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Surprise, A Witcher Anime Film Is On The Way At Netflix
Netflix has been singing the praises of Henry Cavill’s The Witcher, including claiming (based on some questionable data) that it’s the most successful series in the history of the streaming platform. Season two is on track for a 2021 release but fans may not have to wait that long to toss a coin to their…
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The Witcher Does Fantasy Sex (Mostly) Better
Fantasy movies, shows, video games, and , has given us a show that approaches fantasy sex in a more nuanced and, well, human way.
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The Witcher Takes Way Too Damn Long To Get Interesting, But It Gets There
The Witcher knows when to not quite take itself seriously. For every bloody battle, gruesome monster, or dire portent, there’s a gag, a cheesy bard song, or, indeed, Henry Cavill in a bathtub. At its best, it balances these elements to create a story that, if not quite the most dramatic fantasy saga, is fun…
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There Was Almost A Version Of Netflix’s Witcher Where Ciri Was The Lead Star
The nature of Andrzej Sapkowski’s Witcher books being more focused on a collection of time-strewn short stories than it is actual linear novels makes the particular trial of adapting them for television a struggle. It was one Lauren Schmidt Hissrich wrangled with when she helped bring Geralt to life for Netflix—but we almost got a…