The Witcher has become the hottest show on Netflix all thanks to the smooth-talking but reserved Geralt of Rivia. He may be a man of few words, one of principle and discipline. Cold-hearted but dedicated to getting the job done, Geralt’s passion for protecting those he cares about doesn’t go unnoticed. Whether it’s protecting Yennefer or talking his way out of an execution, Geralt wastes no words in getting his point across.
By the end of a season, fans saw Geralt at his most vulnerable, painting him more human than monster hunter seen at the beginning of the season. With that here are 10 Most Shameless Things Geralt Did in Season 1 of Netflix’s The Witcher.
Protects a Dragon from being Hunted
A Witcher is a monster hunter, destined to rid the world of evil to protect humanity. But good and evil are a point of view, with monsters not always sporting fangs and bulging eyes.
Sometimes the real monsters are the ones beside us withholding ulterior motives. This is exactly the case with Geralt when tasked with slaying a dragon. When Borch Three Jackdraw’s situation requires more than just a monster hunt, Geralt puts aside the monster hunter and brings out the just man in him.
Offers Genuine Wisdom to Torque
Geralt has been called many things in life and works every day to ensure he doesn’t earn the horrible nicknames society has stuck to him. The Butcher of Blavikan rendered Geralt an enemy of the people, an outcast never to be welcomed or trusted.
But his conversation with Sylvan was nothing sure of heartfelt. The two may not look the same, but both have suffered at the hands of society. This moment proved Geralt is more than what society labels him as and understands the pain of being outcasted as a monster.
Talks to His Horse
This may seem a bit odd but Geralt’s love for his horse, Roach, proves he has a heart. Instead of friends found in towns, Geralt seeks friendship from his traveling companion whom he speaks to as a form of therapy and conversation.
Though Renfri teases him for it, Geralt is genuine in taking care of Roach and is rather protective of him. But at the same time, who isn’t protective over their pets?
Uses his last wish to Save Yennefer
Geralt, despite all his magical abilities, can’t get a good night’s sleep and must look to a djinn to wish for a restful night. Alas once he finally has his wishes, he’s forced to use the last one he has to save Yennefer from certain death, as the other two were wasted away all thanks to Jaskier. Geralt can read a situation (and a room, for that matter) instantly, his understanding of Yennefer’s situation forces him to act quickly.
Though the wish itself is still a mystery, it’s assumed Geralt wished for something that meant Yennefer’s life would be spared, even it meant an end of their romantic life. Selfless and honorable, Geralt stepped outside of himself to ensure her safety.
Slept in a Crypt to Save a Princess
A Witcher’s job is no easy feat, but sleeping in a crypt was not part of Geralt’s plan when tasked with conquering the striga. Even worse, Geralt couldn’t kill the beast but only keep it out of its resting place to relieve the princess of the curse.
Stressful and dangerous, Geralt has the patience of a saint as most people would simply opt to kill the Striga out of self-defense. Not only was this a selfless act, but one of the most epic moments in the entire season, something fans have been waiting for since the initial announcement of the show’s production.
Commitment to Ciri
Geralt’s destiny is tied to Ciri despite the mystery surrounding the prophecy of the two. His continuous commitment to raising her as his own proves he’s worthy of being her guardian, mentor and possibly father-figure. Though he’s a man of few words, fans know he’d do anything to protect her in the face of evil.
Furthermore, Queen Calanthe wants nothing more than for Geralt to disappear, only to have her final words instruct Ciri to find him as her last hope. Geralt may be constantly tested by society, but his commitment to those he cares about will never diminish.
Rejection of Stregabor
In the first episode, fans were treated to a defining conversation of Geralt’s character and duty as a Witcher. Sorcerer Stregabor wishes to see Renfri dead because of the curse she holds, which would mean the end for civilization if it comes to fruition.
But his words to him are the best part of the whole episode, saying “evil is evil”, reminiscent of Palpatine’s words to Anakin, “Good is a point of you”. Geralt represents a balance between good and evil, distrustful of the Stregabors opinion on the matter despite Renfri’s wicked nature.
Protects Jaskier from Certain Death Countless Times
Jaskier without a doubt tests Geralt’s patience with his singing and endless banter, but this comedic foil does some good to the cold-hearted monster hunter. But despite this, Geralt and Jaskier have formed an unbreakable bromance with the two bouncing off each other for some comedic dialogue and heartwarming scenes.
However, Jaskier is a singer, not a fighter. This means Geralt is constantly saving him from death while Jaskier writes a song about it as a means of saying thank you. The bard may have been an annoyance at first, but Geralt slowly learned the value of friendship as they journeyed together.
Saved a Man from Zombies
Geralt knows every monster in the world, including flesh-eating zombies that rise from the ground. When Geralt saves the carriage man in the season finale, he’s repaid by doing the same thing. But it’s this subtle act of help that proves Geralt is a good man despite the hatred society carries for him.
It’s a small act but significant in Geralt’s continuous acts of kindness to those in the face of danger. Evil is evil, and Geralt saved a man from certain death.
Rejects the Law of Surprise after Saving Duny
Geralt has a habit of getting in the middle of things and even does so at the royal ball when Duny claims Pavetta as her bride, citing the Law of Surprise as his method of reasoning.
With Calanthe angry over this and sentencing him to death, Geralt steps in and defends him. Afterward, Duny seeks to repay him for his kindness which Geralt politely declines wishing only to leave and be left in peace. It doesn’t get more selfless than this.
