Spoiler-Free Review of “The Witcher” Season 3 on Netflix: Magical and Heartfelt!

*This is a spoiler-free review for season 3 so feel free to read on!*

“The world is changing…”

The Witcher season 3 premiered on Netflix on June 29th 2023 with five episodes available to stream now. Volume 2 (featuring three episodes) will release on July 27th 2023. The fantasy action series stars Henry Cavill, Freya Allan, Anya Chalotra, and Joey Batey. Each episode is approximately 55-60 minutes.

Geralt of Rivia works with Yennefer to protect Ciri against numerous threats in Henry Cavill’s final season on the show.

Here is the trailer:

The Witcher keeps the action and magic coming while our favorite characters discover more about themselves than ever before. ls season three worthy of your next watch? Let’s find out…

The Pros:

The moments between the core four are pure magic!

I honestly love when Geralt, Ciri, Yennefer, and Jaskier are all together. That’s when the show is the strongest, but we know it’s always inevitable for them to be separated during the episodes.

We’ve already seen some truly heartfelt moments between Geralt and Ciri and they continue in season three, but I was most touched by the forming bond between Ciri and Yennefer. Family is such a strong theme throughout this season and I was truly touched during certain moments.

Plus we got some fun moments between Geralt and Jaskier (reminding me of season one) and the will-they-won’t-they romance between Geralt and Yennefer kept me invested as well. No spoilers, but they kept things hot on that dance floor! Wow!

Action and monsters galore.

Even though this season felt more character driven to me (which I loved), there were still plenty of fight scenes and lots of action. Geralt is a bad-ass and Yennefer and Ciri showed off their skills as well, bringing us a delightful mix of blood and magic!

The Cons:

The sub-plots continue…

This should come as no surprise since it’s always my one con for this series. The elves and other characters took up too much time for me. I personally prefer the moments between our main characters, but there were a few supporting characters that had some potential.

So am I in or out?

I’m in!

Season three is entertaining, jam-packed with action, and truly spell-binding. I absolutely love these characters and I’m so happy they are each getting the screen time they deserve.

I hope you enjoyed the review and feel free to post your own thoughts and theories on The Witcher (season three) in the comments section below. Thanks so much for reading and happy viewing!

Best,

Amy Koto, TV Fanatic Girl

This competition is killer…

When former friends, Shay and Adriana team up to participate in a Halloween scavenger hunt with a cash prize, they temporarily put their differences aside to outsmart their opponents. However, they soon start to realize that a dangerous threat is playing their own version of the game, stalking them during each hunt.

Winning is now a necessity as their lives are at stake. As old wounds and memories re-surface, Shay and Adriana attempt to unmask the threat before the night is over, but soon learn that Scream Hunt is not done with them just yet…

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Spoiler-Free Review of “The Witcher” Season 2 on Netflix: An Entertaining Adventure

*This is a spoiler-free review for season 2 so feel free to read on!*

“Toss a coin to your Witcher…”

The Witcher season 2 premiered on Netflix on December 17th 2021 with eight episodes available to stream now. The fantasy action series stars Henry Cavill, Freya Allan and Anya Chalotra.

Geralt of Rivia is back as he shows off his monster-fighting skills while trying to protect the young princess Ciri from countless threats.

Here is the trailer:

The Witcher provides us with plenty of monsters, magic, and gore while allowing its characters a chance at true self-discovery and redemption. ls season two worthy of your next watch? Let’s find out…

The Pros:

Ciri shines!

I really loved the development of Ciri in season two. She felt like a plot device in season one for a lot of the time and I actually felt like I got to know her this time around.

Those training sessions reminded me of Buffy!

True character growth.

I didn’t think there would be a lot of growth for Geralt but boy was I wrong. I really loved the interactions between the core four characters and I thought we witnessed some true growth and transformation. Redemption was earned for some and others went through pain and loss.

All of the emotions were real and I really loved the bonds formed between some of the characters. It connected me to the show that much more and really elevated it in a lot of ways.

The Cons:

A lot of sub-plots to keep track of…

I had the same issue with the first season. The pacing works for the most part and there is enough action to keep you entertained, but when I started to actually think about what was going on with some of the sub-plots, I felt a bit lost.

I thought the first half of the season had a darker tone, but the fun picked up starting in episode four and I thought the pacing stayed on track from there, however.

So am I in or out?

I’m in!

I thoroughly enjoyed season two and I think it’s safe to say that I am a fan for life of The Witcher. The characters are really the best part of the show for me and I absolutely loved going on this journey with them!

I hope you enjoyed the review and feel free to post your own thoughts and theories on The Witcher in the comments section below. Thanks so much for reading and happy viewing!

Best,

Amy Koto, TV Fanatic Girl

This competition is killer…

My new young adult horror thriller is out now! I hope you enjoy!

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Ranking your Favorite Female Performances on Television for 2019

Happy New Year TV Fans! We had so many incredible female performances on television in 2019, as these strong women lit up the screen. Whether it was a moment of female empowerment, the unexpected transformation of a character, or a breakout role, these women captured our undivided attention throughout the year.

Again, it was difficult for me to narrow down my favorite female performances for 2019 because there were honestly so many and I didn’t think it was possible for me to choose my absolute favorite one, which is where you came in!

I ran a three round poll (randomized tournament style) on Twitter and asked for fans to cast their votes so that we can all decide who our favorite female performances are for the year. Thank you so much for your participation and support, as the tournament was so much fun and actually really competitive!

This was also the closest race I have ever seen in the Final round, which goes to show you how truly amazing all of these female performances were. I can’t wait to see what they do next in 2020!

Round One featured the following Female Performances on TV from 2019:

Lizzy Caplan as Annie Wilkes from Castle Rock
Eliza Taylor as Clarke Griffin from The 100
Alycia Debnam-Carey as Alicia Clark from Fear the Walking Dead
Emilia Clarke as Daenerys Targaryen from Game of Thrones
Emma Roberts as Brooke from American Horror Story: 1984
Lili Reinhart as Betty Cooper from Riverdale
Anya Chalotra as Yennefer of Vengerberg from The Witcher
Jodie Comer as Villanelle from Killing Eve
Marie Avgeropoulos as Octavia Blake from The 100
Kiernan Shipka as Sabrina Spellman from Chilling Adventures of Sabrina
Maisie Williams as Arya Stark from Game of Thrones
Danai Gurira as Michonne from The Walking Dead

After your votes, the following female actresses moved on to Round Two:

Anya Chalotra
Jodie Comer
Lili Reinhart
Kiernan Shipka
Alycia Debnam-Carey
Emilia Clarke

Honorable Mention: Maisie Williams just came up short. Arya’s growth and “Not Today” moment was one of the most fantastic performances I have ever witnessed on television and she deserves a mention here!

What Do we say to the god of death — GIF courtesy of maytheoddsbeeverinyourfavo

After your votes in Round Two, the following female actresses moved on to the FINALS:

Jodie Comer
Emilia Clarke
Anya Chalotra

Honorable Mention: Lili Reinhart just came up short. Betty Cooper continues to put her sleuth skills to the test, challenging anyone who gets in her way. I can’t wait to see what her character does next in 2020!

Betty Cooper Gif — Gif courtesy of The CW

After your votes in Round Three, the FINAL results are:

3^rd place: Anya Chalotra as Yennefer of Vengerberg from The Witcher

Anya-Chalotra-as-Yennefer-of-Vengerberg-the-witcher-netflix-43143164-540-314 — GIF courtesy of JoJBrown at Tenor

Wow, talk about a breakout performance. I was so mesmerized by her performance in The Witcher and she has quickly become a fan favorite for many. This girl is on fire!

Drum roll please…

We actually have a TIE for first place!!!!!! I am so beyond excited to announce your WINNERS for Favorite Female Performance of 2019:

Emilia Clarke as Daenerys Targaryen from Game of Thrones

giphy (2) — GIF courtesy of @GameofThrones

AND

Jodie Comer as Villanelle from Killing Eve

tumblr_prlvs6UuRp1vg1enro3_r1_500 — GIF courtesy of Killing Eve on Tenor

Both of these ladies rocked it and deserve this win! They pour their hearts and souls into their roles and captivate us every single time they are on screen. Some of the most compelling performances I have ever witnessed and I am a huge fan of both of these amazing and strong women!

Thanks to all the fans who voted! I wish you all the best for the New Year!

View Final Poll Results Here!

I hope you enjoyed the list and please feel free to post your thoughts and comments below on some of your favorite female performances on TV from 2019. Thanks so much for reading and happy viewing for 2020!

Best,

Amy Koto, TV Fanatic Girl

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Spoiler-Free Review of “The Witcher” on Netflix: Monsters, Magic and Melody

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The world of a dark fantasy can be somewhat confusing, but with Henry Cavill’s portrayal of Geralt of Rivia, all bets are off. We are quickly immersed into a world filled with terrifying nightmares, dark magic, and war, as we are reminded quite often about the importance of destiny while bursting into some welcomed song.

The Witcher began streaming episodes on Netflix as of December 20th 2019 and currently features eight episodes for season one. Each episode is about an hour, so leave plenty of time to watch this. It stars Henry Cavill, Freya Allan, and Anya Chalotra. If you are worried about the cliffhanger ending at the end of season one, fear not!

The Witcher has already been confirmed and renewed for season two by Netflix.

Based on the popular video games and book series, The Witcher follows Geralt of Rivia on his monster hunting quest, as he tries to find his own purpose in the world while battling the forces of evil on a daily basis. His destiny is linked to Princess Ciri, who ends up on the run during the war, and to Yennefer of Vengerberg, a powerful mage with her own inner demons.

Does The Witcher measure up to all the hype? Let’s find out…

The Pros:

The Witcher Netflix 1 — Images courtesy of Netflix

Wonderful characters and performances.

If you were worried about Henry Cavill, don’t be. He’s absolutely fantastic! Once you get over his tone of voice, you will thoroughly enjoy his performance. Some of my favorite moments include the dynamic between him and the bard, giving us a lot of unexpected comedy and fun banter.

My favorite character is definitely Yennefer of Vengerberg, however. Her story is so intriguing and interesting. I got some Melisandre vibes from Game of Thrones, but that is not a bad thing at all. I’m always more interested in the darker anti-hero rather than a character who is so obviously good.

Gore, action, and passion.

The Witcher is definitely not for the faint of heart. The battle scenes are intense and there are some disturbing images and moments that I am still cringing over. Of course these moments are also balanced out with a lot of sex scenes, but that’s to be expected. I don’t think that anything was overdone or over-the-top, however.

The Cons:

The Witcher Netflix 2 — Images courtesy of Netflix

A lot of characters and time jumps.

So, when you play a video game, you get a guide to reference and I often felt like I needed one of my very own to keep track of everyone. There is a lot jam-packed into eight episodes and you really need to pay attention.

I also thought the time jumps were slightly confusing. I didn’t get any text clues as to where we were in time and I had to figure it out on my own. Again, I don’t really think this was a huge issue, but I did feel like I needed to take notes to figure out some things…

So am I in or out?

The Witcher Netflix 3 — Images courtesy of Netflix

I’m in 100 percent! Wow, this may be one of the best shows I have watched all year. I’ll be honest, I went into this show expecting to be confused and overwhelmed. I am familiar with the video games and books, but I wouldn’t say that I am that well versed in either.

From my understanding, the show fits in somewhere between these plots while giving us enough of a unique story, but you can watch this show without knowing anything about either one. Trust me.

If you are a fan of shows or movies like Game of Thrones, Lord of the Rings, and Merlin, you will feel right at home, but I will say that you don’t need to be a fantasy fan to enjoy this series. The story weaving is so intricate and well done and this show is beyond addicting. Even though the episodes are long, I finished it in two days and as soon as I got to the end, I wanted more!

I highly recommend this show and I hope you enjoy it!

I hope you enjoyed the review and feel free to post your own thoughts and theories on The Witcher in the comments section below. Thanks so much for reading and happy viewing!

Best,

Amy Koto, TV Fanatic Girl

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