The Netflix Witcher series will be eight episodes long

The upcoming Netflix series based on The Witcher will be eight episodes long. The length of the series was revealed by showrunner Lauren Schmidt Hissrich, known for her work on Marvel's The Defenders and Daredevil, who confirmed the news over on Twitter.

"Eight Episodes. Yes! I know, I know, it may not seem like enough for you, but creatively, it's the right call. The episodes can be tight, action-packed, rich in character and story, without lagging in the middle of the season. Sounds good to me, sound good to you?"

Hissrich also revealed a possible release date for the show "2020. Who knows?! We're moving quickly ahead with everything," she mentioned, although it's only the script for the first episode that's currently finished. "I've finished the pilot, which yes, will be polished more when we cast/shoot. The other 7 episodes don't yet exist, except in my head."

Finally, Hissirch confirmed that The Witcher series will be shot "in Eastern Europa. Yes! This show couldn't exist anyplace else. Period."

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