Netflix has unveiled the episode titles of The Witcher, along with other tantalizing tidbits. The show, starring Henry Cavill, is all set to premiere its first season on Netflix. Prior to the launch, Netflix took to Twitter to disclose the titles of the initial eight episodes.
Accompanying each title is a concise description and a gif of its logo. It is these descriptions that offer us a glimpse into the events and themes that the show will explore. So, what awaits us? Well, the first episode, titled “The End’s Beginning”, comes with the following description: “A monster slain, a butcher named.” This implies that the show will delve into Geralt’s The Butcher of Blaviken origins.
Did someone, somewhere, summon a djinn to then wish for all 8 chapter titles? Here you go. Now does anyone know a doctor to check Jaskier’s vitals?
A monster slain, a butcher named pic.twitter.com/PcXF1aeGSz
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The second episode, named “Four Masks”, features the description: “We take a look into a sorceress’s early life.” Undoubtedly, this means we’ll be presented with Yennefer’s backstory. The third episode, titled “Betrayer Moon”, has a bestial footprint as its logo. Could it be hinting at werewolf-related shenanigans?
A picky eater, a family shamed pic.twitter.com/Rmh52RiN4o
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The fourth episode, “Of Banquets, Bastards and Burials”, includes the description: “The Law of Surprise is how one repays.” The Law of Surprise is an age-old custom stipulating that a man saved by another is obligated to offer a favor as payment, typically the saved man’s firstborn child. The fifth episode, “Bottled Appetites”, has the description: “A fateful encounter, a bard is injured.” Without a doubt, the bard in question is Dandelion.
A fateful meeting, a bard is maimed pic.twitter.com/52QEBZRWvr
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And, of course, there’s a dragon. Does the dragon set the kingdom ablaze? If so, perhaps we’ll be treated to a flashback to a time before it was consumed by flames.
A return to before a kingdom is flamed pic.twitter.com/CQNsyF9Oog
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And lastly, the eighth episode is called “Much More”. Its description reads: “The Witcher Family, as you all love to mention.” This season finale is bound to see Geralt, Yennefer, and Ciri come together in some manner.
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Here’s the rundown:
- Episode 1: The End’s Beginning – A monster slain, a butcher named.
- Episode 2: Four Marks – We take a peek at a sorceress’s early days.
- Episode 3: Betrayer Moon – A finicky eater, a family dishonored.
- Episode 4: Of Banquets, Bastards and Burials – The Law of Surprise is the way one compensates.
- Episode 5: Bottled Appetites – A destined meeting, a bard is wounded.
- Episode 6: Rare Species – The pursuit of a dragon is in progress.
- Episode 7: Before a Fall – A return to the time before a kingdom is set aflame.
- Episode 8: Much More – The Witcher Family, as you all are fond of saying.
There’s also a charming little Easter egg in all of this. If you combine all the descriptions, you obtain an interesting poem:
A monster slain, a butcher named
We take a peek at a sorceress’s earlier days
A finicky eater, a family dishonored
The Law of Surprise is the way one compensates
A destined meeting, a bard is wounded
The pursuit of a dragon is in progress
A return to the time before a kingdom is set aflame
The Witcher Family as you all are fond of saying
The Witcher makes its way to Netflix just in time for Christmas, on December 20th. A second season has already been confirmed.
