Netflix has announced the release date in India for The Witcher season 3, and fans are in for a treat as it will be divided into two volumes
The first part of The Witcher season 3 will be consisting of five episodes. They will be available for streaming on June 29, while the final three episodes, known as The Witcher season 3 volume 2, will be released a month later on July 27. This exciting news was confirmed through a press release by Netflix, along with a first-look teaser, giving fans a glimpse of what’s to come for Geralt, Ciri, Yennefer, and Jaskier in the upcoming season.
The Witcher Netlfix season 3 episode 1 release date in India, plot story, cast, trailer, poster
The third season will be released in two batches: episodes 1-5 will start streaming on June 29th, while 6-8 will be available on July 27th in India.
New poster for ‘THE WITCHER’ Season 3. pic.twitter.com/TmmFgYTaNf
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This summer, everything changes. The Witcher Season 3 begins on the 29th of June 🐺⚔️ #thewitcher pic.twitter.com/lQ6VNTwa12
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The Witcher season 3 plot
Netflix has released a plot synopsis and teaser poster for The Witcher season 3, providing fans with more details about the story. According to the synopsis, Geralt takes Ciri into hiding as monarchs, mages, and beasts of the Continent compete to capture her due to her powers.
Geralt is resolute in his mission to shield his recently reunited loved ones from any threats that may come their way. Meanwhile, Yennefer is entrusted with Ciri’s magical training and leads them to the protected fortress of Aretuza, where they hope to uncover more about Ciri’s untapped powers.
However, they soon discover that Aretuza is a battlefield of political corruption, dark magic, and treachery, and they must navigate through the challenges and dangers to save each other.
The teaser poster features an image of Geralt, Ciri, and Yennefer, hinting at the intense and action-packed adventures that await them in The Witcher season 3. The poster captures the dark and gritty tone of the series, with the characters looking determined and ready for battle, setting the stage for an epic season filled with drama, magic, and monsters.
The Witcher season 3 cast and production
Prior to the release date announcement, showrunner Lauren Hissrich had revealed during The Witcher season 2’s UK junket in December 2021 that the scripts for season 3 were still being written, indicating that fans would have to wait for some time before the series returned to Netflix. However, in March 2022, filming for season 3 began, and fans eagerly followed updates from the set, including behind-the-scenes photos and videos shared by the cast and crew on social media.
In April 2022, The Witcher received several cast upgrades for season 3, with new additions to the already talented cast. Notable additions include Michelle Yeoh as Scían, Kevin Doyle as Ba’lian, and Graham McTavish as Dijkstra, among others.
The Witcher season 4
In October 2022, Netflix announced that The Witcher had been renewed for a fourth season, signaling the continued popularity and success of the series. However, there was surprising news that Henry Cavill, who has portrayed the iconic character of Geralt of Rivia since the show’s inception, will not be returning for season 4.
Instead, Liam Hemsworth has been cast to take over the role of Geralt from season 4 onwards. The news of Cavill’s departure has left many fans disappointed and saddened, with mixed reactions to the casting change.