Between the medieval fantasy scape, suspenseful battle scenes and juicy plot full of drama, action and romance, Netflix’s fantasy series The Witcheris here to fill theGame of Thrones shapedhole in your heart.

The show stars formerSupermanandStardustactor Henry Cavill as Geralt of Rivia, a sullen monster-hunter who possesses magical ‘witcher’ properties.

Not liked by most, he joins a powerful sorceress (Yennefer of Vengerberg) and Princess Cirilla on a rip-roaring journey across the Continent. It quickly becomes apparent that the power-hungry humans they encounter are far crueller than the monsters they’re forced to slay.

The series also stars newcomers Anya Chalotra (Wanderlust)as Yennefer and Freya Allan (The War of the Worlds) as Princess Cirilla.

Watch the trailer for Netflix’s The Witcher and prepare to get hooked. Post continues below.

The Witcheris based off a book series written by Polish author, Andrzej Sapkowski and the show has already been compared to HBO’s hit program,Game of Thrones. However,The Witchertechnically came first. Sapkowski began the series in 1993 before George R. R. Martin wrote the first book of theA Song of Ice and Fireseries,Game of Thronesin 1996.

The characters are intriguing, the dialogue is witty and quick, and the eight-episode season is perfect for a holiday binge that will leave you hankering for season two.

The Witcheris also getting the Twitter seal of approval, with social media users raving about the show.

Watching #TheWitcher, and Marilka is already throwing off some strong Arya-esque vibes. pic.twitter.com/bfSmNNlK8v

— LinzB (@LinzBon1081) December 21, 2019

the witcher cleaning up the mess game of thrones made in 2019 #thewitchernetflix pic.twitter.com/d7fOkoBoXd

— sana (@lilyhale) December 20, 2019

all I can think about while watching #TheWitcher is how all these women could murder me and I’d be thankful pic.twitter.com/yV7yf2EpnY

— Sofia Casanova (@sofiaecasanova) December 21, 2019

Inject #TheWitcher fight choreography into my veins pic.twitter.com/AhjEHos0vW

— Mike (@IAmMovieMike_) December 20, 2019

i never found henry cavill attractive, like for real not, but i’m 5 minutes into #thewitcher and this is me: pic.twitter.com/cSragjqzHG

— J-BONE enthusiast Denise (@playthedagger) December 20, 2019

OK I finished #TheWitcher – now where is season 2! pic.twitter.com/UC0dAHpOcp

— go ask alice. ????️‍???? (@thewwhiterabbit) December 21, 2019

I thought #TheWitcher was going to be good but I did not expect to like it this much.

This show is fantastic.

— Mike Carr (@Di3seL_) December 21, 2019

The Witcher on Netflix is everything I ever hoped for. Follows the books fairly well, the lore is on point, the characters are well portrayed, and the world is dark as fuck. I love this shit. Wow. Thank you @netflix

— Goldy (@GoldGloveTV) December 21, 2019

Now, the difference between The Witcher and Game of Thrones epic battle scenes is that The Witcher has an epic battle scene and Game of Thrones has Jon Snow screaming at a dragon for half an episode. #TheWitcherNetflix pic.twitter.com/h9zZ3tr2Ss

— Grace Barker (@Gracebarker94) December 20, 2019

Just finished the 1st episode of #TheWitcher

And my god what a fantastic start. I didn’t expect at all for this show to be as good as it is.

It looks gorgeous, writing is spot on, soundtrack is beautiful and Henry Cavill is perfect as Geralt.

So pleased to have been wrong. pic.twitter.com/BAXkonmpSk

— Dr. Santa (@LazerzZHD) December 21, 2019

Watching #TheWitcher to take my mind off Star Wars! So far so good ???? pic.twitter.com/5MHbX5sCqz

— Viviane Fonseca (@vivicaycara) December 21, 2019

Holy shit. Move over Game of Thrones, Netflix’s The Witcher is the new big boi in town.

— Seth / Galushi (@GalushiTheDwarf) December 21, 2019

I can not say how happy I am right now with @witchernetflix. Just so rich and dark. It hits its mark everytime. Thank you @LHissrich and your team. You all did it. #TheWitcher

— Jackie B (@Wurpd) December 21, 2019

Feature image: Netflix.

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