Episode 5 of The Witcher commences with a foreboding dialogue between two enigmatic figures. One, a shapeshifter cloaked in human flesh, until he is enlisted for a clandestine task in Nilfgaard. Suddenly, Mousesack is released from a cage, his body thudding onto the cold floor. As the man transforms, his true identity is unmasked - he morphs into Mousesack's form, stabbing the real one with a dagger.
Yennefer, in search of a cure, visits a mage and dumps coins onto his desk. After casting spells for the villagers, Beau Berrant enters the scene, challenging her authority. Meanwhile, Ciri is granted the privilege to stay with the tribal warriors in the woods, but before this, she's presented with the choice - whether to embrace this path or not.
Geralt and Jaskier reunite by the serene shores of a lake. Amidst the bard's jests, Geralt reveals that he's on the hunt for a djinn, and pulls a vase out of the water. The two engage in a scuffle over the artifact, until Jaskier shatters it, releasing the djinn. They rush to the nearby village, but the elf there is powerless to heal Jaskier's magical ailment. Bloodied and gasping for breath, Jaskier struggles while Geralt hastens away with him, hearing whispers of a lone mage operating nearby.
Yennefer, desperate for a child, persists in her search for a remedy. Tissaia confronts her, urging her to move on. This encounter eventually leads to Geralt's arrival, and the two strike a deal to heal Jaskier. Yennefer enchants Geralt with lilac and gooseberries, kissing him softly before confessing that it's all a ruse. Upon waking, Geralt finds himself chained in a dim cellar, as if he had unleashed a rampage. Clearly, Yennefer's manipulation is at play.
As Beau Berrant arrives and attacks Geralt, he makes a wish unknowingly - for Beau to explode. Realizing that he holds the power of wishes, Yennefer revives Jaskier and prompts him to make a wish until Geralt arrives, determined to stop Yennefer and save her life. Geralt enters the chamber to see Yennefer losing control, her body becoming the vessel for the djinn. Whispering softly, Geralt utters his final wish, and the djinn vanishes. But as he does, the roof of the house crumbles down, bringing an abrupt end to this chaotic chapter.
Following the tumultuous events, Geralt and Yennefer finally found solace in each other's arms, but as she whispered inquiries about his deepest wishes, he remained silent, drifting off into a dream-filled slumber. Meanwhile, in the depths of the forest, the duplicitous Mousesack emerged with a cunning plan to lead Ciri to Geralt. After bidding farewell to her companions in the woods, Ciri embarked on her journey with Mousesack.
Although Ciri's narrative has lacked a compelling climax throughout much of this season, witnessing the union of Yennefer and Geralt is a beacon of hope for the episodes that lie ahead. The Witcher now masterfully intertwines episodic tales with the overarching quest for Ciri, and this synergy has been nothing short of remarkable. While it may not resonate with everyone, if one approaches it with reasonable expectations, The Witcher emerges as a captivating high fantasy extravaganza.
