The Witcher: Best 10 Fan Favorite Episodes Ranked by IMDb

Geralt of Rivia, a monster hunter, Yennefer of Vengerberg, a powerful sorceress, and Ciri, a princess with a mysterious destiny are the protagonists of The Witcher- a beloved fantasy series available on Netflix. This show has been created as an adaptation of the books penned by Andrzej Sapkowski, as well as the video games developed by CD Projekt Red. Its unique blend of action, drama, and world-building elements has resulted in critical acclaim and a devoted fanbase. 

But which episodes are the best according to IMDb ratings? Here is a list of the top 10 fan-favorite episodes of The Witcher, ranked by IMDb.

Four Marks (Season 1, Episode 2)

IMDb rating: 7.7/10

This episode introduces us to Yennefer, a hunchbacked girl who is sold to a mage academy by her abusive father. There, she undergoes a painful transformation to become a beautiful and powerful sorceress. Meanwhile, Geralt meets Jaskier, a bard who becomes his annoying but loyal companion and helps him hunt down a sylvan, a goat-like creature. Ciri, on the run from Nilfgaardian soldiers, joins a group of refugees led by an elf named Dara.

Rare Species (Season 1, Episode 6)

IMDb rating: 8.1/10

Geralt joins a group of mercenaries hired by a mysterious man named Borch to hunt down a dragon that has been terrorizing a nearby village. Along the way, he encounters Yennefer, who has her agenda for finding the dragon. Ciri and Dara are captured by Cahir, a Nilfgaardian officer who is obsessed with finding her. They manage to escape with the help of a Doppler, a shapeshifter who can mimic anyone.

Bottled Appetites (Season 1, Episode 5)

IMDb rating: 8.3/10

Geralt and Yennefer cross paths again when they both seek the help of a mage named Triss to lift a curse from a djinn, a powerful genie that can grant wishes. However, things get complicated when they realize that they are both affected by the djinn’s magic, which sparks their attraction for each other. Ciri finds herself in Brokilon Forest, a sacred place for the dryads, who offer her protection and reveal some secrets about her past.

Before A Fall (Season 1, Episode 7)

IMDb rating: 8.3/10

This episode shows the events leading up to the fall of Cintra, Ciri’s homeland, to the invading Nilfgaardian army. Geralt returns to Cintra to claim Ciri as his child of surprise, a bond forged by destiny when he saved her father’s life. However, he is imprisoned by Queen Calanthe, Ciri’s grandmother, who refuses to let him take her away. Yennefer reunites with her former mentor Tissaia and joins the Brotherhood of Sorcerers to prepare for war against Nilfgaard.

Of Banquets, Bastards, and Burials (Season 1, Episode 4)

IMDb rating: 8.4/10

This episode reveals how Geralt became bound to Ciri by the law of surprise. He attends a banquet at Cintra as the guest of honor of Queen Calanthe’s daughter Pavetta, who is betrothed to a foreign prince. However, things get chaotic when Pavetta’s true love Duny, a cursed man with the head of a hedgehog, arrives to claim her hand. Geralt helps Duny break his curse and asks for something he does not expect in return: Ciri’s future child. Yennefer attends another banquet at Aedirn as an advisor to King Virfuril and plots to gain more power and influence.

Family (Season 2, Episode 8)

IMDb rating: 8.5/10

The season finale of The Witcher season 2 delivers an epic showdown between Geralt and Vesemir against Leshy-possessed Eskel at Kaer Morhen while Yennefer faces off against Fringilla and Vilgefortz at Sodden Hill. Meanwhile, Ciri unleashes her full potential as she confronts Deathless Mother in her dreamscape and learns more about her heritage and destiny.

Betrayer Moon (Season 1, Episode 3)

IMDb rating: 8.6/10

Geralt takes on another witcher’s unfinished business in Temeria when he is hired to kill a striga, a beast that was once a princess cursed by her father. He must lift the curse before the next full moon or kill the creature for good. Yennefer completes her transformation and becomes a court mage in Aedirn, where she meets Istredd, a fellow sorcerer and lover. Ciri and Dara encounter a doppler who impersonates Mousesack, Geralt’s friend and Cintra’s royal druid.

Much More (Season 1, Episode 8)

IMDb rating: 8.8/10

The season finale of The Witcher season 1 brings together the main characters in a climactic battle at Sodden Hill, where Yennefer and the mages face off against Nilfgaard’s forces. Geralt, wounded by a monster attack, is rescued by a merchant and his wife, who turn out to be Ciri’s adoptive parents. Ciri, after escaping from Cahir and Fringilla, finds Geralt in the woods and embraces him as her destiny. The episode ends with a cliffhanger as Yennefer unleashes a powerful blast of fire that seemingly destroys the Nilfgaardian army.

Redanian Intelligence (Season 2, Episode 7)

IMDb rating: 9.0/10

This episode reveals the backstory of Vesemir, Geralt’s mentor and the oldest living witcher. He recalls his past as a young boy who was recruited by Deglan, the leader of the Wolf School, to undergo the Trial of the Grasses, a brutal process that grants witchers their enhanced abilities. He also remembers his first love, Illyana, a healer who died during an attack by Kaedweni soldiers. In the present, Vesemir helps Geralt and Ciri escape from Kaer Morhen after Eskel is possessed by Leshy, a forest spirit that can control plants and animals

What Is Lost (Season 2, Episode 6)

IMDb rating: 9.1/10

This episode is a fan favorite for its emotional and character-driven story. It focuses on Yennefer’s journey after she loses her magic at Sodden Hill. She is captured by Nilfgaardian soldiers and interrogated by Fringilla, who tries to convince her to join their cause. She escapes with the help of Istredd and meets a mysterious woman named Rienne, who claims to know how to restore her magic. However, she soon realizes that Rienne is not who she seems and has ulterior motives for helping her.

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