Ep. 87 — 302 "Unbound" from Netflix's The Witcher
Kyle from the US and Sam from the US join Alyssa for our discussion of Netflix’s The Witcher Episode 302 “Unbound". Very important bits include: Yennefer’s evolving relationship with Ciri, a debate on which Nilfgaardian has the short stick, a truly horrific monster of the week, and the things men will do instead of going to therapy.
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In this Episode
[0:00] Cold Open
[1:11] Introduction
[3:07] Guest Introductions
[13:55] Episode Recap
[16:56] Overall Thoughts
[31:17] Yennefer and Ciri’s Relationship
[38:21] Ciri’s Morality and Responsibility
[43:57] Cahir and Fringilla
[51:02] Nilfgaardian Emperor, Emhyr Var Emris
[59:07] Geralt and the Fight at Vuilpanne Castle
[1:05:30] Dijkstra’s “Therapy”
[1:10:35] Final Thoughts
[1:11:42] Outro
[1:12:09] End Credits
[1:12:52] Piper Visits the Sound Booth
Relevant Links
Transcript
Cold Open
ALYSSA (VOICEOVER): This discussion of Netflix’s The Witcher Season 3 was recorded in June 2023 prior to the Hollywood writers’ and actors’ strikes.
[Breakfast in Beauclair theme music by Alex Berner]
Introduction
ALYSSA: Welcome to Breakfast in Beauclair, a global Witcher Podcast. My name is Alyssa from GoodMorhen, and I’ll be your host as you, I, and our international hanza accompany Geralt of Rivia and his destiny, Cirilla of Cintra, across the Continent.
[Announcements]
Poland Hanza Meetup: Weekend of August 9-12, Kraków, Poland
Welcome our new editor, Sherry Guo, to the hanza!
[Patron Announcements]
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[Episode Details]
As for this episode, Kyle from the US and Sam from the US call in for Netflix’s The Witcher Episode 302 “Unbound". Join us as we discuss Yennefer’s evolving relationship with Ciri, a debate on which Nilfgaardian has the short stick, a truly horrific monster of the week, and the things men will do instead of going to therapy.
Without further ado, let’s get to our discussion of Netflix’s The Witcher Episode 302 “Unbound".
Discussion
[Breakfast in Beauclair stinger by Alex Berner]
Transcript to come.
ALYSSA (VOICEOVER): In Episode 302 "Unbound", Yennefer sends a message to Tissaia asking to return home to Aretuza. Ciri sees visions of the past and future and prophesies the death of a royal messenger, Aplegatt. Yennefer and Ciri visit the sorceress Keira Metz for a portal back to the school, but when a man comes in with a captured elven boy, Ciri has a vision of the boy’s grim future. She intervenes, releasing him, and Yennefer kills the man before he can attack them. He turns out to be a henchmen of a powerful man, Houvenaghel, and Keira runs, leaving Yennefer and Ciri to fend for themselves.
In the south, Emhyr monologues about what he envisions for himself and the world as the new Emperor of the Continent. Meanwhile, Fringilla has been left to rot, imprisoned in a wine cellar and forced for be a poison tester for the emperor. By the end of the episode, she escapes by hiding herself in a body bag with another dead prisoner.
Geralt and Jaskier visit Codringer and Fenn still seeking information about Rience. Geralt learns that he was kicked out of Ban Ard and shares his suspicion that Rience is working for another, more powerful sorcerer. Fenn reveals his benefactor is connected to Vuilpanne Castle, but also that Istredd—among others—have reached out to them looking for Ciri.
In Aretuza, the northern mages argue about the best course of action for the northern kingdoms and how to manage their monarchs. Triss assists Tissaia at the school and discovers blood in a missing student’s room.
In Redania, Dijkstra tells Philippa about his first kill as she whips him. Afterward, she asks Dijkstra to talk to Radovid, as she sees potential in his skills. Jaskier visits Radovid, and the prince promises to investigate Rience. Radovid passes this information to Philippa and Dijkstra. Despite Dijkstra’s insistence that Vizimir has no secrets from him, Radovid reveals that the king had a secret meeting with Nilfgaard. Rience appears in Codringer and Fenn’s study and kills them, setting the building ablaze. Philippa follows Rience through his portal as an owl.
Cahir is saved by Gallatin as he is beaten in the woods while raiding Northern caravans for the emperor. As they catch up, Gallatin mentions Francesca’s search for Ciri, which piques Cahir’s interest.
Tissaia and Vilgfortz anticipate Yennefer’s return to Aretuza. Vilgefortz gives Tissaia a necklace that he claims has protective abilities.
Ciri and Yennefer argue about the morality and consequences of her impulsive actions back at the market. When Ciri questions Yennefer’s perspective, the mage brings her to the field where her childhood home once stood. Yennefer shares her personal history and the mistakes she has made to imprint the importance of consequence.
In Vuilpanne Castle, Geralt makes a horrifying discovery. Rience’s benefactor has been experimenting on women, resulting in a headless monster of fused flesh and bone. He kills the creature and saves one girl from Vuilpanne, who believes herself to be Ciri.
Transcript to come.
Outro & Credits
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ALYSSA: Thanks for joining us at the breakfast table! For show notes, transcripts of each episode, and a complete list of our social platforms and listening services, head over to breakfastinbeauclair.com.
Breakfast in Beauclair is created by Alyssa from GoodMorhen. It’s hosted by Alyssa. The show is edited by Alyssa and Sherry Guo with music by Alex Berner.
Breakfast in Beauclair is produced by Alyssa in New York City with Katie (The Redhead of Toussaint), Jacob B., Charlotte from Vengerberg Glamarye, The Original Roach, Libby, John of Ryblia, Tom from Australia, Jill Cate, The Tabby Witch, Olle from Sweden, James Carson III, Miriam of Temeria, and Softie.
Special thanks to Kyle and Sam for joining us for this episode and our international hanza for their support.
Transcriptionist: Charlie Lim
Editor: John Matthew Sarong, Krizia Marrie Casil