The Witcher: Story, Cast and Series Facts

Story and premise

Based on the best-selling fantasy series, The Witcher is an epic tale of fate and family. Geralt of Rivia, a solitary monster hunter, struggles to find his place in a world where people often prove more wicked than beasts. But when destiny hurtles him toward a powerful sorceress, and a young princess with a dangerous secret, the three must learn to navigate the increasingly volatile Continent together.

Series details

• Title: The Witcher
• Format: Scripted
• Language: English
• Genres: Drama, Action, Fantasy
• Premiere date: 2019-12-20
• Status in TVmaze: Running
• Web channel listed by TVmaze: Netflix
• Typical episode runtime: 57 minutes
• TVmaze community rating: 7.8/10
• TVMaze ID: 28276
• IMDb ID: tt5180504
• TVDB ID: 362696

Cast and credited roles

• Freya Allan — Princess Cirilla of Cintra
• Henry Cavill — Geralt of Rivia
• Liam Hemsworth — Geralt of Rivia
• Anya Chalotra — Yennefer of Vengerberg
• Mimî M. Khayisa — Fringilla Vigo
• Eamon Farren — Cahir
• Joey Batey — Jaskier
• Anna Shaffer — Triss Merigold
• MyAnna Buring — Tissaia de Vries
• Mahesh Jadu — Vilgefortz of Roggeveen
• Royce Pierreson — Istredd
• Wilson Radjou-Pujalte — Dara

Seasons in the TVmaze catalogue

• Season 1: premiered 2019-12-20; final listed air date 2019-12-20; episode order: 8.
• Season 2: premiered 2021-12-17; final listed air date 2021-12-17; episode order: 8.
• Season 3: premiered 2023-06-29; final listed air date 2023-07-27; episode order: 8.
• Season 4: premiered 2025-10-30; final listed air date 2025-10-30; episode order: 8.
• Season 5: episode order: 8.

Source and licence

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