The Witcher, one of Netflix’s most successful adaptations, has presented several changes and simplifications compared to the original books. Executive Producer Tomek Baginski He attributes this to the American public and to social networks like TikTok.
During an interviewBaginski, revealed that the adaptation underwent changes due to circumstances such as illnesses of actorswhich involved adjustments to the plot and episodes.
However, the executive producer explained that some controversial decisions were made for other understandable reasons, although he understands that the audience may be upset by these changes when compared to the book. In addition, modifications were made to adapt to the North American public.
The Witcher producer thinks Americans are… dumb?
Baginski explains that one of the changes in the series was about the Hardkor 44 event, based on a real conflict between Russia, Germany, Hungary and Ukraine. Americans found it incomprehensible due to its historical context.
The executive producer of The Witcher claims that the simplifications are necessary for a series with a wide audience. Although some decisions are difficult, the showrunners must be trusted. He explains that the higher the level of complexity, the less reach it will have and will not reach the audience.
In a previous interview, Baginski also mentioned that TikTok and YouTube have influenced a generation more focused on pure emotions, without worrying so much about the logic of a plot. This audience jumps from video to video and may have difficulty following complex stories or longer content.
Fountain: Kotaku
