{"id":144012,"date":"2020-12-13T21:30:07","date_gmt":"2020-12-13T21:30:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gamerant.com\/witcher-netflix-right-wrong\/"},"modified":"2020-12-13T21:30:07","modified_gmt":"2020-12-13T21:30:07","slug":"the-witcher-5-things-that-the-netflix-show-got-right-5-it-messed-up","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/itteacheritfreelance.hk\/wordpress\/index.php\/2020\/12\/13\/the-witcher-5-things-that-the-netflix-show-got-right-5-it-messed-up\/","title":{"rendered":"The Witcher: 5 Things That The Netflix Show Got Right (& 5 It Messed Up)"},"content":{"rendered":"

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After a long shutdown, production on season two of\u00a0The Witcher<\/a>‘s Netflix adaption is finally back underway. It’s great news for fans of the show, although it’s likely to be quite some time before the show is ready for transmission. The streaming giant had originally planned for a 2021 release, but, due to the disruption and the potential for more to come, there are no guarantees.<\/p>\n

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With this in mind, now might be the perfect time to return to the first season of the show and relive some of its wonderful moments.\u00a0Just like\u00a0The Witcher 3<\/em><\/a>, it provides something a little different the second time around and the story can be a lot easier to follow too. Sadly, however, some of its flaws are still just as noticeable.<\/p>\n

10 <\/span>Got Right: The Casting<\/h2>\n
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The vast majority of the show’s characters were really well cast and the actors seemed to have\u00a0done a bit of research into their characters<\/a>\u00a0before production began too.\u00a0Henry Cavill’s portrayal of Geralt is fantastic and his voice is nigh on perfect for the role. Likewise,\u00a0Anya Chalotra does a fantastic job as\u00a0Yennefer and\u00a0really does the character justice<\/a>. That said, there are a few characters who don’t quite hit the mark.<\/p>\n

Most\u00a0of these are minor characters, but, given Triss’ importance to the story, her casting in particular leaves a lot to be desired. Anna Shaffer is a fine actress, but she really isn’t a good fit for the character. The two look nothing alike and there are some\u00a0huge differences in terms of both\u00a0personality<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0mannerisms<\/a>.<\/p>\n

9 <\/span>Got Wrong: The\u00a0Character Development<\/h2>\n
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One of the things that makes the\u00a0characters in the Witcher\u00a0series so wonderful is the exceptional writing. Unfortunately, however, this is something that the show’s writers\u00a0struggled to emulate. The dialogue can at times feel\u00a0incredibly\u00a0anachronistic and the character development is minimal, to say the least. As a result, the\u00a0earlier iterations of the show’s characters feel far more alive<\/a>.<\/p>\n

With the exception of Geralt and Yennefer, the show’s characters\u00a0are incredibly one-dimensional. For those who were already familiar with the series before going into the show, this may not have been too much of an issue. For anyone who is new to the\u00a0franchise, however, it can make some of the characters incredibly unrelatable.<\/p>\n

8 <\/span>Got Right: The\u00a0Humor<\/h2>\n
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One area where the writers didn’t disappoint is in\u00a0the humor department<\/a>. In spite of the the show’s heavy tone, it has some hilarious moments that really help to break up the tension that’s slowly building throughout the season. Jaskier is particularly great in this regard and his contribution is strengthened by his relationship with Geralt.<\/p>\n

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The chemistry between\u00a0Henry Cavill and\u00a0Joey Batey is palpable and translates into some fantastic on-screen moments that at times are simply delightful. What’s more, the timing of the show’s humor is generally spot on too. It never feels inappropriate, nor does it ever interrupt the flow of the narrative.<\/p>\n

7 <\/span>Got Wrong: The\u00a0Production Values<\/h2>\n
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Nobody is suggesting that a Neflix show should be on par with a Hollywood blockbuster when it comes to its production values. There were a few moments, however, when it felt more like a\u00a0low budget indie film than a Netflix production with a multimillion-dollar budget.<\/p>\n

The color grading is inconsistent throughout the season and some of the CGI doesn’t look at all good. While there\u00a0is a nice variety of shot types used during action sequences, the cuts, well-paced though they may be, can often break continuity which in turn can completely destroy the immersion.<\/p>\n

6 <\/span>Got Right: The Storytelling<\/h2>\n
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Some people weren’t\u00a0happy with\u00a0the writers’ decision to use multiple timelines to tell the story.\u00a0Considering how much narrative content needed to be crammed into the show though, this approach was definitely the right one to take. Sure, it makes for one or two confusing moments, but it also provides its fair share of intriguing ones as well.<\/p>\n

Given that the alternative would have been to feature a linear timeline with huge time skips, it’s hard to argue too much with the writers’ choice. Most fans seem to be in agreement on this matter,\u00a0but\u00a0those who aren’t can at least rest easy with the knowledge that the second season is all but certain to opt for a more linear approach.<\/p>\n

5 <\/span>Got Wrong: The\u00a0Armor<\/h2>\n
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When early\u00a0photographs\u00a0taken on the show’s set first began circulating, there was one huge talking point amongst the Witcher fanbase. It wasn’t how great the casting was nor how in keeping the show’s settings were with the ones found in the books or games<\/a>. No. The first thing that fans took note of was the god-awful Nilfgaardian armor.<\/p>\n

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The grey shapeless suits look nothing like they do in the games,\u00a0with producers instead opting for a design that looked like something that could be easily mass-produced<\/a>. Although this does make sense, fans still weren’t happy. Thankfully, early pictures from the set of season two show that this issue has now been rectified, with the armor now looking much more like it\u00a0does in the books and games.<\/p>\n

4 <\/span>Got Right: Jaskier’s Songs<\/h2>\n
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For all of the show’s flaws, one thing that just about everybody can agree on is that Jaskier is a brilliant character who was both well cast and incredibly well-acted.\u00a0His name may have been changed for the show<\/a>, but he is every bit as likable as he is anywhere else in the series. A big part of this is down to his songs.<\/p>\n

Toss a Coin to Your Witcher became a source of memes<\/a> almost overnight and made its way onto many peoples’ Spotify playlists. It’s just one of a number of fantastic songs found throughout the\u00a0show though, all of which are pleasant on the ear and incredibly catchy to boot. Together with Jaskier’s humor, these songs really help to provide balance to the show.<\/p>\n

3 <\/span>Got Wrong: The\u00a0Soundtrack<\/h2>\n
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While the young bard’s melodious tunes\u00a0are all top-notch, the same can’t always be said of the show’s soundtrack. Most of the tracks are fine and remain in keeping with the fantasy vibes of the series. Some, however, can feel incredibly out of place.\u00a0These conflicting styles often make the show feel a little tonally disjointed.<\/p>\n

The tracks in question\u00a0sound like something out of a Hollywood action movie and, as a result, can be quite jarring. While this may well have been a case of the show’s creators catering to the expectations of the viewer, the idea that all action scenes need the same high tempo bed of music beneath them is a dated one that does not mesh at all well with the Witcher franchise.<\/p>\n

2 <\/span>Got Right: The\u00a0Ending<\/h2>\n
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The show has its fair share of issues when it\u00a0comes\u00a0to pacing, but things really come together perfectly for the show’s climax. While there were no doubt some viewers who had already figured out that there were multiple timelines in play, the ‘eureka’ moment provided to everybody else landed really well and justifies many of the writers’ earlier decisions.<\/p>\n

From here on out, the\u00a0writers are able to focus on driving the show forwards and provide some great moments that\u00a0are both visually and thematically stunning to behold. It offers just\u00a0the right amount of story progression to feel like a satisfying conclusion to the season whilst still holding enough back to have viewers\u00a0salivating\u00a0over a second one.<\/p>\n

1 <\/span>Got Wrong: The Cuts<\/h2>\n
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When dealing with\u00a0so much source material<\/a>\u00a0and a fixed runtime, it’s only natural that\u00a0certain things are going to be cut<\/a>. Unfortunately, some of the\u00a0show’s biggest omissions\u00a0were moments that the books had used\u00a0for character development. Frustratingly, some of the stuff that\u00a0did make the cut felt a little redundant in\u00a0comparison.<\/p>\n

In the books, for example, the bond between Geralt and Ciri is predominantly formed during their time in Brokilon. It’s at this point that readers really begin to get an idea of\u00a0the kind of person that\u00a0Ciri is<\/a>\u00a0and are also exposed to her mischievous side. Without these moments, it’s difficult for the show’s viewers to become too invested in her character, which, given her significance to the story,\u00a0could prove to be problematic a little further down the line.<\/p>\n

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