Recommended for: Fans of Game of Thrones and The Legend of the Seeker

Summary: The Witcher follows the adventures of Geralt of Rivia (Henry Cavill from from Man of Steel), a witcher (mutated monster hunter) as he follows his moral compass and makes a living in a cruel, magical and medieval time. The story also centers on Yennefer (Anya Chalotra), a young mage seeking a purpose in life, and Cirilla (Freya Allan), a young and powerful princess seeking salvation from war.

Review: Although I have not read the books, I have played the video games for this storyworld. I found myself surprisingly impressed with how well Henry Cavill was able to capture the essence (and voice) of Geralt of Rivia. Verdict: Not just a pretty face in this piece.

Honestly, I was impressed with the whole piece. The eight hour-long episodes had me craving more each time (I was only kept from binging the whole thing in one sitting by my family who wanted to watch it to). We get to see the beginnings the main characters before they become the people we know and adore from other media. The action and magic were well done (although the CGI sometimes lacked compared to larger-budget works of similar natures).

Is it perfect? Definitely not. In fact, it took way too long to realize that the 3 storylines (Geralt, Yennefer, and Ciri) we were watching were in fact taking place at different timespans rather than simultaneously before they converge together in the last episode. Hopefully, now that you know this, I will be sparing you from any confusion as you go forth. Besides the obvious plot points that need addressing, I hope the second season shows how feisty Roach (Geralt's horse) is and that we get plenty more ballads from out talkative nilly Jaskier the bard.

That's right, this series has already been greenlit for a second season. I definitely recommend this action-packed epic to anyone with an interest in the story. Be wary, however, for visuals of consensual intercourse and nudity, mentions of rape, violence and death, and self-harm. But essentially, if you were able to make it through Game of Thrones you will be MORE than fine to watch this show. Hmmm... so maybe just adults. Watch and recommend at your own discretion.

Notable Quotes: "Toss a coin to your Witcher" - Jaskier

"If I'm to choose between one evil and another, I'd rather not choose at all." - Geralt