Author Topic: The Witcher (Read 19160 times)

blert596 · « **Reply #240 on:** January 14, 2023, 08:29:22 pm »

I still delve into watching Merlin sometimes. It wasnt the best programme ever but it was a nice watch.

Oh, and Morgana.

jillcwhomever · « **Reply #241 on:** January 14, 2023, 08:58:20 pm »

Quote from: blert596 on January 14, 2023, 08:29:22 pm

I still delve into watching Merlin sometimes. It wasnt the best programme ever but it was a nice watch.

Oh, and Morgana.

Was a bad 'un.

Phineus · « **Reply #242 on:** June 12, 2023, 03:52:56 pm »

Pretty quiet in here - new trailer is out for next season, split into two parts and first part is on Netflix end of this month.

Doesn't give too much away, hopefully it's an improvement on season 2.

Chakan · « **Reply #243 on:** June 29, 2023, 01:18:20 pm »

Season 3 now on Netflix

[new username under construction] · « **Reply #244 on:** June 29, 2023, 03:33:23 pm »

Does anyone remember the slightest thing from season 2?

voodoo ray · « **Reply #245 on:** June 29, 2023, 03:49:41 pm »

Quote from: [new username under construction] on June 29, 2023, 03:33:23 pm

Does anyone remember the slightest thing from season 2?

some stuff happened.

Zlen · « **Reply #246 on:** June 29, 2023, 03:50:35 pm »

Quote from: [new username under construction] on June 29, 2023, 03:33:23 pm

Does anyone remember the slightest thing from season 2?

Not a thing.
Completely forgettable show.
Looks great, leaves no impression.

Phineus · « **Reply #247 on:** July 1, 2023, 10:20:58 pm »

Better than season 2, not enough monsters though.

Yennifer is quite lovely.

KillieRed · « **Reply #248 on:** July 1, 2023, 11:19:11 pm »

Quote from: [new username under construction] on June 29, 2023, 03:33:23 pm

Does anyone remember the slightest thing from season 2?

Dragons? That might have been S1? I enjoy it anyway.

AndyMuller · « **Reply #249 on:** July 3, 2023, 10:22:03 am »

I don’t even know if I can be arsed watching season 3.

Zlen · « **Reply #250 on:** July 3, 2023, 10:37:29 am »

I watched it.
It's just hopeless to be honest.
Haven't read the books, but whatever was good in the video game - none of it exists even remotely in this show.
It just feels off, everything about it feels off. Doesn't feel like it's the same universe at all.

Phineus · « **Reply #251 on:** July 3, 2023, 01:57:45 pm »

Quote from: Zlen on July 3, 2023, 10:37:29 am

I watched it.
It's just hopeless to be honest.
Haven't read the books, but whatever was good in the video game - none of it exists even remotely in this show.
It just feels off, everything about it feels off. Doesn't feel like it's the same universe at all.

I haven't played the games nor read the books so I can't comment on that.

I thought season 1 was good. to be honest, whilst it might get repetitive, him travelling from town to town killing monsters was quite good fun - this overall arching story isn't the most thrilling.

Tonally, its all over the place. There is enough for me to put it on on an evening and watch them, but as others have said not very memorable.

Cavill is excellent in it though.

voodoo ray · « **Reply #252 on:** July 3, 2023, 02:16:37 pm »

I'll have a look when the entire series is released. be arsed watching 5 episodes and then having to wait for the rest.

KillieRed · « **Reply #253 on:** July 3, 2023, 03:25:44 pm »

I’ve only watched 3 episodes of the new series, will continue to do so. It seems a bit all over the place, sub-GOT, with little by way of explanation of the big picture. Everyone wants Ciri, apparently. There also seems to be some editing issues with parts of the plot left , I guess to your imagination, or taken for granted. The bit about them wandering from house to house reminded me of the last Harry Potter book.

Dench57 · « **Reply #254 on:** July 3, 2023, 04:54:08 pm »

Yeah it's a bit of a mess. I can't remember much of the first 2 seasons if I'm honest, but it does seem to be following the books a bit closer this season. So I'm enjoying those more recognizable scenes. Feel like Cavill is doing a lot of the heavy lifting though and the quality will only drop further when he leaves.

Phineus · « **Reply #255 on:** July 28, 2023, 10:16:59 pm »

So that was a complete mess.

They should’ve just done a 6 episode season and finished after that - the last 2 episodes basically nothing happened.

Honestly wouldn’t be surprised if they cancel future seasons once figures for this come out and with the strikes etc.

afc tukrish · « **Reply #256 on:** July 28, 2023, 11:50:41 pm »

Quote from: Phineus on July 28, 2023, 10:16:59 pm

So that was a complete mess.

They should’ve just done a 6 episode season and finished after that - the last 2 episodes basically nothing happened.

Honestly wouldn’t be surprised if they cancel future seasons once figures for this come out and with the strikes etc.

Netflix does have a quick trigger finger on cancellations, and the above factors you cited might be enough...

The G in Gerrard · « **Reply #257 on:** July 29, 2023, 08:36:09 am »

I only watch it for Anya Chalotra.

Caligula? · « **Reply #258 on:** July 30, 2023, 12:47:52 pm »

Terrible ending to season 3 especially knowing that Cavill won't be back. Let's face it, there is no other Witcher. Without Henry Cavill as Geralt I expect this to implode ratings-wise in the coming seasons before finally being canceled.

Zlen · « **Reply #259 on:** July 30, 2023, 12:51:20 pm »

They should just chop it now. It has been misaligned and broken from the start. No point continuing really, can only get worse.

jillcwhomever · « **Reply #260 on:** July 30, 2023, 01:07:24 pm »

Knowing the number of times that Netflix closes shows early I am surprised this hasn't already occurred.

WhereAngelsPlay · « **Reply #261 on:** July 30, 2023, 05:02:13 pm »

Quote from: jillcwhomever on July 30, 2023, 01:07:24 pm

Knowing the number of times that Netflix closes shows early I am surprised this hasn't already occurred.

They'll not be in any rush due to the strikes.

afc tukrish · « **Reply #262 on:** July 30, 2023, 06:03:13 pm »

Quote from: WhereAngelsPlay on July 30, 2023, 05:02:13 pm

They'll not be in any rush due to the strikes.

Gives them time to tweak the algorithm...

WhereAngelsPlay · « **Reply #263 on:** July 30, 2023, 08:55:50 pm »

It's a shame that they're fucking it up but it was still decent, I just want us to see super Ciri.

Kashinoda · « **Reply #264 on:** July 30, 2023, 10:30:14 pm »

Is season 3 worth watching? Didn't mind season 2 and Henry Cavill is always worth watching - but my interest dropped off a cliff with him leaving and all the behind the scenes crap.

KillieRed · « **Reply #265 on:** July 31, 2023, 10:26:01 am »

My daughter and I were both underwhelmed. There was one excellent episode, I won’t spoil for you, followed by perhaps the worst one of all the series. Tediously dull. The rest was all: “Ciri has run off again, we have to find/save her”. Cavill’s departure episode was incredibly low key too.

Phineus · « **Reply #266 on:** July 31, 2023, 11:02:23 am »

Quote from: KillieRed on July 31, 2023, 10:26:01 am

My daughter and I were both underwhelmed. There was one excellent episode, I won’t spoil for you, followed by perhaps the worst one of all the series. Tediously dull. The rest was all: “Ciri has run off again, we have to find/save her”. Cavill’s departure episode was incredibly low key too.

They should have just done a 6 episode series and ended it after the 6th episode (which was very good).

Lee1-6Liv · « **Reply #267 on:** July 31, 2023, 04:09:03 pm »

Highlight of the series was the size of the balls on that unicorn

RJH · « **Reply #268 on:** August 7, 2023, 01:54:29 pm »

Quote from: afc tukrish on July 28, 2023, 11:50:41 pm

Netflix does have a quick trigger finger on cancellations, and the above factors you cited might be enough...

Apparently they also tend to have it written into contracts that pay goes up after the 3rd season, which is why shows so often don't last any longer than that.

I haven't watched the 3rd season yet. I didn't think much of Season 2, currently have no enthusiasm to continue with it.