Netflix wanted to make “The Rats” a standalone prequel series. But it seems that plans have changed.
“The Witcher” is not only successful as a novel and as a video game. The Netflix series of the same name also found plenty of fans, which prompted the streaming provider to expand the brand with an additional spinoff.
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The idea was born to create a prequel with “The Rats”. and to offer the eponymous faction its own show. However, it appears that the plans have been largely scrapped and the end result could take a different direction.
Changes in filming and concept of The Rats
The information from Redanian Intelligence According to reports, filming for “The Rats” – named after the group that includes Kayleigh (Fabian McCallum) and Mistle (Christelle Elwin) – was shortened by several months. Instead of six, it ended up being just two months.
There was also reportedly a change in concept in which the scenes could be redesigned as flashbacks for season 4. The producers originally aimed to create a six to eight episode prequel series. She should focus on the members before they meet Ciri.
According to Redanian Intelligence, during the abbreviated filming period for “The Rats,” material was only collected for one or two episodes. Accordingly, Netflix scrapped plans for a standalone series after analyzing some early recordings.
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The reduced footage will now be integrated into season 4 of “The Witcher” or released as a short film. Juliette Alexandra's CV also provided supposed proof of the plan changes. The prequel is no longer mentioned there, but her council appearance in season 4 is.
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Relieved reactions to The Witcher rumors
While it is not entirely clear whether Redanian Intelligence's information corresponds to the facts, many fans are relieved. “Finally good news about The Witcher,” writes for example a Reddit user.
“Good!” added another. “It was a terrible idea from the start. I could guarantee that Netflix wanted to make them a cool anti-hero group, even though that's not the case at all.”
The rats formed in “The Witcher” a fledgling criminal group in Geso that was notorious for stealing from wealthy citizens to fulfill their own material desires, including acquiring the finest horses, clothing, and accessories. Murderousness and overconfidence led to an early end.
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Fifth season concludes the Witcher series, but there's more
The latest report on “The Rats” follows Netflix’s announcement that “The Witcher” will end with the fifth season. This means that the producers are combining the last three books of Andrzej Sapkowski’s “Witcher” saga into two seasons.
Filming for the fourth and fifth seasons will take place one after the other, while Netflix is also working on another Animated film set in the universe of “The Witcher”.. That means a proper witcher portion is still to come. “The Witcher Blood Origin” was last, however a big disappointment.
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