Will Geralt and Yennefer Get Back Together in ‘The Witcher’ Season 4? What Happened to the Couple in the Books?

Published 12/13/2023, 5:53 AM EST

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The Witcherverse’s monster-hunting pilgrims surely hold the crux of the storyline. But the composition of Yennefer and Geralt’s relationship also has many shippers. The Witcher, based on Andrzej Sapkowski’s books, has become one of the most widely acclaimed series on Netflix to date. Considering its huge recognition, Yennfer and Geralt’s romantic bliss also became a pivotal showrunner for the franchise. Even when the third installment of the show had given much screen time to their affair, it ended up in the pair’s separation.

As season 4 is working its way to the fans, questions have been on the surface regarding the fate of the iconic love story of Yennefer and Geralt.

What happened to Yennefer and Geralt in The Witcher season 3?

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Yennefer and Geralt’s relationship has been suffering waves of tumultuousness since the second installment of the show. However, to bring respite to the fans, the pair’s journey reached stability in the third season. Even though their domestic bliss had built speculations for a longer road of steadiness with more screen time for the couple, the ending took the opposite sail. Much like Geralt, Yennefer’s aim has also been stringent to the protection of Ciri. Yet, her intentions went through major change after the deadly battle.

After the battleground massacre, Ciri eventually ends up in a barren desert land called the world of the Aen Elle elves during her escape plan from Vilgefortz. Following the event, she joins the rogue clan of the Rats and introduces herself as Falka. Having been disassociated from her initial destiny, Ciri finds a new family. However, Geralt finally picks himself up to the side with Ciri and the romantic pair takes their separate roads, leading to their disconnection.

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Yet, given that the creators of the show are hellbent on tweaking the storyline, let’s take a look at what could the possibility be if the show journeys by the novels.

What happens to Yennefer and Geralt in The Witcher books?

Even though The Witcher is built on Andrzej Sapkowski’s novel, the storyline in the live-action adaptation has drifted in many ways from the source of the original. So much so that it also led to the author’s lamentation over the same. But if the series retains the storyline of the book per se, then Yennefer and Geralt’s relationship will be bound to reach stagnancy in season 4. Hence, what the audience wants will be a big decider for this unfolding.

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In the books, after the coup of Aretuza, Yennefer was reportedly captured in a jade sculpture. Following her freedom from the same, she was leaning on a row of escapades, ending up at Vilgefortz’s hand. Geralt’s arrival to her rescue does not happen till she is nearly slaughtered. Therefore, a long drill of split can be on the horizon given the series adheres to the books.

What can be expected regarding Yennefer and Geralt’s relationship in The Witcher season 4?

Throughout every adaptation, Yennefer and Geralt’s relationship has been a complex phenomenon. In the third season, Yennefer was stuck in the chord of restoring Aretuza following the wrecking combat. Yennefer’s intention previously was solely to protect Ciri and improve her magical prowess. However, her ascending as the most powerful mage has led to her steadfastness in restoring her motherland. As a result, this could disrupt her lookout for Ciri.

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The speculation that carries most of the weight is that Yennefer could leave Geralt on his mission to find Ciri, while she remains back in Aretuza. The outcome, therefore, possibly will result in the pair’s prolonged separation. However, the original canon never cleared the air of the pair’s stability. But one has to keep in mind that the series has been sly enough to give a taste of their romantic bliss to the audience. Therefore, the scale of their separation throughout the fourth installment seems rather bleak.

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The affair of Yennefer and Geralt has been a catalyst for much of the fans’ expectations. Especially with the anticipation surrounding Liam Hemsworth assuming the swordsmanship, the team could lean more engagingly toward the couple’s reunion, unlike the novel. Now whether the relationship will retain its glory or end up in a bad shape will only be observed once the fourth season lands on Netflix.

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What do you think will happen to Yennefer and Geralt’s relationship in The Witcher season 4? Let us know in the comments below!

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Anushka Bhattacharya

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I'm Anushka Bhattacharya, an entertainment journalist at Netflix Junkie. Armed with a degree in literature, I once wielded my words to catalyze change within society through my work with NGOs. However, as I stumbled into the exuberant hole of crime thrillers and documentaries on Netflix, it was love at first sight and pushed me into entertainment journalism.

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