"Oh valley of p****!" The Witcher cast on 'Toss A Coin', hot water bottles and talking to mice"

[@GTAVictor9128]

Jaskier was probably my favourite character in season 1 - the comic relief that he brought into the show was what truly kept me hooked because the unraveling events were difficult to understand if you don't have the nuanced context from reading the books. Being absent for most of season 2, I missed him so much.

[@ScoptOriginal]

That part on the boat where a character was criticising one of his songs, basically mocking criticism of Season 1, was the one part that made me dislike his character and I feel like that was more the creators trying to vent their frustrations over it without being called out for being butthurt. So that makes him my absolute favourite character

[@observationduty]

Idk why but the writing for his character felt very bad in the later episodes. He had some really good scenes with Yen and the "fire fucker" in the beginning but after he meets Gerald , his character doesn't do anything. If you cut from the last episodes it changes literally nothing. I think they needed a way for Gerald to know about Yennifer and the Witch and after Jasker told him - he did his part and everything after that just felt like they didn't know what to do with him. His comedic relief didn't hit very well , because things were getting dark ..like Ciri murdering people ..babies being killed..you know the usual. Don't get me wrong I like both the character and the actor, I just feel they just didn't know what to do with him in the end.

[@wduggan99]

being absent made his intro that much better tho. love the scene when Yen recognizes his voice

[@PizzaLover379]

Completely agree, I was so excited when he showed up. I wish he had more lines in the last episode. SPOILER: Felt like he had the chance to say something after the big battle, like he could've asked Geralt if everyone he knew were as cold as he is, or when Ciri blew him off. He just let it go with, 'Like father like daughter' I want more banter from him and it sounds like Joey could come up with some great lines for it

[@ronparsons463]

Can't stand it when jaskier is in scenes,he is so annoying to me.The only thing that is a negative about Witcher is the annoying jaskier.

[@michivallieres8334]

Joey Bates has the best improvs! The mice was my favourite bit of the second season!

[@PizzaLover379]

Same! I rewatched that scene so many times

[@CocoPegasister]

Their appreciation of Ali's style as interviewer was so wholesome! He deserves every bit of it, always a pleasure watching.

[@Wysch]

Ali's the best interviewer there is. I wouldn't mind him getting his own weekly talk show.

[@nobleactual7616]

Yes indeed kzbin.info/www/bejne/hZCYi2Chds11eqM

[@igottmituns]

I was going to comment this as well but I am so very pleased to see that you and (at time of writing) 566 others have agreed with your statement. Glad to join the ranks. Bravo Ali!

[@beardface1411]

Ali and Sean Evans are the best!

[@somerandomchannel382]

Ali's interview with EVERYONE is golden! The one with Tarantino and his cast for the latest movie. Its just incredible how calm he made the actors feel :)

[@kmtb14]

PETITION FOR JOEY BATEY TO BECOME A DISNEY PRINCE. WE NEED THIS TO HAPPEN.

[@aritar9099]

Put him in Cinderella it's mouse friendly

[@jessicabickley6341]

Ummm ... He needs to be a Disney princess, let's be real. He talks to mice. He dresses beautifully. He has a beast he writes songs about. Please, he's a Disney princess.

[@siebkelderart7599]

@@jessicabickley6341 I just laughed out loud to that, thank you whahaha

[@kirofish]

He’s the pied piper ! Music good with animals especially rats !

[@michivallieres8334]

@@jessicabickley6341 💯!!

[@PizzaLover379]

He ad-libbed with the mice?!? That's amazing! It was so in character and so fun! Hope they all stay warm while filming

[@izargar]

I love the way Kim Bodnia is always looking like a proud granddad at Freya Allan in each and every interview of them together. 🙌🏻💗

[@Pepe-sx1jp]

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[@phillyjackson45]

Perfect Vesemir and Ciri representation

[@melanp4698]

As a dane, i'm just happy to see Kim in such a big show :)

[@DesignHen]

@@phillyjackson45 I was pleasantly surprised how well they cast Vesemir

[@T-Bone99]

I loved their chemistry in season 2!! absolutely perfect

[@jackriver8385]

I love that Joey improvised so much of his best moments in the show! He's a great actor and should definitely be a Disney prince

[@PrinceAlhorian]

I was critical of Miss Chalotra as Yennefer, but I can't imagine anybody else now for the role. She has made the role her own and owns it perfectly. I am now a full blown fan.

[@honestcomments8053]

She is the best! I think her acting overall is best but first season she really did outstading performance and was kind of disappointed that she wasn't praised for it.

[@pk-ju1of]

Dear Joey, please, NEVER STOP IMPROVISING, it makes for the best parts.

[@hadorstapa]

The fun comes across on screen. The series improved 100% as soon as Jaskier was back in the episodes.

[@PizzaLover379]

I've said this a few times, but I think he could have had so many good witty lines in the last two episodes in particular. Literally could not go to sleep until I saw he was safe

[@ronparsons463]

Nope

[@ChuffedLemon]

@@ronparsons463 Yep.

[@Legion852]

I would agree to this...I Honestly didn't realize how much i loved that character until he was brought back. When he left in season 1 i was like ok whatever but the moment i heard him singing in season 2 I smiled and realized how much the show needs him. I dont no the books or the Game honestly so if he dies im gonna be pissed lol.

[@ChefofWar33]

@@Legion852 He doesnt. At least not yet. The story is still capped at Witcher 3 Wild Hunt. And he is just fine at the end at that. This series wont go that far into the future.

[@johnypanta6208]

Anya Chalotra looks so collected and well put together in contrast with her character Yennefer who is like raw ambition and chaos. She is a great actress. I don't care what anybody thinks. She makes a great Yennefer and the character would not have come to life if it wasn't for her amazing acting skills.

[@GinoGonzalez12]

I don’t know if you have read the books or played the games but Yennefer is also well put together. Yennefer cares a lot about how she is perceived aesthetically. She also makes sure Ciri is always looking presentable and lady like. I notice it’s not something that’s been on the forefront in season 1 but maybe it will in season 2? Idk… but I agree with you she’s definitely a great Yennefer.

[@benjaminlundback8394]

@@GinoGonzalez12 well I haven't read the book or played the games, but I assume that Yennefer wasn't well put together from the start. Because the Yennefer in the series had an origin story, so if they'll go book or game accurate I guess she'll get better at that.

[@dedestudio9699]

@@benjaminlundback8394 it is not her fault, she played her really good, but the bad writing was the problem. In The Last Wish, Yen has a strong character, while in the show, she seems a bit childish. The actor was not at fault here

[@benjaminlundback8394]

@@dedestudio9699 I don't think the writing is bad. You are just saying that she is not like her character in the books or games. Characters change throughout shows. Just because you're unhappy that she isn't the same it doesn't mean that the writing is bad.

[@dedestudio9699]

@@benjaminlundback8394 u said u haven't read the books. When you read it, then reject my idea. The writing in this show didn't have a good range. Sometimes it was powerful, and sometimes it was flat, especially in Voice of Reason. Even Henry Cavil himself have to correct the director to use the source material. Does that mean the show is bad? No, but it could be better.

[@TheMajorStranger]

Kim Bodnia nailed it as old Vesemir. You feel his gruff and hardened personality while at the same time he has this deep love for his younger Witcher that he had to raise and train nearly all by himself.

[@zander3115]

Lol I agree 100%, they basically just took him as a person, put him in a costume, gave him a sword, and told him he can't smile as much. He just seems so caring and loving as a person

[@mattpassos5689]

@OMA COL I agree that they killed off multiple witchers too quick, not a single medallion woke someone up that day? Not to mention geralt Is the only one capable of killing a basilisk while it ate multiple more witchers

[@VivaLaDnDLogs]

Having watched the series before playing the games, I find it almost unsettling how much he looks like the picture of Vesemir. It seems more likely they retconned the image from the game to match the actor!

[@hs2874]

Give Jaskier a spinoff in which he’s the lead, brilliant character

[@LookinGoodAnya]

Joey Batey's ad-libs have added so much entertainment value, I love that he just HAD to talk to the mice lol

[@puurfectlysplendid]

Anya Chalotra is so classy!! Love her acting!!!

[@TheAakeeb93]

she is a great actress no doubt but she just doesn't fit yennefer. Thats just my opinion though

[@brucesnow7125]

@@TheAakeeb93 I thought so too until I watched the show. It kind of blew my mind that she is only 25 (23 I think at the time of filming the first season), but her acting totally sells her as a way older and experienced witch.

[@TD-xo4tg]

@@TheAakeeb93 Anya is amazing as Yennefer.. Yennefer is the best character in season 1 imo. I really loved her performance in s01

[@redead_0478]

@@TheAakeeb93 so true she does'nt fit yennefer

[@arckocsog253]

She’s okay, but they should have picked a white actress, like Éva Green.

[@Aracne80]

I absolutely admire Joeys singing voice. Better guy for the role as a classical fantasy bard is a hard one to find, cause he nailed it.

[@unk1637]

I'm a little late but I really hope you see this. Check out the amazing devil. Its a little band Joey's in and the music is just wonderful. If you like Jaskier's music in the witcher, you'll love this.

[@Aracne80]

@@unk1637 Thank you! And late you're not. I've received answers on matters I commented years ago :)

[@oldharpydisguised709]

I’m know that I’m going to get slammed for this: but I thought that the great joke about Jaskier was that he couldn’t sing and his compositions were painful! Then I see nothing but praise for his singing and lyrics!!

[@Aracne80]

@@oldharpydisguised709 Wasn't aware that there was a joked about Jaskier. If he was meant to be worthless in his trade, the producers really made a terrible mistake. :)

[@danih3871]

I love how aware joey is of the memes around his character and he just has fun with it, he is just Chaos Bard Personified and he seems like a genuinely nice person. Then again so does most of the cast

[@polinasapunova219]

I guess, soon Anya will miss the time, when "no one recognized her". She's a great discovery for all of us. I'm mesmerized by her energy, talent, beauty, voice, style and the way, she behaves. Yennefer rules!!!

[@OFaruk-wl6tr]

Not sure about beauty and she doesn't fit the role excatly. Yennefer in the books and the games is far more diffrent.

[@cearathomas930]

I think it's the eyes that are just so vibrant that that is the main part of her face you focus on

[@_tsu_]

@@OFaruk-wl6tr I think she does. She was supposed to be an unusual beauty and not conform to regular beauty standards and she definitely fits that.

[@platosfriend]

@@OFaruk-wl6tr Great majority of people watching this show haven’t read the books. They haven’t even heard of the books or the games before this show. I think she’s gorgeous and very interesting.

[@alexgreenwood7001]

As I said before, I just don't like Yennifer. I think the actress isn't right (not that good an actor). And I don't see any chemistry between her and Geralt.

[@rexaquaticis865]

JOEY BATEY IS THE BEST LYRICIST AND POET ACTIVE RIGHT NOW. Farewell Wanderlust, The Horror and the Wild, Welly Boots, Blossoms, Inkpot Gods are unparalleled in verbal prowess and musical quality.

[@katiewright3309]

The Amazing Devil's music is what got my through 2020. I love their music. Currently I've been listening to their new album on repeat. My favorite songs from this album are: Drinking song for the socially anxious, Inkpot Gods, and The Old Witch Sleep and the Good Man Grace. Though all their songs are f-ing brilliant!

[@nitsan2823]

Welly Boots was #3 in my Spotify wrapped, I'm in love with their music. There's something so intimate about their songs that makes me feel like I'm right there with them, hearing it for the first time, every time.

[@janemrs]

seconded! great lyrics

[@Om-iq1oh]

Thanks to your comment I just found out they made a new album (Inkpot Gods and Blossoms didn't ring a bell) ! The end of the year is saved, thank you

[@haustafall1759]

Whether you’re into folk or not, the lyrics shift from spellbindingly haunting (“if we join our hands in prayer enough / to God I imagine it all starts to sound like applause”) to hysterical (“I’m gonna go home and dress my cat up like Batman”) to touching and well-loved (the whole of Marbles), such that there’s a song in there that’ll fit pretty much every emotional niche you need filled. Batey and his fellow singer Madeleine Hyland both have superb voices, and their harmonies and the way their parts play off each other are genius! 100% recommend.

[@keertinaidu1649]

Anya Chalotra better gain the attention she deserves. She is the reason I watch the show.

[@ThePaintedHope]

No celebrity enjoys the attention. Careful what you wish upon her.

[@rexibhazoboa7097]

@@ThePaintedHope True that. But I do hope she gets more amazing acting roles and isn't typecast.

[@julianapiresluciano9482]

@@rexibhazoboa7097 true, she got some undeserved hate.

[@khaen.ellingsen790]

@@julianapiresluciano9482 Yes, they say she should not play Yennefer because she looks so "different" from the one in the games(!) But IMHO, she is more than good enough because she takes part in bringing the chemistry between Yennefer and Geralt to life in a brilliant way.....

[@alexgreenwood7001]

She's can't act.

[@jonathanfoster4202]

One day anya will be a household name and will be recognized everywhere. Her talent is incredible and i have no doubt hollywood has their eye on her

[@FMFvideos]

Anya Taylor-Joy?

[@rexibhazoboa7097]

@@FMFvideos Love her too but the Anya in the witcher lol

[@samclaros8729]

Anya is a star. Her performance totally captivated me

[@Noamalmoggg]

that was lovely, i wanna see more interviewers like this guy, just plain and simple fun vibes, letting the cast feel relaxed and share experience with us about the stupid, the funny and the hardships. that's exactly what they wanna talk about, what we wanna hear and what they are allowed to talk about as well

[@juho1891]

Yeah, this guy gets it, these kinds of interviews are not about serious, penetrating journalism, breaking news, nor tabloid gossip. For the actors it's a job promoting the show, and for the interviewer it's about entertaining an audience. Job well done. Also, shout-out to the editor, there's a good rhythm to this video.

[@Zireael_1251]

He's like Graham Norton. Every episode of Graham Norton Show I watched feels more like watching a group of good friends talking than serious interviewing 🙂

[@huntersteele1712]

It’s amazing how much eye color contributes to our recognition of a person. I’ve seen this before where someone takes different actors and changes their eye color, and for a lot of them it’s hard to recognize. Anya Chalotra looks like a completely different person without the purple eyes

[@platosfriend]

No, she doesn’t. The difference is that in the series she wears a lot of glam makeup, in real life she wears much more minimal makeup. If you glammed her up, she would look like the character, even without contact lenses.

[@victorianojm24]

@@platosfriend what, it looks like she has more make up on in this interview than she does in the show.

[@melodi996]

@@platosfriend imo it's the hairstlyle that brings the biggest change.

[@janbo8331]

Interesting. I practically pay no attention to eye color, and could have not even said what color her eyes were in the show or in the interview having just watched it.

[@MrNicoJac]

@@victorianojm24 I think it depends per episode, but there were definitely some scenes in season 1 where I remember thinking to myself that she was more eyeshadow than person 😂 I think it was less in season 2 though, and expect it'll be related to how powerful her magic is through the series. (but that's a hunch that I don't have the time to go check, lol)

[@sonnyr.3842]

Holy shit, Joey Batey being Jaskier in real life 😂

[@rrolf71]

Joey is not playing a bard. He *is* a real-life bard who had the misfortune to be born in a wrong century.

[@PizzaLover379]

I'm convinced he was born for this role and can't wait for more of his wit to come into play

[@marifazekas5650]

Joey seems so sweet and it’s interesting hearing his normal speaking voice compared to Jaskier’s over-annunciation

[@me9818]

I love Anya and Joey's interviews together

[@kaigaikarano]

that scene when Jaskier talks and named all the mice is improviced?? wow! www thats why is so natural. www

[@filthyfrank.5]

Dweeb

[@patrickfromspace]

The actress that plays Yennefer is an incredible actor, and out of film now I'm crushing.

[@michellem3050]

Ali, you're one of the best interviewers and deserve the kudos.

[@monique3232]

Anya is an amazingly talented actress

[@hamzehdagh3364]

they gotta start doing longer seasons.. it takes me one night to finish a season.

[@BlizzardWind99]

Same man 😂

[@BlizzardWind99]

@Mark so you are assuming that I don't have work to do?

[@ronparsons463]

Ditto my friend.

[@ShhheilaASMR]

Omg saaaame

[@YeYe-fl8ne]

Yes man I finish this season in one sitting like a short story.

[@zekstrskis]

I love Kim Bodina's Laugh. It's so wholesome, just a sudden spontaneous outburst.

[@brittneyscriven6106]

What I love about Ali's interviews is that he clearly researches the project and the people involved and then goes into the interview with something both personal but also relevant. Ali would never ask "Do you wear underewear in your costume." (Poor Scarlet Johanson)

[@MarcAdamsDev]

Anya doesn't get noticed in public. How's that even possible?! I'd fangirl so hard.

[@sadev101]

in season 1 she was shown either asdeformed then as beauty with exotic makeup.. if you then see her low key made up on the street you will doubt if its her and dont dare to approach

[@136jab]

she does look pretty different without the costume and the purple eyes.

[@MMAisTHEbestSPORT08]

because she's not yennefer in my eyes.

[@sadev101]

@@MMAisTHEbestSPORT08 does that matter? its still not the anwser to to the question. many dont see tom cruise as jack reacher (though i really like his performance on it myself) but not many would say they dont recognise him

[@MMAisTHEbestSPORT08]

@@sadev101 I only notice those who I like and those who are important to me. This girl is not yennefer, completely wring acting choice and I dislike the choice so much that I don't even want to see the actress herself even tho she did nothing wrong and it was the bad writing.

[@ocean_kp]

Saw the press for season 2 and was genuinely waiting for Ali's interview to come out! Awesome as always. Lighthearted and not uncomfortable and we always learn some new and interesting things about the actors/shooting process each time!

[@SunnySensei]

He is totally right about New Zealand - the entire country is magical and beautiful! They have a rainforest, glow worm caves, a glacier, whale watching, Hobbiton & more! ^_^

[@clockworkmonsters8590]

We also have just about every climate under the sun! From cold enough to freeze your toilet water and crack the bowl, to dry desert heat, to tropical enough to grow every type of plant all year round. Obviously I'm biased, but really NZ is one of the best places to film fantasy movies and TV shows because it can believably be a whole world!

[@Dyslexiella]

@@clockworkmonsters8590 it looks so tiny on a map though I just can't help but imagine a giant tsunami taking it out..m

[@KarlGregory-g8f]

Anya is a star. Her performance totally captivated me. Dear Joey, please, NEVER STOP IMPROVISING, it makes for the best parts..

[@celticbabs3105]

THE BEST interview thus far!! (seen a lot btw). I love these two together. Their personalities work really well in the same space. Wondering why we are not getting any interview with Joey with Henry. That would be a hoot, I wager. Gosh, Joey is so adorable!!

[@LoveYouLove1986]

I keep wondering why Henry doesn't do more interviews with the rest of the cast. Before the premiere of the first season, he used to. But after that he is usually always alone. I'd like to see some fun interviews of him with his cast mates 😕

[@celticbabs3105]

@@LoveYouLove1986 same!

[@ladansemakabre]

this is just speculation, but maybe it's cause people keep shipping him with every cast member... i've seen comments about him and Freya, also with Anya and with Joey, so i'm guessing they want to avoid that

[@LoveYouLove1986]

@@ladansemakabre Nah, I don't they give much credence to things such as that. After thinking about it, it's not that uncommon for one actor to be considered the "lead" because they are a somewhat bigger name, compared to the rest of the cast. Which is probably why he does a lot more interviews, and on well known television shows, internationally. Then the rest of the cast do these smaller, sporadic interviews. Unfortunate really, because when you have a big ensemble cast I think promo is a lot more effective when you see them all interacting together. I'd like to see his chemistry with the rest of the cast.

[@ladansemakabre]

@@LoveYouLove1986 that makes sense, but also it's so sad :(( i really wish Henry had more interviews with the rest of the cast by his side

[@freddyfrog70]

can i just say i do enjoy kim's vesimir quite much. i binged the whole 2nd season yesterday and boy did i love it.

[@chuchakyam]

I recall bumping into Anya one time at the Bank-Monument station tunnel, and I just want to say we do recognize you! We definitely appreciate and enjoy your performance as Yennefer.

[@iwishihaddeletedit]

i love Anya she's a gem

[@rebelske]

Wonderful interview! Very relaxed atmosphere and some good questions and answers!

[@davidesperanza7701]

I have to admit... In UK you know very well how a good interview is done.

[@animejunkie4687]

"Do you have an unglamorous moment?" "Yeah, the area was beautiful and I can't understand why anyone ever leaves!" Love that he was so enchanted by the set that he couldn't think of an actual bad moment.

[@lorrainem.swartzentruber3077]

My favorite parts of the this show all involve Jaskier. "They are very much alive!"

[@Taizunx]

As a Dane, I had honestly forgotten about Kim Bodnia for what feels like decades until this second season... what a nice surprise to see this fantastic actor in such a big role. The last time I watched him on the screen was probably in "Julefrokosten"

[@effortless8927]

He did an amazing job in "Killing Eve" aswell!

[@sunekoo]

The casting in this show is absolutely on point

[@ChefofWar33]

All good actors. But really didnt need to do Eskel so dirty like they did.

[@lash2006]

Yennifer’s origin story in the first season was one of very few that have been able to grab my heart strings, tie them to a bison and jab it with a cattle prod.

[@amalilconfused]

The casting director really did put some effort in casting people that can act! I already think Henry and Anya had the perfect chemistry as Geralt and Yen, but I’m also so surprised at how the real Kim Bodnia talks vs Vesemir! What a revelation. The miss would probably be Freya because it’s getting so hard to believe that she’s just “11-14 y.o.”. But thankfully her chemistry with Henry still can pass off as father-daughter affection and not the sugar daddy type.

[@kirasussane1556]

During the first season she did looked 14 years old but this second season she looks older.

[@Massivehero1]

She looks young but I think she’s like 20 now

[@zander3115]

I agree it's hard to believe she's 11-14, but I think by the end of season 2 she is supposed to be like 15 or something cause another year or so has passed (kind of, the different timespans of the different stories make it kind of hard to tell), but regardless I think of if they got an actress that actually was 11-14 and I just don't think it would work AT ALLLL the same as well as Freya and Henry work together. I think it honestly would ruin the show if she as a person was 6-9 years younger, I mean it's kind of hard to have a show this gritty and dark and then have a literal child as the main character. Like Ciri is already moody enough sometimes (as she should be haha), that if they made her that much younger I think a lot of that emotional despondence and tension between them would just come off as a whiney child acting up and not in a good way. Lolol I agree though I'm glad it doesn't come off as the sugar daddy type hahaha

[@benzaiten933]

I'm not familiar with the source material and I thought she was around 17 years old, I was actually pleased she became more grown up in the second season. but if she's still supposed to be 14 years old then that truly is hard to believe.

[@bubblechaz]

my only problem with casting is Freya as well. not a serious problem, it's just after season 2 there's something a bit not right with her portrayal, she sometimes has this little smirks when she acts which kinda bothers me. but as you said, at least her chemistry with Henry feels right, a father-daughter bonding. it also bothers me that she's wearing so much make up in her age, they put some on Ciri as well, and it's obvious that she's wearing some, which I think not a best decision given Ciri was supposed to be a pre-teen.

[@yvonnedesera5665]

I love the voice of the host. So pleasant to listen. And the whole interview is fun! Thank you!

[@VibrantlyDark]

So happy ✨that✨ line made the cut 😂 Didn't know it was improvised, that makes it so much better

[@sersasmr]

I specifically love the casting for Vesemir. I don't know anything about the actor ( Kim Bodnia ) but i love his performance as Vesemir and the chemistry between his character and the others ( especially with Ciri ) is so good.

[@mynamenotgiven5717]

Ali is one of the BEST interviewers ever!! Love his stuff. Give him a raise ASAP.

[@CuriosityRocks]

Keep improvising Joey, you create all the best moments in the show

[@dejjibd424]

These interviews with this presenter and actors from new films/tvshows are great. Keep up the good work guys.

[@noryette5667]

Whenever I see Kim Bodnia, especially as Vesemir, I just want to give him a big hug.

[@irishgirl9514]

7:10 I love the music in this part I really hope its part of the scene cause it makes it look and sound sooooo good!!!

[@Sun.Shine-]

I started watching witcher because of the games and ofc Henry Cavill, but the moment Anya walked into the ball as the mage Yennefer, suddenly the show was all about her for me. Gonna watch s2 for her and how amazing the show is! 😍❤️ [It's rare to see an actor of your color complexion playing a badass woman so incredibly good, like wow!]

[@TheBrokenEclipse]

The only thing the second season missed was more Jaskier and Geralt moments, otherwise it is pretty much perfect!

[@SparklingKpopParty]

I really like Freya as Ciri and I'm so glad she and Henry pulled off that father-daughter relationship.

[@benzaiten933]

I'm so very glad there is no hint of romance in their relationship. you never know what TV people like to include...

[@Reaper-ok6id]

HER NAME IS FREYA???

[@davidareeves]

After binge watching Killing Eve, looking forward to seeing Kim Bodnia as Vesemir, and of coarse the return of everyone else in Season 2

[@ZannaZatanna1]

I was watching and I was like, "is that...? it is!"

[@NASkeywest]

Props to the Witcher crew for actually listening to the fans critiques from season one and making things even better. Most today will get defensive and blame the fan base for having to high expectations and calling them names. From Changing Geralts hair to adding more monsters.

[@rekaviles]

I don't know about the hair but adding monster to a show cost a ton of money and not surprising that was lacking in a first season of a show they didn't know how well it would do. Props should have been given to what they were able to pull off in a first seasons - so many don't past that 1st due to ppl nit-picking every details and bailing because of it.

[@izJordyGaming]

the entire fanbase is hating on season 2 though

[@suspendedtwice4sayingrasis261]

None of the people that read the books, played the games or have been long time Witcher fans loved this season. Besides the obvious raise in budget and production quality, the writing was absolute garbage...

[@joewood5757]

@@suspendedtwice4sayingrasis261 i did and i do

[@rekaviles]

@@suspendedtwice4sayingrasis261 Well, then I hope enough casual fans watched to offset that so they can keep making it. They're not making these shows for only the fan base, they can't follow the lore to the letter. Shows have to cater to the masses and a large group need corny dialogue to feel instant connection to the characters (that they are completely unfamiliar with).

[@tobijadoll1641]

Kim Bodnia is the most wholesome person period

[@mikeeasthampton]

Oh, Kim Bodnia. One of my favorite actors ever. Coooool....

[@dragonfly5665q]

omggggg it's Anya Chalotra !!!!!!!!! SHE IS MY #1 CHARACTER ON THE SERIES

[@chican_0]

I never liked Anya as Yennefer but watching the entire season 1 and 2, she has become Yennefer herself. Great acting and performance. Well deserved role.

[@ShivamRaj-is6oq]

Season 2 gave more than anyone would hv expected..just excited for season 3 ..please bring more jeskier nd geralt moments

[@natsjaboria9904]

Joey and Anya are so cute! 🤗

[@len1061]

I really love The Witcher's cast so much! I can't wait to see more of Jaskier and Yennefer's love-and-hate relationship in season 2. I still don't know who I ship more with Geralt, but yeah.

[@Quotenwagnerianer]

Just watched the Episode were Jaskier returns. I really hope they have recorded a full version of "Burn" somewhere and not just the beats they needed for the scene and what little time they had for the end credits. The song really needs to be a full on ballad with at least 6 minutes length. ;)

[@hkaur4487]

There is a longer version in the credits for that episode

[@Quotenwagnerianer]

@@hkaur4487 It's only slightly longer. The Version on the Soundtrack is longer, but that as well is just what was used in the background.

[@julianna-xd]

its on Spotify! 2:40 minute long version

[@Freddmeizter]

Hands down the best interviewer around. Stunning job Ali!

[@filthyfrank.5]

Naw

[@miacat5630]

Bloody love Kim Bodina. ❤ The whole cast seem so lush as people which makes me love the show even more if that's even possible haha.

[@MarkDC734]

i love anya chalotra , she's so good at at acting

[@GreenFalcon926]

Anyone else notice how good Anya looked this season? She looked good in S1, but she looks more like the video game Yennefer this time around.

[@ericclaire-helenerfletcher9433]

really enjoy the interviews that Ali does , always with class and humility , great personality ,

[@Kakashi19-69]

Anya is a top notch actress. Love it when she drops the F + S bombs so classy yet you can feel the rage and chaos within. Always makes me chuckle when they drop those F and S bombs like its awkward and so out of the time setting / period. Especially when Ciri is repairing the bridge and drops 3 F bombs. So cute yet full of anger and frustration. The F-word was recorded in a dictionary in 1598 (John Florio’s A Worlde of Wordes, London: Arnold Hatfield for Edw. Blount). It is remotely derived from the Latin futuere and Old German ficken/f*cken meaning ‘to strike or penetrate’, which had the slang meaning to copulate. Eric Partridge, a famous etymologist, said that the German word was related to the Latin words for pugilist, puncture, and prick.

[@oberstmoos425]

Thought the same but the I reconsidered. Are the S and F bombs really all that out of period or do we just think that because of other medieval style Media. I didnt do any Research on this so feel free to correct me. Was just thinking it may not be as strange as I thought

[@Kakashi19-69]

@@oberstmoos425 well its their delivery. the way they curse is very modern. but yeah we do not have a comparison for medieval speech other than movies, theater. it could be all the same or much worse how they say F you back in medieval times

[@filthyfrank.5]

Who asked

[@filthyfrank.5]

Well also magic wasn't a thing back then or ever. Because this is a fictional series bud

[@Kakashi19-69]

@@filthyfrank.5 im just talking about the F and S words and not about magic or what chill

[@RomPal25]

I love yours interviews. They are entertaining, respectful and joyful. When I am sad I am coming back to them. Thank you !

[@dragonfly5665q]

THEY COMPLEMENT EACH OTHER SO WELL !!!! OK I AM SHIPPING THEM NOW 😭😭😭❤️❤️🥺💛

[@jesvekom22]

Jaskier is Disney prince , agree 🤩🤩❤️❤️

[@kevinwilson455]

I've just finished season 2 for the second time (yeah I'm a little obsessed) and I have to say the acting was superb across the board... but Freya Allan really sold Ciri to me this season and was a standout. The first two seasons are really building these characters and I hope it carries on for another 5 seasons to finish this wonderful story. A lot of writing for female characters makes them powerful off the bat (see the Force Awakens or Captain Marvel for exhibit A and B) and not have to go through any trials or pain on the way to becoming this all-powerful character... but with Ciri we clearly see her struggling the first two seasons and training at Kaer-Morhen with the Witchers was brutal, but she kept on trying and not giving up. Ciri is a character who spends years training and going so through so much pain and loss along the way, and having the weight of the world on her shoulders as well. Being guided by Geralt and Yen helps her realise her potential and takes the burden off her. This is at the heart of The Witcher stories. Geralt and Yen can't have children and Ciri lost her parents and family and home... it's very much a dysfunctional family story lol I think the writers have done a great job building this character the first two seasons... and Freya embodies Ciri well. Ciri could go down as one of the best (superpowered) female characters of all time if they keep this up.

[@102LoveDove]

Well Said! 👏🏾👏🏾

[@pizzaman1973]

yep well said

[@kevinwilson455]

^^^ thank you both... I hope I am not alone in thinking this. Ciri is one of my favourite characters across all fiction.

[@Phals]

It's funny cause I haven't read the books and rn I'm on episode 3 and I'm having issues with Ciri, just not feeling some of the acting, especially some facial expressions that throw me off, but maybe it's just me.

[@kevinwilson455]

@@Phals No problem there... I have 700 hours across the three games and have read about 10 books at this point... if you don't feel it you don't. Some random from Scotland is not going to convince you to get behind a TV character :)

[@jt98116]

Hands down the best interviewer in the English speaking world.

[@penelopekristan5860]

Sean from Hot Ones is pretty great too.

[@noelgoldy1643]

Pray staff is blessed 🙏😊 they all seem so lovely during these interviews ..they are so kind to each other n extremely grateful to be cast👍

[@alexandras.6638]

Kim Bodnia ❤️ Love this man! And also his laughter deserves a special mentioning, so contagious :)

[@markozivkovic8895]

I have just just realized that i know this actor from Bron/Broen :)

[@blainelodder3816]

Season 2 was, on my opinion much better than season 1. But Henry Cavill and Freya Allan were the reasons that I kept watching. They were both just so magnetic on screen.

[@mariecanavan8539]

O ya 100% I was just saying that today 😀

[@robjordan5741]

Imagine being that guy on the tube casually reading the witcher and you look up and its Dandelion (Jaskier)!!

[@zlatan_2197]

Kim Bodnia is really happy to be there, I love it!

[@thebrowneyedbrunette5275]

I love hearing Anya’s slight Black Country twang. Refreshing to hear

[@pauln0371]

Another belting interview fella, 👍👍

[@maximumlvl5001]

Ali is just a great Interviewer

[@dragonfly5665q]

s2 made me jump ships from (yenn+geralt) to (yenn+jaskir) EASILY !!! they are so adorable and wholesome together

[@crimsonraen]

Thanks for the video, this was a great series of interviews! :D

[@JohnSmith47534]

They're just like us.. fanboying over Ali

[@ryanfrick2190]

9:15 the simultaneous no and head shake is perfect.

[@StrawberryMilkkTeaa]

Fun interview. You're the best interviewer.

[@patpierce4854]

Henry Cavill has an Akita?!!! Wow! As a dog trainer, that reveals a HUGE amount of personality traits, as Akitas are extremely unique!

[@chrisg24601]

When Anya Chalotra says she doesn't get recognised it reminds me of a Paul Walker story where it's just before the first Fast and Furious comes out. Paul walker and Vin Diesel are sitting in an airport and Paul says to Vin "Take this all in because this will be our last moment of anonymity"

[@maya1270]

I love Anya so much❤️

[@JoeAkkawi]

I know it was only 30 seconds and I was sceptical of the casting but seeing Vesemir in Kaer Morhan made me so happy. Almost tearful happy.

[@TheNightshotBR]

This is my favorite interviewer, by far.