Ep. 52 — 202 "Kaer Morhen" from Netflix's The Witcher (Part 2)

David from WhibbsGames and Tracie, Miss Magitek, join Alyssa for our discussion of Netflix’s The Witcher Episode 202 “Kaer Morhen”. Very important bits include: Eskel and the infamous leshy fight; Baba Yaga and the magic number 3; successful examples of special effects, practical effects, and editing; themes of figures, dreams, longing, faith, devotion, and desperation; and how we would have changed this episode and this season.

This episode is available at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, and Stitcher.

Transcript

Cold Open

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Introduction

ALYSSA: Welcome to Breakfast in Beauclair, a global Witcher Podcast. My name is Alyssa from GoodMorhen, and I’ll be your host as you, I, and our international hanza accompany Geralt of Rivia and his destiny, Cirilla of Cintra, across the Continent.

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[Episode Details]

As for this episode, David from WhibbsGames and Tracie, Miss Magitek, call in to continue our discussion of Netflix’s The Witcher Episode 202 “Kaer Morhen”. Join us as we discuss Eskel and the infamous leshy fight; Baba Yaga and the magic number 3; successful examples of special effects, practical effects, and editing; themes of figures, dreams, longing, faith, devotion, and desperation; and how we would have changed this episode and this season.

In our mid-episode news segment, “Tidings from Toussaint,” Lars from Witcherflix shares production updates on The Witcher Season 3. After the break, don’t miss our listener call-in segment, “Dear Friend”.

Without further ado, let’s get to our discussion of Netflix’s The Witcher 202 “Kaer Morhen” (Part 2).

Discussion

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ALYSSA (VOICEOVER): When we left off, Yennefer and Fringilla had been captured by Francesca and the elves as Geralt and Ciri had returned to Kaer Morhen, the witcher’s keep.

Transcript to come.

ALYSSA (VOICEOVER): Hey! It’s Late Night Alyssa. Looking up this character, the actress, Carmel Laniado, is credited as “Violet”, which honestly isn’t any more clear as to who this character is within the Continent or what their relation to Yennefer would be.

ALYSSA (VOICEOVER): Before we continue our discussion, we’re going to hand it over to Lars from WitcherFlix for recent news on the Netflix show. When we come back, David, Tracie, and I will continue our discussion of “Kaer Morhen”.

“Tidings from Toussaint”

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LARS FROM WITCHERFLIX: Hey, it's Lars from WitcherFlix and this is "Tidings from Toussaint". Welcome back everybody! The filming for Season 3 has finally started. So let's see what the Witcher production crew was up to in the past weeks.

On March 31, The Witcher has begun filming for the new season. Near the Italian lakes of Laghi di Fusine, close to the Italian-Slovenian border, the filming has started. We know that the whole family has come together again. Henry Cavill, Freya Allan, and Anya Chalotra were shooting their first scenes in Italy in the very beautiful and snowy countryside. Moreover, Netflix revealed the official logline for Season 3: "As monarchs, mages and beasts of the Continent compete to capture her, Geralt takes Ciri of Cintra into hiding, determined to protect his newly reunited family against those who threaten to destroy it. Entrusted with Ciri’s magical training, Yennefer leads them to the protected fortress of Aretuza, where she hopes to discover more about the girl’s untapped powers; instead, they discover they’ve landed in a battlefield of political corruption, dark magic and treachery. They must fight back, put everything on the line — or risk losing each other forever."

In the first days of April, the Witcher's European filming tour continued in Slovenia. To be more precise, on their first days of filming in Slovenia the Witcher production crew was spotted near St. Jerome's church on top of the Nanos plateau in the western part of the country. After that the filming continued at the scenic Predjama Castle that is pretty close by. The spies at Redanian Intelligence spotted the three main characters and various sorceresses filming at Predjama Castle. This included Therica Wilson-Reed as Sabrina, Cassie Clare who plays Philippa Eilhart, Anna Shaffer as Triss, MyAnna Buring as Tissaia, Mecia Simson who is Francesca, and the new cast member Safiyya Ingar who possibly plays another sorceress. The presence of all these sorceresses including Phillipa Eilhart suggests that Predjama Castle could stand in for Montecalvo, Philippa's seat and home of the Lodge of Sorceresses.

The final stop of The Witcher's filming before heading back to Longcross Studios in the UK was the beautiful Krk Island in Croatia. Redanian Intelligence reported that Freya Allan was present during the filming at Zala Stara Baska beach. What exactly they filmed is not known, but the architecture of the set looks similar to the houses made of clay in Northern Africa, suggesting that Krk Island could be the Korath desert from the Witcher book Time of Contempt.

In other news, Netflix has finally confirmed the four directors of Season 3. First, Stephen Surjik who was already a director for Season 2 of The Witcher, is returning. He was in charge of the fan-favorite episode "A Grain of Truth". The other three directors are Gandja Monteiro (who workd on Brand New Cherry Flavor and The Chi), Loni Peristere (whose previous work include American Horror Story or Castle Rock), and last but not least Bola Ogun (who worked on shows like Raising Dion and Lucifer before).

Moreover, Redanian Intelligence reported on two new actors for Season 3. First, Jim Sturgeon will play Aplegatt, King Demawend of Aedirn's royal messenger who isn't the most important character in the adapted book Time of Contempt, but who has quite a signifcant impact on the story as a whole. Jim Sturgeon has played in productions like Young Wallander or Vigil before. The second actor who (according to Redanian Intelligence) will join the Witcher's season 3 is Sean Cernow, who has appeared in The Muskeeters, Doctors or Great Expectations. Unfortunately his role is still unknown.

Anyway guys, that's it for me for today. I hope you all stay safe and well. We'll talk again in the next episode of Breakfast in Beauclair. Until then, thanks again for listening and good luck on the path!

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“Dear Friend…”: Listener Call-In Segment

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ALYSSA (VOICEOVER): Hi everyone! Welcome to our listener call-in segment, “Dear Friend…”. Keep on listening as members of our international hanza share their thoughts on what we’re discussing in this episode:

PAULINE: Transcript to come.

ALYSSA (VOICEOVER): Thanks to Pauline for sending in their thoughts on Episode 202 “Kaer Morhen”! Share your thoughts on The Witcher Season 2 with our community by recording a 20-second clip with your name, country, and a comment about each episode for a future “Dear Friend…” segment. Email your clips to greetings@breakfastinbeauclair.com or DM the podcast on social for more information.

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Discussion

ALYSSA (VOICEOVER): Hey everyone! Welcome back from the break. When we left off, Yennefer, Fringilla, and Francesca had encountered the Deathless Mother in the doorless hut in the woods as the threat in Kaer Morhen begins to grow.

Transcript to come

Outro & Credits

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ALYSSA: Thanks for joining us at the breakfast table! For show notes, transcripts of each episode, and a complete list of our social platforms and listening services, head over to breakfastinbeauclair.com.

Breakfast in Beauclair is created by Alyssa from GoodMorhen. It’s hosted by Alyssa with the “Tidings from Toussaint” News Segment by Lars from WitcherFlix. The show is edited by Alyssa with music by MojoFilter Media.

Breakfast in Beauclair is produced by Alyssa in New York City with Luis of Kovir, The Owner of The Churlish Porpoise, Katie (The Redhead of Toussaint), Jacob B., Ayvo of Gulet, Bee Haven of the Edge of the World, Charlotte from Vengerberg Glamarye, RedKite, The Original Roach, Codringher’s Cat, Libby, Clare Odell, Jennidy Mundilovitch, Wolf, Corey from the US, John of Ryblia, Tom from Australia, Jill Cate, The Tabby Witch, Olle from Sweden, James Carson III, Father of Bean, Psilocybe Sorcerer, A Toussaint Knight, Roxas, Jeanette of Brokilon, and Miriam of Temeria.

Special thanks to Tracie and David for joining us for this episode and our international hanza for their support.

Transcriptionist: Charlie Lim
Editor: John Matthew Sarong, Krizia Marrie Casil

 

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