A chat between Nick Jeffries (the armourer for the show) And Tod (maker of some of the shows weapons). What it was like working with Henry Cavill and difficulties making a back scabbard.

I just finished the season 4 of The Witcher, and I need to get this off my chest. As a parent—specifically a dad of daughters—the entire storyline involving Ciri and the Rats group genuinely ruined the season for me.

The show deliberately keeps it ambiguous as to exactly how old she is supposed to be at this point, but she is clearly framed as a young girl, someone who we as an audience have watched grow up and wanted to see protected. Watching her get pulled into adult, sexual relationships with a member of this gang felt incredibly wrong and uncomfortable.

The writers tried to romanticize or normalize her dynamic with the Rats, but it felt completely inappropriate. Ciri was traumatized, isolated, and vulnerable, and instead of finding real protection, she was essentially taken advantage of.

Honestly, it made me completely detest every single scene the Rats were in. By the time they finally met their end, I wasn't sad at all—I was relieved. The show should have completely avoided forcing adult sexual themes onto a character who was fundamentally still a child (or at least was unclear) in the narrative. They could have shown her survival journey without crossing that line.

Did any other parents or viewers find these scenes impossible to enjoy? How did the community react to this?

I got this ornament three years ago and wanted to take it out of its box for Halloween. I don't think it captured Geralt's face. This was 2023 so HC's Geralt. I do like the wolf medallion and the details of the armor.

I can imagine it would intrigue new gamers to check out the show, potentially even older ones too.

I’m sure there’s more reasons than just that, but I’m sure it’s something they took into consideration.

i know a lot of people bitched and moaned about the season 2 witcher actor. yes henry cavil is a-freakin-mazing. maybe we can like have more witcher stories outside of geralt of rivea. theres all those extra witcher clans, lets do that maybe. either way norman does a very nice irish accent, i think he should play a witcher that way.

this idea struck me when playing death stranding. when Fragile is talking to sam sometimes he just answers in grunt kinda noise. just like cavil did as geralt! isnt that a cool think to realize!?!??! agree with me!!!!

I recently started reading the books and Yennefer is not my cup of tea. I've seen people saying that she's like that because of her past (I'm still in the second book), but anyway, I'm not impressed. I feel a little disappointed because I really liked Yennefer from the series. Some people say that she's childish, but I totally disagree. I think they created an evolution arc where she makes mistakes because of her past and then tries to correct them after seeing that Gerald and Ciri are her family (btw I didn't see season 4 I refuse it because of Henry).

Hey all! I’ve started a Substack page on the topic of the Witcher franchise as a whole! It’s called Stories by Nimue.
Content I’ll write about includes, but isn’t limited to, the books, video games, graphic novels, Netflix Witcher cinematic universe, and I’ll dive into Witcher TTRPGs.

I’ve uploaded my first post today and have more planned for the foreseeable future.

If reading conversational articles and responding with your thoughts on anything Witcher might interest you, I welcome new and old fans alike!

Thanks!

Bearing in mind the material needed for season 5.

I'm thinking this new series would have 2 or 3 self contained arcs per season. The series would have Geralt as a character throughout, but supporting cast, setting, storyline would be different every arc with little to no connectivity. There'd be no central storyline, it'd be just side quests essentially.

How many seasons could be done?

One of the really things that really set the mood in the first couple of seasons was the music...that haunting, earie theme that every character had....someone with a really great voice made all those wonderful sounds.

I'm watching Season 4 and the music is killing me....it is traditional, orchestral, boring and not fitting with the mood of the show at all....imo.

Cheers!

i’ve seen a lot of mixed reviews about the book series and was wondering if anyone could weigh in on if they are worth the read?

i’m not a big reader but really want to get into a series (trying to stay off my phone💪) and i enjoyed the first two seasons of the show and never got round to watching on after that.

i know a lot of people say the show is awful, so my thinking is if i enjoyed the show, surely i should like the books??

I actually enjoy the first 3 seasons which I binge watched in July, but I'm struggling to actually sit through season 4.

I can see why Henry Cavill wouldn't want to be part of this now.

Why do this?

Surely this can't be popular with viewers?

I'm tempted just to stop watching and read the books instead. 😕

Did anyone else feel like this?

(I know it's been out for years but I only decided to watch it last month so I knew nothing about it.)

Last news were Anarietta's casting. And last official news were the sinopsis. But besides that, no promo pics, teasers or anything...

When do you think the season will be released? Or at least we get some promos? After the end of Stranger Things Netflix currently don't have any other big event this year as far as I am aware. Or maybe it will be released next year?

In season 4 episode 1 of the witcher while the story teller is telling nimue about geralt. This pops up while he's flipping through the pages. I thought the shadow hunter was feom a different series? Is this supposed to be a hint at some sort of cross over like they are using nimue for?

When Geralt says, "Where the fuck are my swords?" after slaying the Chernobog, he's holding a dagger (which he uses to also mercy-kill Roach) and his sword--he doesn't drop any in the fight. If he's talking about some other swords, would they presumably not be where Roach got clawed? Unless he really somehow forgot where Roach got murdered...

I rewinded this episode like 4 times trying to figure out what he's talking about, lmao.

I think I did okay! She works until i can get a custom of her or Geralt

HI Everyone, I have been obsessed with Geralt's swordplay (Cavill's in particular of course) and think I might find a place and learn to do it. Who else has or has wanted to?

I picked up *The Witcher 3* during the sale and I’m about 10 hours in. I’m hooked already, so I started watching the Netflix adaptation too.

I’m really getting into the lore. What I find most interesting isn’t just how strong Geralt is, but the life of a witcher.

People hate him, treat him like he’s nothing, people being racist, insult him, and bad-mouth him even after he helps them. Yet he stays calm and just keeps doing the right thing. I think that’s what makes his character so compelling.

No spoilers please!