In particular memories of the series "Xena" and "Hercules", the main difference being that those series were made within the limits of (now) primitive techniques but still were better done (entirely) as the acting (overall) was much better with the comic relief being far superior. I really cant recommend "The Witcher" to anyone, it is most definitely not on par with "Game of Thrones" and most certainly not with the "Lord of the rings" movies (as was suggested by some raving reviewers...). What sets the mentioned "Xena" and "Hercules" series further apart from "The Witcher" was the superior balance between the different elements acting/humor/action/storytelling. The balance is totally lost with 'The Witcher' as Henry Cavill is a far superior actor along with (only) some of his colleagues compared to all the supporting roles, which seem to be a bunch of non-professionals. Would the CGI and the make up have been up to the task that would have made quite a difference still but alas, its crap really, especially compared to 'Game of Thrones' and/or other hitseries.