The Witcher

The Witcher

Destiny is a beast.

Created by Lauren Schmidt Hissrich

On Netflix

2019–4 seasons32 episodes7.9 / 10

A dark fantasy action series built on monster-hunting spectacle and moral ambiguity, where the world's cruelty outweighs its wonder.

Geralt of Rivia, a mutated monster-hunter for hire, journeys toward his destiny in a turbulent world where people often prove more wicked than beasts.

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Questions people ask

  • Is The Witcher violent? Yes, very. More violent than 98% of series.

  • Is The Witcher sad? Yes. More sad than 79% of series.

  • Does The Witcher leave you hopeful? Not especially. Less hopeful than 73% of series.

  • Is The Witcher scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 66% of series.

  • Is The Witcher easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 66% of series.

These describe how the series comes across across its whole run, compared with other well-known series. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked episode by episode, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

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54/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this series gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity43

How unlike any other series this one feels

Surprise56

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love65

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Everything like The Witcher, and what each one shares →

Like The Witcher

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as The Witcher

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like The Witcher, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like The Witcher, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like The Witcher, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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