This show is a real mixed bag. Each episode, like many shows, is directed by different teams. Sadly the skill levels between these directors/teams is often very telling. One episode will have excellent fight choreography and gritty atmosphere, and the next will be a brightly-lit, atmosphere-free, and a Xena-esque cheap feeling affair. (the dragon episode springs to mind...urghh)

However, when it's good, it really is very entertaining. It has some nice action sequences and solid acting for the most part. (a few supporting cast are clearly a bit green) I wasn't sold on the publicity shots of Henry Cavill as Geralt, but he's actually pretty good and grows on you as the show progresses. He manages gruff, tough-guy nicely, but keeps a hint of tongue-in-cheek and delivers some very humorous moments too.

It's also not the kind of show that holds your hand and leads you from plot point to plot point, like some paint by numbers bore-fest. You need to pay attention. This isn't the kind of show you half watch while checking who liked your latest selfie on Insta. Many seem to be lost by the shows erratic time-line and multi-threaded plot. It's a bit of a mad show at times, but It's not that complicated really. Just focus, people!

It must be said, the reviewers giving this a 9/10 or 10/10 are either inflating due to fanboy-ism, countering the racism, or are possibly drunk? It's no 10...yet.

Likewise, the 4 and under reviewers are just jumping on the negative bandwagon, or in worst cases (the 1's and 2's) are down-voting because they are sensitive little INCELS, afraid of strong woman. Or they are annoyed that some dark skinned folks got parts in a ....FICTIONAL.... European middle-ages setting...but are totally fine with Dragons, werewolves, elves, magic, wizards, wraiths, etc. None of which EVER existed in Europe or anywhere else for that matter. (Just a quick FYI though... Africans, Moors and Arabs had been happily living and trading across Europe since the 700's AD. Many only being driven out much later in the post-middle ages 14/1500's by Catholic purges and intolerance. The Romans were even moving non-white slaves and subjects around much of Europe since 200 BC - check your history before you whine, guys, seriously!)

Don't get me wrong. Some of the casting is jarring. Some of the effects are 10 years out of date and the dialogue can feel forced and weak at times. This isn't likely to win any awards just yet, but it's entertaining, it's plot is intriguing, it's different to the other fantasy offerings and it has a solid foundation to work from. With a boost in budget, and cutting some of the weaker talent, this could be a really great show with a bright future.

Ignore the bigots AND the fanboys. It's a decent 7/10 and worth a look. Just don't go in expecting the next GOT and you may well enjoy this.