Witcher fans rejoice! Because the fantasy drama is finally back on Netflix with new episodes! Season 2 of "The Witcher" premieres this week, bringing more monster-hunting and sorcery adventures to Henry Cavill's Geralt of Rivia

If it feels like it's been forever since "The Witcher" Season 1, it dropped in December 2019, aka Before Times Filming for Season 2 began in early 2020, but was interrupted in March due to a pandemic Cast member Christopher Hivju tested positive for COVID-19 and filming was halted Filming resumed, then was suspended and resumed again throughout last year

When filming was finally completed, showrunner Lauren Schmidt Hislich released a behind-the-scenes teaser, stating that "The Witcher" Season 2 had a crew of 1,200 and a cast of 89, spending 158 days on set Speaking of Hisrich, he has already addressed fan backlash (spoiler alert) about how Eskel will change in "The Witcher" Season 2!

And the hard work seems to be paying off, as the reviews for "The Witcher Season 2" have been mostly positive This eager anticipation is fueling a sense of anticipation among fans The Witcher is already one of the most popular shows on Netflix (No 2 in 2019, according to streamers) Season 2, our pick of new movies and shows to watch this weekend, could top the list this year

The Witcher Season 2 is available on Netflix and arrives today, Friday, December 17, at 3:00 AM ET

Season 2 consists of eight episodes, all of which (as is Netflix's wont) will be available simultaneously

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Here are the details we know so far about the eight Witcher season 2 episodes

The Witcher Season 2, Episode 1: "A Grain of Truth" written by: Declan de Barra

The Witcher Season 2, Episode 2: "Kaer Morhen" written by: Bo Demayo

The Witcher Season 2, Episode 3: " What Is Lost" written by: : Lauren Schmidt Hisrich, Claire Higgins Story Claire Higgins

The Witcher Season 2 Episode 4: "Redanian Intelligence" Written by: Sneha Koorse

The Witcher Season 2 Episode 5: "Turn Your Back" Written by: Haley Hall

The Witcher Season 2 Episode 6: "Dear Friends" Written by: Matthew D'Ambrosio

The Witcher Season 2 Episode 7: "Voleth Meir" Written by: Mike Ostrowski

The Witcher season 2, episode 8: Title TBAWritten by: Lauren Schmidt Hisslich

Once you're done watching The Witcher, the end of December brings new Netflix best shows like Cobra Kai season 4 episodes, and more fun awaits

As for next year, there are already big things to look forward to, with the first part of Ozark season 4 coming in January and Stranger Things season 4 in the summer of 2022 (we hope it arrives sooner than later)