As we approach the season three finale of The Witcher, let’s take a moment to recap the events of the first five episodes. In this season, Geralt, Yennefer, and Ciri find themselves on the run from various factions vying for control of the land. Ciri holds the key to winning the fight, as her magical abilities and elven lineage make her a sought-after figure.
Yennefer takes Ciri to the academy of Aretuza to develop her magic, while Geralt pursues the dangerous mage Rience. Along the way, Geralt uncovers disturbing revelations about the true intentions of those after Ciri. With only three episodes left, the show not only needs to tie up these storylines but also say goodbye to Henry Cavill’s portrayal of Geralt, as Liam Hemsworth takes over the role in season four.
The decision to split season three into two parts was inspired by the success of Stranger Things, which experimented with a split release. The producers wanted to give fans the opportunity to anticipate and discuss each part, bringing back the sense of anticipation that is often lost in a streaming world.
Now, let’s delve into what we need to remember from part one before the season three conclusion. Politics play a significant role in The Witcher universe this time around. Everyone is after Ciri because she possesses Elder Blood and is prophesied to be the savior of the world. The Elves believe her to be Hen Ichaer, the chosen one who will lead them to their rightful home. The nation of Redania wants to capture Ciri to marry her off to their king and expand their territory. The Nilfgaardian Empire, ruled by Emperor Emhyr, is fighting for complete domination of the land and is relentless in its pursuit of Ciri.
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Ciri has also been hunted by the fire-wielding mage Rience, who is working for someone far more powerful. This person’s true intentions are to harness and steal Ciri’s power. Additionally, the ghost-like riders known as the Wild Hunt believe Ciri possesses a power that could greatly benefit them in their quest for domination.
In episode five, a ball for the conclave of mages held at Aretuza brings all these factions together. Geralt and Yennefer believe they’ve identified Stregobor as the evil mage behind Rience’s attacks and the disturbing experiments on mages like Ciri. However, they soon realize their mistake. Yennefer recalls a conversation with Philippa, who warns that Tissaia is blinded by love, just like Lydia, a mysterious mage who has been working with Rience. Geralt remembers seeing Lydia wearing earrings made from the same rare stone as Tissaia’s bracelet, gifted to her by Vilgefortz. They deduce that Vilgefortz is the true enemy they need to capture.
As Geralt and Yennefer prepare to take action, Geralt is held at knifepoint by Dijkstra, who warns him about choosing a side. With only three episodes left in the season, tensions are high, and the stage is set for a thrilling conclusion.
The recently released trailer for part two hints at the escalating conflict and picks up where episode five left off. Fans can expect the action to intensify as the remaining episodes race towards the season finale.
The Witcher season three’s Part Two will be available on Netflix on July 27. Fans can look forward to discovering how the various storylines intersect and what lies in store for Geralt, Yennefer, and Ciri as they navigate the dangerous and magical world of The Witcher.
