Does the Witcher Go Back and Forth in Time?

One of the big revelations in The Witcher is the fact that it takes place across several timelines. ... The first two timelines take place over several decades. The second timeline is over a decade long. Only the third takes place over a short span of time, though a great deal happens during that time.

Is The Witcher in different timelines?

And as viewers are soon shown, The Witcher is set in three different timelines. ... All three of the timelines, whether it's Yennefer's origin story, Geralt hunting monsters during a tumultuous time, or Ciri being driven from her home, serve a larger purpose to the narrative.

Is The Witcher jumping around in time?

“The Witcher” Season 1 centered on the monster hunter Geralt of Rivia (Henry Cavill), sorceress Yennefer, and princess Ciri, with each character's adventures frequently taking place in different times — even years apart — and only minor hints were offered to note all the time jumping.