The Witcher: Blood Origin 2022
“Every story has a beginning.”
What is The Witcher: Blood Origin?
The Witcher: Blood Origin is a television series set in the world of The Witcher. The series is a prequel, taking place more than a thousand years before the events of The Witcher.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2022
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 4
- First aired
- Dec 25, 2022
- Last aired
- Dec 25, 2022
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- Netflix
- Genres
- Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Action & Adventure, Drama
- Updated
Where to watch
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How long to binge?
Estimate the schedule using 4 episodes and an average 45-minute runtime.
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Overview
The Witcher: Blood Origin is a television series set in the world of The Witcher. The series is a prequel, taking place more than a thousand years before the events of The Witcher. It follows a group of seven individuals from the elven world. These characters are united in a common goal, which is described as a "blood quest." Their objective is to take action against an unstoppable force. The series focuses on the elven world, exploring the lives and motivations of these seven characters as they embark on their perilous quest.
Should you watch it?
“Seven outcasts unite in a blood quest against an unstoppable power over a thousand years before The Witcher.”
- features action sequences that received some praise
- explores the origins before monsters rule the Continent
- received largely negative reviews from critics
Watch it if you want to explore the history of the elven world before the time of The Witcher.
The series carries a TV-MA rating.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 4 episodes
- E1 Of Ballads, Brawlers, and Bloodied Blades Dec 25, 2022
- E2 Of Dreams, Defiance, and Desperate Deeds Dec 25, 2022
- E3 Of Warriors, Wakes, and Wondrous Worlds Dec 25, 2022
- E4 Of Mages, Malice, and Monstrous Mayhem Dec 25, 2022
Frequently asked questions
When did The Witcher: Blood Origin premiere?
The series premiered on Netflix on December 25, 2022.
How many episodes does the series have?
The series consists of four episodes.
What is the basic premise of the series?
More than a thousand years before the world of The Witcher, seven outcasts in the elven world unite in a blood quest against an unstoppable power.
What genres are associated with the series?
The series spans sci-fi and fantasy, action and adventure, and drama.
How was the series received by critics?
It received largely negative reviews from critics, although the action sequences did receive some praise.