The Witcher - Netflix Spoilers

GottaGetGatt · 31-10-2019 8:25pm

Looks good.

Slydice · 31-10-2019 11:00pm

I dunno.. this feels like the audience could drop off like The Shannara Chronicles

Maybe there's more to the story than the trailers are letting on

Potential-Monke · 31-10-2019 11:03pm

Yeah, I'm impressed with the trailer. Still having an issue with Triss not being immediately obvious, what having changed her hair, eye and skin colour, but still looking forward to it. Tub scene FTW!

EoinMcLovin · 13-11-2019 6:16pm

Netflix have renewed The Witcher for a second season even before the first one has aired.
https://tvline.com/2019/11/13/the-witcher-season-2-renewed-netflix-henry-cavill-adaptation/

pixelburp · 13-11-2019 6:18pm

Well that's confidence. I do wonder on what basis these decisions are made, especially as I'm not aware Netflix do any test screenings (or do they? It's so hard to know). Certainly the buzz online has been universally favourable.

c.p.w.g.w · 13-11-2019 11:18pm

When is this due out?

Slydice · 13-11-2019 11:23pm

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5180504/releaseinfo

20 December 2019

ixoy · 13-11-2019 11:28pm

pixelburp wrote: »

Well that's confidence. I do wonder on what basis these decisions are made, especially as I'm not aware Netflix do any test screenings (or do they? It's so hard to know). Certainly the buzz online has been universally favourable.

It's not entirely uncommon these days though, especially if they sink a load of money into things like sets and/or if there's a deal at a particular filming location. Offhand, 'Warrior', 'Snowpiercer' and 'Jack Ryan' are recent shows that had a second season ordered before the first aired.

Mr Crispy · 13-11-2019 11:48pm

Ditto for The Boys. And it can go the other way too... Swamp Thing was cancelled before season 1 aired!

14-11-2019 12:18am

Game of Thrones (kicking it off) and its spin offs, His Dark Materials, Lord of the Rings, this

Is fantasy looking to take over from super heroes? I'm bored of Marvel now, so kinda hoping so

Gbear · 14-11-2019 11:39am

Well it's a different format. We'll have 3 Marvel films a year again from 2020 until good knows when.

I think fantasy's better suited to long form anyway.
Or really, really long form, in the case of Wheel of Time.

14-11-2019 11:46am

How on earth did I forget about Wheels of Time??
I was more talking about the CW crap and with Netflix Marvel universe dead but Disney+ coming

Even Dune is a fantasy just in a futuristic setting

Gbear · 14-11-2019 11:51am

[Deleted User] wrote: »

How on earth did I forget about Wheels of Time??
I was more talking about the CW crap and with Netflix Marvel universe dead but Disney+ coming

Even Dune is a fantasy just in a futuristic setting

Marvel don't seem keen on proper long form episodic content. They gave it a go with Agents of Shield but they disowned it fairly early on. Seems to tie their hands too much.

The upcoming Loki and Scarlett Witch thingies seem more like long films spread over a half dozen episodes kinda thing.

Hopefully Disney stick to Star Wars for the long form. I think it actually suits the IP a lot better. The best Star Wars made since RotJ has been the animated series'. I haven't seen the Mandalorian yet but I've high hopes.

14-11-2019 11:56am

Gbear wrote: »

Marvel don't seem keen on proper long form episodic content. They gave it a go with Agents of Shield but they disowned it fairly early on. Seems to tie their hands too much.

The upcoming Loki and Scarlett Witch thingies seem more like long films spread over a half dozen episodes kinda thing.

Hopefully Disney stick to Star Wars for the long form. I think it actually suits the IP a lot better. The best Star Wars made since RotJ has been the animated series'. I haven't seen the Mandalorian yet but I've high hopes.

Well Star Wars is Fantasy anyway so fits into that mold

Skerries · 14-11-2019 5:49pm

sure here are The Avengers in another setting

Gbear · 22-11-2019 7:19pm

Henry Cavill being a dreamy unit, outlining some of his training for the Witcher.

Brief_Lives · 04-12-2019 9:55am

Potential-Monke · 07-12-2019 11:41pm

I saw that in my news feed, but I'm gonna keep everything to do with this away from my eyes so I can experience it when it releases. Very tempting though, think they show a clip in that?

08-12-2019 1:25am

They show a short fight scene. Lots of spinning. Very excited for this. Almost too excited. Really hope its good.

Potential-Monke · 08-12-2019 1:27am

I did read an article that those who have seen it in previews were very impressed. Comments (to be taken with a bag of salt) like 'better fights than Game of Thrones'.

Kirby · 08-12-2019 7:33am

There is nothing better than an actor who is into the role. Like, he sought this role out. He's read the books. He's played the living hell out of the games. He is totally committed and not just here for the paycheck. How refreshing is that?

I really hope we see a few nods like "Hmm....winds howling." or maybe his horse randomly appearing odd places.

And then he starts pirouetting around the screen. "Lelelel Laylaylayalay lelelele!"

Sonics2k · 09-12-2019 7:23pm

In fairness to Netflix, they really do seem to pushing the marketing.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8LiD3i9DS_c

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AZDPuYeQQNM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KQPxD-GbF2c

09-12-2019 9:32pm

pixelburp · 12-12-2019 12:49pm

A final, fairly action centric trailer has been released for next weeks drop of the series

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eb90gqGYP9c

12-12-2019 12:54pm

Why can I not get behind this? Everything seems to be there.

12-12-2019 1:12pm

Deleted User wrote: »

Why can I not get behind this? Everything seems to be there.

Low expectations isn't a bad thing

Skerries · 12-12-2019 1:48pm

Deleted User wrote: »

Why can I not get behind this? Everything seems to be there.

it's the lack of Gwent isn't it?

Slydice · 13-12-2019 1:34am

I don't know the game. This looks .. ok-ish.. kind has a The 100 / Shanara Chronicles feel from the trailer.

Based on that, I'd be guessing they'll need the story to be very strong for it to pull in a big audience.

13-12-2019 2:24am

That's it, the cinematography screams Shanara. It's the cleanliness and colour gradient, that's what's putting me off

RedRochey · 13-12-2019 9:40am

What's with the lack of monsters in the trailer? I've only played the game but they were a big part of that, are the books different?

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