Reviews

Season 2 is off to a great start! The first few episodes I would definitely rate at least 8 out of 10.

The performances of the actors are great, especially the portrays of Gerald and Ciri. They feel very well rooted in the Witcher universe.

The last 2 episodes of season 2 are however, to me, a real let down. First of all because they show Ciri displaying almost her full power (and she is not even doing it herself). I mean they could have done a better build up of it instead of going all out in the final 2 episodes. It is almost like they are rushing to the finish line here. Instead they could have had a great fight with the deathless mother near her hut, which was a great addition even tough its not in the books.

Second of all because they show the death of a baby rather graphically (to me), and later the implied deaths of several. I really feel they go too far here, considering they have also "killed off" a baby in the first season. I'm disgusted by this, and really question the mental health of showrunner Lauren Schmidt for having portrayed that with the show several times now.

What began amazingly well leaves a rushed and sour taste at the end.