As the third season of The Witcher comes to a close, war has engulfed the Continent, and key characters are forced to choose sides, reflecting on their very identities. The villainous Vilgefortz has been revealed as the one hunting down Ciri, and it is imperative that he be stopped for the safety of the Continent. Geralt, fueled by anger and a desire to save his daughter, is set to go on a vengeful rampage against Nilfgaard in Season 4.
The latest season has finally delivered on the promise of shattered war, and our beloved characters are compelled to pick sides, weighing their true purpose and the people they wish to become in the future. It has proven to be a strong season, likely the best thus far, and with the news of Laurence Fishburne joining the cast, anticipation for Season 4 is running high.
The war for the Continent has officially begun, with Nilfgaard launching a surprise attack on Aretuza, leaving the North vulnerable and bereft of its arcane guardians. Emperor Emhyr will be put to the test as he comes to realize that traitors surround him, while Cahir has sworn his life to Ciri, pledging to serve her until his dying breath. The bitter truth has been revealed to Francesca, who discovered that the Emperor was responsible for the murder of her newborn child, prompting her to vow to lead the Elves against Nilfgaard. Fringilla, meanwhile, has returned to Emhyr’s services, poised to betray him at the first opportunity.
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Geralt’s primary concern remains the rescue of Ciri, and he has been gravely injured in his struggle against Vilgefortz during the coup at Aretuza. From Geralt’s perspective, Nilfgaard has Ciri in their grasp, driving him to unprecedented levels of anger and readiness to unleash his wrath upon his enemies. Season 4 will chart a new course for Geralt, a witcher free from the constraints of his code, poised to unleash hell upon those who stand in his way.
The war has also laid the groundwork for a spin-off series focused on The Rats, a gang of criminals introduced in Season 3 as they assist in Ciri’s liberation after she is found by mercenaries in the Korath desert. The Rats have also pushed Ciri to take her first life, exacting revenge upon her captor, a pivotal moment in her character arc. Although details of the spin-off remain scarce, if it takes place in the present, we can expect to see more of Ciri. If, however, it explores the past, we will gain insight into the gang’s origins and the potential disruption they could cause.
Ultimately, The Witcher’s third season has set the stage for a multitude of compelling storylines in the future, and it is difficult not to eagerly anticipate what lies ahead for Geralt, Ciri, and the rest of the characters.
