The Witcher: A Look Inside the Episodes: Season 1
Episode Guide
Season 1 Progress Shield
Episode 1
Aug 26, 2020 · 5 min
Series creator and showrunner Lauren S. Hissrich breaks down the opening scenes and outlines how Geralt's encounter with Renfri sets up the season.
Episode 2
Sep 2, 2020 · 6 min
Take a deep dive into the crucial role that Yennefer's backstory plays in her journey, and how the elves are a pillar in the Continent's world-building.
Episode 3
Sep 2, 2020 · 5 min
Delve into Geralt and Yennefers transformation stories, as he turns from slayer to savior, and she makes the ultimate sacrifice to become beautiful.
Episode 4
Sep 2, 2020 · 5 min
Hissrich explains how the show's timelines come together, the moment Geralt changes his destiny and what compels Ciri to continue on her quest.
Episode 5
Sep 2, 2020 · 6 min
Find out why the writers gave Geralt a terrible bout of insomnia and explore the magic-entangled dynamics of his fateful first encounter with Yennefer.
Episode 6
Sep 2, 2020 · 5 min
After an intimate glimpse inside Geralt and Yennefer's complicated relationship, discover what it means for Ciri's story arc when she picks up a knife.
Episode 7
Sep 2, 2020 · 6 min
Dig into Geralt's white-knight complex, Ciri's character growth and what Hissrich describes as one of the season's loveliest scenes.
Episode 8
Sep 2, 2020 · 7 min
From the meaning behind the finale's title to Geralt's dream and Yennefer's real motivation, Hissrich dissects events as the paths of destiny collide.