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The Witcher: Blood Origin - Limited Series

(2022)

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Synopsis

More than a millenium before Geralt of Rivia set off on his adventures, the first Witcher entered the world. This prequel series tells the story of that very first Witcher and the important events leading up to the "conjunction of the spheres." it was that crucial event that saw the world of men, elves, and monsters become one.

4 Episodes

What to know

What to know

The Witcher: Blood Origin is a fantasy miniseries produced by Netflix. The series was created by Declan de Barra and Lauren Schmidt Hissrich. De Barra is an Irish writer who previously worked on Netflix's Iron Fist, and Schmidt Hissrich is the showrunner for The Witcher.This prequel to the fantasy series based on the book of the same name by Polish writer, Andrzej Sapkowski. The Witcher literary universe exists in 15 fantasy novels and 6 short stories. The stories revolve around Geralt of Rivia, a hunter who gains the strength to fight monsters and beasts during his youth. Sapkowski first brought the world of The Witcher to life in a short story, and went on to build a vast universe with unique characters and captivating storylines.

Sophia Brown, Michelle Yeoh, Lenny Henry and Laurence O'Fuarain star in this fantastical story. Brown plays Éile, a warrior who belongs to the Queen's Guard. Yeoh stars as Scian, the last member of a nomadic tribe of sword-elves who seeks to find a lost blade belonging to her people. Laurence O'Fuarain plays Fjall, a warrior who on a path of revenge. The series consists of four episodes that tell the prequel story. The Witcher: Blood Origin was released on Netflix on December 25th 2022.

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Production: timeline, news and updates

  • July 2020
    • Netflix announces the production of a prequel series to The Witcher. The new series will follow the story of the very first witcher and is set 1200 years before the events of the first series. Blood Origin will also explore the events leading up to the "Conjunction of the Spheres" and the ancient Elven civilization before its fall.(Source: movieweb)
  • August 2021
    • Declan de Barra is hired as showrunner for the series. The writer has previously worked on The Vampire Diaries and Iron Fist. (Source: Deadline Hollywood)
  • August 2021
    • Filming for the series begins in Great Britain. (Source: ComicBook.com)
  • December 17, 2021
    • The first trailer for the series is released and can be seen after the season finale of The Witcher's second season.(Source: Polygon)
  • December 20, 2021
    • Images that depict the characters in full costume and ready for battle are released. (Source: Collider)
  • August 11, 2022
    • After some reshooting and time spent editing, the series was overhauled and reduced from six episodes to four. While the general story arc is set to stay the same, Jaskier is confirmed to be playing a larger role than before. (Source: Collider)
  • September 24, 2022
    • Netflix reveals a new poster for The Witcher: Blood Origin and reveals a release date for the prequel series. The show will hit Netflix screens on December 25, 2022. (Source: Collider)
  • November 10, 2022
    • The first teaser presents the three main characters and sets the tone for a mysterious but action-packed adventure. (Source: Collider)
  • December 25, 2022
    • The Witcher: Blood Origin was released on Netflix. (Source: Netflix)

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Rating

IMDB 4.9 (45k)

Genres

Science-Fiction, Action & Adventure, Drama, Fantasy

Runtime

51min

Production country

United States

Cast

Sophia Brown
Éile / The Lark
Laurence O'Fuarain
Fjall
Mirren Mack
Merwyn
Lenny Henry
Chief Sage Balor
Jacob Collins-Levy
Eredin
Zach Wyatt
Syndril Cullwyn
Lizzie Annis
Zacaré
Huw Novelli
Brother Death / Callan
Francesca Mills
Meldof
Amy Murray
Fenrik
Minnie Driver
Unnamed Seanchaí
Michelle Yeoh
Scían