The Netflix original fantasy show Henry Cavill couldn’t stop watching,Arcane, made me realize thatThe Witchershould have been an animated series. Based on the popular book series by Andrzej Sapkowski of the same name,The Witcherwas one of Netflix’s most successful fantasy shows. The show’s universe expanded with three spinoffs, which continue to generate buzz for the franchise.
The Witcheris a great show, but it hasn’t been without criticism, most of which is about how the live-action series made some significant changes to the source material. Despite these complaints,The Witcheris a solid series with great worldbuilding and engaging characters.
With Cavill, wholedThe Witchercastas Geralt of Rivia, praising this 2021 fantasy show, it’s worth looking at howThe Witchercould have been different.
Henry Cavill Couldn’t Stop Watching Arcane After Discovering The Show
Henry Cavill Was Impressed With Netflix’s Arcane
TheMan of Steelactor joined the number ofpeople who have praised Netflix’sLeague of Legendsspinoff,Arcane. Upon discoveringArcane,Cavill was so impressed with the fantasy show that he couldn’t stop watching it. The actor’s love and praise for the show isn’t surprising, asArcaneis one of the best fantasy series to ever debut on the small screen.
WhatArcanedoes incredibly well is pay homage to its video game characters, while also including an original story that draws viewers into its stunning world.The battle between Piltover and Zaun, which is told along Vi and Jinx’s story, is so beautifully written and executed that it’s hard not to binge the series.
There are reportedly otherArcanespinoffs in development that will continue to build on theLeague of Legendscharacters.
DespiteArcaneonly having two seasons spanning 18 episodes, the show tells a cohesive story that concludes in a satisfying way.The Netflix series has a Rotten Tomatoes score of 100%, proving that Cavill isn’t the only one who enjoyed the stunning animation.
There are very few fantasy shows that are on the same level asArcane, which makes it more apparent that the series deserves the praise it’s gotten.
Arcane’s Reception Proves The Witcher Should’ve Been Animated
The Witcher Might Have Been Better Off As An Animated Series
WithArcane’s positive critical and audience reception, it shows thatThe Witcher, which has had divisive reviews, should have been an animated series. Unlike live-action,animation doesn’t have the same restrictions.
This makes it easier to build a fantasy world that isn’t as limited as the ones in live-action shows. However, that’s not to say thatThe Witcherwould have been better received as an animated series. Based onArcaneandCastlevania’s success, it’s clear that fantasy shows are much more popular when they aren’t live-action adaptations.
Given thatThe Witchermovie spinoffs,The Witcher: Nightmare of the Wolf, andThe Witcher: Sirens of the Deep, have given audiences a taste of what the show would have looked like if it were animated, there’s little doubt that the series would have worked if it used the same medium asArcane.
Arcane
Cast
Arcane is an animated series set in the League of Legends universe, debuting in 2021. It explores the conflict between the affluent city of Piltover and the oppressed undercity of Zaun. Central to the story are two sisters whose allegiance to opposing sides of a technological and ideological war strains their bond.
The Witcher
The Witcher, released in 2019, follows Geralt of Rivia, a mutated monster hunter navigating a turbulent world where humanity’s darker nature often eclipses the monstrous.
