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    The Witcher

    • TV Series
    • 2019– 2019–
    • TV-MATV-MA
    IMDb RATING
    8.2/10
    322K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    51
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    Henry Cavill, Freya Allan, and Anya Chalotra in The Witcher (2019)
    On a Continent riddled with evil, the paths of a monster hunter, a sorceress and a runaway princess converge. "The Witcher," starring Henry Cavill, arrives December 20, only on Netflix.
    Trailer1:37
    19 Videos
    99+ Photos
    ActionAdventureFantasy

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

    • Creator
      • Lauren Schmidt(created for television by)
    • Stars
      • Henry Cavill
      • Anna Shaffer
      • Freya Allan
    Top credits
    • Creator
      • Lauren Schmidt(created for television by)
    • Stars
      • Henry Cavill
      • Anna Shaffer
      • Freya Allan
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    • 4.4KUser reviews
    • 90Critic reviews
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  • Episodes16

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    TopTop-rated
    • Awards
      • 8 nominations

    Videos19

    Your TV Plans for the Rest of 2019: "The Witcher," a Stalker, and a Gas Balloon
    Full Episode 3:19
    Your TV Plans for the Rest of 2019: "The Witcher," a Stalker, and a Gas Balloon
    What to Watch to Inspire Your Cosplay
    Clip 2:42
    What to Watch to Inspire Your Cosplay
    Toss a Coin to Your "Witcher" Season 2 Theories
    Clip 4:03
    Toss a Coin to Your "Witcher" Season 2 Theories
    What We Know About "The Witcher" ... So Far
    Clip 2:53
    What We Know About "The Witcher" ... So Far
    Final Trailer
    Trailer 1:37
    Final Trailer
    Main Trailer
    Trailer 2:10
    Main Trailer
    Season 1 Trailer
    Trailer 2:21
    Season 1 Trailer
    San Diego Comic-Con Official Trailer
    Trailer 1:50
    San Diego Comic-Con Official Trailer
    Geralt Reveal
    Trailer 0:23
    Geralt Reveal
    The Witcher
    Trailer 1:51
    The Witcher
    The Witcher: Join Us
    Trailer 1:25
    The Witcher: Join Us
    The Witcher
    Trailer 1:47
    The Witcher

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    Henry Cavill and Freya Allan in The Witcher (2019)
    Henry Cavill and Anya Chalotra in The Witcher (2019)
    Freya Allan in The Witcher (2019)
    Henry Cavill in The Witcher (2019)
    Anya Chalotra in The Witcher (2019)
    Henry Cavill in The Witcher (2019)
    The Witcher (2019)
    Björn Hlynur Haraldsson in The Witcher (2019)
    Henry Cavill in The Witcher (2019)
    The Witcher (2019)
    The Witcher (2019)
    The Witcher (2019)

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    Henry Cavill
    Henry Cavill
    • Geralt of Riviaas Geralt of Rivia…
    9 episodes9 eps • 2019–2021
    Anna Shaffer
    Anna Shaffer
    • Trissas Triss
    9 episodes9 eps • 2019–2021
    Freya Allan
    Freya Allan
    • Cirias Ciri
    8 episodes8 eps • 2019
    Yasen Atour
    Yasen Atour
    • Coenas Coen
    8 episodes8 eps • 2021
    Basil Eidenbenz
    Basil Eidenbenz
    • Eskelas Eskel
    8 episodes8 eps • 2021
    Anya Chalotra
    Anya Chalotra
    • Yenneferas Yennefer
    7 episodes7 eps • 2019
    Mimi Ndiweni
    Mimi Ndiweni
    • Fringillaas Fringilla
    7 episodes7 eps • 2019
    Mecia Simson
    Mecia Simson
    • Francescaas Francesca
    7 episodes7 eps • 2021
    Eamon Farren
    Eamon Farren
    • Cahiras Cahir
    6 episodes6 eps • 2019
    Gianni Calchetti
    Gianni Calchetti
    • Lord Hernas Lord Hern
    6 episodes6 eps • 2019–2021
    Paul Bullion
    Paul Bullion
    • Lambertas Lambert
    6 episodes6 eps • 2021
    MyAnna Buring
    MyAnna Buring
    • Tissaiaas Tissaia
    5 episodes5 eps • 2019
    Wilson Mbomio
    Wilson Mbomio
    • Daraas Dara
    5 episodes5 eps • 2019
    Adam Levy
    Adam Levy
    • Mousesackas Mousesack
    5 episodes5 eps • 2019
    Joey Batey
    Joey Batey
    • Jaskieras Jaskier
    4 episodes4 eps • 2019
    Lars Mikkelsen
    Lars Mikkelsen
    • Stregoboras Stregobor
    4 episodes4 eps • 2019
    Royce Pierreson
    Royce Pierreson
    • Istreddas Istredd
    3 episodes3 eps • 2019
    Jodhi May
    Jodhi May
    • Queen Calantheas Queen Calanthe
    3 episodes3 eps • 2019
    • Creator
      • Lauren Schmidt(created for television by)
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    Stars of "The Witcher" in Real Life

    Stars of "The Witcher" in Real Life

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    Storyline

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    The Witcher is an American fantasy drama web television series created by Lauren Schmidt Hissrich for Netflix. It is based on the book series of the same name by Polish writer Andrzej Sapkowski. The Witcher follows the story of Geralt of Rivia, a solitary monster hunter, who struggles to find his place in a world where people often prove more wicked than monsters and beasts. But when destiny hurtles him toward a powerful sorceress, and a young princess with a special gift, the three must learn to navigate independently the increasingly volatile Continent. —aaltaiawy
    violencemagicmonster hunterwarrior queenman in leather clothes126 more
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    • Taglines
      • The worst monsters are the ones we create.
    • Genres
      • Action
      • Adventure
      • Fantasy
      • Mystery
    • Certificate
      • TV-MA
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Henry Cavill himself actively pursued the role of Geralt until he got it. When Cavill first heard that the show was being made, he repeatedly bothered his agents to get a meeting with Netflix. Finally, Netflix agreed to take the meeting with him but show-runner Lauren Schmidt initially turned him down because she hadn't written a single word of the script yet and did not know what the show was going to be. After 4 months, as the show was being written, Schmidt tested 207 actors for Geralt but couldn't find him. She said that while writing the script, she kept hearing Cavill's voice in her head speaking Geralt's lines. Finally, 4 months after their initial meeting, she met Cavill again, and this time during his audition, when he read the lines she had written live in front of her in his real voice, she instantly knew that Cavill was Geralt. Cavill said it was important to go through the process to make sure the right actor was picked and he was thrilled to finally win the role which he called his "dream come true". He went to add "it was an absolute honor to play Geralt because he lives very close to my heart."
    • Connections
      Featured in The Graham Norton Show: Henry Cavill/Ruth Jones/Rob Brydon/Daisy Ridley/Robbie Williams (2019)

    User reviews4.4K

    Review
    Top review
    7/10
    Enjoyable but....
    The one real issue i have with the show is that it doesn't do a great job of distinguishing between current and flashback scenes.
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    • tovart30
    • Dec 23, 2019

    FAQ6

    • Is 'The Witcher' based on the books or the video game?
    • Will the show feature the same kind of content(mostly nudity, profanity. Violence doesn't concern me) as 'Game of Thrones'? Or will it be more tame?
    • Why does Geralt carry only one sword on his back?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • December 20, 2019 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • Poland
      • United States
      • Hungary
    • Official sites
      • Official Facebook
      • Official Instagram
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Thợ Săn Quái Vật
    • Filming locations
      • Ogrodzieniec, Slaskie, Poland
    • Production companies
      • Cinesite
      • Hivemind
      • Netflix
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      • 1h
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Atmos
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.00 : 1

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