The Witcher season 2 just dropped a new clip featuring protagonist Geralt fighting what appears to be a Leshen in Kaer Morhen, school of the Witchers. The Witcher releases its second season on December 17, 2021 on Netflix with eight episodes. The series stars Henry Cavill as Geralt, known for his work in the DCEU, and is show-run by Lauren Schmidt Hissrich, known for her work on The Umbrella Academy.
The Witcher follows Geralt of Rivia, a mercenary who kills monsters for pay, also known as a Witcher. The first season follows Geralt on his search for Ciri, the crown princess of Cintra who possesses magical powers and is linked to Geralt by destiny. The Witcher season 2 has already teased a look into Ciri's bloodline, perhaps providing answers on her important role in the fate of The Continent, where the show is set.
This new Witcher season 2 clip was first shared during Cavill's recent appearance on The Graham Norton Show (via u/BrigBain). The 39-second clip depicts Geralt in Kaer Morhen fighting what looks like sentient vines (most likely a tree monster called a Leshen which was previous teased in The Witcher season 2 trailer). The first 30 seconds consist of what looks like an unbroken take, a rarity in tv shows with heavy special effects, where Geralt successfully defends himself before being grabbed by a large vine and pulled up against a pillar, leaving him immobile, as the clip ends. Check it out, below:
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The Witcher is based on a series of novels and short stories by author Andrzej Sapkowski, with The Witcher season 1 covering The Last Wish and Sword of Destiny, two short story collections that preceded the main saga of books. The series has also been adapted into several video games, with The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt being regarded as a landmark in open-world storytelling, selling over 30 million copies. The TV show has also seen a spin-off film The Witcher: Nightmare of the Wolf release in 2020, and a limited series The Witcher: Blood Origin that will release in 2022.
The Witcher's initial reviews were mixed, with some criticizing it for its shaky world-building, despite Cavill's performance receiving high praise. Perhaps in the second season, the writers will have a firmer grip on the world, basing their episodes on the novels rather than the short stories, allowing for a more concise story and themes. Hissrich has discussed doing seven seasons of The Witcher, and for the show to retain interest that long, they'll have to double down on creating a coherent world while maintaining the action, intrigue, and humor that made The Witcher a hit with audiences in the first place.
Source: The Graham Norton Show (via u/BrigBain)