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Re: The Witcher - The Netflix Series
Posted: Mon Dec 30, 2019 8:58 pm
by Raid
I suspect it helps that the first book that I believe this season is based on, was divided up into these same stories; they're not trying to cram 800 pages of exposition into 8 hours of TV. It must be easier to write cohesive screenplays when the source material already follows an anthology structure.
Re: The Witcher - The Netflix Series
Posted: Mon Dec 30, 2019 9:16 pm
by Sly Boots
Raid wrote: ↑Mon Dec 30, 2019 8:58 pm
I suspect it helps that the first book that I believe this season is based on, was divided up into these same stories; they're not trying to cram 800 pages of exposition into 8 hours of TV. It must be easier to write cohesive screenplays when the source material already follows an anthology structure.
It's actually the first two books: The Last Wish and Sword of Destiny. SoD is an anthology of standalone stories like TLW, and I guess they've done it because Yennefer and Ciri both feature more prominently in SoD.
But, yes, essentially each episode is a story/chapter from one of those books. There's some crossover inasmuch as they're blending Ciri chapters with Geralt/Yen chapters to keep her involved in each episode.
Re: The Witcher - The Netflix Series
Posted: Wed Jan 08, 2020 3:47 pm
by Maturin
5 episodes into this now. Still really enjoying it - it's a high quality production but has a nice pulpy, ever so slightly trashy edge to it at times. Which I've always liked when it comes to fantasy.
I don't know if it's perfectly written, but the show feels great to watch.
Re: The Witcher - The Netflix Series
Posted: Wed Jan 08, 2020 4:10 pm
by Medicine Man
Some of the acting is pretty horrendous, but on the whole I enjoyed it in a kitschy kind of way.
The Scottish accent in the 6th episode was particularly woeful. How hard can it be to cast a wee baldy Scottish guy with a beard?! I know dozens of them.
Re: The Witcher - The Netflix Series
Posted: Wed Jan 08, 2020 7:57 pm
by Mantis
I finished it at the weekend and thoroughly enjoyed it all. I had no idea what some of the references were to and had a bit of trouble the last episode but overall it was great.
Re: The Witcher - The Netflix Series
Posted: Mon Jan 13, 2020 5:40 pm
by Medicine Man
Netflix have went and made a handy timeline and interactive map for everyone...
https://www.witchernetflix.com/en-gb
Wasn't that nice of them.
Re: The Witcher - The Netflix Series
Posted: Tue Jan 14, 2020 9:22 am
by Wrathbone
That's a really pretty map, and a useful timeline!
Re: The Witcher - The Netflix Series
Posted: Sun Jan 19, 2020 9:25 am
by Wrathbone
Looks like the complete Hexer series from 2001 is on YouTube (Polish with English subtitles I think).
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=P ... F606D760F4
I’ve heard its terrible but since I’m consumed by all things witchery at the moment, I may give it a go.
Re: The Witcher - The Netflix Series
Posted: Mon Jan 20, 2020 2:05 pm
by Snowy
All blocked on YT. I think that might be a kindness
Re: The Witcher - The Netflix Series
Posted: Mon Jan 20, 2020 3:06 pm
by Wrathbone
Gahh!
Back to Xena, I guess.
EDIT: Although, I could get the film adaptation...
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Hexer-Andrzej- ... 849&sr=8-1
The first review suggests it may be a painful endeavour:
The Hexer, is a 2001 polish fantasy film based on the Witcher novels. According to Wikipedia and IMDb, this film came out in late 2001 and was considered a confusing mess. The story is all over the place and is not coherent at all. The next year in 2002, they re released the 2hr film as a 13hr TV show
A 13 hour story condensed into 2 hours has to be worth a go.
Re: The Witcher - The Netflix Series
Posted: Mon Jan 20, 2020 6:45 pm
by Medicine Man
It's like the anti-Hobbit.
Re: The Witcher - The Netflix Series
Posted: Wed Jan 22, 2020 7:32 pm
by Medicine Man
Re: The Witcher - The Netflix Series
Posted: Tue Jan 28, 2020 10:35 pm
by Medicine Man
Re: The Witcher - The Netflix Series
Posted: Thu Jan 30, 2020 1:09 am
by Can't think of one
Animalmother wrote: ↑Sat Dec 28, 2019 12:14 pm
Have only played a bit of the 2nd game and and hour of the 3rd. Haven't read any of the books but have a vague idea of the story.
Have watched 3 episodes and I still haven't a clue what's going on, nothing is explained and it could be three different shows jumbled together. I'm still enjoying it but a wee bit of effort could have been spent on making it coherent to noobs.
Having the beastery pop up and explain briefly what a gigyflux, wankypoddle or whatever the fuck he's hunting would have helped, or some exposition from the bard. It would make it a different show I'm sure but something better could have been done.
Moan over, it's still a good show.
Re: The Witcher - The Netflix Series
Posted: Thu Jan 30, 2020 6:50 am
by Wrathbone
Sapkowski has done another interview for the ages:
https://io9.gizmodo.com/i-do-not-like-w ... 1841209529
When he did his infamous Eurogamer interview, I wondered if he was just being difficult because he doesn’t like games. Turns out he hates mostly everything, especially interviews it seems.