The WitcherTV series has easily become one of the most popular series to stream across all platforms right now, with its popularity causing fans to createsome very relatableWitchermemes,among other forms of fanfare. In addition, one fan has created a fan intro reminiscent of the popular sitcomFriends.
First debuting more than 25 years ago,Friendsis renowned in pop culture for many running gags, memorable jokes, and the “will they or won’t they?” plotline that would inspire sitcoms and other television shows to follow. Yet, one of the show’s elements that stands out is its highly iconicsitcom intro, which YouTuber DarwinStreams parodied in a video featuring scenes and characters fromThe Witchershow at their most jovial moments.
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Additionally, theFriendsintro’s song, “I’ll Be There For You” by The Rembrandts, can be heard in the background. The video is displayed below. However, it is worth noting that there may be spoilers ahead.
Also, likeFriends, the parody displays the names of the actors of the main characters, including Henry Cavill, Joey Batey, Anya Chalotra, and Freya Allan.Roach, Geralt of Rivia’s horseinThe Witcher, is also cited in the parodied intro credits.
After the video goes through the main actors, the parody intro ends on a scene of Geralt overlooking a serene mountainside. It then fades to black, much in the style ofFriends.
Overall, this is a faithful parody ofFriends.UsingThe Witcheras a base for the parody also adds humor, as the show generally has a serious and dark tone. Outside this parody,The Witcherhardly resemblesFriends, though DarwinStreams' edits are very convincing in the video.
As previously mentioned,The Witcherhas been extremely successful, both critically and commercially. While it has drawn comparisons toGame of Thrones, which ended on a notoriously controversial note,The Witchernow has many fans hooked on the franchise, withtheWitcherbooks selling out on Amazon. Time will tell in seeing whether or not the series can maintain its appeal going into future seasons. Further, it has yet to be seen if more fan videos like theFriendsparody will continue to demonstrate fans' love for the show.
