and it's not just "potion". you gotta think about it. what's going on with the monster? why is it here? what social ill does it represent? and which one of the MANY potions, which have often CONTRADICTORY effects, would make the most sense to use?
and like… the wraith scene. if you've played the game, and you know the difference between Aard and Yrden, you can understand the clever thing he's doing and why it makes sense. but the show just *doesn't tell you* what is happening, or why!