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Overview
The Witcher is a fantasy drama web television series created by Lauren Schmidt Hissrich for Netflix. It is based on the book series of the same name by Polish writer Andrzej Sapkowski. The Witcher follows the story of Geralt of Rivia, a solitary monster hunter, who struggles to find his place in a world where people often prove more wicked than mon...
Director / Creator
Tomek Baginski
Writers
Lauren Schmidt Hissrich
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About The Witcher (2019)
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Overview
The Witcher (2019) is a Action, Adventure, and Drama series from Poland and Hungary. The series spans 4 seasons and was produced primarily in English.
What it's about
The Witcher is a fantasy drama web television series created by Lauren Schmidt Hissrich for Netflix. It is based on the book series of the same name by Polish writer Andrzej Sapkowski. The Witcher follows the story of Geralt of Rivia, a solitary monster hunter, who struggles to find his place in a world where people often prove more wicked than monsters and beasts. But when destiny hurtles him toward a powerful sorceress, and a young princess with a special gift, the three must learn to navigate independently the increasingly volatile Continent.
Cast and crew
The series stars Freya Allan, Anya Chalotra, and Eamon Farren in supporting roles. Writing credits go to Lauren Schmidt Hissrich, whose work establishes the story structure and dialogue throughout.
Critical reception
On IMDb, The Witcher holds a rating of 7.9/10 based on 611,742 user votes. Notable recognition: Nominated for 4 Primetime Emmys. 9 wins & 37 nominations total. These numbers place The Witcher within the broader landscape of Action and Adventure television from 2019, giving viewers a benchmark before deciding to watch.
Where to watch
The Witcher is currently available to stream with a subscription on Amazon. Streaming rights move between platforms regularly, so the providers shown above reflect current availability based on the most recent data we have on file.
Why The Witcher is worth knowing
If you enjoy Action or Adventure television, The Witcher offers a representative example of the genre's conventions and storytelling style. As a 2019 release, it sits within a specific moment in television history, making it a useful reference point for understanding how action evolved during that period. Performances from Freya Allan and Anya Chalotra are central to the work, and tracking their broader filmographies can lead to other titles you may want to add to your watchlist. Use VidScio to identify scenes, find related series, and keep The Witcher on your watchlist for later.
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