Netflix’s upcomingThe Witcher: Sirens of the Deepmight confirm a harsh reality for the fantasy franchise. Andrzej Sapkowski wroteThe Witcherfantasy novelsthroughout the 1990s, creating a dark world of magical monsters and complex human characters. Over the past decade, that franchise has become widely recognized due to the immense popularity ofThe Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, an enormous video game that allows the player to embark on the adventures of Geralt of Rivia, staying true to the complex decisions and character choices the define the book series.
The popularity of the video game and the immense cultural phenomenon ofGame of Thronesled Netflix to pursue a live-action adaptation of Sapkowski’s books. The series was released in 2019, with Henry Cavill starring as Geralt. While it got off to a promising start, the show worsened with each season. Now, fans awaitThe Witcherseason 4with skepticism as Henry Cavill has officially stepped down from the role to be replaced by Liam Hemsworth. Whilethe live-action show will be under intense scrutiny going forward,Sirens of the Deeplooks to be winning over fans of the franchise.
The Witcher: Sirens Of The Deep Could Confirm The Better Medium For The Franchise
Animation Might Be The Best Fit For The Witcher Franchise
IfSirens of the Deepis a huge success for Netflix, it could confirm the harsh reality thatanimation might be the better fit for the series. This won’t be the first animated feature set in the franchise, following 2021’sNightmare of the Wolf, which was a prequel toThe Witcherseries following the Witcher Vesemir in his earlier years. It didn’t have the most widespread appeal, given that it was a fairly niche creation for fans of the franchise, but it was met with primarily positive reviews, boasting a 100% score on Rotten Tomatoes.
Sirens of the Deep’sstoryshould reach a wider audience, as it’s directly focused on Geralt of Rivia, the franchise’s most popular character. Fans have already expressed hype in response to the trailer, stating that the voice of Doug Cockle, who was the video games' actor for Geralt, generated a sense of nostalgia. A Geralt-centric story will certainly appeal to dedicatedWitcherbook and game fans, andit may even have the notability to reach fans of the TV series.
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Why An Animated Format Works So Well For The Witcher’s Story & World
Animation Is Suited For High-Magic Fantasy
Netflix wanted its own version ofGame of Thrones, butThe Witcherinvolves far more magic, mythical creatures, and other-worldly elements that make it harder to adapt on a television budget. Animation, on the other hand, doesn’t have the same limitations. Not to mention, audiences are already familiar withThe Witcherfranchise in some form of animation, as the video game is the most popular medium.
The Witcher: Sirens of the Deep
Based on the hit novel and video game series, The Witcher: Sirens of the Deep is an animated film directed by Kang Hei Chul for Netflix. Series protagonist Geralt of Rivia takes center stage once more as he is hired for a nearly impossible task- to ease tensions between humans and merpeople before they break out into an all-out war.
