The Witcher: Blood Origin
Every story has a beginning.
Created by Declan de Barra, Lauren Schmidt Hissrich
On Netflix
A dark, action-driven fantasy prequel following a band of outcasts on a blood quest, built for spectacle and momentum rather than introspection.
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.
Where to watch
- StreamNetflix
Questions people ask
Is The Witcher: Blood Origin violent? Yes, very. More violent than 92% of series.
Is The Witcher: Blood Origin easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 70% of series.
Does The Witcher: Blood Origin leave you hopeful? Not especially. Less hopeful than 63% of series.
Is The Witcher: Blood Origin scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 59% of series.
Is The Witcher: Blood Origin sad? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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