The following article contains spoilers forThe Witcherseason two.
Adapting the vast world ofThe Witcherto television is no small task with writers having five novels, numerous short stories, and -of course- CD Projekt Red’s games as source material. However, according to showrunner Lauren S. Hissrich, one of the most impactful scenes in season two is taken straight from the books.
The Witcher’ssecond season premiered almost two weeks ago with great success as Netflix’s big fantasy series looked to improve upon many aspects that were seen as weak points in season one. Ifreviews forThe Witcherare to be believed, the show does indeed deliver on that, and although it does take its share of creative liberties even Andrzej Sapkowski has given it his uncompromised approval.
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Season two introduces Rience, a sorcererwho Hissrich knew had to take the spotlight to recreate the books’ torture scene where the pyromancer applies his sadistic questioning techniques on the beloved Jaskier. The scene which is taken straight out ofBlood of Elvesis all about depicting Rience as one of the few characters inWitcherlore that’s just purely evil, while also highlighting Jaskier’s loyalty towards his dear friend Geralt when he refuses to tell his captor anything else about the White Wolf, beyond what’s written in his songs.
As Hissrich explains, the one part where writers had to exercise their creative license was in how Yennefer manages to save Jaskier from Rience, given that she’s lost her magic power in the aftermath ofThe Witcher’sseason one fiery finale. Nevertheless, the result is just as pleasing when Yennefer spits alcohol in Rience’s face to leave him scarred for life as he tries to complete his mission of hunting down Ciri.
Overall, the scene helps define character traits for Rience as a “firef***r” (as Yennefer would say) who just want to see the world burn, whereas for the audience it’s a chance to see Jaskier as so much more than mere comic relief but instead someone who’s unwilling to betray Geralt to the very end, even after their falling out. The torture scene is just one of many changes in Netflix’sThe Witcher, withEskel’s fate departing from books and games, and the introduction of the Deathless Mother as a crucial character that drives much of the plot forward.
In any case, season two sets uptons of things forThe Witcher’sthird season, and though there aren’t any estimated release dates as of now, fans probably won’t have to wait as long, especially if the series wants to do seven seasons.
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