The Witcher: Blood Origin

2022

Set in an elven world 1200 years before the world of The Witcher, this prequel show charts the origins of... More

Set in an elven world 1200 years before the world of The Witcher, this prequel show charts the origins of the very first Witcher, and the events that lead to the pivotal "conjunction of the spheres." Stars Michelle Yeoh (Crazy Rich Asians), Laurence O'Fuarain (Vikings), Lenny Henry (Broadchurch) and Sophia Brown (The Capture).

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Where to watch The Witcher: Blood Origin

The Witcher: Blood Origin is available to stream in New... More Zealand now on Netflix.

The Witcher: Blood Origin episodes

Of Ballads, Brawlers, and Bloodied Blades

A tavern brawl puts Éile on a collision course with... More destiny, emotions get the best of Fjall after a close call, and a royal betrayal leads to bloodshed.

Of Dreams, Defiance, and Desperate Deeds

In need of coin to fund their quest, Éile, Fjall... More and Scían hatch a risky scheme that leads to a firestorm of trouble. Merwyn stumbles on a secret.

Of Warriors, Wakes, and Wondrous Worlds

After meeting Meldof and her beloved Gwen, the warriors put... More a perilous end game in motion as truths are revealed, passions kindled — and sacrifices made.

Of Mages, Malice, and Monstrous Mayhem

As Merwyn forges an uneasy alliance to achieve her plans... More for Elfkind, the battle begins in Xintrea, where Éile finds her voice and Fjall loses control.

The Witcher: Blood Origin | Ratings & Reviews

28_%39 reviews
Rotten Tomatoes® rating
13_%2,664 reviews
Audience score rating

"A modestly enjoyable grab-bag..."

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Sydney Morning Herald

"Best avoided."

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We Got This Covered

"Your enjoyment... will depend on how invested you are in The Witcher universe, and how convinced you are by the slapdash storylines..."

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Collider

"Only completists need apply."

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Variety

"Just a time waster."

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San Francisco Chronicle

"In a year filled with great fantasy... this ultimately ranks near the bottom."

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Total Film

"(The Witcher: Blood Origin) could use a hell of a lot more witcher."

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A.V. Club

"Too hurried and scattered to penetrate much beyond the surface..."

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Slant Magazine

"Little more than a middling Dungeons & Dragons quest made into a TV show."

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Paste

"Stellar characters, great performances, killer action, and — once again — some of the best costuming work on television can go a long way in covering up structural flaws."

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