The Witcher Characters Comparison:The Witcher (2019) vs The Hexer (2002) 

Fun Fact: The actor who played Geralt in The Hexer, Michał Żebrowski, plays Geralt in the Polish dubbing of The Netflix Witcher and played Johnny Silverhand in the Polish dubbing of Cyberpunk 2077.

I love Polish Yennefer. She is WOMAN, not girl. She is feminine, sophisticated yet powerful emanating calm force and respect.

The Polish version shows the true friendship between Geralt and Jaskier, while the Netflix version perverted everything into a parody of Shrek and Donkey.

The Polish version of the Witcher was characterized by great acting, a very good script and an engaging storyline. Unfortunately, the budget of the series was not high, so the set design and special effects left a lot to be desired. Polish artists did not lack talent, only money. If they had a Netflix budget, the show could be an international success.

I wasn't fan of Polish old version, but when Netflix published season one I understood the main problem of Poles was lack of budget. There is so much more athmosphere and emotions than in American version. It must be so sad to Henry Cavill who loves cdpred games and book...

Wow Yennefer looks as she's supposed to in the Polish version.

Polish Jaskier (Zamachowski) may not be handsome playboy, but he is funny, and charismatic with nearly Austin mojo. Plus he perfectly showed character of polish sarmatians class.

I like that in the polish version Ciri is still a child,, like she should xD

Wow! The Hexer characters are actually way more similar to what I've imagined them to look like while reading the books!

I like Polish version more. Greetings from Ukraine!

To be honest, Hexer has this... thing. A spirit of books. Lack of budget caused many problems but at least it was mostly faithful to the books.

In all honesty, Michal Zebrowski has a great Geralt face. I haven’t seen the Hexer yet but he looks really great in stills. He is captivating, kinda sucks you in.

I like the old Polish version better. The atmosphere is somehow different more sorrow not just dark. Geralt gathers world experience of good and evil, of the foul human nature. He is not just some badass marvel hero, he makes mistakes, he is confused, he questions himself. And the acting is way better. Michal Zebrowski is and forever be the one and only Geralt. I also liked the training phase when he was growing up. But of course I will watch the Netflix version as well.

I really like how the older version is so much more medieval, greasy hair, little to none lipsticks or heavy makeup, no fancy costume materials, roads and villages full of dirt. The new version is extremely modern, with characters straight from the makeup room, all the clothes ironed 10 seconds before the shot. Geralt even has a fancy tailored black-leather bag for his stuff, which matches his armor, like a wealthy knight. Kind'a takes away plenty of realism.

As a hungarian, Michal Zebrowski is my favourite Geralt and Zbigniew Zamachowski is the best Dandelion. The Wiedzmin series may have been changed and scuffed but the atmosphere was great. Cavill doesn't matter, Netflix's Witcher has absolutely nothing from this blend of slavic, celtic, nordic and fairy tale spirit that makes the books and games beloved.

The witcher Ciri actress has something almost feline in her facial structure that I love, every time she is referred as the lion cub of cintra I can literally see it

I like Henry's role but Michał was the original Geralt, gotta respect that!

holy fuck, side by side comparison its insane how badly cavill looks as geralt compared to žebrowski. i prefer polish version of the tv show as well.

To miłe czytać że wielu osobom bardziej podoba się polska obsada i klimat. Unfortunately Netflix missed with the cast. Also the mood of the polish series is quite different. More funny scenes and catchphrases.

Żebrowski looks like a real badass!

Michał Żebrowski today looks even more like the witcher from the game, only he has short hair, but he has naturally platinum, bring back to life an old Polish series

Wow! The actually cast a child as the child ciri! Not a 20 year-old adult!

Aside from Geralt and Stregebor, of which I prefer their 2019 counterparts, the 2002 Polish series did a far better job of casting and mostly stayed true to the books.

К Генри вроде как уже все привыкли, но польский товарищ все равно лучший Ведьмак. И конечно мое почтение всем кто работал над польским сериалом с его маленьким бюджетом.

Watching Netflix season 2 made me appreciate The Hexer even more. Budget can't fix incompetence.

Istredd and Borch from the polish version where exactly how l imagined them.

Surprisingly, the Polish version actors look much better now than in my memories. Maybe because now we can compare them with some "Netflix style" casting choices.

Polish version was closer to books.

The 2002 version is better when it comes to the casting, as well as the atmosphere and storytelling. I wish they could refresh it a little bit, add EN subtitles and make it more available to watch for everyone.

Fun fact: Zbigniew Zamachowski (Jaskier) is also voice of Polish Shrek

Always loved the old Polish Geralt and was afraid the American version will suck. At the end Henry was pretty much the best thing about the new Witcher but I think I still prefer the old one.

Gonna be honest geralt hair on the hexer looks amazing

Polish actor: Lore friendly Henry Cavill: heavily modded

If someone still claims that netflix witcher is a good "adaptation", he should start taking pills 😂

It's a pity that they had such a small budget in the old version. The actors were much better.

The original felt more down to earth therefore more realistic. None of that sh*t about destiny being the only driving force between the main characters. In the 2001 show they had actual normal people chemistry. Naratively a much better time than Netflixs version.

The Cast is soo much better. Especially Yennefer.

Polish version had at least geography, good acting, was according to books and Yen was Yen. Low budget was not on the way to respect viewers and source material

Polish version of Jennifer was spot on and very close to source material. Same with Ciri. I have no clue why Netflix showrunner used adult actress to play a child and adult version as well. Netflix wasted so much potential.

If Hexer had the same money as The Witcher, it would have been a better production. Well, when you're shooting fantasy, you have to put more than production zeal into it. But honestly, Geralt was great. Jaskier, too. And the scene where Geralt meets Ciri again in the Polish version was really beautiful and touching. Although to the curious I recommend the series, not the movie.

Wow, i didnt know Polish cast was so good. I guess i will watch Polish show soon :D

M. Żebrowski is the one and only true Geralt. There's nothing even to compare...

Wow, most of the polish casting looks way better

Lack of comparison of Calanthe covered in elven blood vs other weakens differences. In books she was brave, cold-minded royal with tendencies to battle fervor but what royal could not change his/her suit between battle on end of kingdom and VERY IMPORTANT feast at capital? Jaskier/Dondallion differences are powerfull in relation with witcher. In books and Polish series he is old friend of Geralt and his songs are more ballads than commercial tunes. Search "Zapachniało powiewem jesieni" - ballad of three seasons: autumn, winter and spring, Or "cztery rady Jaskra" - "Four advices of Jaskier", commenting the story. For example: "This night you wont see stars cause Cintra is burning It'll burn and show the world world which is dying. Like hoard od black ravens still enemies raiding. You flew but destiny yours realizes in yourself"

Yen in the Hexer is beautiful ❤️

Według mnie Polski Geralt jest Lepszym Geraltem.

Ребата из польского сериала прекрасны. Михал кроет Генри в этой роли как бык овцу.

Польская версия душевнее что ли) В ней есть атмосфера. В новом фильмы хер поймёшь что)

The Polish TV series was created with more love for books and more respect for fans than an American shit product. The monsters may look worse, but for 2002 and for a small budget, they look fine. The authors of the Polish series have slightly changed the plot, but compared to Netflix's shit, this is a divine series. And most importantly, you see the story of the witcher, and not a story "strong independent women"

I love Netflix Yen, but the Polish Yen seems to be closer for game’s image😎

The polish version of ciri is on point cuz its really a child not soon to be adult

It's funny being a Pole and seeing all these comments about polish versions, poland and Poles

Wróci wiosna, deszcz spłynie na drogi Ciepłem słońca serca się ogrzeją Tak być musi, bo ciągle tli się w nas ten ogień Wieczny ogień, który jest nadzieją

Michał is the best witcher ever.

chciałbym aby powstała odświeżona wersja naszego wiedźmina wystarczyło by skupić się na kwestii technicznej w końcu minęło 20 latach na pewno wyglądało by to lepiej

Geralt is so much better in the Hexer. Henry looks like a fucking Scandinavian god or something. He's supposed to be not as pretty and more girizzled

Words cannot describe how I dislike 2019's Calanthe

Smoku.... jesteś piękny

Gerald, Princess of Rivia

To be honest both Michal Zebrowski and Henry cavill look ecxactly how i imagined Geralt even though they are quite different

Как сказал уже один зритель Нетфликса, с каждым новым сезоном ведьмака, польская версия смотрится все лучше и лучше

In Poland we used to complain about The Hexer from 2002 mostly because of the lack of good special efects. When i saw The Witcher coming in Netflix i was stunned, I wanted badly to see this, but it was so "good" that i did not even finish whole series 1. Maybe indeed old version was better even without those specials ;-)

Do you all know that there is fan polish film in witcher universe focusing on Lambert? I haven't watched it yet. But soundtrack is sooo fricking good It's called "Alzur's Legacy" in English and "Pół wieku poezji" in Polish

Polish Geralt 😍

Fun fact: One polish actor played in the Netflix's version. He was the young soldier protecting Ciri in Cintra - Maciej Musiał.

Судя по комментариям не кого не смутило засилье темнокожих в сеттенге ведьмака основанной на восточной европейском фольклоре

I like the way how Geralt in Hexer version looks like. For me Geralt as a Cavil is too bulky. The book-realated Geralt was skinny and veiny, more like a real witcher should be.

Nice work.

That Polish Adaptation of Yennefer looks like Catherine-Zeta Jones

fun fact actor who play old polish witcher dubbing new witcher in polish version

At least the polish version is not woke. I prefer it because it means that the creators care about the source material

0:45 THE PERFECT YENNEFER IN THIS PHOTO. Geralt: he would look much better in The Hexer if his beard was the same color as his hair and left undone and some good armor was fixed for him. the sets and footage is good. they look more natural (outdoors) and Slavic than Netflix's

Йенифер образца 2000 года - шикарная.

2:40 Correction: Renfri was actually played by Kinga Ilgner in The Hexer. Weronika Pelczynska took some part in one episode as Renfri in her youth. But the actress in the video is Kinga Ilgner.

Kate Bush as Yennefer... Where can I watch this masterpiece?

Polish Geralt actually looks like what Geralt is supposed to be not the Ken doll version Netflix gave us

Polish version: 20 years older, 10 times lower budget and still better then Netfilx one.

Polish version is miles ahead in cast, except for Jaskier looks(actor was great)

They should just translate the old version with Michał Źebrowski to English, tweak the special effects of the monsters, and voila! :D

Polish: Lore-friendly witcher Netflix: when you try to install skyrim nsfw mods on witcher 3 Bugs everywhere, even the npc skins went black because of the glitch

First conclusion that comes to my head after seeing this comparison is that everybody are so youthful and perfectly beautiful in the new Witcher, while Polish verion has more realism

Didn’t know there was another Witcher tv series

Chyra as Borch was superb. Loved the character. Netflix despite bigger budget puts less Focus on acting layer with few notable excpetions like Calanthe or Ciri for that matter. I think though that Netflix yennefer is really bad casting

I remember watching the old tv show few years before the first game came out, loved it despite all its flaws

Netflixowy wiedźmin nie umywa się do naszego. Efekty specjalne i budżet były... Szkoda gadać, ale klimat i postacie robiły robotę

Hexer more than realistic

Looks like polish version stayed true to books and characters looks way better than Netflix one

When show from 2000 with total budget of 4 millions $ did better job than 2019 adaptation with 15 mil. budget per episode !

Great video :)

now THAT is Yennefer of Vengerberg

Henry is the only reason I actually watch it

Haven't seen the 2002 polish version, but i can say the cast looks a lot more like their characters, at least more like they look in the videogames.

I like that the girl who play pavetta in Netflix is a swedish Actor

The Polish version looks more interesting and real than cartoon the dolls from Hollywood.

Heck, some of the polish charachters were bangers.

Михал Жебровски выглядит гораздо органичнее в роли Геральта, чем лощёный, слишком мускулистый и крупный Генри Кэвил. Ни лицо, ни фигура, ни фактура, ни актёрская игра Генри никак не подходят под образ Геральта. Хоть он и старается.

I love how both Ciris have no eyebrows.

Love Polish version ❤️ they definitely got the core of the book right

If Polish producer have 100 000 000 dollars I am sure that Netflix movie could be nothing special. I really like first Witcher movie, and you should definately watch this movie, but please....dont judge SCI FI effects (Dragon ) heh:)

Ну что я могу сказать , мне Польская ближе подборка