It seems most of the harshest critics try to relate to show to the book. Rarely if ever does a show come close to matching the story of a book(s). The show has to be judged on its own. When we do that, while one might find some areas for improvement, the show itself is very entertaining and actually surpassed expectations.
There are two criticisms I have of the show. First, Henry Cavill. I really do you like him, but I find that his interpretation of Geralt is too soft. Too emotional. It feels like he's trying to be bring appeal to a 13 year old teenage girl. The Witcher is a tough character and while there are times where you can see his ferocity come through, he just needs to be a little rougher around the edges. Even when he is "making nice."
Second, and this is a problem with numerous shows, and Cavill is the biggest culprit here, the speech is way too soft; particularly when the characters are outside riding on horses or walking through the woods. This is a constant problem; a failure of realism in much programming today. I understand it's easier and more appealing to have a low, soft, near whisper or "close proximity" voice. But it just does not work when two people are outside on horseback. You can't talk at a whisper to someone 6-8 feet away on a horse in the outdoors. It's just not realistic.
Otherwise I really enjoy the story and the settings are well done as are the effects. So, to the acting in general is excellent.
I think the other main characters, Yennifer and Ciri, are fantastic actors. Hope to see more of them on shows and movies in the future.
Love the show. The critics can just go back into their cubby hole of arrogance and be happy.
There are two criticisms I have of the show. First, Henry Cavill. I really do you like him, but I find that his interpretation of Geralt is too soft. Too emotional. It feels like he's trying to be bring appeal to a 13 year old teenage girl. The Witcher is a tough character and while there are times where you can see his ferocity come through, he just needs to be a little rougher around the edges. Even when he is "making nice."
Second, and this is a problem with numerous shows, and Cavill is the biggest culprit here, the speech is way too soft; particularly when the characters are outside riding on horses or walking through the woods. This is a constant problem; a failure of realism in much programming today. I understand it's easier and more appealing to have a low, soft, near whisper or "close proximity" voice. But it just does not work when two people are outside on horseback. You can't talk at a whisper to someone 6-8 feet away on a horse in the outdoors. It's just not realistic.
Otherwise I really enjoy the story and the settings are well done as are the effects. So, to the acting in general is excellent.
I think the other main characters, Yennifer and Ciri, are fantastic actors. Hope to see more of them on shows and movies in the future.
Love the show. The critics can just go back into their cubby hole of arrogance and be happy.