Over lockdown to get some sense of routine back into our lives we picked 5 'proper' shows where we'd watch one episode a week on a set day of the week like it was normal telly (e.g - Show 1 on Mondays, Show 2 on Tuesdays etc.). It fell off when we finished a couple of the shows and couldn't decide what to replace them with but I can't recommend it enough.
Television The Witcher | Netflix | There are book spoilers here
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Over lockdown to get some sense of routine back into our lives we picked 5 'proper' shows where we'd watch one episode a week on a set day of the week like it was normal telly (e.g - Show 1 on Mondays, Show 2 on Tuesdays etc.). It fell off when we finished a couple of the shows and couldn't decide what to replace them with but I can't recommend it enough.
I agree especially with a show like this where you kinda want to build up that hype, get people talking about theories, what happened, whats gonna happen etc, where you really want to get that fandom aspect going, you really need to have some time in between episodes to give people time to catch up and engage with the material.
They should just do it like other shows where they drop 2 episodes, give people something to stick their teeth in and then do weekly drops.
Now, it's like you said, you watch it and then you sit there at the end... and what's left to discuss, "oh yea it was cool, it was shit etc" you don't really stay hyped for very long that way. One conversation with a friend and it's kinda over. No time to put 2 and 2 together or reflect back on what that thing in last week's episode actually meant with the new info you get in the next episode etc.
Call me crazy but I thought this was a flagship show for Netflix, yet when I searched it to rewatch the anime 'Nightmare of the Wolf' (which is actually very good) they hadn't even got the next season release date on either it or the main season. I understand it is tomorrow? Strange that they don't have it front and center when you are on the home screen, especially considering after the first season it has the potential to be excellent. Also the fanbase, from the books but especially the games, must be massive.
It’s definitely a flagship for them, but I think I see your point: providers are weird about release dates these days. Like, during the pandemic I noticed I had to spend effort to find when a show was dropping in my hemisphere and I was like WTF? Don’t you want people to know? I don’t get it.
But this show does have legs in terms of views and I think they’ll keep funding it.
This was helpful as a quick recap since I can't dedicate enough time to catch up before the new season drops.
Another S1 recap. In chronological order, which is nice.
Really curious how close to the books they will stay.. There all already some quite large apparent deviations in season 1.
Looking forward to it!
Looking forward to it!
Damn I wanted to rewatch season 1 for this one. Now itll probably take too long and I ain't waiting that long for season 2.
Just binged it over the last 2 days. Genuinely forgot how much I enjoyed it, especially after getting past the first episode. Can't wait till tomorrow!
I watched the sword fight from the first episode at least 25 million times. Though, it's awesome in general, that scene just cemented it as a cool show for me right away.
Not saying Ep. 1 was bad, just clunky. Still enjoyed it and the sword fight was fantastic. Seeing Geralt use Aard exactly as I envisioned it during the fight gave me such great hope for the series.
Yeah, it became much more interesting as it went on. Especially as a book nerd. Really interest Ed to see where they will go as I've purposefully avoided everything about it.
The Witcher 3 led me to the books and I re-listen to them every year. At least the ones that have been translated and are on audible. Love them.
I'm so much cooler then, because I read them after The Witcher 2.
I'm so much cooler then, because I read them after The Witcher 2.
Probably true. I had never heard of the Witcher series before and only rented #3 from GameFly because it was highly rated and available. Lucky for me!
The first episode leaked. Curious to see how much they'll stick to a "case of the week" format. Not much to say about it really.
Just finished my rewatch. This show got so good at the end. If if keeps growing at that pace season 2 will be amazing. The lore of the Witcher world is so good. Can’t wait for my 2022 re-read(listen)!
Can’t remember the books well but I vaguely remember that first episode as one of the stories in the second book, and as mention before the first two books are very ‘case of the week’ since they are short stories.
Just finished episode 1. Loved it. Great acting and cinematography. Just looks and feels like the Witcher.
Just finished the first episode of season 2. Really enjoyed it as this was one of my favorite stories from the books. The production value seemed higher than season 1, so hopefully this means better CGI for this season. Fantastic way to start it off!
Completely forgot about this season dropping today, tempted to skip this thread until I'm off for Christmas and binge watch season 1 & 2 together. Glad to hear the first episode is worth watching!
Finished my binge of S2, sadness ensues.
Two first episodes had me a bit worried about this season tbh, just didn't feel right. But my god did it pick up after that.
Two first episodes had me a bit worried about this season tbh, just didn't feel right. But my god did it pick up after that.
You've done exactly what I want to avoid! I'm desperate to try and drag it out but let's see what my resolve is like!
So 2 episodes in and:
We are at the beginning of The Witcher 3??? Not looking for any spoilers, just a running commentary here but I guess that makes sense. I would venture to guess that the vast majority of Witcher fans came to it via The Witcher 3 and when you consider how vast that game was it makes sense. I am super hooked.
Well, it is still before the flashback in the prologue of TW3 (and thus of course long before TW3 proper).
Well, this is just given as flashback there. But story wise, no.
Just finished 3 & 4 so I would have to agree.
Watched the first episode of season 2, really enjoyed it. Was wondering where I heard that voice before and realised who it was at the end.
I thought it was what we hoped, an improvement on the foundation built in S1. Some of the actors are growing into their roles like Dandelion…err…I mean Jaskier, Triss, and Yen. They seem more like the characters I‘ve known for so long, even if parts of their story arcs are low points in the show. Some of the side characters are good as well, like the priestess.
Still not sold on Ciri, which is a shame as she’s so important. And the new villain mage guy was meh.
Most everyone probably knew the big reveal at the end, but it was good closure to finally see it. Overall, I’d say it was a success.
Still not sold on Ciri, which is a shame as she’s so important. And the new villain mage guy was meh.
Most everyone probably knew the big reveal at the end, but it was good closure to finally see it. Overall, I’d say it was a success.
Really enjoyed both season 1 and 2.
Hope the show continues.
Hope the show continues.
So good. So, so good.
it is everything I could have hoped for.
it is everything I could have hoped for.
binge watching completed. This season was so very good. The way they set up the Yen/Ciri/Geralt family relationship was perfect. I desperately want more.
Weird seeing him without the beard
Episode 4 I think? What did they do to my guy Eskel . That's a waste of a good character
. That's a waste of a good characterHad a late one got 2 episodes left - I think it's superb. I enjoyed season one but this is a different level and a proper story.
This might be one of my favorite TV show seasons ever. The show itself is not at that level, but when combined with how it met expectations, told a fantastic story, and set things up for an even better season it ranks right up there.
A couple of thoughts:
1. Anya has been a revelation as Yen, she has really grown into the role.
2. Freya Allan is getting better, and I will give her a pass for season 1 as her character was poorly written. She really started to grow the last half of season 2.
3. Seeing the Snow Owl and screaming at the TV "It's Philippa"
4. Need more Jasker!
5. I was also upset when Eskel died. Not sure why they did it, but since they had to change the actor for season 2 maybe they just didn't want to deal with it??
6. It will be interesting to see if they do the fall of the brotherhood or leave it in place.
7. I just restarted the books. Need to separate them from the game as they are a jumbled mess in my head.
A couple of thoughts:
1. Anya has been a revelation as Yen, she has really grown into the role.
2. Freya Allan is getting better, and I will give her a pass for season 1 as her character was poorly written. She really started to grow the last half of season 2.
3. Seeing the Snow Owl and screaming at the TV "It's Philippa"
4. Need more Jasker!
5. I was also upset when Eskel died. Not sure why they did it, but since they had to change the actor for season 2 maybe they just didn't want to deal with it??
6. It will be interesting to see if they do the fall of the brotherhood or leave it in place.
7. I just restarted the books. Need to separate them from the game as they are a jumbled mess in my head.
Loved episode one of the new series. Hope it’s a sign of things to come. Cavill completely nails it.
So the general consensus here is that it's better than the first season? That's giving me hope
I really enjoyed the first season but the second is on a whole different level.
The first season was pretty average but they were constrained by budget and the fact that the opening books are a series of short stories rather than a coherent serial plot line.