The Witcher Characters Comparison:The Witcher (2019) vs The Hexer (2002)

[@LukiKruki]

Fun Fact: The actor who played Geralt in The Hexer, Michał Żebrowski, plays Geralt in the Polish dubbing of The Netflix Witcher and played Johnny Silverhand in the Polish dubbing of Cyberpunk 2077.

[@zepter00]

That is not truth. Geralt in Polish version is played by Jacek Rozenek.

[@maciekkowalczyk1366]

@@zepter00 in the games yes, in Netflix series it's Żebrowski

[@Gosciu733]

@@zepter00 Jacek* Rozenek

[@Mateusz_bodybuilding]

@@Gosciu733 Jacek but Murański

[@krzysztofxd326]

@@Mateusz_bodybuilding Jacek to by Barona mógł zagrać albo juniora

[@madzia3103]

The Polish version of the Witcher was characterized by great acting, a very good script and an engaging storyline. Unfortunately, the budget of the series was not high, so the set design and special effects left a lot to be desired. Polish artists did not lack talent, only money. If they had a Netflix budget, the show could be an international success.

[@Kintabl]

I hope someday Poland do another Witcher movie this time with high budget. Because Netflix's Witcher is bad AF.

[@madzia3103]

@@Kintabl I hope so too Jernej

[@ivankovacevic1910]

Still 10 times better casting than netflix’s Witcher

[@Nihilus13]

"a very good script and an engaging storyline." Let's not exaggerate. In 2002 script was questionable, storyline was closer to original but with some changes. CGI was poor AF but it was a result of Lord of the Rings effects, which those days were remarkable. For the people who watched TV series from 2002, it's an awkward feeling. Average TV series in comparison to netflix series looks like masterpiece. One thing, which is worth to mention. Geralt played by Michał Żebrowski, was almost 1:1 Geralt from the books/games: intelligent - philosopher - grumpy - swordmaster. Andrzej Sapkowski sent a letter to Michał, that he did amazing job with perfectly portrayed Geralt.

[@juanhoffmann4096]

Better than this Witcher show in Netflix and good it's mainly fault of the showrunner, Henry is doing amazing tho

[@alexx_9955]

I love Polish Yennefer. She is WOMAN, not girl. She is feminine, sophisticated yet powerful emanating calm force and respect.

[@SeeeDFan93]

Just want to point out, that in the Books she looks like a girl. A Young girl. The skin of a 16 year old as Jaskier says.

[@F_Yale]

She's also not Indian lmao

[@Malarate]

and just have a look at the boobie scene!

[@Shinbusan]

I wasn't fan of Polish old version, but when Netflix published season one I understood the main problem of Poles was lack of budget. There is so much more athmosphere and emotions than in American version. It must be so sad to Henry Cavill who loves cdpred games and book...

[@kraftik5300]

Henry is the only one good thing in netflix version, but Michal still did better job at showing who Geralt truly was.

[@constanza86]

TBH fuck him, I've seen so many people swooning over him, and lamenting how he is in terrible position, but the fact is that there were definitely telltales signs of how this show will look like. He, as a theoretical fan of the material he chose to participate, in this dumpster fire. It was not for love for the source but for money. Even now that there is so much evidence how netflix is shitting on the books, one could expect some integrity from a true fan, but what I see is a sellout. This is his choice to be affiliated with company, that for all intend and purpose destroyed the lore of the source material, for current tokens, giving NOTHING of value in return.

[@cosmicdoggo9296]

I was actualy inversed in Geralds back story when he was a child and i want it to know that is what story is sopostu do

[@subutaynoyan5372]

@@cosmicdoggo9296 I don't understand this fixation of modern viewers about back stories. Geralt was some poor boy who was cast out by her mother into witcher training, for god knows what. And he was tortured, mutilated and abused to make a witcher What's there to talk about?

[@finezyjnafantazja2495]

True

[@laslunas2561]

I like that in the polish version Ciri is still a child,, like she should xD

[@Regirs]

Her acting was BEYOND atrocious though btwz..

[@jaycorbin5361]

@@thenovicewhispers Nope, she's probably around 13 or 14. When Triss visits Kaer Morhen, there's a weird section about Ciri getting her period, so she was probably around 14 by the time she reaches Kaer Morhen.

[@ManiacKnight]

@@thenovicewhispers she's 7 when Geralt first meets her in Brokilon, 11-12 when they go to Kaer Morhen and 13 by the time she leaves the temple of Melitele. The oldest we get to see of her is 14 at the very end during the Rivian pogrom

[@asslover1513]

Well they making a series, it was a good choice that they made ciri a teenager so they dont have to change actresses when ciri grows up.

[@jonathan13co]

@@ManiacKnight She was 9 in brokilon.

[@jensen4.042]

The Polish version shows the true friendship between Geralt and Jaskier, while the Netflix version perverted everything into a parody of Shrek and Donkey.

[@chwasti88]

netflix gerald's and yeaskier's relationship is trash hurt my eyes and brain

[@taztheunstoppable5479]

Lmao exactly I read the last wish the other day and I was surprised with how friendly geralt was to dandelion

[@nutbuttersammich]

LMAOOOO

[@fragsinus2076]

Was not the only thing Netflix perverted.

[@nikodesz]

netflix version feels gay lmao

[@monikakaminska6556]

Polish Jaskier (Zamachowski) may not be handsome playboy, but he is funny, and charismatic with nearly Austin mojo. Plus he perfectly showed character of polish sarmatians class.

[@ZemplinTemplar]

I've actually always liked that they cast Zamachowski, because he even fits The Witcher's frequent subversion of "hero narrative" clichés. Geralt's not living a pleasant life, despite how some might consider his profession or abilities "cool", and similarly, Jaskier doesn't need to be a typically handsome man to be a capable troubadour. It's in line with Sapkowski's style of humour.

[@marcinwkurw3185]

Jaskier sarmatą? xdd

[@jonner44]

I like the old Polish version better. The atmosphere is somehow different more sorrow not just dark. Geralt gathers world experience of good and evil, of the foul human nature. He is not just some badass marvel hero, he makes mistakes, he is confused, he questions himself. And the acting is way better. Michal Zebrowski is and forever be the one and only Geralt. I also liked the training phase when he was growing up. But of course I will watch the Netflix version as well.

[@triumphtinltcomicdg]

because in Polish series you can feel atmosphere of Sapkowski's work, in Netflix series you are dependent to what Mrs. Hissrich comes up with

[@adbylsh2756]

I don’t really like the polish version

[@juanhoffmann4096]

Henry is doing great! the problem is with the showrunner who limits him

[@piotrmackowiak9636]

@@triumphtinltcomicdg or Henry Cavil will fight or smuglle something, he is real fan of Sapkowski books and computer games too and he stated that he will fight for more Geralt from books.

[@kellenmoon3084]

i think netflix geralt is okay, maybe a lil bit wise for geralt, but superman acting skill in there is good if not great. netflix issue maybe in the script/storyline and emo jaskier lol but i like the songs though.

[@TheLegoJungle]

In all honesty, Michal Zebrowski has a great Geralt face. I haven’t seen the Hexer yet but he looks really great in stills. He is captivating, kinda sucks you in.

[@MatejSunavec]

He is a good actor in the Hexer. Not only characters appearances are closer to books but the story is enjoyable with some poor quality CGI.

[@Potkanka]

It's been many, many years since I've seen the show, but I still imagine him when I'm supposed to imagine Geralt's face. Maybe it's because that was the first depiction of him I've ever seen, but he just feels perfect for the character.

[@fantasywind3923]

I'd say more, Żebrowski managed to pull off that philosophical side of Geralt from books, ridden with doubts, at times eloquent but also melancholic. I also like much more how in polish series was portrayed the friendship between Geralt and bard Jaskier/Dandelion, in my opinion even better than in netflix show (not to mention that suprisingly in many places the Hexer in telling the stories from the books was more faithful to them than netfix show, of course Hexer also had it's share of changes and alterations some of which were bad, but actual short stories of the first two tomes were portrayed quite more faithfully than most of them from netflix version).

[@TheMone22]

@@fantasywind3923 I agree.

[@oskarfabian5200]

The old one has charisma, the new one has muscles.

[@CrystalCoven]

I really like how the older version is so much more medieval, greasy hair, little to none lipsticks or heavy makeup, no fancy costume materials, roads and villages full of dirt. The new version is extremely modern, with characters straight from the makeup room, all the clothes ironed 10 seconds before the shot. Geralt even has a fancy tailored black-leather bag for his stuff, which matches his armor, like a wealthy knight. Kind'a takes away plenty of realism.

[@generalping999]

Exactly

[@nzmanhdee6246]

I like the new one better. I don’t watch for the immersion.

[@generalping999]

@@nzmanhdee6246 The whole point of TV shows and Films is to tell a story by immersing you in its world.

[@nzmanhdee6246]

GeneralPing999 I watch to have a conversation lol. I guess you’re a fan.

[@KarmineSlash]

@@nzmanhdee6246 Conversation with whom?

[@greysonua6948]

I like Polish version more. Greetings from Ukraine!

[@cool06alt]

Greetings! Which Northern Kingdoms that do you think represent more of your country? Aedirn? Lyria?

[@maksimpavlov2870]

Completely agree with you

[@YakimaTWD]

Putin też was pozdrawia

[@anoNEMOs]

Wow! The Hexer characters are actually way more similar to what I've imagined them to look like while reading the books!

[@tftchristo]

brain cells?

[@anoNEMOs]

@@tftchristo in a brain prison?

[@tftchristo]

All the characters looked dog shit in that show

[@anoNEMOs]

@@tftchristo Have you read the books before playing the games? (just asking)

[@tftchristo]

Yes and I can’t remember yennefer looking like an old woman and Jaskier being a middle aged man

[@Turin_Inquisitor]

As a hungarian, Michal Zebrowski is my favourite Geralt and Zbigniew Zamachowski is the best Dandelion. The Wiedzmin series may have been changed and scuffed but the atmosphere was great. Cavill doesn't matter, Netflix's Witcher has absolutely nothing from this blend of slavic, celtic, nordic and fairy tale spirit that makes the books and games beloved.

[@ZemplinTemplar]

Very well said.

[@MyPrideFlag]

Zamachowski is a great at playing comedic roles. He was mid as Wołodyjowski, though. Much better as Dandellion.

[@jacobvhs]

To be honest, Hexer has this... thing. A spirit of books. Lack of budget caused many problems but at least it was mostly faithful to the books.

[@CadmeanLotus]

Aside from Geralt and Stregebor, of which I prefer their 2019 counterparts, the 2002 Polish series did a far better job of casting and mostly stayed true to the books.

[@randommoviestats222]

I think Polish Stregobor has a more witchy look. : )

[@VDA19]

Yeah like the Hexer Jaskier that looks like a 40 year old divorced dad or the Hexer Yennefer that looks 35 instead of 20 and the Hexer Filavandrel that looks like Saruman after 7 years of LSD.

[@YoMrRice]

You must have missed Dandelion. He does look like a bard but a retired one

[@micheled.3034]

I agree, Filavandrel, though, doesn't look anything like an elf in the polish series. Also Jakier and Yennefer are better in the Netflix series

[@pavel6688]

Zebrowski is the only Geralt I know.

[@martinsoukup562]

Always loved the old Polish Geralt and was afraid the American version will suck. At the end Henry was pretty much the best thing about the new Witcher but I think I still prefer the old one.

[@MatejSunavec]

Many people hate the pacing of the story and if I had not read books, I would complain too. They need to change that for the second season for sure.

[@rudy1999]

Yep, good thing Henry ain't American =)

[@BastetTheCat0]

К Генри вроде как уже все привыкли, но польский товарищ все равно лучший Ведьмак. И конечно мое почтение всем кто работал над польским сериалом с его маленьким бюджетом.

[@schnebot]

holy fuck, side by side comparison its insane how badly cavill looks as geralt compared to žebrowski. i prefer polish version of the tv show as well.

[@yaro667]

To miłe czytać że wielu osobom bardziej podoba się polska obsada i klimat. Unfortunately Netflix missed with the cast. Also the mood of the polish series is quite different. More funny scenes and catchphrases.

[@Carbonitt]

Ясное дело, что польская версия лучше. Её же делали поляки, а не придурки из сша.

[@Nnnmmmkkk]

@@Carbonitt I wouldn’t call them “assholes” (at least that’s how google translated your comment), but I still am mad for them being so arrogant with the script, thinking they can change the story in the Hollywood fashion without losing quality of the original…

[@Carbonitt]

@@Nnnmmmkkk Who are they? A fantasy universe based on Slavic mythology, into which, for some reason, American racial and gender problems have been stuck. What is it for? In addition: terrible script and cast. Of the entire cast, only the actors playing Myshaur, Kalante, Tissay, Stregobor, Dandelion correspond to their characters in behavior and image. Kavil in the series for the sake of PR. His acting skills ended in the TV series "Tudor", after - it's just a bodybuilder. Even Sylvester Stalone and Arnold have more acting talent and charisma.

[@JeanBaptisteEmanuelZorg]

@@Carbonitt Istred w wersji Shitflixowej to Murzyn? Ja pierdolę! :D

[@Carbonitt]

@@JeanBaptisteEmanuelZorg Myślę, że showrunner po prostu uwielbia sekcję porno BBC. I ta miłość została przeniesiona do serialu Wiedźmin. Jak w porno, fabuła nie jest ważna, liczy się tylko to, co masz przed oczami. =)

[@DeeonleeCobb373]

Wow Yennefer looks as she's supposed to in the Polish version.

[@Marmurienna]

The 2002 version is better when it comes to the casting, as well as the atmosphere and storytelling. I wish they could refresh it a little bit, add EN subtitles and make it more available to watch for everyone.

[@manerogames7627]

Thats true but their budget was like a pack of ciggaretes and cheap wine. Typical for old, polish productions :)

[@piotrmackowiak9636]

@@manerogames7627 yes everyone laughs for dragon from this movie but in that times it was really something new in our cinematography

[@manerogames7627]

Zebrowski is much better than Cavill in term of acting skills. Actually he's better actor than anyone in this pathetic Netflix prodction.

[@sahilsahoo6478]

@@manerogames7627 but that shot probably had more heart and life poyred into than any Hollywood movie or series.

[@borkh2177]

Watching Netflix season 2 made me appreciate The Hexer even more. Budget can't fix incompetence.

[@ashurdraco1510]

Better than netflix ;) kzbin.info/www/bejne/a3ivpZ5omLGFq5Y

[@TheStraightestWhitest]

And it can't overwrite malice. The Witcher from Netflix is literally nothing but a genocidal anti European indoctrination tool.

[@heitorpedrodegodoi5646]

@@TheStraightestWhitest Wait what?

[@breadmey1097]

@@TheStraightestWhitest how?

[@TheStraightestWhitest]

@@breadmey1097 Blackwashing Europeans?

[@AdelaHamplova]

Polish version was closer to books.

[@bartoszmajchrzak2225]

Expect Zerrikan girls and Jaskier.

[@brianmaiden1185]

Michael Moorcock's Elric of Melnibone called...

[@zepter00]

@@bartoszmajchrzak2225 Jaskier is not young in the books and Polish actor is very good Singer and he can play on insteuments. He won multiple times festiwal of singing actors.

[@kosimazakiCS]

True

[@wojtek1582]

Still pretty far from them to be honest.

[@konstantinscheglikov9466]

The Polish TV series was created with more love for books and more respect for fans than an American shit product. The monsters may look worse, but for 2002 and for a small budget, they look fine. The authors of the Polish series have slightly changed the plot, but compared to Netflix's shit, this is a divine series. And most importantly, you see the story of the witcher, and not a story "strong independent women"

[@kingmcclawson]

You people are delusional, if your bitching about character design its taken from the games because its easier to use a reference to make characters and makes more sense seen as the games are vastly more popular as unfair as it may be its the truth , the show follows the books but implements certain things from the games , if you think the shows bad because it isnt a carbon copy of the original then dont watch it . Stop unjustly bitching about a show because your twisted it isnt just following the books.

[@Przem723]

You're missing the point and here is why. Stupid Netflix product doesn't follow anything. It takes book plot and mixing 3 different timelines. Some actors doesn't look or behavior like characters described very similar both in books and games. And how can you say character design looks like in games dude? Have you saw Triss? Lambert? For this last one I've got full respect for play but why the hell these people goes to cast for certain characters if they know they're nothing like them in appearance? As a fan I want at least see actors who reminds of ones I imagined reading the book or playing the games. These in netflix are just some randoms.

[@konstantinscheglikov9466]

@@Przem723 You just added details to my point, I didn't see 2nd season and not going to do that, I saw observes, that's enough

[@MegaDustygirl]

Istredd and Borch from the polish version where exactly how l imagined them.

[@blekfut5763]

Borch looks like he was played by Daniel Craig with curly hair ;)

[@martinsoukup562]

The new Borch was so weird at start.

[@steveking1037]

@@martinsoukup562 he looks like the same dude after years of drinking and smoking, lol

[@Regirs]

Yep I think Borch was my favourite from OG Wiedźmin adaptation

[@Headbangerr-en2cc]

Surprisingly, the Polish version actors look much better now than in my memories. Maybe because now we can compare them with some "Netflix style" casting choices.

[@emeros8631]

The witcher Ciri actress has something almost feline in her facial structure that I love, every time she is referred as the lion cub of cintra I can literally see it

[@wockhardt5656]

It's the nose

[@Regirs]

She was a TERRIBLE child actress though, to an extent that calling her an actress of any kind is a misnomer. But visually yes indeed. Plus she's the right age ofc.

[@A.T.-89]

To me she looks like a typical herbivore, maybe a deer - with her widely positioned eyes, she's continuously peeking left and right in fear of any advancing predators.

[@kutayasparuk8626]

The Cast is soo much better. Especially Yennefer.

[@ladnytwardy1]

@Google User no

[@kutayasparuk8626]

@Google User Nope

[@TalosValcoranOfTheFirstClaw]

@Google User nope

[@niunia19991]

Definitely polish cast had more to do with books. Yes, Yennefer is exactly what she should be - a bit older, she wasn't 20 and didn't look it, dignified and with class. Also the relationship between her and Geralt is somehow easier to look at. Not to mention Ciri is actually 9 yrs old and driads are green, like they should have been.

[@MarJin727]

Michał Żebrowski today looks even more like the witcher from the game, only he has short hair, but he has naturally platinum, bring back to life an old Polish series

[@PERUN_PL]

Now he could play Geralt without a wig.

[@annakleevs]

M. Żebrowski is the one and only true Geralt. There's nothing even to compare...

[@Kintabl]

I remember him from series With Fire and Sword. He was really good in it.

[@Eunsmoqj]

I think mads mikkelsen would be the best Geralt.

[@coops1992]

@@Eunsmoqj He is too old

[@mr.diontoahmed1134]

Wow! The actually cast a child as the child ciri! Not a 20 year-old adult!

[@kraftik5300]

ciri was in lore about 10 to 12 when she met Geralt.

[@mr.diontoahmed1134]

@@kraftik5300 Freya Allen is 20 years old.

[@kraftik5300]

@@mr.diontoahmed1134 yeah i know, just saying.

[@cmsworld5591]

child labor laws prevent studios from working w/ kids for long periods so it makes sense to find 1 older than 18 to keep the budget tight Edit: typo

[@LiviaLivka]

Polish version had at least geography, good acting, was according to books and Yen was Yen. Low budget was not on the way to respect viewers and source material

[@TakNaMarginesie]

Lack of comparison of Calanthe covered in elven blood vs other weakens differences. In books she was brave, cold-minded royal with tendencies to battle fervor but what royal could not change his/her suit between battle on end of kingdom and VERY IMPORTANT feast at capital? Jaskier/Dondallion differences are powerfull in relation with witcher. In books and Polish series he is old friend of Geralt and his songs are more ballads than commercial tunes. Search "Zapachniało powiewem jesieni" - ballad of three seasons: autumn, winter and spring, Or "cztery rady Jaskra" - "Four advices of Jaskier", commenting the story. For example: "This night you wont see stars cause Cintra is burning It'll burn and show the world world which is dying. Like hoard od black ravens still enemies raiding. You flew but destiny yours realizes in yourself"

[@blekfut5763]

Polish actors look more... real. Not like the Hollywood dolls...

[@kapitan19969838]

True

[@BlueDemonGabi]

Ciri also looks more like an 11 year old child

[@TheLegoJungle]

They looked genuinely good up until Jaskier, who looked like a deadbeat dad.

[@kapitan19969838]

@@TheLegoJungle Which he should (more or less), he's not young anymore

[@drogadepc]

The main characters are still considered good-looking in the books and Cavill's more athletic

[@evel1906]

It's a pity that they had such a small budget in the old version. The actors were much better.

[@kevinprzy4539]

Lmao I couldn’t stand the actors in the old one.

[@Regirs]

Visually they looked the part (as 2002 adaptation was tremendously faithful to the original) but some were bad or just flat out terrible with acting skills vide Ciri child actress. In netflix version it's the opposite- acting is not great but more even & competent but most actors don't look the part at all due to modern compulsory woke diversity quota filling

[@grizzylylife.8484]

@@Regirs ciri is POC in netflix 😳 ?

[@jakubdabrowski3846]

2:40 Correction: Renfri was actually played by Kinga Ilgner in The Hexer. Weronika Pelczynska took some part in one episode as Renfri in her youth. But the actress in the video is Kinga Ilgner.

[@krowkerspl7069]

Ty ale wiesz że jak nie dodasz polskich znaków to nie będzie fajniej?

[@Przemox96]

@@krowkerspl7069 ty, ale wiesz że nie ma sensu używać polskich znaków diakrytycznych pod angielskim filmikiem?

[@FBPG]

@@Przemox96 Zawsze jest sens używania polskich znaków, co to w ogóle za argument? Właśnie spojrzałem na twój nick i wszystko jasne.

[@Przemox96]

@@FBPG co ma mój nick do tego? Mógłbym się nazwać "rzaba w żece" i nic by ci to nie mówiło xDDD także kto tutaj ma jakie argumenty

[@FBPG]

@@Przemox96 Spoko, niepotrzebnie się czepiałem nicku. Sorki za to, ale polskich znaków należy używać, czy jest to zagraniczny film, czy nie.

[@michaelsaxonson251]

Wow, most of the polish casting looks way better

[@kubazy4669]

And act way better

[@harnas9467]

Of course is better

[@TurboGauchiste]

@@kubazy4669 lol no

[@cyruscain6551]

I would disagree, as the Polish version the cast are older than the new series and Geralt is way better looking and can move the way we want the Witcher to move esp in fight scenes.

[@sk8sk8masterba87]

@@cyruscain6551 the 2nd season is hot garbage lmao

[@seaschulainn]

Yen in the Hexer is beautiful ❤️

[@nademhijaze9931]

And in Netflix she's beautiful too🤦🏽‍♂️

[@52cheshire]

@@nademhijaze9931 Indeed but she doesn't look much like a Yen

[@nademhijaze9931]

@@52cheshire henry doesn't actually look like geralt either but i don't see anyone complaining

[@Synthesid]

@@nademhijaze9931 I'm standing right here, fella. I don't like the vast majority of the Netflix series cast. And yes, the majority of The Hexer cast looks way more like actual characters.

[@nademhijaze9931]

@@Synthesid i rather have talent over accurate looks

[@RacherW]

Żebrowski looks like a real badass!

[@satanamogila9251]

Geralt is so much better in the Hexer. Henry looks like a fucking Scandinavian god or something. He's supposed to be not as pretty and more girizzled

[@Zuzannaq]

And not as beefy. Geralt was often lacking food.

[@bartekenterprice5086]

Wow, i didnt know Polish cast was so good. I guess i will watch Polish show soon :D

[@LiviaLivka]

Be sure you watch serie of The Hexer

[@Litwinus]

To ile ty masz lat?13?

[@MrSilaneo]

Have fun.Write here if You have problem finding version with subs

[@serge1112]

Польская версия душевнее что ли) В ней есть атмосфера. В новом фильмы хер поймёшь что)

[@ilovepipiilovepipi5796]

The polish version of ciri is on point cuz its really a child not soon to be adult

[@jaycorbin5361]

Ciri was 14 in the books, she wasn't a young child by any means.

[@user-of4gb2cj1u]

@@jaycorbin5361 she was 9 or 10 when she met Geralt in Brokilon

[@shinaxia7474]

If Hexer had the same money as The Witcher, it would have been a better production. Well, when you're shooting fantasy, you have to put more than production zeal into it. But honestly, Geralt was great. Jaskier, too. And the scene where Geralt meets Ciri again in the Polish version was really beautiful and touching. Although to the curious I recommend the series, not the movie.

[@monikakaminska6556]

Agreed. Series only. Movie is just parts of the series glued together and effect was... well... Meh x 100.

[@karolinakuc4783]

Well... 2000s were harsh time for Poland. You know changing system from central planned to free market in 90s' wasn't easy. It caused lots of poverty followed by waves of crimes. I guess we could not afford a better production not only because of that but also because fantasy (not SF but fantasy!) wasn't a very popular genre back then.

[@MyPrideFlag]

@@karolinakuc4783 Our film industry still sucks, even more than in 2000's, 90's or communist times. Back then we could make great comedies like "Miś", "Kogel Mogel", "Chłopaki nie płaczą", "Va Banque", etc. These movies had great writing and killer lines. We also had grand historical movies, adaptations of Sienkiewicz books. Trilogy and Krzyżacy are such great masterpieces. Name one good movie from the last decade. I guess "Boże Ciało" was pretty good. But our comedies now are trash like those movies with Karolak (no hard feeling to the actor). Historical movies also suck. Battle of Warsaw or Battle of Vienna were so poorly made. At least we have great gaming industry I guess, when it comes to popculture.

[@MyPrideFlag]

@@karolinakuc4783 Fantasy wasn't popular back then you say? The hexer came out the same year as Fellowship of the Ring.

[@GM-gb1eu]

​@@MyPrideFlaghe thought about "not so popular in Poland "

[@panwoodyjowski9075]

Wróci wiosna, deszcz spłynie na drogi Ciepłem słońca serca się ogrzeją Tak być musi, bo ciągle tli się w nas ten ogień Wieczny ogień, który jest nadzieją

[@Hom4eta]

Как сказал уже один зритель Нетфликса, с каждым новым сезоном ведьмака, польская версия смотрится все лучше и лучше

[@rife133]

Да брат

[@thehosdadal4542]

На одной только Польше собрали идеальный каст для небольшого, бюджетного сериала, в то время как кое-кто не смог со всей планеты найти соответствующих людей

[@jakubb9498]

Polish version of Jennifer was spot on and very close to source material. Same with Ciri. I have no clue why Netflix showrunner used adult actress to play a child and adult version as well. Netflix wasted so much potential.

[@czarsv15]

chciałbym aby powstała odświeżona wersja naszego wiedźmina wystarczyło by skupić się na kwestii technicznej w końcu minęło 20 latach na pewno wyglądało by to lepiej

[@arthurmorgan2774]

Żebrowski za stary

[@varioususeless2080]

@@arthurmorgan2774 Karolak zagra, dać go na siłkę, schudnie z 40 kilo i w sam raz za 3 miechy będzie.

[@AR-RA]

​@@arthurmorgan2774 to niech podrasuja same efekty specjalne w starej wersji. Tak jak w gwiezdnych wojnach np. podmienili Yodę

[@denistannenberg]

Fun fact: Zbigniew Zamachowski (Jaskier) is also voice of Polish Shrek

[@GeroldLive]

And Triss from games is Fiona

[@Kutaskozla620]

Według mnie Polski Geralt jest Lepszym Geraltem.

[@arthurmorgan2774]

Same

[@mqgtok2088]

Polish Geralt 😍

[@seanviray9653]

Polish actor: Lore friendly Henry Cavill: heavily modded

[@kingmcclawson]

Hes lore friendly to the games in his design and that was the goal , stop hateing for no reason

[@seanviray9653]

@@kingmcclawson i didn't say i hate henry's witcher, I love that show even so ciri is starting to look like ciri from wild hunt (game)

[@huanghouhsiang]

I love Netflix Yen, but the Polish Yen seems to be closer for game’s image😎

[@MatejSunavec]

Yeah, you should always first compare it to books.

[@Neltu13]

@@MatejSunavec Yennefer is described as a 20-year-old woman despite all her beauty and charisma, so I don't think she comes too close, the Netflix version is not a big deal either, but after all, the readers of the books are not the target audience.

[@DUALITY277]

books maybe but game no have u seen the similarities between the game version and the netflix version its almost uncanny

[@TakNaMarginesie]

Well, magicians were used to use a very young forms of body and having a very old memories. In Netflix series we still, after years we see young, very emotional woman IN ALL SITUATIONS, when Yennefer was really easy to act in some situations and could control her gift. Her moments of emotions were powerfull, because she was... A b**ch. An Ice Queen. Breaking her WunderPanzer was hard, what makes those moments remenberfull. In series she is a shellless clam. We know what she want and why. No mystery, no edge. Old lady hurted by wanting to be homecoming queen.

[@imsi107]

@@DUALITY277 lol what? There is literally no similarities of looks between Netflix and Witcher 3 Yen. How the hell do you look at Anya and think she looks anything like Yen in the game or books?

[@НиколайСвистунов-я1г]

Ребата из польского сериала прекрасны. Михал кроет Генри в этой роли как бык овцу.

[@1theprince1]

The original felt more down to earth therefore more realistic. None of that sh*t about destiny being the only driving force between the main characters. In the 2001 show they had actual normal people chemistry. Naratively a much better time than Netflixs version.

[@Neozgred]

Nice work.

[@randommoviestats222]

thank you

[@bananaforscale1283]

Fun fact: One polish actor played in the Netflix's version. He was the young soldier protecting Ciri in Cintra - Maciej Musiał.

[@maddika6577]

... and his father, who's actor too, played in the polish version.

[@DomagojSavordh]

There shouls be much more Polish and Slavic people there, same as Viking has many Scandinavian actors

[@volga5070]

Do you all know that there is fan polish film in witcher universe focusing on Lambert? I haven't watched it yet. But soundtrack is sooo fricking good It's called "Alzur's Legacy" in English and "Pół wieku poezji" in Polish

[@konstantinscheglikov9466]

I watched that, nice movie, from fans to fans

[@daemon2371]

Yea, climat and story are quite good, and also music, but You know its not a budget film so dont expect much VFX ;) generally if you liked witcher universe you could enjoy it ;)

[@konradt9786]

Magnaci i Czarodzieje?

[@daemon2371]

@@konradt9786 Jeszcze nie miałem okazji zobaczyć co się tam zadziało ;)

[@ryzome8320]

Gonna be honest geralt hair on the hexer looks amazing

[@themoreyouknow3523]

Polish Geralt actually looks like what Geralt is supposed to be not the Ken doll version Netflix gave us

[@heitorpedrodegodoi5646]

I prefer the new Geralt, Hexer version sees an porn parody.

[@Hindooz]

I admit that Henry Cavill is kind off too good looking for Geralt (gee, what a curse that is) but after watching the series in my opinion he seems to be holding this mess together to be honest, I agree with the looks, but boy does he carry the show on his back

[@coops1992]

The Polish actor has better eye area than Cavill for Geralt. Cavill has too exposed eyes.

[@heitorpedrodegodoi5646]

@@coops1992 hahahaha now we are saying too much eye are is worse.

[@2adamast]

Even after Conan (or just because of him), Cavill is heavy for a swordfighter.

[@michu2868]

I like the way how Geralt in Hexer version looks like. For me Geralt as a Cavil is too bulky. The book-realated Geralt was skinny and veiny, more like a real witcher should be.

[@sr_ryoadm]

0:45 THE PERFECT YENNEFER IN THIS PHOTO. Geralt: he would look much better in The Hexer if his beard was the same color as his hair and left undone and some good armor was fixed for him. the sets and footage is good. they look more natural (outdoors) and Slavic than Netflix's

[@zepter00]

In about 70% of male population beard has diffrent color than hair.

[@sr_ryoadm]

@@zepter00 puff, where did you get that number? not to mention that in Geralt's case he was depigmented, he is described with white hair almost like an albino. he would never have beard hair of any color other than white.

[@zepter00]

@@sr_ryoadm from materiał about beards on barbers site. Do you know that beard can be even redhair when hairs on Head are dark blonde or brunette?

[@zepter00]

@@sr_ryoadm in some books Heralt has no beard at all.

[@sr_ryoadm]

@@zepter00 then send me a single link to this since I can't find a single source that brings this number. 70% of men? Are you telling me that out of 10 beards you see 7 differ in hair color?

[@ThomeTeque]

If someone still claims that netflix witcher is a good "adaptation", he should start taking pills 😂

[@heitorpedrodegodoi5646]

I think is good and i dont take pills.

[@Garthorium]

It's never lived up to the hype beyond its first episode. It set an extremely strong precedent and has floundered ever since. Absolutely doesn't help that Netflix has abandoned the source material and is just doing its own thing. Season 2 the worst offender by far.

[@thanos_karagiannhs5320]

To be honest both Michal Zebrowski and Henry cavill look ecxactly how i imagined Geralt even though they are quite different

[@nessyness5447]

I think henry would be the perfect geralt if they actually characterise him properly as geralt, scar, beard, etc., Instead of trying to make sure he looks pretty.

[@imax22_85]

@@nessyness5447 Geralt didn't have beard

[@nessyness5447]

@@imax22_85 i know originally not, but it suits the rouged idea of the character and it would help cavil to look less ken doll.

[@TheStraightestWhitest]

@@imax22_85 Actually, that isn't true. He shaved it when he could because he didn't like the feel of them, but he did grow one very fast. I don't know how Netflix's Geralt keeps so clean all the time. It ruins the immersion. Even when he's covered in monster guts, he's still pretty.

[@imax22_85]

@@TheStraightestWhitest if I remember correctly he had a beard in brokilon when he was healing his leg after Vilgegortz beated him with a stick. But that didn't happen in the show yet so yeah

[@Avis0123]

It's funny being a Pole and seeing all these comments about polish versions, poland and Poles

[@arturrazniak7893]

In Poland we used to complain about The Hexer from 2002 mostly because of the lack of good special efects. When i saw The Witcher coming in Netflix i was stunned, I wanted badly to see this, but it was so "good" that i did not even finish whole series 1. Maybe indeed old version was better even without those specials ;-)

[@CrowFuu]

Yeah in almost every case the Hexer was WAY better in casting. Im assuming that Triss and Vigo were not mentioned due to them not appearing until the 3rd book and The Hexer didnt make it that far. Either way I HATE the Netflix series for fucking up the source material so bad it hurts to watch!

[@Zuzannaq]

TBH the Polish series used the top actors. Netflix cannot afford such cast.

[@TheStraightestWhitest]

@@Zuzannaq Yeah they can, they just hate white people. It's run by a Jew working for a Jewish company. What did you expect?

[@6-2-6]

Gerald, Princess of Rivia

[@randommoviestats222]

Why?

[@6-2-6]

@@randommoviestats222 Because he looks too cute))

[@randommoviestats222]

@@6-2-6 ok got your point :D

[@hanzb.7438]

Queen Merve has a daughter?

[@6Kubik]

At least the polish version is not woke. I prefer it because it means that the creators care about the source material

[@luless666]

They had female witchers as norm,many trained in Kaer Morhen, though... Fans complained about it, but now it doesn't seem to be THAT big of a deal.... ;)

[@ameiso2184]

no rlly, ive watched both and polish version didnt care about books plot as much as netflix, but at least it was funny

[@jakublitwinowicz8554]

Chyra as Borch was superb. Loved the character. Netflix despite bigger budget puts less Focus on acting layer with few notable excpetions like Calanthe or Ciri for that matter. I think though that Netflix yennefer is really bad casting

[@nightshadeavian4989]

She got the role only because she is Indian. Ugh I can’t stand race swapping for unnecessary reasons.

[@SkarabCZ]

I am sorry but the polish version of Witcher was too clunky and the budget was obviously very limited BUT it had Michal Zebrowski! I was watching the show because of HIM!... I never read the novels but the way Zebrowski portrayed Witcher was very unique and you could feel the internal conflict between his purpose and emotions, between his mutant side and human side, between love towards certain humans and disdain of their society as a whole. Also, Zebrowski is polish, that means he is Slav (like me) and has slavic soul within him. Soul that is difficult to describe. Slavs do not talk a lot, keep their emotions to themselves but are loyal to people they can trust. And I think the way Michal played Witcher was simply much closer to my slavic heart. Henry Cavill's Witcher reminds me of Clint Eastwood movies a lot. :D You probably know what I mean. Sure, he does not talk a lot. But the reasons are slightly different. :D It seems like he does not talk much because he suffers from PTSD. :D Whereas Zebrowski's Witcher did not talk much because he was learning about the world around him and about people and he let them talk to absorb information. :)

[@Moigospodinn]

Michał is the best witcher ever.

[@oskarkawulicz3956]

If Polish producer have 100 000 000 dollars I am sure that Netflix movie could be nothing special. I really like first Witcher movie, and you should definately watch this movie, but please....dont judge SCI FI effects (Dragon ) heh:)

[@TakNaMarginesie]

As Pollack to Pollack - our CGI Gum Dragon made more for story than Brown Wyvern of Netflix. It duelled with errant knight!

[@Bodzentynos]

,,smoku jesteś piękny" xD

[@RidiculousDeath]

Polish version is miles ahead in cast, except for Jaskier looks(actor was great)

[@luciesimackova4805]

I don't know what the hell is with neflix, I really don't like his cast in it. Polish version is exactly how I imagine it, it's top!

[@lonew0lf563]

Looks like polish version stayed true to books and characters looks way better than Netflix one

[@MacRay14]

My thoughts - Cavill needs more scars and some stubble (but why does Polish Geralt have a black beard?) - Polish Yen > - Netflix Pavetta and Calanthe > - Netflix Ciri is way too old. She should be about 10 where they're at in the story I think? - Neither Jaskier/Dandelion is "artsy" enough. They need the feathery hat like he has in the game/books

[@MacRay14]

Also I wish there was a Triss comparison. (Maybe she isn't in the Polish show?)

[@randommoviestats222]

@@MacRay14 You can see a red feather on Jaskier's hat at 1:54 I have not found Triss Merigold in the Polish show.

[@desertBoTP]

If I remember correctly Ciri should be about 10 years old at the brokilon forrest scene, and 12 at the end of book 2 (at the reunion).

[@MacRay14]

@@desertBoTP Yeah this is true! I didn't think about that there were multiple years between the Brokilon Forest story and when Cintra is taken. I wish they would've done that in the show but I understand it is difficult.

[@desertBoTP]

@@MacRay14 It's just my opinion, but I think what they did with the Brokilon forrest scenes was unnecessary waste of screentime and money. The "reunion" scene doesn't make any sense now thanks to the "creative" writers who made a mess with the Brokilon storyline. It's a pity that the creators didn't follow the good written book.

[@igorspie8241]

Words cannot describe how I dislike 2019's Calanthe

[@TakNaMarginesie]

I'll try: Blood-badthed bitch who claim to be a reasonable, conscient of geopolitics and geneaology queen?

[@TheMone22]

@ Igor Spie Oh, same!!! She did one of the most over exaggerating acting i've ever seen!!!!.... Just AWFUL!!!!!

[@СоктоЖамбалов]

Судя по комментариям не кого не смутило засилье темнокожих в сеттенге ведьмака основанной на восточной европейском фольклоре

[@johnmurdock5710]

Netflix definitely has an agenda

[@СоктоЖамбалов]

@@johnmurdock5710 по нашему разнарядка) а по факту чушь полная

[@dariakurkina9239]

Love Polish version ❤️ they definitely got the core of the book right

[@marcingluszek7564]

Polish version: 20 years older, 10 times lower budget and still better then Netfilx one.

[@maciekr1989]

10 times? Polish ver.- 19 000 000 pln Netflix ver. - 70 000 000$ (first season)

[@marcingluszek7564]

@@maciekr1989 Jeżeli policzysz dolara za 4 ziki, to wyjdzie prawie 15 razy droższy. Ale polska wersja i tak lepsza.

[@heitorpedrodegodoi5646]

I prefer the Netflix one

[@olablc531]

@@maciekr1989 wow was it really 19M PLN? In 2002 it's worth today's 40M. I mean, it's still only $10M but it looked like 300k tops.

[@DomagojSavordh]

Because Witcher universe is slavic and only Slavs can transfer that written universe into camera.

[@panibasiazparadoxu5210]

Netflixowy wiedźmin nie umywa się do naszego. Efekty specjalne i budżet były... Szkoda gadać, ale klimat i postacie robiły robotę

[@Bart_Steel]

Netflix zrobił papkę dla Amerykańskich nastolatków. Dopakowany Jaskier, Yenneffer z odpustu, głupoty typu impreza w Kaer Morhen (xD), Eskel jako leszy (dramat), porypanie fabuły, tragiczne aktorstwo i brak KLIMATU. Polska wersja była śmieszna jeśli chodzi o efekty, ale klimatem wbijała w fotel. Muzyka, trzymanie się fabuły, gęsty klimat, GENIALNY Zamachowski i Dymna ♥️

[@czarsv15]

nasz wiedźmin leżał pod względem technicznym reszta była na dobrym poziomie szkoda że projekt został porzucony i nie ma kolejnych sezonów

[@Bodzentynos]

Netflixowa yennefer

[@czarsv15]

@@Bodzentynos zdecydowanie

[@KadaKrystian82]

I do polskiej wersji można się przyczepić. Też dodawano historie nie mające nic wspólnego z książką, ale pod względem doboru postaci (poza Jaskrem i najbrzydszym elfem w historii kina Olbrychskim) i scenariusza w miarę trzymającego się historii Geralta - netfilx daleko w tyle.

[@-_redacted_]

I remember watching the old tv show few years before the first game came out, loved it despite all its flaws

[@AliceDeMoran]

Михал Жебровски выглядит гораздо органичнее в роли Геральта, чем лощёный, слишком мускулистый и крупный Генри Кэвил. Ни лицо, ни фигура, ни фактура, ни актёрская игра Генри никак не подходят под образ Геральта. Хоть он и старается.

[@Dictator-n4l]

Супермен и есть супермен

[@CreativeUsernameHere-r1k]

Heck, some of the polish charachters were bangers.

[@TheGamingCrow]

The new version was just a stupid mess. The polish version will be the greatest adaptation of the Witcher ever. Even some fanfiction videos are better than Netflix. Greetings from Germany.

[@theonemrtom101]

Urcheon’s army is way better and more accurate to the book in The Hexer than it is in the Netflix adaption, in the book he was held while some guy was trying to find a weak point in the armor with a knife, that thing he wears in the Netflix adaption could easiøy be stabbed through.

[@theonemrtom101]

Easily*

[@theonemrtom101]

Armor*😅

[@luisa1786]

@@theonemrtom101 you know you can edit comments right?

[@dudeadonaiski]

Excuse me. Did you mean His highness, Emperor Emhyr Var Emreis, The White Flame Dancing on The Burrows of His Foes?

[@PolskiBlaze99]

Smoku.... jesteś piękny

[@panibasiazparadoxu5210]

XDDDD PRAWDA

[@lustinlis413]

When show from 2000 with total budget of 4 millions $ did better job than 2019 adaptation with 15 mil. budget per episode !

[@Werdingo]

Hehehe inflation it writing some inclusion politics

[@pavel6688]

Well, Netflix casting was actually better then their screenwriting, but even so the Polish version seems more natural in the main characters. Zebrowski IS Gerald - Cavill didn't even come close. Partly because of the shitty directing, but also he is simply not enough tough, charismatic and eloquent to play Geralt. He seems very forced where Zebrowski is natural. Yenn is more mature in Polish version - which should be the case for a 100 years old woman I guess.. I like both Dandelions, but Netflix is better, gotta admit (not judging by the terrible Tosscoin song). The Polish one seems like Dandelion after many years of whoring and drinking - which also could be right, actually:). Ciri in Polish version is accurate, Netflix got her too old of course. And screwed her whole story line as a bonus.. Elves are evenly ridiculous in both pieces (still like Polish Toruviel much better!). Renfri in Netflix is very good - Stregobor not so much. And Istredd in Polish version might not be the girl's favourite, but certainly has more charisma.

[@lazkraft7917]

Disagree about poor directing I thought while Michael looks good as Geralt was held back by low budget and poor writing and direction he had no yellow contacts and really Geralt turning inivisable at Blaviken that's fucking stupid I think Henry nailed that side of the character also Witcher should not have a normal voice but Michael speaks like a normal guy pretty disappointing.

[@Synthesid]

@@lazkraft7917 exactly why shouldn't he have normal voice?

[@lazkraft7917]

@@Synthesid In the books his voice is described as very low and sinister

[@wilhelmkirk2251]

Lazkraft the voice the book describe is limited to the actor. You can’t change your voice. But no matter your voice is like, they should speak normally. Henry make hir voice like superman mocking batman

[@lazkraft7917]

@@wilhelmkirk2251 I completely disagree with what your saying because I feel like Geralt can't have this high voice or whatever he's too damn brooding and I think it wouldn't fit the character and of course I thought Henry did a solid job I get how some people like yourself dislike it but I thought it was done well enough just like the video games.

[@Carbonitt]

Йенифер образца 2000 года - шикарная.

[@dziabuka1981]

First conclusion that comes to my head after seeing this comparison is that everybody are so youthful and perfectly beautiful in the new Witcher, while Polish verion has more realism

[@AlasdairFraser8]

As much as I like the Netflix casting for Yen and Geralt from a performance standpoint, I feel the sacrifice is that the Hexer just looked (for the humans at least), more like the Witcher from the books. The armour was better this season but still meh, the monsters were cool but not really what I imagined as I read the books and the sets, world building and feel of the world was just so obviously made for TV… it took me out of it. I honestly would have been cool with a Polish show with English subs but I know that wouldn’t have been as appealing

[@yurisssecondaccount6674]

Yen casting is good? She's not meant to be Indian lol

[@rajeebdas1724]

@@yurisssecondaccount6674 you do not strictly match nationality all the time u fool! No one looks at Anya Chalotra's nationality...You look at someone and decide whether she looks the part or not...She could very well be from the moon.

[@derek96720]

@@rajeebdas1724 pretty sure he meant her ethnicity. Anya Charlotra is clearly not European, as Yen's described features would indicate.

[@simpleTheGuy]

The Polish version looks more interesting and real than cartoon the dolls from Hollywood.

[@nessyness5447]

Haven't seen the 2002 polish version, but i can say the cast looks a lot more like their characters, at least more like they look in the videogames.

[@el.guitarmaniac295]

Of course Polish version is 1000 times better than the Netflix bullshit. For me it's the only Wiedzmin movie. And Zbigniev Zamachowski as Jaskier is as good, he's as close to his book character, as Ian McKellen as Gandalf. Really, he's that good. Netflix spoils everything...

[@catchingdreams986]

Kate Bush as Yennefer... Where can I watch this masterpiece?

[@ichauch9333]

I liked the first version of the series. It was dark and medievil kind of. It felt more like the books and games. The battles were more like struggling, eg. I do like Henry Cavill as Geralt, but the new series is pushed in to many new styles and often far away from the basic story. But its ok. I like the performance of Cavill and Kim Bodnia.

[@Leovarsky]

I like that the girl who play pavetta in Netflix is a swedish Actor

[@Superiorlumbago9260]

If someone said to me that they are sisters, i would believe

[@TheUnicornWitch237]

That Polish Adaptation of Yennefer looks like Catherine-Zeta Jones