As a fan of Henry Cavill, I came into this wanting to enjoy it, but then the 1st episode hit me like a rock, a very boring, very confusing rock. There was zero logic, zero proper introductions, zero character developments whatsoever. Characters just briefly appear, start spewing confusing pretentious dialogues, and then the episode ends. I have no idea why they act the way they do and they disappear before I can form any meaningful memories.

And this problem with poor writing persists throughout the next episodes, affecting even the main characters. I find myself amazed at how this show manages to run so many concurring story-lines yet fails to make me care about any of them.

There was Yennefer's part for example. I understand that the writers want me to feel sorry for her and empathize with her misfortune, but how am I supposed to feel anything when the only things she does for half of the season are demanding stuff and acting angry?

Same with other characters. Nothing they do makes me feel touched or sympathize with their cause. Without proper introduction and exposition, they all look like petulant children trying too hard to look tough.

And with no characters worth caring about, going through episodes feels like a real chore. Occasionally there will be some captivating scenes, such as the wedding in episode 4, but those are few and far between.