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The Witcher: A Look Inside the Episodes
The Witcher: A Look Inside the Episodes
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The Witcher: A Look Inside the Episodes

6.0 / 10
2020
1 season
8 episodes
Documentary

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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Cast

Lauren Schmidt Hissrich

Seasons

  • Ep 1

    1.Episode 1

    4.7
    26-08-20205m

    Series creator and showrunner Lauren S. Hissrich breaks down the opening scenes and outlines how Geralt's encounter with Renfri sets up the season.

  • Ep 2

    2.Episode 2

    6.0
    02-09-20206m

    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.

  • Ep 3

    3.Episode 3

    4.7
    02-09-20205m

    Delve into Geralt and Yennefers transformation stories, as he turns from slayer to savior, and she makes the ultimate sacrifice to become beautiful.

  • Ep 4

    4.Episode 4

    4.7
    02-09-20205m

    Hissrich explains how the show's timelines come together, the moment Geralt changes his destiny and what compels Ciri to continue on her quest.

  • Ep 5

    5.Episode 5

    5.6
    02-09-20206m

    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.

  • Ep 6

    6.Episode 6

    4.7
    02-09-20205m

    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.

  • Ep 7

    7.Episode 7

    4.7
    02-09-20206m

    Dig into Geralt's white-knight complex, Ciri's character growth and what Hissrich describes as one of the season's loveliest scenes.

  • Ep 8

    8.Episode 8

    4.7
    02-09-20207m

    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.

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