Netflix's The Witcher season 3 demonstrated its capacity to entertain and surprise. Alongside Anya Chalotra as Yennefer of Vengerberg and Freya Allen as princess Cirilla of Cintra, Cavill fought his way to the hard-won conclusion of season 3. But the season came under fire for a couple of reasons. The Witcher will have to address this to nail the books' ending by season 5.
The Witcher season 4 likely won't be any more faithful to its source material than previous seasons, but the series would benefit from trying to finish off in roughly the same way as its source material. Showrunner Lauren Schmidt Hissrich has adapted Andrzej Sapkowski's books since season 1, making numerous changes to the story to try and align it with a TV format. Often, the show seemed more aligned with the famous Witcher video games than the books. Season 4 may continue in this vein, making the faithfulness of season 5 to the books a challenge.
The Witcher Season 4 Will Likely Continue The Show's Biggest Character Complaint
The Witcher Season 3 Had One Flaw That Stood Out Above The Rest
The Witcher season 4's biggest character complaint may echo that of season 3, from the looks of it. The Witcher season 3 was criticized by many fans for keeping Geralt, Yennefer, and Ciri apart for so long, even though this did reflect the books. The family dynamic being established by the three was a highlight of the show, and siphoning attention away from it reduced the emotional impact of the season slightly. All three are separate by the end of season 3, so probably will remain so for much of season 4. This may cause problems in season 5.
The Witcher Season 5 Can't Keep Its Leads Separated If It Wants To Nail The Books' Ending
The Witcher Must Start Directing Its Plot Toward The Books' Ending
The Witcher books bring Geralt, Yennefer, and Ciri together for its explosive finale, and the show will have to give these three some more scenes together before it concludes to make its ending feel earned. The Witcher books keep the show's three main stars separate until they come together in its tragic conclusion, which works on paper, as readers can understand the characters' thoughts, getting inside their minds. But for Yennefer's sacrifice to make sense in the show, readers must see her love for Ciri and Geralt on screen first.
Every Actor Confirmed To Be Returning For The Witcher Season 4
Season 4 of Netflix’s The Witcher has undergone some major casting changes, but these actors will still be returning to reprise their roles.
For the books' ending to work on the show, the show must build up to it substantially. The story ends tragically and is hard-hitting because of how clearly Ciri, Yennefer, and Geralt love each other. The relationship between Ciri and Yen has felt rushed in The Witcher TV show, so it will be key that season 4 avoids season 3's biggest character complaint and brings them back together. With Liam Hemsworth replacing Henry Cavill, the show will need to try even harder to show this family's love. If successful, The Witcher season 5 can end with a bang, like the books.
The Witcher
- Release Date
- December 20, 2019
- Network
- Netflix
- Showrunner
- Lauren Schmidt Hissrich
Cast
Maciej Musial
WHERE TO WATCH
Based on the novels by Polish author Andrzej Sapkowski and the video games, The Witcher follows the story of Geralt of Rivia, a monster hunter who struggles to find his place in a world where people often prove more wicked than beasts. "Ciri" Cirilla is the Princess of Cintra, who has magical abilities and whose fate has been linked to Geralt's. Yennefer of Vengerberg, a sorceress who trains to become a mage before deserting her duties and going solo, is also a main character in the Netflix series. The show's storylines are intertwined but told throughout different timelines, all of which eventually catch up to Ciri's, whose timeline of events is the most recent. Set on the Continent where men, monsters, and elves exist together, the characters all have separate journeys, though their destinies bring them into each others' orbits.
- Directors
- Lauren Schmidt Hissrich
- Writers
- Lauren Schmidt Hissrich
- Seasons
- 3
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