Netflix?s The Witcher series hasn?t aired yet, but showrunner Lauren S. Hissrich already has long-term plans outlined. As a matter of fact, Hissrich says she?s mapped out about seven seasons worth of narrative for the show. Wanting to provide a basic through-line for the various character arcs seems to serve as one reason for Hissrich?s getting ahead of the curve.
The Executive Producer explained as much during a recent interview for SFX Magazine?s issue 320. Via PCGamesN, Hissrich told SFX,

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