I ignored the mixed reviews and decided to watch anyways. I regretted it afterwards as this is one of the most disappointing TV Shows I have ever seen.

I couldn't even finish the Pilot, it was that bad. Too much happens way too quickly, the pacing is all over the place, we are immediately dropped into this world with no introduction and no setup whatsoever. I read the books that the show was based on and played Witcher 3 and even then, I was still confused on what was going on in the series.

I should also point out that the books feel different than the show. In a way, it's the fantasy version of The Mandalorian. The first short story (which is episode 3 in the show) introduces our character, introduces what he does, introduces the moral dilemmas he faces and how he approaches each job, and even showcases how magic works and how experienced he is. The first episode of the show (which is short story #3 in the book) not only is off from a pacing standpoint but also chooses to intersect its own storyline with another storyline which doesn't even take place around the same time which make it even more confusing than it has to be.

Avoid and just watch The Mandalorian if you want something that matches the books from a tonal perspective.