![]() Speaking of next season, the last quarter or so of the finale is basically one long trailer for next year. We also get a glimpse of the Wild Hunt, an apocalyptic group of villains who will undoubtedly play a greater role in the season to come. Voleth Meir turns out to be a literal embodiment of pain and trauma, which also connects back to the Conjunction of the Spheres, and to Ciri blowing up the Monolith way back in Season 1 – still a sideshow, but I appreciate The Witcher’s attempts to tie her meaningfully into Ciri’s story. One of the reasons I think The Witcher has proven so popular is that it goes down easy – that Geralt, Ciri, and Yennefer are likable characters who show just enough complexity to avoid being one-dimensional, but otherwise don’t have to be considered too deeply.Īnyway, suffice it to say that Voleth Meir is eventually defeated, Yennefer is somewhat redeemed (Geralt says he still doesn’t forgive her I hope he doesn’t), and the fragile bonds of family are formed. When you pay too much attention, the seams in the storytelling start to become apparent. I’ve reflected more than once that I would probably have been kinder to this season if I had just been watching it casually, probably while playing Animal Crossing or something. But also, a CG basilisk chews a Witcher’s head off in Kaer Morhen. Yes, there’s some pretty heavy subtext about Ciri emotionally leaving her biological family behind to join her found family in Geralt and Yennefer. ![]() It’s reflected again in this episode, which sees a possessed Ciri unleash a clutch of basilisks within Kaer Morhen, forcing the Witcher into a bloody battle while she wanders through her dream world. Netflix released a spin-off animated series based on Vesemir called The Witcher: Nightmare of the Wolf in August.It makes me wonder if I might be thinking too hard about The Witcher, a show that makes broad gestures toward intrigue and emotional complexity, but is more content being a pulp fantasy series with magic and monster fights. New characters will also be making an appearance including Geralt’s witcher brethren Coen, Lambert, Eskel, and the oldest and wisest witcher Vesemir (Kim Bodnia), who was also Geralt’s mentor. Season 2 will continue the stories of the fantasy series main characters Geralt of Rivia (Henry Cavill), Jaskier the bard (Joey Batey), Yennefer of Vengerberg (Anya Chalotra) and Ciri, the Lion Cub of Cintra (Freya Allan). List of Season 2 Witcher episodesįans favorite characters will be returning to the screen Titles for seven of the eight episodes were made public at WitchCon in July, but the finale is veiled in secrecy. ![]() The first two books in the Witcher saga were the basis for Season 1, and from the title of Episode 1 in Season 2 it appears viewers will be given some of the back story before moving forward. UK □□: /qwWB7QEtvD- The Witcher DecemSeason 2 of The Witcher will be more linearĪccording to showrunner Lauren Schmidt Hissrich, season 2 will follow a more linear timeline than the first season which jumped around in time causing some confusion for viewers. ![]() Ready to read the books that inspired #TheWitcher? Here's where to start. ![]()
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