The Witcher: A Look Inside the Episodes — Season 1
About this season
With series creator Lauren S. Hissrich as your guide, take an in-depth journey into the stories and themes powering the first season of The Witcher.
Episodes (8)
1. Episode 1
4.7Aired 26 August 2020 • 5 min
Series creator and showrunner Lauren S. Hissrich breaks down the opening scenes and outlines how Geralt's encounter with Renfri sets up the season.
2. Episode 2
6.0Aired 2 September 2020 • 6 min
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.
3. Episode 3
4.7Aired 2 September 2020 • 5 min
Delve into Geralt and Yennefers transformation stories, as he turns from slayer to savior, and she makes the ultimate sacrifice to become beautiful.
4. Episode 4
4.7Aired 2 September 2020 • 5 min
Hissrich explains how the show's timelines come together, the moment Geralt changes his destiny and what compels Ciri to continue on her quest.
5. Episode 5
5.6Aired 2 September 2020 • 6 min
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.
6. Episode 6
4.7Aired 2 September 2020 • 5 min
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.
7. Episode 7
4.7Aired 2 September 2020 • 6 min
Dig into Geralt's white-knight complex, Ciri's character growth and what Hissrich describes as one of the season's loveliest scenes.
8. Episode 8
4.7Aired 2 September 2020 • 7 min
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.