Why the Social Commentary in Netflix’s Witcher Doesn’t Work

Allegory is integral to the Witcher Saga. Every character, book and game aims to convey insight into very real world issues. Netflix’s adaptation attempts to be as poignant as its source material, but ultimately lacks the empathy to go beyond its safe view of the world. This is the third 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. Reach out for help. Your pain matters and you are not a burden. It will help - RESOURCES: The Samaritans - 116 123 or UK : National Suicide Helpline UK 0800 689 5652 New Zealand helpline: Youthline 0800 376 633 or text to 234 (New Zealand helpline) or United States: Suicide and Crisis lifeline at tel:988 Crisis Text Line - text HOME to 741741 Crisis Service Canada - txt at 45645 (Canadian helpline) or call 1833 456 4566 Lifeline Australia - call 13 11 14 The Trevor Project - call 1-866-488-7386 or text START to 678 678 The South African Depression And Anxiety Group 0800 567 567 South African Schizophrenia & Bipolar Disorders Alliance 011 326 0661 France : SOS Help ( 33) 146 21 46 46 Norwegian Ungdomstelefonen ( 47) 473 95 011 Finland: Suomen Mielenterveys (09) 2525 0116 Lists of mental health helpines by country: Piróg or there is no gold in Gray Mountains - Andrzej Sapkowski essay about fantasy (including Slavic fantasy): óg_or_there_is_no_gold_in_gray_mountains/ Co-Written and performed by Antoine & Alexandre Heuillard Follow me at TIMESTAMPS 00:00:00 Introduction 00:02:37 Imperialism & Colonialism 00:17:00 Racism & Bigotry 00:29:44 Perpetuation of Damaging Myths 00:40:30 Historical Revisionism & Cultural Appropriation 00:50:58 Sexual Abuse & Gender Issues (Part 1) 01:02:10 Spoilers for Robert Eggers’ The Witch (2015) 01:02:48 Sexual Abuse & Gender Issues (Part 2) 01:10:10 Mental Health & Self-Harm 01:15:33 Global Warming & Environmental Issues 01:18:35 Empathy VS Callousness 01:28:02 Conclusion #witcher #Netflix #witcherlore #thewitcher