The Witcher

I loved it!

In many way this series was a bit of a mess, the box set skipped around, half the time we had no clue what this or that meant, and the whole thing lacked cohesiveness, whether this was entirely intentional I would think not. However by the end of the series we were less confused and there were some elements that created better connection. In summation this was not easy viewing.

Whoever did the casting was inspired, we had in the main seasoned pros, this well upped the whole series. Henry Cavill was perfect for the role and a master of the aside, the deadpan humour and a good deal of comic timing.

There were so many good things here we were spoilt, it does need to raise itself before it becomes mired in teenage angst or to many special effects, it is the strength of story and dramatic impetus that will make this show stand out.

If someone is truly evil make them so no half measures.

I just can't wait for series 2, I want it now......!

Series 2 in reality,

What the hell happened here, we had an original and authentic show about a ruthless mutant mercenary who worked for coin and nothing more, he picked up a bard and the dialogue interplay between these two provided the charm and humour. This show has sunk down to the blandness of so many other shows losing it authenticity and it's original audience.

What with the woke inserts, the seriousness, the lack of action, it really was a step down from series 1 which is a great disappointment.

The dialogue was stilted and cumbersome and the plot meandered with little narrative impetus. Do they not realise we are all sick of origin stories and stream of banal and posturing words that give the impression of profundity. There was just nothing new here. Our glorious Witcher has turned into a childminder it was a colossal bore.

This has turned into a sword and sandal pot-boiler and lost its USP. For me it's a 3 outta 10.