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Alright so let me preface this by saying that I have no idea what I was getting myself into.My only familiarity with The Witcher was the video game (which I have to admit I haven't started playing it even though I own it) so I went into this series blind as a bat. At first the various timelines were confusing but by the time episode 3 or 4 hit, I was having that AHA! moment. I get why people might not be a huge fan of the way the story arcs are being presented but I feel like it's important in terms of understanding the characters' backstories and how it leads up to the present timeline. Also, I just love how "destiny" is tying everything together.That being said, I don't get why people are panning this show and comparing it to Game of Thrones. While they are both considered fantasy, I feel like The Witcher sticks with the magical elements whereas GoT basically abandons them in the later seasons (I say this as a huge GoT fan btw. I'm just super sad that not all of GRRM's magical world was translated to TV). I mean the show still has its faults, but for being in its first season, I'm super satisfied.If you haven't watched it yet, please give it a chance! Henry Cavill is great as Geralt and you'll love the other characters too (ahem, Yennefer and Jaskier). Can't wait for season 2! (but in the meantime I'll start reading the books and play the video game)