The Witcher: A Look Inside the Episodes

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.»

2020 HD 7min United Kingdom English

Lauren Schmidt Hissrich

Documentary

making of behind the scenes

S1E1 - Episode 1 2020-08-26

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

S1E2 - Episode 2 2020-09-02

Take a deep dive into the crucial role that Yennefers backstory plays in her journey, and how the elves are a pillar in the Continents world-building.

S1E3 - Episode 3 2020-09-02

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

S1E4 - Episode 4 2020-09-02

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

S1E5 - Episode 5 2020-09-02

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.

S1E6 - Episode 6 2020-09-02

After an intimate glimpse inside Geralt and Yennefers complicated relationship, discover what it means for Ciris story arc when she picks up a knife.

S1E7 - Episode 7 2020-09-02

Dig into Geralts white-knight complex, Ciris character growth and what Hissrich describes as one of the seasons loveliest scenes.

S1E8 - Episode 8 2020-09-02

From the meaning behind the finales title to Geralts dream and Yennefers real motivation, Hissrich dissects events as the paths of destiny collide.