Fans of the Netflix series “The Witcher” can rejoice as Henry Cavill, portraying Geralt, and Anya Chalotra, our beloved Yennefer, return for another season. The relationship dynamics between Geralt and Yennefer, once powered by a djinn’s magic and their fiery attraction, face new trials in this latest installment.
Yennefer’s struggle for redemption
The couple experienced a rift in season 2 when Yennefer, bereft of her magical abilities, inadvertently aligns herself with a malevolent entity known as Voleth Meir. Her eventual redemption, both in recovering her powers and choosing not to sacrifice Ciri (Freya Allan), Geralt’s Child Surprise, leaves the group on shaky footing.
In this season, Yennefer, despite her past mistakes, isn’t entirely alienated. As quoted by Freya Allan in a Netflix’s Tudum interview, “[Yen]’s good at the core.” The bond between Yennefer and Ciri begins to strengthen as Yen undertakes the task of tutoring Ciri in magic, a necessary step given Ciri’s Elder Blood lineage. Ciri, recognizing similarities between them, naturally gravitates towards Yennefer.
A love transcending attraction
This newly formed bond results in a shift in Yennefer and Geralt’s relationship as well. Series creator, Lauren Schmidt Hissrich, mused about the actions necessary to rebuild Geralt’s trust in Yennefer. The answer seems to lie in a partnership, not just romantic, but a bond between soulmates. This fresh perspective on their relationship is epitomized in an intimate scene later in the season, a scene made all the more authentic by its simplistic execution.
Yennefer’s relationship with Ciri, not unlike that in Andrzej Sapkowski’s “Witcher” novels, expands into a protective one. She is not just a mentor but also a staunch defender of Ciri. The introduction of Ciri alters the dynamics of the group, and Yennefer’s role evolves into a more mature one.
Despite the rocky start to season 3, Yennefer and Geralt continue to communicate, initially through letters only. The depth of their connection is apparent even as Yennefer maintains her distance and silence, seemingly in penance for her past actions.
Yennefer: Redemption and retribution
Anya Chalotra voices her enthusiasm for this soulmate connection between Yennefer and Geralt. Her character, Yennefer, starts the season with “a lot of work to do,” implying a journey towards self-redemption. This journey manifests in Yen’s efforts to safeguard Ciri and stand by Geralt against numerous threats.
“The Witcher” Season 3 Volume 1 is currently streaming on Netflix. Volume 2 premieres on July 27, 2023.
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