I think most of what I had to say here was already covered by what I said about the previous episode: performances are all pretty great still, it's directed fine, there's some good dialogue (the bants are spicy here), and so far, I think this has one of my favourite little stories for any episode, on both Ciri and Geralt's fronts.
Because at long last, I feel like I'm actually being allowed inside the main character's head a little bit, and I like what is there. I also like his dynamic with Yennefer, I like the plot set up of a dragon hunt and the eventual reveal (kind of obvious plot hole of why the hell did the one with a secret bother taking them so far notwithstanding), and that "Damnit, Jaskier!" was pretty satisfying.
And the thing that Ciri gets up to here was also not too bad, with a little twist I didn't see coming, so while story-wise I still think the Cintra betrothal feast was the most interesting plotline, this episode kept my attention consistently the most.
So who knows, maybe Season 2 won't be as much of a slog as I was initially fearing. Still have to get to it though...