Netflix's Witcher has become an absolute phenomenon that people have only fallen more and more in love with. There were only 8 episodes in the first season, though, so fans have been desperately craving more.
Of course, that means everyone has been either replaying the video games, reading the books, or guessing what will happen next.
Let's talk about all those hopes and theories everyone has. In particular, about the future relationships that will begin, grow, or mend. Who doesn't worry about the bond between a certain Witcher and bard?
Geralt and Ciri (Need)
Now that Geralt and Ciri are finally together, the second season of The Witcher should be all about their growing father/daughter bond. It's a core part of the books and the video games, after all. They went through hell and back to find one another, so there better be a great burgeoning relationship between them. Ciri really needs his stability after losing Calanthe.
Parenting Ciri really helps bring Geralt out of his shell to become a more loving, open person, so this probably won't be any different. Also, training his own Witcher child should evolve his relationship with his own kind. It's a 10/10 development all around.
Geralt and Triss (Don't)
In the video games, Geralt's relationship with the sorceress Triss Merigold is very serious. After he losing his memory, the two fall in love, sleep together, the full nines.
Unfortunately, though, this bond is forged under some sketchy pretenses. Like, for example, Triss totally knew Geralt was in love with her best friend, Yennefer, and vice versa, and still took advantage of his lost memory. It's free real estate, right?
Wrong. The relationship is so messy because of that. The video game salvages it with countless hours of missions, but no series has that kind of time. This show does not need their drama.
Geralt and Vesemir (Need)
While Witchers are taken away from their families, they do grow close bonds with the ones that train them. Because of that, the closest thing Geralt's ever had to a father was Vesemir, an older Witcher who practically raised him. When Geralt brings Ciri back to Kaer Morhen, he is a vital component in training the young princess.
Also, it'll be fascinating to see Geralt come face to face with his own past and Witcher culture.
The gist is, Vesemir is cool, and bonus points to see him interact with Geralt. Having someone have authority over Geralt will be a novel experience.
Yennefer and Istredd (Don't)
For the first season, it was good to see Yennefer's relationship with love and her personal choices evolve, proving she desired to be loved but would always choose her own goals before other people. Istredd was a great first example to prove who Yen really was.
However, that momentary attempt to be with him again should be the last of Istredd. In the books, they were on and off, but in a TV series, bouncing back and forth between him, Geralt, or other lovers would just be a waste of time. That rejection should be the last we see of the archaeology witch (at least, as a potential Yen love interest).
Ciri and Yennefer (Need)
One of the most fascinating dynamics in the books is between Ciri and Yen. When Geralt accepts becoming a father to Ciri, he asks Yen to help out when it comes to Ciri's magical abilities. Yen almost immediately wants to be a mother to this child, but both she and Ciri don't really know how to approach each other. Seeing them try harder than they do with most people and learn to love each other is such a wholesome and compelling experience.
While the bond might be expedited for TV, seeing them together and watching Yen get the motherhood she craved will be a treat. Season 2 would be tragic without it.
Geralt and Yennefer (Need)
Whether you're a Gennefer fan or not, it's undeniable that their relationship is important for this part of Geralt's life. Between acting as Ciri's mother and helping Geralt become a better father, they give Ciri an unconventional but very loving childhood, trying to encourage her strength but still let her be a kid.
Season 2 could make it inherently romantic or just focus on them co-parenting, but either way, them consistently supporting each other instead of always leaving will be so important. It also will be a great development in both of these character's lives. They will grow into better people side by side, raising the most powerful young lady on the Continent.
Geralt and Random Women (Don't)
While Geralt is known to be a bit of a ladies man (bit might be an understatement), there's something to say about a TV series not really having the time for Geralt to be constantly sleeping around in season 2. The show has Kaer Morhen to introduce, Ciri to train and bond with everyone, a Jaskier to apologize to (or fans riot).
This just might not be the medium for pick-up artist Geralt to exist. Anyway, this super grumpy version of him definitely is less of a flirty genius than other adaptations of him. It's probably for the best if he just leaves his sleeping around days behind him (especially since he canonically can sleep with the Striga).
Yennefer and Tissaia (Need)
Where Geralt has Vesemir, Yennefer has Tissaia. Their bond may be strained at best, but after the bombastic bridge battle to push back Nilfgaard, they have a lot to talk about. Yen almost sacrificing herself, Tissaia's love for her, the danger the South posed, the toxic childhood Tissaia gave her.
There's a lot to unpack with them, considering Yen felt like a prisoner at her own school. And Tissaia happily manipulated Yen's desire for power to make a spy out of her.
Maybe they can talk some sense into each other for all their bad decisions and mistakes.
Romantic Geralt and Ciri (Don't)
Everyone needs to see Geralt and Ciri as a father/daughter duo, but there's one perspective of the pair that should never see the light of day: a romantic couple.
While it's not the most popular, there is a small subset of people into the idea of Geralt and Ciri ending up like her mother, Pavetta, and the man she was promised to by Law of Surprise. Considering there are fans shipping Ciri's actress, Freya, and Henry Cavill, this group is only more persistent for the show.
But no, let's not have a father figure flirting with his daughter. This is not Game of Thrones.
Geralt and Jaskier (Need)
The relationship that needs a boost the most in season 2 is between Geralt and Dandelion. In episode six of the first season, Geralt reacted to Yen rejecting him by thrashing out at his best friend. Poor Jaskier deserved much better than that treatment. A great big step for Geralt would be going back to his buddy and apologizing for being a complete and utter jerk. Hopefully, being around Ciri opens up his heart a little more.
After all, Jaskier supported Geralt through a lot of messiness and their bond is too hilarious and lovable to be over. They need to get back together, ASAP.