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Henry Cavill as Geralt of Rivia in 'The Witcher' Season 2 | via Netflix
The Witcher
The Witcher is an American drama TV series that streams on Netflix. The series is based on a book series by Polish writer Andrzej Sapkowski.

The Witcher follows Geralt of Rivia, a mutated monster-hunter for hire portrayed by actor Henry Cavill, as he makes his journey toward his destiny: his child of surprise, Princess Cirilla (Freya Allen). The first season focuses on three timelines focusing on Geralt, Ciri, and Yennifer (Anya Chalotra). The second season focuses on Geralt and Ciri’s father-daughter relationship.

The show is expected to return for a third season.
- TV Genres: Drama, Fantasy
- Network: Netflix
- Where to Watch: U.S. viewers can watch The Witcher on Netflix.
- Cast: Henry Cavill, Anya Chalotra, Freya Allan, Joey Batey, and Eamon Farren
- Seasons: 2 and counting
- First Episode: December 20, 2019
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The elven kingdom of Xin'trea in 'The Witcher: Blood Origin.'

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‘The Witcher: Blood Origin’: A Breakdown of How Xin’trea and Cintra Are Connected in ‘The Witcher’

'The Witcher: Blood Origin' shows the events before the Conjunction of the Spheres in the golden era of Xin'trea. The elven kingdom later became Cintra during human expansion.

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Dwarven character Meldof in 'The Witcher: Blood Origin.'

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‘The Witcher: Blood Origin’: Meldof Reveals What the Dwarves Used the Monoliths For

In 'The Witcher' the characters are unclear of the grand power the monoliths hold. The prequel series reveals dwarves originally used the stones before they were exploited by elves.

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Francesca Mills as Meldof with her hammer in 'The Witcher: Blood Origin.'

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‘The Witcher: Blood Origin’ Has a Tragic Romance Story Behind Meldof’s Hammer

'The Witcher: Blood Origin' has a few heartwarming yet tragic romance stories. Meldof's story has led her to revenge and to use a hammer she made for her lost love.

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Chief Sage Balor talking to the Celestial Voice in 'The Witcher: Blood Origin.'

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‘The Witcher: Blood Origin’: Who Is the Celestial Voice That Speaks to Chief Sage Balor?

In a new world, Chief Sage Balor is introduced to Chaos magic. 'The Witcher: Blood Origin' introduces an ominous female celestial voice that is hard to theorize who or what it is.

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Character Avallac'h in 'The Witcher: Blood Origin.'

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‘The Witcher: Blood Origin’: How Syndril Is the Key Behind the Monoliths and How Avallac’h Plays a Bigger Role

Avallac'h is a supporting character who plays a much bigger role in 'The Witcher' universe. In 'The Witcher: Blood Origin' he comes into possession of Syndril's 'Book of Monoliths.'

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Mirren Mack as Merwyn, who idolizes Solryth in 'The Witcher: Blood Origin.'

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‘The Witcher: Blood Origin’: Who Is Solryth? – the Historical Elf That Merwyn Admires

The elven race has a long history far before 'The Witcher.' Merwyn's inspiration in 'The Witcher: Blood Origin' is named Solryth and developed Xin'trea in conquest.

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Jaskier meeting Seanchaí in 'The Witcher: Blood Origin'.'

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‘The Witcher: Blood Origin’ Episode 1 Gives an Idea of When Jaskier Met Seanchaí in the ‘The Witcher’ Universe

In 'The Witcher: Blood Origin,' Jaskier learns the truth about the Conjunction and the start of Ciri's lineage. Based on his opening scene and clues, Jaskier could have met Seanchaí during a major war.

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The origins of the Wild Hunt are introduced in 'The Witcher: Blood Origin.'

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‘The Witcher: Blood Origin’ Reveals the Truth About the Wild Hunt and Who They Are

The Wild Hunt are a group of skeleton riders who are a dark omen of death before battle. 'The Witcher: Blood Origin' teases how they came to be with one central character.

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Laurence O'Fuarai as Fjall in 'The Witcher: Blood Origin.'

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‘The Witcher: Blood Origin’: Why Was Fjall Banished From the Dog Clan?

'The Witcher: Blood Origin' tells the story of seven warriors before the Conjunction of Spheres. Before Fjall meets Éile, he was a skilled warrior protecting Xin'trea.

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Characters Fjall and Eilie in 'The Witcher: Blood Origin' and connection to Ciri's bloodline.

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‘The Witcher: Blood Origin’: How Eilié and Fjall Are the Reason for Ciri’s Powerful Elven Bloodline

'The Witcher' has Lara Dorren as Ciri's oldest ancestor. But 'The Witcher: Blood Origin' has Eilié and Fjall procreate the future powerful bloodline that leads to Ciri and a prophecy.

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Characters Callan, Scian, Fenrik and Fjall in 'The Witcher: Blood Origin.'

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‘The Witcher: Blood Origin’: A Breakdown of How the First Prototype Witcher Was Made – and Who Was the First?

Geralt of Rivia is one of the few surviving witchers in the original series. The witcher origins are explored in the Netflix prequel series 'The Witcher: Blood Origin' and how the unique warrior was made.

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Zach Wyatt as Syndril and the Conjunction of the Spheres in 'The Witcher Blood Origin.'

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‘The Witcher: Blood Origin’: How Syndril’s Heroic Action Led to the Conjunction of the Spheres

Syndril is a powerful mage with deep ties to the history of monoliths. In 'The Witcher: Blood Origin,' fans learn the truth of what brought about the Conjunction of the Spheres that led to 'The Witcher.'

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Michelle Yeoh in 'The Witcher: Blood Origin' for our article about its release time on Netflix. She's holding a sword and readying herself to fight.

‘The Witcher: Blood Origin’ Release Time on Netflix

'The Witcher: Blood Origin' debuts on Netflix on Sunday, Dec. 25, but what is the release time for 'The Witcher' prequel?

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Joey Batey as Jaskier in 'The Witcher Blood Origin.'

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‘The Witcher: Blood Origin’: Jaskier’s Story in the Prequel Could Have Taken Place After ‘The Witcher’ Season 2

Jaskier has become a famous bard in 'The Witcher' Season 2 and is the Sandpiper, who helps elves to safety. In 'The Witcher: Blood Origin,' Jaskier meets Seanchaí, an elven storyteller.

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Antonia Gentry as Ginny, Brianne Howey as Georgia lying on a bed looking at each other. 'Ginny and Georgia' is one of the most anticipated Netflix shows to return in 2023.

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Joey Batey returns as Jaskier in 'The Witcher' Season 3.

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Geralt and Yennefer are the main love story in 'The Witcher' series. But based on the books, 'The Witcher' Season 3 will dive into Jaskier's multiple flings and romances.

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Henry Cavill as Geralt of Rivia in season 2 of The Witcher

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Many fans are worried about Netflix’s ‘The Witcher’ series after Henry Cavill’s departure, and the series showrunner understands their concerns

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Éile in 'The Witcher Blood Origin' will be connected to Ciri's lineage.

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‘The Witcher: Blood Origin’ Changes Ciri’s Ancestry Origin With Éile’s Ending Story

In 'The Witcher' Season 2, it is revealed that Ciri is of Elder blood and related to Lara Dorren. But Lauren S. Hissrich reveals 'The Witcher: Blood Origin' will have Éile start her lineage for future generations.

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