Series synopsis
The Witcher: Blood Origin is an American sci-fi & fantasy action & adventure drama television series that premiered on Netflix on December 25, 2022. It ended on December 25, 2022. It was created by Declan de Barra, Lauren Schmidt Hissrich. It stars Sophia Brown, Laurence O'Fuarain, Mirren Mack and Lenny Henry.
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.
Premise
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.
Premise: Every story has a beginning.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Sophia Brown as Éile / The Lark
- Laurence O'Fuarain as Fjall
- Mirren Mack as Merwyn
- Lenny Henry as Chief Sage Balor
- Jacob Collins-Levy as Eredin
- Zach Wyatt as Syndril Cullwyn
- Lizzie Annis as Zacaré
- Huw Novelli as Brother Death / Callan
Supporting cast
- Francesca Mills as Meldof
- Amy Murray as Fenrik
- Minnie Driver as Unnamed Seanchaí
- Michelle Yeoh as Scían
Guest cast
- Joey Batey as Jaskier / The Sandpiper
- Ella Schrey-Yeats as Ithlinne
- Minee Mais as Young Éile
- James Boyland as Wild Hunt
- Oliver Asante as Jail Guard
- Aidan O'Callaghan as Kareg
- Dylan Moran as Uthrok One-Nut
- Nathaniel Curtis as Brían
- Mark Rowley as Alvitir
- Daniel Fathers as Osfar
- Hiftu Quasem as Voice of Light (voice)
- Ozioma Whenu as Níamh
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 4 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 4 | December 25, 2022 | December 25, 2022 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Of Ballads, Brawlers, and Bloodied Blades A tavern brawl puts Éile on a collision course with destiny, emotions get the best of Fjall after a close call, and a royal betrayal leads to bloodshed. |
December 25, 2022 |
| 2 |
Of Dreams, Defiance, and Desperate Deeds In need of coin to fund their quest, Éile, Fjall and Scían hatch a risky scheme that leads to a firestorm of trouble. Merwyn stumbles on a secret. |
December 25, 2022 |
| 3 |
Of Warriors, Wakes, and Wondrous Worlds After meeting Meldof and her beloved Gwen, the warriors put a perilous end game in motion as truths are revealed, passions kindled — and sacrifices made. |
December 25, 2022 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Netflix |
|---|---|
| First aired | December 25, 2022 |
| Last aired | December 25, 2022 |
| Status | ended |