking forward The Witcher has been renewed for Season 2 and filming is about to begin with a releasewindow of 2021! Too far away in my book and hopefully upon reading this review youll give the show a chance and be in the same mindset as me.
Its a really decent series in a fantasy genre that not all that often leaves you thirsty for more. The setting, the storyline, the characters and the lore of this show based on the books by Andrzej Sapkowski is one of, if not the best show on Netflix at this time. It really is that good and is my best #HermitBinge to date.
I hope you’ll give it a chance and have enjoyed my breif overview on the surface of the Witcher’s universe. If youd like to see more of my reviews check out the rest of my blog and to keep upto date hit the follow button or subscribe!
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