Having played the first and third game and half way through the first book, I must say I was impressed with the production value of this series. When I heard Henry Cavill would be playing the Witcher, I had my doubts, just as I doubted Viggo on the role of Aragorn. Thankfully my fears went down the drain, right on the first episode of The Witcher, when Cavill portrayed the role perfectly. He has the looks, mood and moves like the Witcher in every way. Speaking of roles, I did not expect Yennifer to be played by a somewhat "indu" looking actress. Anya Chalotra plays the role very well, but I guess we fall pray to the images we have on our heads when we read a book or play a game. Both Yennifer and Triss do not portray my image of the characters, although they (specially Anya) show great acting skills. I do not understand why the need (again) of multi-cultural races all around, it does not fit the genre, games or even the book style. Istredd and Dara characters suffered because of this, they lack credibility. Witcher and Yennifer carried the show. Triss was pushed aside and I sure hope she is given much more credit to her character, since she is a main one in the series. So far a letdown in both screentime and even character feeling. CGI was a mixed bag, from great to somewhat bland monsters, that seemed rushed to the screen. Also some logic plot holes here and there, but nothing serious. Some characters lacked development, perhaps 10 episodes would be more adequate for this. I understand that for some viewers the series is somewhat confusing, since it goes back and forward into time, not exacly in a very detailed way, perhaps only completely understood by those who already know their lore. Also some are comparing this to GOT, perhaps their glimpse into fantasy is limited to that series style and fail to understand this is a series based on strong characters that do not necessarity have to die in the end of each season. GOT was a multitude of main characters mixed together. Witcher is very centered on the main character with some leading roles beside him. Fighting wise, Witcher is million years ahead of GOT, which was a soap opera spread too much on dry bread (with a such a blunt finish). The Witcher is set on a dark, unwelcoming atmosphere, ideal for an almost anti-hero main character. It's brutal, unforgiving and yet beautiful. If they follow the books or even the game somehow, they have plenty to develop and enrich the story on the next 2 or 3 seasons (or maybe more). I was impressed, positively, specially with Cavill on the lead, bring on the next season, this one was more interesting than the pop-show I feared it to be.