BY: GAMEVRO.COM
NOVEMBER 21, 2023
The Witcher series, born from Andrzej Sapkowski's novels, has etched itself into the gaming realm, particularly through the highly acclaimed The Witcher 3.
Netflix's Geralt series starts strong but faces criticism for declining quality, heightened by Henry Cavill's exit.
Sapkowski finds the visual adaptation "strange," emphasizing his focus on words. Humorously, he notes Netflix's lack of interest in his ideas.
Sapkowski's humor surfaces as he discloses, "I gave them some ideas, but they never listened to me." His playful dismissal of his significance in the adaptation process hints at a possible reason for the show's struggle to match the depth of the novels.
The author's commentary raises questions about the role of original creators in screen adaptations. Comparisons to Game of Thrones' rushed ending without George R.R. Martin's input add a layer of caution to Netflix's approach.
Dive deeper into Sapkowski's insights in a 13-minute interview on YouTube with Cerealkillerz, where he shares humorous but telling feedback.