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Positive:
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10
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Critic Reviews
Radio TimesDec 16, 2022
Season 1 Review:
The Witcher: Blood Origin certainly does suffer without the muscular anchor of a Henry Cavill-type, as its writing simply isn’t strong enough for the splintered tale it’s telling. That said, punchy, memorable performers like Mirren Mack and Sophia Brown elevate this origin story to something still worth unwrapping on Christmas Day.
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Dec 22, 2022
Season 1 Review:
Ardent fans of “The Witcher” might welcome any related content to pass the time between seasons, and there’s certainly been no shortage of big fantasy prequels this year, including “House of the Dragon” and “Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power.” Nevertheless, “The Witcher: Blood Origin” basically feels like a mildly diverting snack between meals, and at four episodes essentially a longish movie.
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Dec 16, 2022
Season 1 Review:
The fight scenes are well done (even when a ton of CG is involved), and the costumes and general art design are both impressive and varied. It’s just that there isn’t really anything going on that you won’t find a better version of in the regular Witcher series or some other fantasy story.
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RogerEbert.comDec 23, 2022
Season 1 Review:
Despite its undeniable production values, everything about “Blood Origin” feels minor. There’s a romance that’s bland despite the charisma of its stars, and Driver and Yeoh aren’t given nearly enough to do. ... It’s for hardcore fans only, and even they will be bored.
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