The Witcher (2019)
Audiences love it; critics are split.
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The Witcher is streaming in Japan on Netflix.
What the audience says
The Witcher is one of the better-rated English series out there. It carries a 7.9/10 on TMDB across 6,963 ratings — comfortably clear of the pack. In Japan you can stream it on Netflix.
Is it worth starting?
This is 4 seasons deep — English sci-fi & fantasy, leaning drama. That score holds across 6,963 ratings, so it's about as safe as this week's list gets.
- Why
- It rates 7.9/10 across 6,963 ratings — among the strongest scores on this week's list, and settled enough to trust.
- Skip if
- you don't want to start something several seasons deep
- Best for
- A long run rather than a single sitting
Story
Geralt of Rivia, a mutated monster-hunter for hire, journeys toward his destiny in a turbulent world where people often prove more wicked than beasts.
Good to know
| Genre | Sci-Fi & Fantasy / Drama |
| Language | English |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Lauren Schmidt Hissrich
Cast
Where to watch in Japan
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 12 Oct 2026 — platforms may change over time.
More: Everything new on Netflix · All Netflix titles in Japan
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