Ep. 128 — 406 'Twilight of the Wolf' from Netflix's The Witcher
Brett from the US joins Alyssa for our discussion of Netflix’s The Witcher Episode 406 “Twilight of the Wolf". Very important bits include: Brett Meets Romantasy, shadow daddies and Alyssa’s reading renaissance, the gap between incredible action and shaky dialogue, Vilgefortz as a standout villain and the brutality of his fighting in the Battle of Montecalvo, why Istredd’s death is earned and Vesemir’s isn’t, Ciri and Mistle’s roles in their relationship, and the return of monoliths!
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Transcript
Cold Open
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Introduction
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As for this episode, Brett from the US calls in for Netflix’s The Witcher Episode 406 “Twilight of the Wolf". Join us as we discuss Brett Meets Romantasy, shadow daddies and my reading renaissance, the gap between incredible action and shaky dialogue, Vilgefortz as a standout villain and the brutality of his fighting in the Battle of Montecalvo, why Istredd’s death is earned and Vesemir’s isn’t, Ciri and Mistle’s roles in their relationship, and the return of monoliths!
Without further ado, let’s get to our discussion of Netflix’s The Witcher Episode 406 “Twilight of the Wolf".
Discussion
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ALYSSA (VOICEOVER): Vilgefortz launches an assault on Montecalvo, sacrificing his own forces to break the sorceresses' defenses. In the attack, Margarita is killed. Yennefer calls on Fringilla to help stop the rogue mages from teleporting away. Fringilla rescues Istredd, who’s ready to sacrifice himself to break Vilgefortz's control over the monoliths.
When they finally come face-to-face, Yennefer and Philippa overpower Vilgefortz. She briefly slips into his mind and learns the true shape of his plan: experimentation on Ciri’s womb. Vesemir chooses to face Vilgefortz alone and is killed.
Cornered, Yennefer and the sorceresses make their last stand. Fringilla reaches her with news that Istredd’s plan worked and, with their powers of teleportation restored, the sorceresses cut down the last of Vilgefortz's novices. Vilgefortz races back to his keep to stop Istredd, but arrives too late. Fringilla carries the dying Istredd to Montecalvo, where he tells Yennefer to find Stygga Castle and put an end to Vilgefortz.
Elsewhere, the Rats kidnap a child for ransom and Ciri brutally kills every one of the guards that stand between them and escape. As the Rats celebrate, Mistle, unsettled by what she has seen, confronts Ciri directly. She warns her that this darkness will consume all of them. Separately, Bonhart overhears a guard describing the massacre and comes away with a single lead: Hotspurn.
Back at Montecalvo, the sorceresses destroy the Book of Monoliths, honoring Istredd's dying wish. Yennefer, with nothing left to lose, teleports directly into Nilfgaard to search for Ciri.
Outro & Credits
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Breakfast in Beauclair is produced by Alyssa in New York City with Jacob B., Charlotte from Vengerberg Glamarye, RedKite, The Original Roach, Libby, John of Ryblia, Tom from Australia, Jill Cate, The Tabby Witch, Olle from Sweden, James Carson III, Miriam of Temeria, Kitty, Softie, Lisa C., Sydna, Anastasia, and Patrick.
Special thanks to Brett for joining us for this episode and our international hanza for their support.
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