The Witcher: A Look Inside the Episodes

The Witcher: A Look Inside the Episodes

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.

Documentary

Seasons

1. Episode 1

Air Date: 2020-08-26

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

2. Episode 2

Air Date: 2020-09-02

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.

3. Episode 3

Air Date: 2020-09-02

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

4. Episode 4

Air Date: 2020-09-02

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

5. Episode 5

Air Date: 2020-09-02

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.

6. Episode 6

Air Date: 2020-09-02

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.

7. Episode 7

Air Date: 2020-09-02

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

8. Episode 8

Air Date: 2020-09-02

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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Rating

6.0/10

Release Date

2020-08-26

Episodes

8 (1 seasons)

Status

Ended

Cast

Lauren Schmidt Hissrich

Lauren Schmidt Hissrich

Self

Production Companies

The Workhouse Picture Company