At last, The Witcher Season 2 is out! Whether you are binging the episodes in one go (we won’t judge) or savoring each like a fine wine, there are many exciting reasons to watch the newest eight episodes. Below are episode synopses for those curious to read the overall season story arc. If you are concerned about plot spoilers, reader beware. If you’d like to read our spoiler free review of season two, click here.
The second season synopsis is as follows, “Convinced Yennefer’s life was lost at the Battle of Sodden, Geralt of Rivia brings Princess Cirilla to the safest place he knows, his childhood home of Kaer Morhen. While the Continent’s kings, elves, humans and demons strive for supremacy outside its walls, he must protect the girl from something far more dangerous: the mysterious power she possesses inside.”
A GRAIN OF TRUTH | EPISODE 201
WRITTEN BY DECLAN DE BARRA DIRECTED BY STEPHEN SURJIK
Assuming Yennefer was killed at the Battle of Sodden Hill, Geralt and Ciri embark on the long journey to Kaer Morhen, home of the Witchers. When they stop for the night with Nivellen, they discover a curse has been bestowed on Geralt’s old comrade — and the truth isn’t all he’s hiding.
KAER MORHEN | EPISODE 202
WRITTEN BY BEAU DEMAYO DIRECTED BY STEPHEN SURJIK
Ciri settles into her new home with the Witchers at Kaer Morhen, but their safe haven is infiltrated by a new breed of monster. Meanwhile, Yennefer and Fringilla are captured by elves, but their lives are spared when Francesca, the new leader of the elves, discovers they share the same mysterious dream.
WHAT IS LOST | EPISODE 203
TELEPLAY BY LAUREN SCHMIDT HISSRICH AND CLARE HIGGINS STORY BY CLAIRE HIGGINS DIRECTED BY SARAH O’GORMAN
Suspicious that this new breed of monster has a connection to Ciri, Geralt takes the girl into the woods to track and kill the beast, but discovers another far more aggressive creature to overcome. Yennefer returns to Aretuza where she is accused of treachery and forced to prove her allegiance to the North.
REDANIAN INTELLIGENCE | EPISODE 204
WRITTEN BY SNEHA KOORSE DIRECTED BY SARAH O’GORMAN
Triss Merigold arrives at Kaer Morhen and uncovers a link between the new monsters arriving on the Continent and monoliths. Vesemir discovers Ciri could hold the key to the Witchers’ fates, and Yennefer reunites with Jaskier, who agrees to assist on her mission but becomes ensnared in his own misfortune.
TURN YOUR BACK | EPISODE 205
WRITTEN BY HAILY HALL DIRECTED BY ED BAZALGETTE
Geralt teams with Istredd on a journey to the fallen monolith on the outskirts of Cintra, Yennefer forges a desperate deal with a familiar demon, and Triss discovers the true identity of Geralt’s child surprise.
DEAR FRIEND | EPISODE 206
WRITTEN BY MATTHEW D’AMBROSIO DIRECTED BY LOUISE HOOPER
Geralt resolves to take Ciri to the sanctuary of the Temple of Melitele but their visit is cut short when a bounty hunter arrives to take the princess hostage. Yennefer and Geralt’s paths cross and the sorceress escapes with Ciri under her wing.
VOLETH MEIR | EPISODE 207
WRITTEN BY MIKE OSTROWSKI DIRECTED BY LOUISE HOOPER
Francesca sets out on a deadly quest for revenge while Fringilla spills blood to retain her power. When Yennefer has a change of heart, Geralt trades information for her betrayal. But it may be too late.
The Witcher Season 2 is out now. What do you think of the story arc? Let us know in the comments below or in our forums!
