Adapting The Witcher into a kid's show will be perfect for Netflix's future. The streaming giant announced at its 2021 TUDUM event that, in addition to another animated movie and a confirmation of season 3, The Witcher franchise would also get a family-friendly, kid-targeted series. The property is one of Netflix's biggest right now, so it's no surprise that the company is doubling down on it to establish its own multi-series franchise.

The Witcher season 1 found success as a high-budget, uncensored fantasy series to fill the void left by Game of Thrones, but much like the HBO series, it was far too graphic for younger viewers. Even Witcher: Nightmare of the Wolf, an anime-style prequel movie, contained an abundance of gore and nudity. It's unclear whether the children's show will focus on the series' primary character, Geralt of Rivia, or if it will branch off, but it's certainly new territory for the franchise to craft a show that's suitable for younger viewers.

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While the announcement of a Witcher kid's show may have come as a shock to some fans of the series, it actually makes perfect sense for Netflix. The R-rated content of the show appeals to many viewers, but it also alienates a large portion of the potential audience who enjoy fantasy but may prefer to steer clear of the viscera. It also creates an ideal setup for a sustainable fanbase by capturing the attention of potential viewers from a much younger age.

The story of The Witcher lends itself to gory, adult-targeted content since it follows the titular slayers of ghastly beasts. Some audiences believe fantasy monsters are more interesting when they're scary, and their deaths are often more satisfying when they're gruesome. This doesn't hold true for all viewers, however, and mature content isn't necessarily required to create a successful fantasy series. Perhaps the most notable example is Peter Jackson's Lord of the Rings trilogy, which struck a popular balance between action, horror, and family-friendliness. With a new Amazon Lord of the Rings series on its way, it's no wonder that Netflix wants to make The Witcher more widely approachable to audiences.

A kid-friendly show will also serve to hook beginner fans of The Witcher from a much earlier age. The series can't currently appeal to an audience that's younger than the young adult demographic, but a children's show, if done well, could generate the franchise's youngest fans yet. It's a strategy that Disney regularly employs to great effect: bring kids into the franchise and get them hooked to stick with it for years to come. If The Witcher can create a worthwhile kid's show, they'll have primed a children's audience to watch the series until they're old enough to move up to the more mature content, thereby creating a sustainable influx of viewers. Creating a family-friendly adaptation of The Witcher is a brilliant move for Netflix.

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