The Witcher: Blood Origin (2022)

The Witcher: Blood Origin (2022)

The Witcher: Blood Origin is a four-episode miniseries that serves as a prequel to Netflix's "The Witcher" series. Set 1200 years before the birth of Geralt of Rivia, it tells the story of the creation of the first witcher and the events leading to the "Conjunction of the Spheres" — a catastrophic collision of the worlds of humans, monsters, and elves. The series explores elven civilization in its golden age before its decline and follows the story of seven warriors who band together to oppose a mighty empire.

Overview

• Original title: The Witcher: Blood Origin
• Release year: 2022
• Number of seasons: 1 (4 episodes)
• Platform: Netflix
• Creator: Declan de Barra
• Starring: Sophia Brown, Laurence O'Fuarain, Michelle Yeoh, Lenny Henry, Mirren Mack

Plot

The series follows the elf Éile (Sophia Brown), who embarks on a perilous journey to avenge the loss of a loved one. She joins forces with a group of outcasts, including the warrior Fjall (Laurence O'Fuarain) and the mysterious bard Jaskier (Lenny Henry). Together, they try to prevent a tyrant from seizing power and witness the birth of the first witcher.

Franchise chronology

• The Witcher: Blood Origin (2022) — prequel miniseries, 4 episodes. Events set 1200 years before the main series.
• The Witcher (2019–present) — the main series about Geralt of Rivia. Currently 3 seasons have been released, with season 4 expected in 2025.
• The Witcher: Nightmare of the Wolf (2021) — animated prequel film about the past of the witcher Vesemir.

Note: The series is complete; a second season is not planned.