The only thing I'd like to add to the discussion is this: Since Lauren (the creator) has obviously read the books, how is it possible that she doesn't want to adapt the books in an ENTIRELY FAITHFUL manner? Everyone agrees that Andrzej Sapkowski has created an amzing story so why doesn't she use the literal blueprint that has been given to her to create an amazing series? It's almost as if she read the books and then thought, "I'm going to make my own version of the story" - which makes you wonder, why adapt a story if you didn't like it in the first place?

It is TRULY sad how much a waste of potential this series is. Imagine what a comitted and invested crew could create.