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[Lanrutcon]

I enjoyed the first episode a lot. It adapted one of my favorite stories from the books, and reminded me just how much I forgot.

The second episode was a nice way to show that the witchers aren't without mirth or humanity, but this writer.... I mean, why would she do that to Eskel? It's like she never read the books or hell even watched cinematics from the game and took the entirely wrong impression of Eskel as possible. And she can't seem to write a genuine interaction between long-time male friends to save her life.

Every single scene with Yennifer is utterly boring thus far. I ended up skipping past them after suffering the first few. Another failing in the adaptation.

I swear this show succeeds despite it's too often lazy writing. I should probably stop comparing it to the source but it's difficult.

I find the female actors with the most charisma in this show were, unfortunately, not cast in the main roles.

And yeah, the Eskel episode was stupid. You'd think Witchers would be more aware of their situation, especially given how they're on the verge of extinction. It's a prime example of making everyone stupid for the sake of escalation.

 

[jason10mm]

The second episode was a nice way to show that the witchers aren't without mirth or humanity, but this writer.... I mean, why would she do that to Eskel? It's like she never read the books or hell even watched cinematics from the game and took the entirely wrong impression of Eskel as possible. And she can't seem to write a genuine interaction between long-time male friends to save her life. [/spoiler]

Agreed. Lots of shows have this problem. Platonic male friendship is basically an unknown concept in hollywood, it's all toxic masculinity or suppressed homosexual longing. This is why we need more military vets/first responders as writers and quite frankly should INSIST on them being placed at all levels of shows that have military/combat themes.

Every single scene with Yennifer is utterly boring thus far. I ended up skipping past them after suffering the first few. Another failing in the adaptation.

I swear this show succeeds despite it's too often lazy writing. I should probably stop comparing it to the source but it's difficult.

I just can't get over the treatment of Fringilla. Did they forget she sacrificed DOZENS of slaves/zealots in attacking Sodden and killing other mages? I get that Yen has probably the least connection to most of the dead but still, to part almost amicably?

That and the character assassination of Cahir. His actor has "resting villain face" but I was hoping for his redemptive arc. Might still happen but it seems unearned since he displays few of the qualities of book Cahir.

I do like the "monster of the episode" format. Geralt has used more potions and spells this season BY FAR, it is nice to see. I just wish the other Witchers were shown with more idiosyncrasies and hallmarks of witcher training rather than just "bro time". Each of those guys is basically as dangerous and as experienced as Geralt but you'd never know it the way they are portrayed. It is a nice spot where color wheel casting makes sense since they are boys harvested from across the lands.

Did I miss a scene where Francesca and Filivandrel knocked boots? Was REALLY confused by how affectionate they suddenly got. Elven society is REALLY taking it in the shorts.

I'm not done yet so I'll hold judgement on Reince and the lawyer duo. As well as tackling the Time of Contempt prophecy stuff, would be hard to do no matter what. Their choices in this seem almost video gamey/RPG quest-like, which I can appreciate.

 

[8bitpill]

Let me throw my hat in this discussion.

I really enjoy the stories of The Witcher. I still remember when I watched the first trailer in 2006 for the first game and I was hooked. I have since then played the games and read most of the books. Even dived in into the Polish show "The Hexer" (don't bother it's bad).

When the Netflix live action adaption was announced I was happy to see something like the Witcher was getting the recognition. I caught who they casted for Geralt, Yennifer, and Ciri and didn't look into the other characters since I wanted to to be a surprise.

I liked that the first season followed The Last Wish, I guess the best it could. There was a lot of filler I felt was unnecessary. One of my biggest gripes with the first season is who they casted a Triss along with how they wrote her character. She is nothing like the charismatic, confident, Triss from the books and don't get be started on the look of said actress, it's like they didn't even try and just wanted to go for something different then how she is described in the books along with the look CD Projeckt Red designed for her.

But you know I guess they heard the nerd herd cries of the internet and gave her that Chestnut hair in Season 2 .

As for season two, the first episode peaked my interest since it was good and followed a story from the books. After that, it was a slow burn. I liked when they went to Kaer Morhen but when Lambert and Eskel showed up, I was like "did they just purposely fuck these characters up?
Vesimer , I feel like they casted him correct, but honestly, his armor look like he was a first year Witcher.

I get why particle effects were cut from this season since the monsters were bigger than life, but with the first episode I had hopes and that died out pretty quickly.

Another casting gripe even though she was shown for all of less than a minute was Philippa Eilhart. I had a feeling they were going to wildly cast her live action character since this is a Wokeflix production, but come on, were they like "well she can't be white."

Overall it's a dark fantasy show based off The Witcher. Watch it if you want that extra something from that universe, but if they don't get to the core and depth of the books and games, it's just another all inclusive show that is making a effort to please everyone.

On that note, I was pleasantly surprised with the animated The Witcher: Nightmare of the Wolf.

I honestly think they should have just went the Castlevania route with the show and kept it all animated. Give it to Adi Shankar because when he has his hand in something, it's usually quality.

 

[Wvrs]

I read the books twice and I like the show. It's not a good adaptation but it stands solid as its own thing.

Do I wish they'd followed the books more closely? Actually, no. I love them but when this series was first announced, all I thought was "how can they convey this properly on screen?"

Turns out they just don't. I wish some things were different (Ciri is too old and should have met Geralt in Brokilon) but understand why other things were changed. The book this season is based on would have been such slow TV if faithfully adapted tbh. But it's still great, with solid acting, high production values and decent plotting.

So despite enjoying it enough myself, I understand why people aren't happy. Except for the ones who are upset about non-white actors being cast. You're not fooling anyone about your true motives.

 

[Torrent of Pork]

Except for the ones who are upset about non-white actors being cast. You're not fooling anyone about your true motives.

Are they the same motives of those who REE'd about Scarlett Johansson playing Motoko Kusanagi?

 

[Nobody_Important]

Let me through my hat in this discussion.

I really enjoy the stories of The Witcher. I still remember when I watched the first trailer in 2006 for the first game and I was hooked. I have since then played the games and read most of the books. Even dived in into the Polish show "The Hexer" (don't bother it's bad).

When the Netflix live action adaption was announced I was happy to see something like the Witcher was getting the recognition. I caught who they casted for Geralt, Yennifer, and Ciri and didn't look into the other characters since I wanted to to be a surprise.

I liked that the first season followed The Last Wish, I guess the best it could. There was a lot of filler I felt was unnecessary. One of my biggest gripes with the first season is who they casted a Triss along with how they wrote her character. She is nothing like the charismatic, confident, Triss from the books and don't get be started on the look of said actress, it's like they didn't even try and just wanted to go for something different then how she is described in the books along with the look CD Projeckt Red designed for her.

But you know I guess they heard the nerd herd cries of the internet and gave her that Chestnut hair in Season 2 .

As for season two, the first episode peaked my interest since it was good and followed a story from the books. After that, it was a slow burn. I liked when they went to Kaer Morhen but when Lambert and Eskel showed up, I was like "did they just purposely fuck these characters up?
Vesimer , I feel like they casted him correct, but honestly, his armor look like he was a first year Witcher.

I get why particle effects were cut from this season since the monsters were bigger than life, but with the first episode I had hopes and that died out pretty quickly.

Another casting gripe even though she was shown for all of less than a minute was Philippa Eilhart. I had a feeling they were going to wildly cast her live action character since this is a Wokeflix production, but come on, were they like "well she can't be white."

Overall it's a dark fantasy show based off The Witcher. Watch it if you want that extra something from that universe, but if they don't get to the core and depth of the books and games, it's just another all inclusive show that is making a effort to please everyone.

On that note, I was pleasantly surprised with the animated The Witcher: Nightmare of the Wolf.

I honestly think they should have just went the Castlevania route with the show and kept it all animated. Give it to Adi Shankar because when he has his hand in something, it's usually quality.

You realize the show is based on the books and not the games right? And it doesn't follow them perfectly don't get me wrong, but it draws it's inspirations and stories from the books more than it does the games. So it makes sense that the characters will likely not look like their video game counterparts.

By most accounts the show is pretty bad

Where are you getting that from? I have seen way more praise for the show than I have complaints.

 

[8bitpill]

You realize the show is based on the books and not the games right? And it doesn't follow them perfectly don't get me wrong, but it draws it's inspirations and stories from the books more than it does the games. So it makes sense that the characters will likely not look like their video game counterparts.



Where are you getting that from? I have seen way more praise for the show than I have complaints.

Yes, I know it follows the books and not the games, like the games follow the books as well. I know how it's a adaptation and can never follow or hold up to the books

One of the things about the show even being made, was due to what CD Projekt Red made, and how well received the third game was. If it wasn't for the popularity of the games this show would have never made it and the only version we would have had is this,

 

[Nobody_Important]

Yes, I know it follows the books and not the games, like the games follow the books as well. I know how it's a adaptation and can never follow or hold up to the books

One of the things about the show even being made, was due to what CD Projekt Red made, and how well received the third game was. If it wasn't for the popularity of the games this show would have never made it and the only version we would have had is this,

I agree, but that doesn't change what I said. The show pulls stories and inspiration mainly from the books. So it makes sense that the characters will not look like their video game counterparts. Triss does not even have red hair in the books for example. Geralt does not have a beard like he does in the games sometimes so the show keeps his face mostly shaved. The only two characters that they seem to have plucked directly from the games is Geralt and Vesimir.


Dont get me wrong I have plenty of complaints about the show, but the appearance of the characters isn't one of them. Everyone looks fantastic. It's the writing that falls short.

 

[8bitpill]

I agree, but that doesn't change what I said. The show pulls stories and inspiration mainly from the books. So it makes sense that the characters will not look like their video game counterparts. Triss does not even have red hair in the books for example. Geralt does not have a beard like he does in the games sometimes.


The only two characters that they seem to have plucked directly from the games is Geralt and Vesimir.

As I said, the show wouldn't exist if it wasn't for the works that CD Projekt Red did with the games. It isn't all wrapped up in how the characters look either, it's the way they're wrote, it's off from the books. I'm not all hung up on it, it's just an observation.

 

[ÆMNE22A!C]

Only 1 episode left! Going to watch it tonight. Loving it all

 

[Nobody_Important]

As I said, the show wouldn't exist if it wasn't for the works that CD Projekt Red did with the games. It isn't all wrapped up in how the characters look either, it's the way they're wrote, it's off from the books. I'm not all hung up on it, it's just an observation.

That doesn't mean they have to or should just copy every detail of the games. That's a cheap and easy out. I would much rather see a unique take than one copied and pasted to the screen.


And so far their take has been far more hits than misses. Geralt is literally perfect. I wouldn't change a single thing about any of it. Vesimir is also a dream casting. Never heard of this guy before but it's like they plucked him directly from the games. They have gotten Yennifer mostly right. Triss needs work especially in the acting department, but aside from that I don't hate her. Ciri is great. I love Freya Allen's take on her. Though I will admit that will make the motherly scenes with Yenn a bit out there and those are the scenes in the books that humanized her the most. Tessaia is also a great casting. They took an obscure side character from the books and made her a central figure. Same for Fringilla and Stregobor. Jaskier is even done well.


Eskel and Lambert are my only 2 major "oh come on that just plain sucks" complaints so far this season. (On episode 4)

 

[GymWolf]

Same.

Started yesterday with the hd texture rework mod, it looks beyond fabolous for a 2015 game.

But i give 2 fucks about the serial, i guess it was just a coincidence lol.

 

[GymWolf]

i want to but i should hold off for the updated version. CDPR really fucked up not having it ready for S2 release.

The hd texture rework looks probably better than what cd project is gonna do for the next gen version like almost any remaster vs modded version on pc.

And it is super easy to install.

 

[Evil Calvin]

I couldn’t take this series seriously when I saw Triss

Yeah, I don't know if the author had pictures in the books or on the covers of what Triss and Yen looked like but most people know them from the games. But both of them in the show are NOTHING like in the games. Kind of takes me out of it. Although I like the show.

 

[jason10mm]

Yeah, I don't know if the author had pictures in the books or on the covers of what Triss and Yen looked like but most people know them from the games. But both of them in the show are NOTHING like in the games. Kind of takes me out of it. Although I like the show.

I'm not hung up on their specific looks other than they should be DEVASTATINGLY attractive. Their entire schtick is making themselves uber hot and there are countless bits in the books about them one upping each other on wardrobe, sex appeal, and skipping meals to watch their weight. So I feel like the show did well with Yen and her transformation, not so much on the others. Tissaia is great. Triss looks MUCH BETTER in S2, the overly frizzy hair she had in S1 was just....no. Fringella is another disappointment, though I think the actress must be sick or pregnant in S2. Francesca looks good but doesn't have the grace I think elves should have.

These women should be crushing it in costuming and looks. But so many of them just seem stern and bitter. They do tend to stand out from the other women cast in the show though, even Lydia is a step up in style.

 

[Deleted member 1159]

I can’t remember exactly what Triss looked like in S1, but I remember Yen being hot AF. Looking forward to giving S2 a watch when I get some free time between end of year work shit and holiday family time

 

[Kenpachii]

Far better then season 1, finally finished it. And must say i really liked it and want to see more. Specially the first episode was a great opener.

I still want to see more gerald tho in the series, i felt like he was heavily underused and frankly it felt more like ciri/yen the series then witcher. Hope they use him better the next season.

The cast in general was great, ciri was well casted for sure. Some actors however still feel like they don't want to be on the show, specially that black witch chick just does not show any emotion at all ever. almost looks like she's bored for somebody with so much screen time, the elven chick was well done tho.

CGI was a lot better then the first season, and honestly it felt like they spended finally some money on it. I kinda liked the entire witcher crew they created.

And thank god for them fixing his fucking wig of gerald it was horrible in the first season. Wish they made the eyes a bit less in your face tho, it kinda sticks out to much.

 

[Hari Seldon]

I thought the first episode of S2 was really good. But then I couldn't remember half the shit from S1 so now I'm doing a rewatch before I dig deeper into S2.

 

[Evil Calvin]

I thought the first episode of S2 was really good. But then I couldn't remember half the shit from S1 so now I'm doing a rewatch before I dig deeper into S2.

On Netflix under seasons and episodes there is a 15 minute season 1 recap.

 

[Javthusiast]

I find the female actors with the most charisma in this show were, unfortunately, not cast in the main roles.

Wish the actress from season 1 episode 1 was in the main cast.

 

[Lunarorbit]

I'm reading the first page of comments like: hmm, OK, I see. You didn't like the monster in the first episode but it seems like H. C. is a good witcher.... Wait what. I'm an idiot.

I'm up to episode 6... I'm enjoying it. Not as much as the first season but I was pretty confused during its run time and now I really like it. I'll probably have to watch it again but that's not necessarily a bad thing

 

[jason10mm]

Wish the actress from season 1 episode 1 was in the main cast.

Renifer?

Agreed. She radiated a lot of menace. Would have been an AWESOME Fringella.

 

[Nankatsu]

Finished watching season 2. When things start to pace up the season end. Like Geralt says: Fuck.

Overall season was good, yet a little bit slow to start taking things off.

Henry Cavill is fucking amazing as Geralt. The guy must have a blast doing the role since he is a mega fan of the series.

Also props toAnya as Yennefer. She legit rocks.

This season at least made me realize that the games borrow from the books but are nowhere near the events of the books, they're after.

I always thought the games were pretty much set in the same timeline as the books

 

[Duellist]

I finished the final episode and I really liked this season. If people have beefs with not following the source material I get it, but just judging the show in itself, I couldn't disagree more than it isn't very good. And I'm a pretty tough critic. Is it peak GOT tier? No. But I don't think anyone ever expected it to be. I can say that it has far FAR exceeded any expectations I had for this show. Most series like this end up sucking when taken by anything other than HBO with an extremely high budget. This was Netflix and remember how skeptical people were of the show when it first started leaking actors a few years ago. Everyone thought it was gonna suck.

It's the best fantasy series I've seen since GOT. And Seasons 1 and 2 of The Witcher are better than the final 2 seasons of GOT which were utter shit.

I'm very happy with what they've done with it. I think it's a strong 8/10 show, and a very good fix for medieval fantasy cravings. Blows The Wheel of Time out of the fucking water, and I doubt Lord of the Rings will be as good as The Witcher either when it eventually makes is released on Prime. I'm very satisfied.

Couldn’t agree more

 

[mindfreak191]

Finished watching season 2. When things start to pace up the season end. Like Geralt says: Fuck.

Overall season was good, yet a little bit slow to start taking things off.

Henry Cavill is fucking amazing as Geralt. The guy must have a blast doing the role since he is a mega fan of the series.

Also props toAnya as Yennefer. She legit rocks.

This season at least made me realize that the games borrow from the books but are nowhere near the events of the books, they're after.

I always thought the games were pretty much set in the same timeline as the books

Noup, games are set 5 years after the end of the books and technically aren't considered cannon at all.

 

[MastaKiiLA]

I don't know the source materials, and never played the games. I've enjoyed these 2 seasons. It's got a good budget, and Cavill seems to enjoy playing the character. Sometimes, that's all you need, passion and money. Looking forward to season 3. Maybe crank the nudity slider back up a bit?

 

[Hardensoul]

I don't know the source materials, and never played the games. I've enjoyed these 2 seasons. It's got a good budget, and Cavill seems to enjoy playing the character. Sometimes, that's all you need, passion and money. Looking forward to season 3. Maybe crank the nudity slider back up a bit?

I only remember the succubus? being nude when she changed and was impaled from behind. When the pool scene came up with all the sorceress goin in. But nope just distance shot from the back lol

Edit: Forgot about when the Wtchers invited the whores. But really did not watch or like the series for the sex/nudity..lol

 

[Fuz]

Haven't watched it yet. How shitty it is, this time? Should I save my precious time and watch something else, like the paint drying on my walls?

 

[jason10mm]

It's still fun. Waaaaay more witchering, they fight a beastie in every episode. Burn, Butcher, burn isn't as catchy as ToCtyW but is still good and damn that guy can sing and he is cut!

The plot suffers a bit due to being set up for the blood origin show so it significantly alters the world backstory and burns out a lot of run time instead of focusing on Ciri. By the end folks are just 'teleporting' around because they boxed themselves in terribly with being heavily story centered on Cintra while all the characters we actually give a shit about are at Kaer Moren. No Meereenese knot here!

It's also kinda timid and prudish compared to S1. It feels a lot more like a typical Netflix tv-ma show that is just random cursing and gore.

Not an Altered Carbon catastophy by any means, more like s2 of Stranger Things maybe. I hope for S3 they can get back to the book plot.

 

[IDKFA]

Did they hire interns to write this? The writing in season 2 is laughably bad. Takes me right out of the universe.

 

[Braag]

I just finished watching the second episode, what in the actual fuck did they do to Eskel?
I really liked the first episode, but man that second episode left a sour taste in my mouth. I hope it gets better cause imo the first season never got this bad.

 

[The Cockatrice]

I just finished watching the second episode, what in the actual fuck did they do to Eskel?
I really liked the first episode, but man that second episode left a sour taste in my mouth. I hope it gets better cause imo the first season never got this bad.

I have bad news regarding how the other witchers fight/act. The main cast is great, but yes I can see why some of you would feel annoyed and pissed at what they did with the other witchers. They're not funny, they're just assholes, and just weak as shit. This is a western Netflix issue. They have an obssession with main characters while just shitting on everyone else UNLESS that secondary character is very popular and a lot of ppl meme them. They also nerfed the soundtrack. I still enjoyed the show a lot but I am a fanboy so eh.

 

[Cyberpunkd]

Finished the second season while skiing all day for the past week - much better than the first, every episode was interesting. Much better pacing and production values than the first season. Geralt did appropriate amount of sigh and fuck.

 

[GymWolf]

All the parts with jen, francesca or fringilla are some boring ass piece of shits....

Just make the serial about geralt and ciri hunting mofos.

 

[Fuz]

Started. First episode. 20 minutes in. I can't stand the sheer stupidity of the writing and of those tryhard fanfiction dialogues.

 

[YCoCg]

It was better than Season 1 but they did do the Witchers bad by the end, makes you wonder how the hell they were even making money if they struggled that much. Looking forward to more though, I liked how going back and watching "Nightmare of the Wolf" makes more sense now since they do reference it in Season 2.

 

[IDKFA]

Finished season 2.

I thought season one was okay. I gave it a pass because it was the first season.

Season 2 however....... absolute dog shit. Some of the most woeful writing I've ever experienced in a TV show. What a waste of time.

 

[Flutta]

Started. First episode. 20 minutes in. I can't stand the sheer stupidity of the writing and of those tryhard fanfiction dialogues.

It wont get any better that for sure. Save your time do something else. The writing/acting is puré garbage. Basically Cavil is stuck with this stupid girl and have to babysit this brat the whole show. Yennifer is sad 90% of the time because reasons. Same thing with Triss and the rest of the female cast. A bunch of sad souless boring characters. And Don’t get me started with the witchers LMAO .

The only thing that S2 does better than S1 is the CGI. Nothing else, nada ZERO.
Trash show and i regret wasting my time on it. FUCK Netflix

 

[Fuz]

It wont get any better that for sure. Save your time do something else. The writing/acting is puré garbage. Basically Cavil is stuck with this stupid girl and have to babysit this brat the whole show. Yennifer is sad 90% of the time because reasons. Same thing with Triss and the rest of the female cast. A bunch of sad souless boring characters. And Don’t get me started with the witchers LMAO .

The only thing that S2 does better than S1 is the CGI. Nothing else, nada ZERO.
Trash show and i regret wasting my time on it. FUCK Netflix

That small "infodump" at the end of first was embarassing.

Started the second.

Mountain. Snow. A long ride by horse.
That dress.
Dead in 10 minutes.

"Enter the tent of the elven leader WHILE SHE'S DROPPING A DROP OF WATER ON HER FOREHEAD! Wow, so mystical! That's so elvish!"

Fucking amateurs. Fanfiction writers that write what they think "it's cool" like 14 year olds. Literally not a single minute go by without noticing something stupid.
CGI in episode 1 was more than decent, though. Much better than the mighty dragon from S1.
There is NOTHING that isn't miles below what the games did. Nothing.

I'm already hating it and I know I'm gonna watch it all.

Get ready for some more rants, guys!

Kinda jarring for me that Freya Allan in here looks like the twin of a friend of mine - with 20 years less.

 

[YCoCg]

Jeez some of you are really negative, it feels like you WANT it to be bad so you've got something to complain about. Season 1 was a jumbled mess for most of it and just used time lines as an excuse for that. Ciri was a stereotype in season one!

And the HDR in season 1 was basic, season 2's version was a huge improvement.

 

[tommolb]

I must've been watching a different series to some of the negative folks on here, cos series 2 was OK. Not perfect (nothing is) but it was good.

Boring characters, fan fiction writing, acting pure garbage? Nah, didn't see any of that and I have seen it all in other shows so I know it when I see it. I guess some people like to be critical, edgy, negative and shit over everything.

 

[FunkMiller]

That ended pretty damn well, didn’t it?

Great final episode, and they‘ve set the rest of the story up very well, with the relationship between Geralt, Yenn and Ciri in place, the revelation of who her father is, Ciri’s powers to open portals to other worlds… they covered a lot more than I thought they would.

One thing occurs… they’re going to be doing the game story eventually right? They kind of have to, given they’ve introduced the Wild Hunt, and that story is resolved in the game.

Will we get a Gaunter at some point?

 

[Batiman]

Just started watching this and I’m on episode 3. I’m finding it a lot better than season 1 already. The way Henry swings his sword is driving me nuts though. So robotic and choreographed.

 

[GymWolf]

Not sure if i'm gonna finish this season tbh, i kinda liked the first one more.

 

[The Cockatrice]

That ended pretty damn well, didn’t it?

Great final episode, and they‘ve set the rest of the story up very well, with the relationship between Geralt, Yenn and Ciri in place, the revelation of who her father is, Ciri’s powers to open portals to other worlds… they covered a lot more than I thought they would.

One thing occurs… they’re going to be doing the game story eventually right? They kind of have to, given they’ve introduced the Wild Hunt, and that story is resolved in the game.

Will we get a Gaunter at some point?

If you're talking about the timeline, there is a lot more until Wild Hunt. We havent even reached Witcher 2. As for the story, things have changed so a lot will not be similar to Wild Hunt.

 

[FunkMiller]

If you're talking about the timeline, there is a lot more until Wild Hunt. We havent even reached Witcher 2. As for the story, things have changed so a lot will not be similar to Wild Hunt.

They‘re bringing in the wild hunt, ciri’s powers and the multiple realities stuff a lot earlier than the books though, aren’t they? It’s been a while since I read them. Certainly feels like they’re short cutting a lot of stuff, which gives me the impression they want to get into a version of the game’s story sooner rather than later. Which makes sense, given that the games are the thing that made the IP popular enough for a tv show in the first place.

 

[The Cockatrice]

They‘re bringing in the wild hunt, ciri’s powers and the multiple realities stuff a lot earlier than the books though, aren’t they? It’s been a while since I read them. Certainly feels like they’re short cutting a lot of stuff, which gives me the impression they want to get into a version of the game’s story sooner rather than later. Which makes sense, given that the games are the thing that made the IP popular enough for a tv show in the first place.

Been forever since I played the games but the wild Hunt shows up in Witcher 1 as well. Ciri saves yen and Geralt from the Wild Hunt but at some cost or something but its only shown in journals or some cinematic thingamajig in the second game as far as I remember and it was implied in the first game at the start when he has that dream or w/e, that his is chased there by the wild hunt as well. They prolly have to cut it short cuz the ciri actress is already old and it'll be hard to just show her as a kid.

 

[FunkMiller]

Been forever since I played the games but the wild Hunt shows up in Witcher 1 as well. Ciri saves yen and Geralt from the Wild Hunt but at some cost or something but its only shown in journals or some cinematic thingamajig in the second game as far as I remember and it was implied in the first game at the start when he has that dream or w/e, that his is chased there by the wild hunt as well. They prolly have to cut it short cuz the ciri actress is already old and it'll be hard to just show her as a kid.

That sounds about right from what I remember. I know Geralt ends up

Spoiler

joining the Wild Hunt for a while, which is how he loses his memory at the start of game one.

To be honest, I really hope they get into the game story sooner rather than later. It's better than the books, IMO.

 

[The Cockatrice]

That sounds about right from what I remember. I know Geralt ends up

Spoiler

joining the Wild Hunt for a while, which is how he loses his memory at the start of game one.

To be honest, I really hope they get into the game story sooner rather than later. It's better than the books, IMO.

Assuming they dont completely change everything like they did with Eskiel and Netflix does not cancel it, yes it should be exciting.

 

[FunkMiller]

Assuming they dont completely change everything like they did with Eskiel and Netflix does not cancel it, yes it should be exciting.

Yeah, good point. None of the changes they've made so far have bothered me that much, because I can't say I loved the books that much. They're good, but very disjointed. They'd be fools to monkey around too much with where the story goes once we hit the games though.