Why The Witcher should have a Christmas episode

The Witcher is known for a lot of things. Sword fights. Monsters. Grumpy Geralt. Singing Jaskier. Powerful Yennefer. And, of course, Ciri and her screams. It’s not exactly known for Christmas. But that doesn’t mean it doesn’t deserve a Christmas-y episode. The show practically begs for one.

The first reason the fantasy series should have a Christmas episode is that each season so far has premiered in December. What better time than during the holidays to have a Christmas episode? The first season premiered in December 2019, and the second became available in December 2021. And season 2 featured plenty of snow.

The second reason the show needs a Christmas episode? What better way to bring together the found family that is Geralt, Jaskier, Yennefer, and Ciri?

Imagine Geralt getting Yennefer a present. Imagine him buying too many for Ciri. Imagine him buying Jaskier a new instrument and Jaskier having to leave the room because he becomes too emotional. Or Ciri getting Geralt a present and Jaskier making fun of Geralt for letting a single tear slip. The fans need this. Make our fanfiction dreams come true for at least one episode.

The Witcher needs a holiday episode ASAP

But while I’m saying Christmas, the winter holiday they celebrate can be any fantasy holiday the writers make up. The Witcher world doesn’t exactly seem to be one that screams Santa and Rudolph. It can be a holiday celebrating the Law of Surprise, considering that’s what brought Ciri and Geralt together.

It would also be nice to see these characters get a break from war, struggle, and death. An hour-long episode where they have some downtime and maybe they fight off an evil reindeer monster would give the audience some reprieve before we get back into the battles and terror of The Witcher world.

What would you like to see in a holiday Witcher episode? Let us know in the comments below!