The Witcher: A Look Inside the Episodes (2020)

EP 1 ★ 4.7 ⏱ 5 min

Episode 1

Series creator and showrunner Lauren S. Hissrich breaks down the opening scenes and outlines how Geralt's encounter with Renfri sets up the season.

Season 1

S1 • E1

EP 2 ★ 6.0 ⏱ 6 min

Episode 2

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.

Season 1

S1 • E2

EP 3 ★ 4.7 ⏱ 5 min

Episode 3

Delve into Geralt and Yennefers transformation stories, as he turns from slayer to savior, and she makes the ultimate sacrifice to become beautiful.

Season 1

S1 • E3

EP 4 ★ 4.7 ⏱ 5 min

Episode 4

Hissrich explains how the show's timelines come together, the moment Geralt changes his destiny and what compels Ciri to continue on her quest.

Season 1

S1 • E4

EP 5 ★ 5.6 ⏱ 6 min

Episode 5

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.

Season 1

S1 • E5

EP 6 ★ 4.7 ⏱ 5 min

Episode 6

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.

Season 1

S1 • E6

EP 7 ★ 4.7 ⏱ 6 min

Episode 7

Dig into Geralt's white-knight complex, Ciri's character growth and what Hissrich describes as one of the season's loveliest scenes.

Season 1

S1 • E7

EP 8 ★ 4.7 ⏱ 7 min

Episode 8

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.

Season 1

S1 • E8