THE WITCHER

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The Witcher

Year: 2019 First Air: 2019-12-20
Overview

In a brutal, magic-soaked world, Geralt of Rivia is a mutated hunter who tracks monsters for coin while trying to live by a rough personal code. As kingdoms clash and fear of the unknown spreads, his path keeps colliding with powerful mages, ruthless rulers, and people who can be more dangerous than any beast. Fate pulls him toward an unexpected bond that will reshape his life.

Synopsis

Geralt of Rivia, one of the last witchers, roams the Continent taking dangerous contracts to kill creatures that plague villages and travelers. Trained from childhood and altered by harsh rituals, he is feared for what he is even as others rely on his skills. His work draws him into political feuds, ancient curses, and the uneasy balance between humans, elves, and other peoples. Along the way he crosses paths with Yennefer, a determined woman whose pursuit of power and belonging pushes her into the heart of court intrigue and forbidden magic. Meanwhile, Princess Cirilla, heir to a collapsing kingdom, becomes a target as war spreads and shadowy forces hunt her for reasons she does not yet understand. Their lives unfold on intersecting tracks, revealing how choice, consequence, and the pull of destiny can bind strangers together in a world where survival demands sacrifice.

Cast
Trivia
Monsters, mages, and destiny collide on the Continent as a lone hunter tries to stay true to his code.
Q1: What is the name of Geralt’s bard companion who often sings about their adventures?
Answer: Jaskier
The bard is a recurring counterbalance to Geralt’s stoicism and helps shape the show’s most memorable musical and comedic moments.
Q2: What is the name of the witcher fortress where Geralt and other witchers train?
Answer: Kaer Morhen
It’s central to witcher identity and lore, tying Geralt’s past to the culture, risks, and dwindling future of witchers.