Unveiling The Epic Climax: How Geralt's Shocking Renfri Twist in The Witcher Season 3 Leaves Audiences Awestruck!
Geralt's surprising twist with Renfri in The Witcher Season 3 finale serves as a poignant conclusion for Henry Cavill's portrayal, embodying deep symbolism
Warning: spoilers for The Witcher season 3 Part 2
Summary
Giving away Renfri's brooch marks the culmination of Henry Cavill's portrayal of Geralt in The Witcher series, signifying the conclusion of his journey. The brooch carries deep sentimental value to Geralt, serving as a poignant reminder of his bond with Renfri and the weight of her untimely demise.
Geralt's willingness to fully engage in human conflicts, particularly his quest to rescue Ciri and seek revenge against Vilgefortz, is symbolized by his act of giving away Renfri's brooch. The Witcher season 3 concluded with an intense battle between Geralt and a group of Nilfgaardian guards. Prior to the fight, Geralt chose to part with a precious item: Renfri's brooch. Following the release of a prequel animated movie and miniseries, Netflix's The Witcher returned to its main series for season 3, which was divided into two parts and treated as a significant event. This season holds significance not only due to the notable events it covers, but also because it marks Henry Cavill's final portrayal of Geralt of Rivia.
During his time as Geralt of Rivia in the first season of The Witcher, Cavill has captivated the audience with his portrayal of this enigmatic character. A pivotal moment in Geralt’s journey occurred in the opening episode of the series. This is when Geralt crossed paths with Renfri (Emma Appleton), a former princess turned bandit who sought revenge against the mage Stregobor for his attempt to have her murdered. Unfortunately, Geralt's encounter with Renfri did not yield the outcome he had hoped for, but he held onto her brooch for many years. However, in the thrilling finale of The Witcher season 3, Geralt selflessly gave away the brooch while embarking on a perilous quest to rescue Ciri.
Why Geralt Gives Away Renfri's Brooch In The Witcher Season 3 Finale
After the fierce encounter with Vilgefortz during the Thanedd Coup, a gravely injured Geralt found solace in the restorative depths of the Brokilon forest. Once his strength had somewhat returned, Geralt and Jaskier resolved to depart from Brokilon to embark on a daring mission to rescue Ciri, who had fallen into the clutches of Nilfgaard and was being transported there. Along their journey, Geralt and Jaskier stumbled upon a contingent of Nilfgaardian guards, who demanded documentation or any valuable possessions that could secure their passage. Despite Jaskier's attempts to negotiate, the guard astutely pointed out that Geralt's distinctive witcher necklace held significant value. Without hesitation, Geralt retrieved and presented Renfri's brooch, which the guard accepted as payment, granting them passage through.
Giving Away Renfri's Brooch Symbolizes The End Of Henry Cavill's Geralt
Jaskier's heart sank as he witnessed Geralt's gesture of giving away Renfri's brooch, fully aware of its deep significance to the witcher. Geralt had been forced to end Renfri's life, the weight of her body in his arms a haunting reminder of his fateful destiny and the eternal bond he shared with the "girl in the woods." In a valiant act of defiance, Geralt thwarted Stregobor's plans to dissect Renfri's remains, yet this noble act ignited the fury of the townsfolk, who pelted the solitary witcher with stones, just as Renfri eerily prophesied. The brooch, a poignant symbol of seeking humanity amidst strife and remaining aloof from human conflicts, had been cherished by Geralt as a memento. However, now faced with the responsibility of protecting Ciri, battling against the formidable Vilgefortz, the White Flame, and anyone who dared oppose their path, Geralt found himself irreversibly intertwined in human wars. The time had come to relinquish Renfri's memory, as he strove forward on a perilous journey that demanded his complete engagement.
The encounter with Renfri and Geralt's decision to kill her proved to be a pivotal moment in Cavill's portrayal of Geralt of Rivia. The princess, burdened by a curse, made a lasting impact on him, to the extent that he carried her brooch on his sword for numerous years. By parting with the brooch in Cavill's final episode of The Witcher, it signifies not only the release of Renfri's memory and the weight of her death, but also symbolizes Cavill relinquishing his portrayal of Geralt. With the impending recasting and the events of season 3, Geralt's journey in Netflix's The Witcher is poised to undergo significant transformations. Renfri's brooch serves as both a beginning and an end to Geralt's story in the series.
