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The Witcher: A Look Inside the Episodes

The Witcher: A Look Inside the Episodes

162020•5m•6.0/10
Documentary

Ratings

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6.0/10(26)

With series creator Lauren S. Hissrich as your guide, take an in-depth journey into the stories and themes powering the first season of The Witcher.

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Production

The Workhouse

Language

EN

Status

Ended

First Aired

August 26, 2020

Last Aired

September 2, 2020

Networks

Netflix

Where to Watch
Region US · Lang EN
US
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Seasons & Episodes
Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.
Season
E1
Episode 1
Air date: 2020-08-26
Series creator and showrunner Lauren S. Hissrich breaks down the opening scenes and outlines how Geralt's encounter with Renfri sets up the season.
E2
Episode 2
Air date: 2020-09-02
Take a deep dive into the crucial role that Yennefer's backstory plays in her journey, and how the elves are a pillar in the Continent's world-building.
E3
Episode 3
Air date: 2020-09-02
Delve into Geralt and Yennefers transformation stories, as he turns from slayer to savior, and she makes the ultimate sacrifice to become beautiful.
E4
Episode 4
Air date: 2020-09-02
Hissrich explains how the show's timelines come together, the moment Geralt changes his destiny and what compels Ciri to continue on her quest.
E5
Episode 5
Air date: 2020-09-02
Find out why the writers gave Geralt a terrible bout of insomnia and explore the magic-entangled dynamics of his fateful first encounter with Yennefer.
E6
Episode 6
Air date: 2020-09-02
After an intimate glimpse inside Geralt and Yennefer's complicated relationship, discover what it means for Ciri's story arc when she picks up a knife.
E7
Episode 7
Air date: 2020-09-02
Dig into Geralt's white-knight complex, Ciri's character growth and what Hissrich describes as one of the season's loveliest scenes.
E8
Episode 8
Air date: 2020-09-02
From the meaning behind the finale's title to Geralt's dream and Yennefer's real motivation, Hissrich dissects events as the paths of destiny collide.

Cast

Lauren Schmidt Hissrich

Lauren Schmidt Hissrich

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