The Witcher
The fantasy drama The Witcher is based on a novel series of the same name by Polish author Andrzej Sapkowski. Set in a fictional land known as "the Continent," the Netflix series follows Geralt of Rivia, Princess Ciri, and sorceress Yennefer of Vengerberg at different points of time before they merge in the same timeline for the battle for Sodden Hill.
In 2021, Netflix announced The Witcher has been renewed for a third season.
Network: Netflix
First Episode Date: December 20, 2019
Cast:
- Henry Cavill (Geralt of Rivia)
- Freya Allan (Ciri)
- Eamon Farren (Cahir Mawr Dyffryn aep Ceallach)
- Anya Chalotra (Yennefer of Vengerberg)
- Joey Batey (Jaskier)
- MyAnna Buring (Tissaia de Vries)
- Royce Pierreson (Istredd)
- Mimi M. Khayisa (Fringilla Vigo)
- Wilson Radjou-Pujalte (Dara)
- Anna Shaffer (Triss Merigold)
- Mahesh Jadu (Vilgefortz of Roggeveen)
- Mecia Simson (Francesca Findabair)
- Chris Fulton (Rience)
- Kim Bodnia (Vesemir)
- Paul Bullion (Lambert)
- Yasen Atour (Coën)
- Basil Eidenbernz (Eskel)
Where to Watch: Netflix
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