I was glad to see that the Witcher is back, finally, with Season 3 – something that may even inspire me to subscribe to Netflix again for a period. I got hooked on the Witcher not by the television series, but the books.

Yes, there are books. There’s even a Witcher boxed set now, but when I started reading the works of Andrzej Sapkowski he hadn’t gotten too popular yet.

Then the game came out, and CD Projekt Red did an outstanding job of putting the world described into a game. I played that game way too much, to be honest, but the world is so immersive and exploration off the beaten paths is so rewarding. If you haven’t played it yet, it’s worth looking into – it’s available on Steam.

Now, if you have played the game, you’ll find that the world shown in the television series is pretty much the same world you play in. The level of detail consistency is pretty good for the world, though the storyline and characters differ. There are also noteworthy differences between the television series and the books.

Some might argue the consistency should be the same, but it never is. What they have gotten completely right is the understanding that each audience is different and so there are changes… and I’ve found all 3 of them compelling in their own regard. That is no easy feat.

Of course, sticklers will say that the books are where it all came from, and that’s not wrong.

Personally, I’ve enjoyed the writing of all 3. I wouldn’t call myself an expert on The Witcher, but I can say that I have been thoroughly entertained by it. Would it be nice if it were all the same? Sure. But some things don’t translate to other medium well, and for a writer, that’s also worth looking into.

Of course, this is just my opinion. I’m not averse to others.