Movies & Series 28 December 2021, 10:42

10 Things The Witcher Season 2 Changes Compared to Books

The latest season of The Witcher is not flawless. But at the same time, it manages to retain the atmosphere. In a few places, the creators decided to clearly depart from the book original. Did it benefit the show?

Jaskier - an offended bard and a noble revolutionary

Has this change worked out well for the show: no
Could it affect the fate of the characters in season three: unfortunately, yes

In the first season, many viewers weren't as upset with Jaskier's character as they were about how his relationship with Geralt was portrayed. The creators, seemingly having learned their lesson, turned the bard a slightly less comical character and had him go his separate way, introducing a plotline that drags on for Lady of the Lake knows how long. Unfortunately, the results are even worse than in the first season.

He may be stealing the show, but at the same time, when he talks about his feelings, he hardly seems genuine. Why is this? Well, in Sapkowski's books, the bard was an absolute narcissist. Maybe not evil, but rarely noble enough to risk his life for others . Perhaps if the lives of closest friends were on the line. But these elves were complete strangers to him.

His bombastic declarations often turned out to be mere theoretical speculation when brutally confronted with reality. Besides, Jaskier rarely displayed organizational skills and was unlikely to stick to a single venture for more than a moment or two. In contrast, the show portrays a completely different character. A noble dandy, offended at Geralt, ready to sacrifice everything on a whim… No, that's not how I imagined Jaskier. Neither do Sapkowski's readers. To make matters worse, this plotline simply has to be continued in the next season. On the plus side, the bard had a few good jokes and at one point, he puts the success of the whole project at stake because of his pride.

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Jaskier - an offended bard and a noble revolutionary