I don’t think I’ve written about The Witcher before, probably because its first two seasons didn’t make a strong impression. I modestly enjoyed them, but with S3, I’ve reached a level of fannish interest that’s sparking some disjointed reflections.
NB 1: Yes, the show has gaping structural problems, which haven’t bothered me too much because I haven’t been invested in following that story structure; I watch more for character and curiosity.
NB 2: I haven’t read the books or played the games; I’m referring to the TV series as a story in itself. I gather that many (most?) book/game fans don’t like this adaptation because it is far afield from the source material, and given my own response to Interview with the Vampire, I totally get that. Neon Knight has an interesting interesting video on this. Anyway, to book/game fans, my show-based reactions may be frustrating, which is totally understandable. Spoilers behind the cut( Read more… )
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