I read Sapkowskis books as a teenager so when I heard of a tv show coming, I immediately became curious. The show surpassed all of my expectations: the casting and actingis phenomenal, the plot is rich and adds a new angle to the books, the world of the show feels authentic and complete. Henry Cavill as Geralt is absolutely compelling and already in itself a reason to watch the show. The only thing that I was a bit disappointed in were the creatures/ monsters and the CGI effects, but of course the show doesn't have the budget of GoS to work with. Still both remain decent. By the way, I don't understand all the GoT comparisons. If anything, the Witcher reminds of Conan, both concepts centering on lone mercenaries with extraordinary powers who take up assignments nobody else can accomplish. With the difference of Conan being a human and a brute and Geralt having magical powers as a halfbreed and more depth. I can't wait for season 2!