The Witcher: A Look Inside the Episodes
Season 1
2020 • 8 Episodes
Episodes
1. Episode 1
August 26, 2020
Series creator and showrunner Lauren S. Hissrich breaks down the opening scenes and outlines how Geralt's encounter with Renfri sets up the season.
2. Episode 2
September 2, 2020
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.
3. Episode 3
September 2, 2020
Delve into Geralt and Yennefers transformation stories, as he turns from slayer to savior, and she makes the ultimate sacrifice to become beautiful.
4. Episode 4
September 2, 2020
Hissrich explains how the show's timelines come together, the moment Geralt changes his destiny and what compels Ciri to continue on her quest.
5. Episode 5
September 2, 2020
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.
6. Episode 6
September 2, 2020
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.
7. Episode 7
September 2, 2020
Dig into Geralt's white-knight complex, Ciri's character growth and what Hissrich describes as one of the season's loveliest scenes.
8. Episode 8
September 2, 2020
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.