The Witcher Season 1 – Spoiler Free Review

"Toss a coin to your Witcher/ O’ Valley of Plenty" after watching the first season of the The Witcher, well good luck trying to get this song out of your head. It just pops into my head occasionally for no apparent reason. Also, I really liked this show. It was super fun and entertaining.

No, this is not the next Game of Thrones because the show isn't trying to be the next Game of Thrones. In fact, the books that Andrzej Sapkowski wrote came out a few years before the first Song of Ice and Fire book came out and they have nothing in common, other than belonging to the fantasy genre. Just to make it clear, the show is based on the books, the computer games are sequels to the books.

The show follows three main characters:

Geralt of Rivia played by Henry Cavill. He is a Witcher. Witchers aren't born, they are created through painful and difficult process to become enhanced humans who are monster hunters. Though Geral has a plot through the season, his plot is also monster of the week sort of story that is combined into his greater arc. Also, Henry Cavill is brilliantly cast in this role. He is hot, tough and not nice and liable which is great in this role. He is doesn't talk much, but when he is mostly grumpy. Cavill is a perfect fit for Geral, as much as Geral is a perfect fit for him. As much as Geral wishes he could, Geralt cannot escape his destiny. Jaskier the bard tags along on his adventures and the song is definitely worth it.

Yennefer of Vengerberg played by Anya Chalotra. Yennefer is a hunchback who is born to a poor family who despises her. She discovers her magical powers and is recruited to become a sorceress. Don't think this is Hogwarts, there is nothing fun, pleasant and super magical here. Magic comes with a heavy price. Yennefer's plot is really interesting as she defies almost all expectations of female characters in fantasy. Almost.

Cirilla Fiona Elen Riannon or Ciri -the Lion Cub of Cintra – played by Freya Allan, Freya Allan did the best that she could, but boy was her plot the least interesting one. Sure, through her we get to learn about the bigger conflicts, wars between kingdom and prophecies and her potential magical powers. But in the end everything happens to her, and she doesn't really do anything, but run a lot. I really hope that her plot will improve in the next season.

Each of these characters has its own plot. And it's a minor spoiler that will help you understand the show better when you start. There are three different timelines, each character's plot happens in a different one. This is the only spoiler I knew going into the show and it helped me understand everything better.

A big plus for the show is that there is no exposition. You just get thrown into this world and learn it as the characters go. Who's a good guy, who's bad, what's the magic structure in the world, nothing is fed to you with a spoon and I like it.

It is just a fun show to watch. But, most of the season is build up for the next season. I kept hitting the next button after I watched the last episode and couldn't believe that this is how it ends. But it does. Now we have to wait another year and a half for the next season. I am considering reading the books, but I am not sure if I want the spoilers or not. I'll probably read them in the end. But for now "Toss a coin to your Witcher" and meme on. Because this show produced a lot of memes and online jokes so you can enjoy that for now.

Did you watch the The Witcher? Did you also really enjoy it?

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