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the witcher

Geralt of Rivia, a solitary monster hunter, struggles to find his place in a world where people often prove more wicked than beasts.

The Witcher DETAILS

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  • Genre Action adventure, Fantasy drama
  • Created by Lauren Schmidt Hissrich
  • Starring Henry Cavill, Anya Chalotra, Freya Allan, Eamon Farren, Joey Batey, MyAnna Buring, Royce Pierreson, Mimî M. Khayisa, Wilson Mbomio, Anna Shaffer, Mahesh Jadu, Tom Canton, Mecia Simson, Kim Bodnia, Graham McTavish, Cassie Clare, Hugh Skinner, Bart Edwards
  • Country of origin United States, Poland
  • Original language English
  • No. of seasons 3
  • No. of episodes 24
  • Cinematography Jean-Philippe Gossart, Gavin Struthers
  • Editor Liana Del Giudice, Nick Arthurs, Jean-Daniel Fernandez-Qundez, Xavier Russell
  • Running time 47-67 minutes
  • Production company Little Schmidt Productions, Hivemind, Platige Image
  • Network Netflix
  • Release December 20 2019 - present

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ABOUT The Witcher

Last Updated : 27 Feb 2025
Netflix's The Witcher, a fantasy drama series adapted from Andrzej Sapkowski's novels, follows the intertwined destinies of Geralt of Rivia, Yennefer of Vengerberg, and Princess Cirilla. Henry Cavill, Anya Chalotra, and Freya Allan lead the cast. The initial eight-episode season, released in Decembe...

THE WITCHER NEWS

The Witcher prequel series in the works at Netflix

July 28, 2020 2:40 pm

The Witcher prequel series, titled The Witcher: Blood Origin, is scheduled to be shot in the UK, though the cast and a specific date have not been revealed.

Lights, camera, press start: Are video games the new films?

February 02, 2020 10:31 pm

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Netflix's The Witcher is a well-made, entertaining fantasy show

December 23, 2019 8:47 am

Netflix's The Witcher is highly entertaining. But mind you, it is true to the books, and not the games. The show adapts the books and not the games. This might annoy those who have only played the games.

The Witcher series review: Under a spell

December 21, 2019 8:38 am

The Witcher series review: The Witcher, which is based on Polish author Andrzej Sapkowski’s books and short stories, is no Game of Thrones, but is a riveting fantasy show in its own right.

The Witcher actor Anya Chalotra: Yennefer refuses to be a fantasy stereotype

December 18, 2019 7:56 am

Anya Chalotra, a British actor of Indian origin, plays Yennefer of Vengerberg in Netflix’s fantasy series The Witcher.

The Witcher: Everything you need to know

December 17, 2019 2:35 pm

Here is everything you need to know about Netflix's The Witcher before watching it.

The Witcher: The fantasy world of this Netflix series explained

December 16, 2019 11:37 am

Based on Polish fantasy author Andrzej Sapkowski's books, The Witcher revolves around Geralt of Rivia (Henry Cavill), who is one of the few witchers left in the Continent, the fictional setting of the story.