This has to be the best episode so far, and at a good time too, since the last few episodes have been quite lacking.
There's a lot more respect to the source material in this episode, especially Geralt and Yennefer's story. Geralt's witty and dry personality is in full display here, instead of the brooding, edgy hero who only communicates in grunts they were portraying him as. His dialogue with Yennefer is excellent, and the overall plot is very faithful to the short story (which, in my opinnion, is the best one from The Last Wish).
Ciri's plotline continues to be uninteresting as hell though. I really don't understand the choice to include this plotline at all in this season so far. It has only contributed to the convoluted timeline. Maybe it's because she's a beloved character from the third game.
Also, have to say one thing, Henry Cavill's acting shows its limitations a few times this episode. The scene where he takes Jaskier to the doctor, he has the most neutral, monotonous "nothing" expression possible. I know, Witchers aren supposed to have extremely subdued emotions, but still... Not even a slight frown of worry or distress.
Still, great episode. Just when I was thinking about dropping the show. Let's hope it keeps up for the next episodes.
There's a lot more respect to the source material in this episode, especially Geralt and Yennefer's story. Geralt's witty and dry personality is in full display here, instead of the brooding, edgy hero who only communicates in grunts they were portraying him as. His dialogue with Yennefer is excellent, and the overall plot is very faithful to the short story (which, in my opinnion, is the best one from The Last Wish).
Ciri's plotline continues to be uninteresting as hell though. I really don't understand the choice to include this plotline at all in this season so far. It has only contributed to the convoluted timeline. Maybe it's because she's a beloved character from the third game.
Also, have to say one thing, Henry Cavill's acting shows its limitations a few times this episode. The scene where he takes Jaskier to the doctor, he has the most neutral, monotonous "nothing" expression possible. I know, Witchers aren supposed to have extremely subdued emotions, but still... Not even a slight frown of worry or distress.
Still, great episode. Just when I was thinking about dropping the show. Let's hope it keeps up for the next episodes.