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Season 1

8 episodes · 2020

  1. 1Episode 1

    26 Aug 2020 · 5 min

    4.7 (3)

    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. 2Episode 2

    02 Sep 2020 · 6 min

    6.0 (4)

    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. 3Episode 3

    02 Sep 2020 · 5 min

    4.7 (3)

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

  4. 4Episode 4

    02 Sep 2020 · 5 min

    4.7 (3)

    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. 5Episode 5

    02 Sep 2020 · 6 min

    5.6 (5)

    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. 6Episode 6

    02 Sep 2020 · 5 min

    4.7 (3)

    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. 7Episode 7

    02 Sep 2020 · 6 min

    4.7 (3)

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

  8. 8Episode 8finale

    02 Sep 2020 · 7 min

    4.7 (3)

    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.