The hit Netflix original series was renewed for a second season, and fans are thrilled. The plot of the show will follow Geralt of Rivia’s journey to find Ciri, who has mysteriously vanished. The cast includes Henry Cavill as Geralt of Rivia, Anya Chalotra as Yennefer, Freya Allan as Ciri, Bjorn Hlynur Haraldsson as Eist Tuirseach, Adam Levy as Mousesack, and MyAnna Buring playing Tissaia. Filming began in February 2019, with an expected release date set for 2022 on Netflix.
About The Witcher:
The Witcher is based on the fantasy novel series of short stories and novels by Polish author Andrzej Sapkowski (translated into 49 languages). The plot follows Geralt, a mutated monster hunter known as a “Witcher” who travels around in an unnamed medieval world. While he struggles to find his place in the world, Geralt battles evil forces and attempts to protect the people he cares about.
Release date:
The release date for the second season of The witcher has not been announced yet, but it is expected to be on screens in 2022.
Production:
There is no information about the plot of season two yet, but it will consist of eight episodes like its predecessor. Filming for The Witcher’s first five seasons was done in Hungary, and one episode has been filmed in Japan due to a mutual co-production agreement between Netflix and Fox 21 Television Studios (which produced the US version).
Revenue:
Episodes of The Witcher season one are available to stream on Netflix, which costs $11 per month in the US. As many as 40 million people reportedly subscribe to Netflix around the world, and membership has grown by 30% each year.
Awards:
The first season was nominated for seven Emmy Awards, including Outstanding Drama Series, Outstanding Production Design for a Narrative Contemporary or Fantasy Program (One Hour Or More), Outstanding Cinematography For A Single-Camera Series. The show also won three Critics’ Choice TV Awards and two Saturn Awards.
The Starring Cast:
Netflix has announced that The Witcher cast will return for the second run of episodes. Here’s who is confirmed so far:
- Henry Cavill as Geralt of Rivia,
- Freya Allan as Ciri,
- Anya Chalotra as Yennefer,
- Jodhi May as Queen Calanthe, and
- Bjorn Hlynur Haraldsson as Eist.
The Witcher Season Two plot:
Season two follows Geralt, who is on a quest in search of his long-lost love, Yennefer, after she was captured by The Wild Hunt. As would be expected with this type of epic tale, we will see Geralt and Yennefer reunite and face the Wild Hunt together. As previously announced, Henry Cavill will be portraying Geralt of Rivia in The Witcher franchise. This time around, we find him back on the path, searching for his lost love amidst a savage war between men and ancient creatures.
The plot follows Geralt on a quest to find his wife, Yennefer of Vengerberg, who is being held captive by the Wild Hunt. The new season will also focus on Ciri and her battle against the White Frost. Other characters from Sapkowski’s series that are confirmed for this season are Triss, the King of Beggars (revealed to be named Dudu), and Emhyr var Emreis.
Reviews:
It is a well-made series that expands on the plot of Andrzej Sapkowski’s books, and I would recommend watching it to anyone who has already read them. It might even be worth reading if you haven’t yet since it will help with understanding references in the show and filling out any holes left by the plot.
Ratings:
The show has received excellent reviews from critics and fans alike. On Rotten Tomatoes, the first season holds a 96% approval rating based on over 500 ratings and an average score of around 90%. The site’s critical consensus is: “An immersive world with iconic characters that will grab your attention and keep you wanting more!” While Metacritic has given it a Metascore of 79%, meaning “generally favorable reviews.”
