The wait forThe Witcherhas been a long one for fans of the series. Even newcomers can’t help but feel anticipation for Netflix’s upcoming adaptation. There arestill two long weeks to weather before the show premieres, but a lucky few got to preview the series' first episode, and they’ve shared their thoughts of it online for the rest of the world.
The overall consensus?The Witcherwill be another hit-series for Netflix.
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One of the primary aspects praised about the episode happened to be its plotting (which is probably the most crucial component of any TV series). Fans who were skeptical about how Lauren Hissrich would handle the series were pleasantly surprised. The general belief is that if the rest of the season plays out anything like episode 1,The Witcherwill be a must-see phenomenon. Essentially, the episode created a new sense of trust between potential fans and Lauren, making theseven seasons she has planned for the showsomething to be excited for rather than hesitant.
Henry Cavill, who also originally worried fans with his casting as Geralt, won them over with his performance. He diligently prepared for the role by taking cues fromThe Witcher 3, and considering all the praise he’s receiving, his studying must have paid off. Henry plays the character “perfectly,” some say, others were left speechless and can’t get enough of seeing him in tight leather pants.Anya Chalotra and Freya Allanweren’t explicitly mentioned, but praise was given to the whole cast, so their performances must have exceeded expectations, too.
Apparently, Henry’s swordplay deserved praise, as well.The action fans caught a glimpse ofinThe Witchertrailer released on Halloween plays out in full in the first episode, and it’s considered to be mind-blowing. A lot of fans compared what they saw toGame of Thrones(as expected), and whatThe Witcherhas to offer comes out on top. The action was so good, that a lot of viewers said it madeGame of Thrones' swordfights look “awful” or like “two drunks fighting outside a bar.” The seventh and eighth seasons ofGame of Thronesmay have failed viewers, but to rateThe Witcher’s fight scenes so highly in comparison whenGame of Thronesdisplayed things like “Battle of the Bastards” and “Hardhome” makeThe Witchersounds very promising indeed.
The Witchertelevision show debuts on Netflix starting December 20.The Witcher 3is available now on PC, PS4, and Xbox One.
