Showrunner Lauren S. Hissrich has defended Netflix's The Witcher proved extremely popular despite mixed reviews.
The Witcher stars Henry Cavill as Geralt of Rivia. The Witcher season 1 finale saw this destiny come somewhat to fruition - with Geralt and Ciri finally meeting.
Not every fan was appreciative of the way The Witcher had adapted the events, however. One fan, in particular, lamented the fact that the show's writers had left out a prior meeting between Geralt and Ciri in Brokilon Forest. They believed that without that encounter, the final scene lacked the emotional and meaningful impact that it could have had. Hissrich herself opted to reply via her own The Witcher season 2 or beyond for Ciri to appear. Check out the full thread below:
In the second set of compilated short stories, "Sword of Destiny", the pair initially met in Brokilon Forest when Geralt saved Ciri from a giant centipede. Though they learned of each other's identity and realized their predestined connection that stemmed from the Nilfgaardian invasion and Ciri venturing into Brokilon Forest. However, once there, Ciri experienced a very different monstrous threat. And it was not Geralt who ultimately kept her safe.
Given the usual ion that fans have for Hissrich said to have seven seasons worth of The Witcher plans - which will include coming back around to some omitted short story elements - fans may still at least get that giant centipede.
The Witcher season 2 is expected to be released on Netflix sometime in 2021.
Source: Lauren S. Hissrich/Twitter