This discussion of Netflix's The Witcher Season 3 was recorded in July 2023 prior to the Hollywood writers' and actors' strikes.

Michelle from the US and Oleg from the US join Alyssa for our discussion of Netflix's The Witcher Episode 305 "The Art of Illusion". Very important bits include: the efficacy of non-linear storytelling, the morality of neutrality, the character's and audience's big red herring, and our thoughts on the mid-season finale.

• [0:00] Cold Open
• [1:25] Introduction
• [3:16] Guest Introductions
• [11:12] Episode Recap
• [14:29] Overall Thoughts
• [21:03] Easter Eggs
• [25:54] Non-Linear Storytelling
• [29:47] Valdo Marx
• [32:06] Geralt v. Istredd & "Things To Do"
• [42:26] Geralt's Neutrality
• [51:57] Stregobor, the Red Herring, and Vilgefortz
• [1:02:00] Mid-Season Finale
• [1:06:03] Dream Thanedd Outfits
• [1:11:14] Outro
• [1:14:50] End Credits

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