Lauren Hissrich has, for better and for worse, left her mark on the Witcher franchise. Her influence over the Netflix show and its ongoing trajectory can be felt in every facet of the production. How has her vision affected the show's interpretation of the Andrzej Sapkowski's inherently subersive work? How has her approach to adaptation affected the spirit of the books? And has she successfully brought to life this story that was meant to deconstruct the tropes Hollywood media are so fond of? (spoilers: she didn't)

This is the fifth and final part of a five part series focused on understanding Netflix’s adaptation of Andrzej Sapkowski’s fantasy saga. Throughout, we will look at why certain decisions were made by the production team, why it may not have connected with audiences and make sense of the behind the scenes drama that has led many fans to grow increasingly frustrated at the direction the show is being taken in.

Written and performed by Antoine Heuillard
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Closing number performed by les Pollos Zikos
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TIMESTAMPS
00:00:00 Introduction
00:02:02 It was never meant to be an adaptation
00:09:57 Misunderstanding subversions
00:18:22 Flanderizing Ciri's Character Arc
00:30:04 Losing the humor
00:36:18 "Family"
00:47:56 Creating conflict
01:00:20 The Spirit of Witcher
01:05:15 Lack of Vision
01:15:48 Empty Fanservice
01:28:25 Lack of Passion
01:37:02 The Limits of Artistic Liberty
01:43:30 Lack of Care
01:56:20 Conclusion
02:10:58 Closing Number



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