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One of the most startling revelations was the enormous financial investment in the franchise. Over $500 million has reportedly been spent on The Witcher franchise to date, with the first season costing approximately $92 million and the second nearly doubling that amount to about $176 million. This staggering figure raises questions about where the money was allocated, especially considering the subpar visual effects and production design.
While high costs are often justified by extensive VFX and star salaries, critics argue that the money didn't translate into quality. For example, poorly designed costumes, such as Nilfgaard's armor, looked cheap and plastic. The budget seems inflated, perhaps due to mismanagement, corruption, or bloated contracts, rather than the production quality.