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RaspervoetJan 3, 2023

Completely new take on the Witcher Universe's backstory. Very woke and very modern - in the first 7 minutes of the show a female maims and kills a whole tavern of men. If you enjoy this sort of thing, coupled with subpar acting and poorCompletely new take on the Witcher Universe's backstory. Very woke and very modern - in the first 7 minutes of the show a female maims and kills a whole tavern of men. If you enjoy this sort of thing, coupled with subpar acting and poor writing, perhaps this show is for you. For me it has no relevance to the universe of Geralt, and in no way hearkens back to the source material. Not worth my time..… Expand

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bac2sq1Jan 6, 2023

Seems a lot of folks don't appreciate a show for it's purely entertainment value. Regardless, I'm of a different mind! I love this show, it's captivating, funny, and all around good entertainment! I would have enjoyed more than the 6 episodesSeems a lot of folks don't appreciate a show for it's purely entertainment value. Regardless, I'm of a different mind! I love this show, it's captivating, funny, and all around good entertainment! I would have enjoyed more than the 6 episodes though. And although I am a huge JRR Tolkien fan, I'd take this series over the new Lord of the Rings, any day!… Expand

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donkeyhoetaeDec 29, 2022

I enjoyed it. Fun seeing the Witcher universe in this format. It doesn't suffer from being overly pretentious.

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jacybfbDec 30, 2022

Great! Very nice!! Must watch, really recommend it! Very good, very good, very good

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buhuDec 29, 2022

A great series. It complements the main series very well. It's a shame it's so short tho

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GaygaDec 27, 2022

Karoche norm serial pod pivo nad pivo kak ugodno poydet, pryam zaebis samoe to

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Monia79Dec 29, 2022

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I never look at anyone's grades. I even liked the movie. I am not one of those who look for a hole in everything, although I know books well. It's for fun, not comparison. A very touching ending.… Expand

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LouloubouDec 29, 2022

This is a fantastic mini-series. The characters are engaging and fun. The scenery is amazing and the costumes are brilliant. The negative reviews are unwarranted and you have to question the reasons behind them.

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MightetedleafDec 29, 2022

I’ve been a fan of the Witcher series for a while now and had been waiting to see this prequel. I just finished all four episodes, and I have to say, I loved it. I don’t understand some of the closed-minded, negative reviews for this show,I’ve been a fan of the Witcher series for a while now and had been waiting to see this prequel. I just finished all four episodes, and I have to say, I loved it. I don’t understand some of the closed-minded, negative reviews for this show, but quite frankly, who cares? Art is subjective. Did I mention how much I liked it? There was action, romance, love, revenge, heartbreak, excitement, sadness, elves, monsters, and badass women! It was creative, imaginative, well-written and well-acted. The cinematography was beautiful and the fight scenes were nicely choreographed. Great show by Netflix. Can’t wait to see the upcoming season.… Expand

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ManWithAnAxeDec 28, 2022

I thoroughly enjoyed this miniseries! Enough with the review bombing from people who are angry this show has a diverse ensemble cast, or fans who have beef with the main Witcher show. Please just let normal people write real reviews and letI thoroughly enjoyed this miniseries! Enough with the review bombing from people who are angry this show has a diverse ensemble cast, or fans who have beef with the main Witcher show. Please just let normal people write real reviews and let other people decide for themselves if they want to watch! This is four hours of good fantasy fun. The visuals effects and sets are high quality, the acting is good with a real standout performance from Francesca Mills as Meldorf. I didn't expect to tear up but I did twice. I am not familiar with the Witcher other than watching the other show, so I think not carrying that baggage is helpful. While the script and storyline aren't going to win any awards, they aren't bad I don't think the goal was to win awards. This is just food for fantasy fans: funny, fun, good fighting, good pacing/action alongside poignant moments, and relatable characters. It explained the "conjunction of spheres" to someone (like me) who doesn't get it but heard it talked about in the main show. It also had some cool original songs woven in that were sung by a bard, to which I give two thumbs up. I would love to see more Meldorf if they do another miniseries in this same time period or earlier.… Expand

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ProfAmateurApr 14, 2023

I understand that many hardcore lore people dont like it, but as an separated additional content it is no bad production. It even is very entertaining.

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admadDec 30, 2022

Well, I can't believe that, but it ain't that bad as people say. It has nothing to do with withcer (except some names), true, but that is exactly the show advantage. When it had something to do with witcher (see season 1 and season 2), theyWell, I can't believe that, but it ain't that bad as people say. It has nothing to do with withcer (except some names), true, but that is exactly the show advantage. When it had something to do with witcher (see season 1 and season 2), they utterly destroyed it. Here, they could not defile the source material as there is practically none. They wrote their own story, it is a bit cringe and stupid, but really, I've see a lot worse. The visuals are quite good, music is also ok, even the dialogues, could be worse :)

For sure it deserves a higher score than The Witcher season 2 and Rings of Power. The level of absolutely stupid things was limited here in comparison.… Expand

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mikesgold2KMay 16, 2023

Festiwal zmarnowanego potencjału oraz dziwnych decyzji fabularnych. Bohaterowie z kartonu do zapomnienia, CGI boli, na szczęście muzyka pozytywnie zaskakuje

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YoYoFreak_18Jan 4, 2023

First, I want to clear off, I'm a huge Witcher Fan. (I've played every Game and read every book) Right now, there are a lot of things about the Witcher Netflix adaption (mostly season 2) that I can't understand. The show is based on a book,First, I want to clear off, I'm a huge Witcher Fan. (I've played every Game and read every book) Right now, there are a lot of things about the Witcher Netflix adaption (mostly season 2) that I can't understand. The show is based on a book, but they don't follow the book. The Witcher Blood Origin isn't based on a book. The Conjunction of the Spheres is not even described in the book. The show is a fan fiction with lazy writing, mostly bad characters and sometimes ugly CGI. But there are also some gorgeous nature shots, and the whole world collapsing story line makes sense. The show is not that bad, but it's also not good. It's a forgettable the Witcher and a mediocre fantasy show. I've enjoyed a few episodes, and I'm glad that I've seen it. The landscape was beautiful and the costumes well done. But please don't watch the show for the plot, like I said before, don't expect anything, it's more like a fan fiction.… Expand

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BitterQuitterDec 26, 2022

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This one is super easy. If you are a fan of the books and games, this show is a lore disaster from start to finish. The conjunction of spheres was not caused by two elves fighting over a rock. For this show, and for the Netflix lore, that is the case. If you are a fan of the Netflix show and the show only, it explains what the monoliths are and what they are a big deal. So in that sense its kind of watchable.… Expand

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FradolinJan 3, 2023

The Story isn´t to bad but it´s not good. They have great ideas but the implementation isn´t the best. It´s not the witcher that we like!

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radixlecti84Jan 1, 2023

It's below average, some iffy effects, bad writing and just feels like a cheap spin off intended to keep the witcher series in people's minds while they work on season 3. Overall it's a dissapointing watch.

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indieinsightsDec 25, 2022

I will give it a 4/10 because of the effort and because it made me laugh. I am currently reading the novels again. Not everything in the novels, not all novels, is very good, but it is clear and evident how deep and complex the WitcherI will give it a 4/10 because of the effort and because it made me laugh. I am currently reading the novels again. Not everything in the novels, not all novels, is very good, but it is clear and evident how deep and complex the Witcher universe is. So, how does Blood Origin fit into it? So far, it doesn't. Blood Origin could be anything, even a Willow prequel, sequel, whatever generic show or film came out in the past few years. The writers clearly do not know how to write unique fantasy storyline. And they tried their BS on an established fantasy lore and universe? How did that happen unchecked internally? And who is the primary showrunner? A nobody with little experience (de Barra). I doubt that the actual The Witcher series will recover from this, after the recent public backlash and writing mess. So, maybe 3 The Witcher seasons is all there ever will be and Blood Origin put the final nail in the coffin of Netflix's The Witcher. It happens. Shame though. 4/10 still for the effort, the cinematics, even though it could be any universe (with pointy ears people), and that it made me laugh (for all the bad reasons).… Expand

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Pan_KrytykJan 3, 2023

Daję na zachętę.... Jakoś ten Wiedźmin coraz to bardziej im się rozmywa. Wiem to zupełnie inna historia itd. ale coś tu kurwa nie gra ewidentnie.

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CyniikDec 31, 2022

J’ai rarement vu des antagonistes aussi peu convaincants…
J’ai rarement vu des héros aussi peu charismatiques…
J’ai rarement vu une licence aussi peu respecter… Mais, cela ne mérite pas non plus un zéro… C’est « juste » une fan fiction…J’ai rarement vu des antagonistes aussi peu convaincants…
J’ai rarement vu des héros aussi peu charismatiques…
J’ai rarement vu une licence aussi peu respecter…

Mais, cela ne mérite pas non plus un zéro…
C’est « juste » une fan fiction…

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vityatsoiDec 28, 2022

well i think it's definetely not as bad as everyone here writes. sure, it's cringy, but it's just generic fantasy, not nearly as interesting as original, just like 'the rings of power'. but it's in poor taste review bomb a show just becausewell i think it's definetely not as bad as everyone here writes. sure, it's cringy, but it's just generic fantasy, not nearly as interesting as original, just like 'the rings of power'. but it's in poor taste review bomb a show just because it's not your cup of tea. that's just a mediocre piece of garbage but it's not that different from witcher or rings of power or wheel of time. that's because most of modern shows and movies taste very much the same. woke boring political messaging, generic plot, themes that appeal to everyone and no one in the end… Expand

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DubeauDec 28, 2022

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Another woke written series that check every modern agenda instead of bringing something good and richer. All the elves clans are diverse ethnics, the elves are basically, humans and there is no geography. The narrator at the beginning explain all the story in the first episode. Or how to insult the intelligence of your audience, right from the start. No geography...that demands to follow the lore, so...The acting is average at best, the dwarf and Michelle are the only tolerable performances. The music was forgettable. The visuals were fine. The combat were short and strangely, lack some physical danger, even when someone gets hurt...you just don't believe it. And the convergence of the spheres ? Narrated, and last 1 minute with a black screen. Might as well have put 2d slides if you didn't have the budget or the will to explain it properly. I give that horrible series a 33%. If you want to jerk on your woking agendas, this is perfect for you. For fantasy story telling, this is crap.… Expand

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CidiustDec 27, 2022

Why will you call it Witcher Origins if it has nothing to do with it! They took the source material an wipe their s*** with it.

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Rydberg98Dec 30, 2022

This is a great disappointment of a series. The visuals and especially the CGI look cheap, and I missed an epic fantasy feeling throughout the series. The fighting is okay, but nothing special. Acting is not bad, but also not memorable sinceThis is a great disappointment of a series. The visuals and especially the CGI look cheap, and I missed an epic fantasy feeling throughout the series. The fighting is okay, but nothing special. Acting is not bad, but also not memorable since the characters are often poorly written. However, the story is awful in every way, regardless of if you compare it to the books, the games, or any over fantasy series.

The decisions of the characters and their motivation are often shallow and outright dumb. The core of The Witcher, it’s philosophy of every choice has consequences and your only option in this world is to choose between two evils (in the games this is more true than in the books, but the books focus on the horror of war and how people suffer living in it, which is also not shown once in this prequel), is annihilated since big changes are made by characters which consequences are only mentioned briefly without showing it to the audience. Also, most characters do and get away with stupid choices, where probable and anticipated consequences do not happen just because the script says so. Plottwists are expectable and dumb in a similar way. Outer creatures are introduced without any explanation or motivation. The show mocks itself early that the story of seven knights who fight for a common goal and alter the destiny of a world is unoriginal and boring, but than claim theirs is not. To my regret, it is. It is very much. And every teaser they showed which probably also affects the main series points to the same shallow, uncreative, and mostly dumb direction this series took, ignoring the basic lore and laws of the books and even their main spirit. This series has as much to do with the books as Disney films with reality.

One thing especially bothers me: It is not unheard of the writers of the witcher series to include sassy comments about critics in their script. They have done so in episode 4 of season 2 to answer critics not liking the intertwining of timelines in the first season. I found their comment funny because I liked how it was done in season 1. However, at the start of Blood origin Jaskier says “You are telling me that the first version of a witcher was a badass elf? This is really gonna piss Geralt off”. It took long for me to understand what he meant by that, because Geralt does not hate elves, neither in the games, book nor the series itself. He really more identified with them, since they share their shunned existence in the modern human dominated society. Also, as Vesemir pointed out in season 2, the first witchers were born of elder blood, making an elf as first witcher likely. But then I realized they either mean Henry Cavill, because they know he would be against this idea/this series, or the fans who they know would also probably don’t like it. And in the witcher cosmos this really doesn’t make much sense. Witchers were created to oppose a monster infested world (after the conjunction) to protect humans since they were slaughtered the most of the species because of their initial/inherent weakness compared to long-lived and often magical skilled elves and dwarves with their fighting and smithing abilities. Also, elves do not rely on this messy witcher creating since their method of alternating genes and creating weapons spans hundreds of years. Because of this behavior they underestimated humans and suffered the consequences. All in all, this comment is just another sassy way to praise themselves and condemn valid critics of their show.

Avoid at all costs and save your time. Also, don’t expect much from the following witcher season if this is the direction they are aiming at.

Edit: And please stop assuming everybody who is not your opinion is review bombing. There are many people out their giving this show a 0 or a 10 because they really think it is earned. Try to judge the review quality for its reasoning and not for its score. But for the record: This series is not dumb because of black or LGBT characters (and everyone who really think it is are the problem), but because their writing is awful. Subtle difference, I know.… Expand

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fireflyDEDec 26, 2022

I'll be honest, it wasn't as horror as I expected, of course it has nothing to do with the witcher world. It's a generic American fantasy show. I also have to admit that wheel of time and rings of power are worse. The common disaster isI'll be honest, it wasn't as horror as I expected, of course it has nothing to do with the witcher world. It's a generic American fantasy show. I also have to admit that wheel of time and rings of power are worse. The common disaster is activist politics and the utterly incompetent and arrogant creators of these shows. It's feminist, it's American, it has nothing to do with the Slavic world from which the stories are based. It's rushed, predictable, simple, but I can still rate something positively, and that's the music, compared to the second series of the witcher, it's improved, the fight scenes are also of good quality and that's all. It can be seen that the creators of Amire did not understand the world of the witcher or despise it.… Expand

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ArtMesaDec 30, 2022

Its like they doubled-down on the bad parts of the original Witcher. Poorly written script, bad dialogue, bad CGI. A few of the minor actors are okay though.

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MikimaxDec 26, 2022

Just another generic woke fantasy trash. This has nothing to do with Wither whatsoever.

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AsandDec 31, 2022

One point for Jaskier and one because there only 4 episodes. Dont waste time on this.

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Kai82Jan 7, 2023

Sadly just another generic fantasy show with a poor script that has not much to do with the source material. I feel sorry for the actors that are trapped in the script especially Michelle Yeoh who is awesome. It does not much resemble theSadly just another generic fantasy show with a poor script that has not much to do with the source material. I feel sorry for the actors that are trapped in the script especially Michelle Yeoh who is awesome. It does not much resemble the books or games which to be fair is not a receipt for disaster per se. Unluckily the plot and script are not that good. Like I said it is generic and feels like a D&D adventure story quickly constructed. Also it feels like they cut parts out of the story and it seems like that is even plausible (I read it should have been 6 episodes which were cut to 4). By the way nothing in the world seems Elven. It is set 1000 or more years before human arrive (Dwarfs, Gnomes and other races were there even before both other races if I remember correctly). They look, feel and act like humans that have pointy ears. A huge waste of potential. I will not blame the actors. They did the best they could and even the best actors cant save a bad show or lets say completely turn the tides. The saving grace is the soundtrack which is enjoyable. Overall you should avoid this and play the games or read the books instead.… Expand

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gasherzDec 29, 2022

Enjoyable vistas with, at times, some decent cinematography and interesting takes on what the Witcher universe could look like. With that said, the story building, character progressions and world lore have all been more or less thrown to theEnjoyable vistas with, at times, some decent cinematography and interesting takes on what the Witcher universe could look like. With that said, the story building, character progressions and world lore have all been more or less thrown to the wayside - especially if you are set to accept at least SOME guidance from the source material by Andrzej Sapkowski. I sighed my way through most of it and could not help but be disappointed by the myriad of seemingly mandatory inclusivity (where none was actually needed). All in all a solid but quite sadly decided 2/10. Loved the original series - will most likely not continue to follow the series as it "evolves".… Expand

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OtioseDec 25, 2022

Had hopes that this would work out, but it clearly is driven by woke tropes. This doesn't feel like it has any connection to the eight books of the source material. Instead it checks off every conceivable identity list. These woke peopleHad hopes that this would work out, but it clearly is driven by woke tropes. This doesn't feel like it has any connection to the eight books of the source material. Instead it checks off every conceivable identity list. These woke people can't work outside their narrow world view. Netflix needs to get rid of all these woke types, and creative types who don't know the source material.… Expand

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Uberlaz0Dec 27, 2022

This show is horrific, it has absolutely nothing to do with The Witcher universe created by Andrzej Sapkowski. If Netflix wants to keep their customers, they need to get rid off all the producers/show-runners/writers that puts diversity andThis show is horrific, it has absolutely nothing to do with The Witcher universe created by Andrzej Sapkowski. If Netflix wants to keep their customers, they need to get rid off all the producers/show-runners/writers that puts diversity and inclusivity above story and characters. Also so sad to see one of my favorite actresses, Michelle Yeoh in another IP destroying show.… Expand

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RidiculousDeathDec 28, 2022

The Wokecher: Blood diarrhea. That's it. That's the review. Should I say more?

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lucade2210Jan 5, 2023

This show has literally nothing to do with the Witcher universe. I think Netflix managers are OD'ing on the money machine needing to go brrrrrrr

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ksaviDec 25, 2022

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I can’t understand what’s the point to make this series! Unnecessary story for the Witcher world.
And as independent series is very very low.
Really bad script, dialogue, plot
Average acting
Below average production
Annoying pace and directing (at one moment we see an action scene and next a slow narration, over and over again)
The Netflix Witcher series go from bad to worse
I had watch all episodes of the main series in one go for each season and I watch it again, at blood origin i struggle even to watch one episode Main series have faults but it’s immersive and of course had Cavil acting.
At Blood origin i can’t understand the world at all, where is each character at this world and what happening!
It’s like a bad D&D story… Expand

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uncleblazerDec 26, 2022

not as good as season 2 witcher. just not very good from story to cgi to acting. some of the show felt on the same scale as other big fantasy shows but other parts felt weaker like they belonged in a CW production. didn't really like thenot as good as season 2 witcher. just not very good from story to cgi to acting. some of the show felt on the same scale as other big fantasy shows but other parts felt weaker like they belonged in a CW production. didn't really like the blanks they felt like filling in story wise with this series, some times the mystery is more intriguing.… Expand

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Titoxd1098Dec 26, 2022

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Las escenas de peleas son muy flojas y pesimas actuaciones, y muy progres por eso fracasan… Expand

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PlacidDragonDec 25, 2022

I gave it one star, although its not really worth that much... absolutely terrible show, its honestly worse than i can describe. "The Message" and agenda is on full display, all women are world champions at everything, and men are idiots.I gave it one star, although its not really worth that much... absolutely terrible show, its honestly worse than i can describe. "The Message" and agenda is on full display, all women are world champions at everything, and men are idiots. There is nothing even remotely redeeming anywhere to be found. The cast were far more interested in talking about the inclusion and diversity in the interviews pre show.. and by the looks of it, whoever wrote it must have had the same frame of mind...the story is..well, i dont think i can say that...lol. I can only repeat that i didn't find anything even remotely redeemable in any aspect of the show.… Expand

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ScienceAdvisorDec 25, 2022

The best reason to avoid this is that they think homosexuality and costume design were more important than story, plot, and directing. Typical hiding behind agenda to try to avoid criticism of their lack of skill.

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AndrudisApr 25, 2023

It is more a low-quality fan-fiction you can usually expect from a novice writer who gained all lore knowledge about Witcher universe listening to some drunk talks in a bar from people who only played Wither video games...

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mendalinJan 26, 2023

The worst show in the Witcher series from Netflix. When will this soulless machine for pumping out money break down and save us this garbage. God my eyes - I'll go to the optometrist

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MrDog3Jan 3, 2023

A complete disaster, and this is not The Witcher we fans deserved. Plotless, soulless garbage, be ashmed of yourself Netflix for releasing this, as The Witcher!

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snorkissDec 30, 2022

What? No Polish actors in a show about Polish folklore? You'll find everything else I'm sure, because Poland's middle ages were known for its diversity - just not, you know, Polish people. Otherwise, this is an authentic, stunning and braveWhat? No Polish actors in a show about Polish folklore? You'll find everything else I'm sure, because Poland's middle ages were known for its diversity - just not, you know, Polish people. Otherwise, this is an authentic, stunning and brave show that transports you into the six-volume series of books written by Andrzej Sapkowski - 1 star… Expand

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Colage782Dec 27, 2022

It was so cringe. The cgi was terrible. The acting was below par. It didn't feel like the witcher at all

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IIISabotDec 26, 2022

Yet again another example of get woke go broke. The writers clearly cared more about forcing woke garbage into every episode than actually writing a good show. To say this show sticks to the lore is far from the truth. A shining example ofYet again another example of get woke go broke. The writers clearly cared more about forcing woke garbage into every episode than actually writing a good show. To say this show sticks to the lore is far from the truth. A shining example of why Henry left the series.… Expand

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Oliveira1Dec 27, 2022

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Terrible writing!! One of the worst shows I have seen. It seems that only HBO knows how to create a propper fantasy show… Expand

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RampageKittyDec 29, 2022

As a long-standing fan of the source material, Anrzej Sapkowskis brilliant "Witcher" novel series, I wasn't able to enjoy this show - not even a little bit. In short: It's just awful. The writing, the composition/cinematography, the acting,As a long-standing fan of the source material, Anrzej Sapkowskis brilliant "Witcher" novel series, I wasn't able to enjoy this show - not even a little bit. In short: It's just awful. The writing, the composition/cinematography, the acting, the dialogues, the fight scene choreography, the cgi - everything is sub-par. One of the worst attempt at a fantasy TV show I've ever watched. I can't in good faith find a single compliment I could pay the show or its creators. That being said, the writing stands out as especially abysmal. The writers butchered the source material beyond what you'd believe is possible. The end result is a cringy, generic and extremely bland show - tailored for "modern audiences", if you catch my drift.

In all honesty, the show is so egregiously bad that it's almost offensive. Please don't waste your time watching. I'd recommend reading one of Sapkowskis novels instead.… Expand

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DisneystinksDec 26, 2022

What is wrong with Netflix? Have they lost their woke minds with this garbage? EPIC FAILURE

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TristanHemlockDec 27, 2022

The Witcher: Blood Origin was Netflix way of ending the year on the most negative of notes. Never seen a network more determine to destroy itself. And if Blood Origin is any indication of what is being planned for Season 4, then it's a goodThe Witcher: Blood Origin was Netflix way of ending the year on the most negative of notes. Never seen a network more determine to destroy itself. And if Blood Origin is any indication of what is being planned for Season 4, then it's a good thing Season 3 is perhaps the last one I'll see more out of respect for Henry Cavill than the quality of the show itself.

Blood Origin was the biggest insult to Andrzej Sapkowski that could possibly be made. To call it an "expansion on The Witcher lore" is to prove no one at Netflix has even bothered reading the source material at all.

The story is ordinary, completely predictable, and prosaic. The characters were all one dimensional, bland and forgettable, to the point I didn't even bother to remember the name of any of them.

And watching Michelle Yeoh was just torture. It was as if she never left her role as Philippa Georgiou of Star Trek Discovery. Same mannerisms, only this time her character was even worse.

It's no wonder that the members of the cast had nothing substantial to say about the story, seeing there isn't one.

The Witcher prequel... More like expensive impromptu roleplaying.… Expand

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WasbeertjieDec 28, 2022

The characters are such cliches. The writers are probably 10 years old and have never really experienced a real life. The writing will make you vomit.

Rather play the game than watch this pile of excrement.

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CriticJoeBDec 26, 2022

As a big fan of The Witcher games i also liked the show on Netflix (season 1 moreso) however Blood Origin done almost nothing to bring these characters to life or give them any meaning to me. Overall I never felt like it truly belonged inAs a big fan of The Witcher games i also liked the show on Netflix (season 1 moreso) however Blood Origin done almost nothing to bring these characters to life or give them any meaning to me. Overall I never felt like it truly belonged in "The Witcher" universe, it just felt very forced and out of place, if this is the future of the franchise then unfortunately it isn't for me.… Expand

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StephanieJoyDec 26, 2022

I've read the books a while ago, I'm not a die hard fan, I could enjoy it as a fantasy series even if the characters don't match the book description and the lore isn't followed. But seriously I couldn't watch past episode 2. I can't decideI've read the books a while ago, I'm not a die hard fan, I could enjoy it as a fantasy series even if the characters don't match the book description and the lore isn't followed. But seriously I couldn't watch past episode 2. I can't decide if its the writing or the acting or a bit of both, but it was so cringey in parts, it was awful. Didn't enjoy it personally.… Expand

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marciofjrDec 27, 2022

Weak script, a lot of militant agenda.
Roteiro fraco, muita pauta militante.

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dabasDec 28, 2022

Firstly, the plot of the series is poorly written and fails to hold up to even the most basic scrutiny. The events and motivations depicted within the show often feel disjointed and nonsensical, with little thought given to logical eventFirstly, the plot of the series is poorly written and fails to hold up to even the most basic scrutiny. The events and motivations depicted within the show often feel disjointed and nonsensical, with little thought given to logical event sequences or causation. This ultimately serves to break the immersion of the viewer and detract from the overall viewing experience.

In addition to this, the CGI utilized within the series is implemented in a way that is highly distracting and fails to effectively enhance the action on screen. On the contrary, the poor quality of the effects actively works to hinder the believability of the scenes in which they are used, further undermining the credibility of the series as a whole.

Is worth noting that Blood Origin appears to bear little resemblance to the source material of the original books on which it is based. Rather than staying true to the logic and internal consistency of the fantasy world established within the Witcher source material, the series seems to have taken significant liberties in twisting and altering key aspects of the world and its lore.

As a result, the series feels like a completely different fantasy universe entirely, one that bears only a passing resemblance to the beloved and well-established world of the original books. This not only serves to alienate fans of the source material, but also makes it difficult for new viewers to fully immerse themselves in the world of the series.

Overall, THE WITCHER: BLOOD ORIGIN falls short in a number of key areas and fails to deliver a satisfying or coherent viewing experience. While it is certainly possible for a series with a flawed premise to still be enjoyable, unfortunately this one falls short of that mark.… Expand

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ZmeyJan 9, 2023

Total disaster and simply a money grab try, by Netflix.
Stop butchering the literary sources!

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Humus_K_FlipDec 29, 2022

Let's make a Witcher show. But we don't like the source material and want to make our own thing. Ok, let's make it waaaay in the past so that we can write original stuff and it won't interfere with the main lore. Ok, I'm down with that,Let's make a Witcher show. But we don't like the source material and want to make our own thing. Ok, let's make it waaaay in the past so that we can write original stuff and it won't interfere with the main lore. Ok, I'm down with that, let's give it a shot, could be really fun.

Now, let's make the quality of the sets and costumes relatively cheap (costumes always look new, no dirt or wear; set design is simple and crude). Also, let's make the plot very generic and full of plot holes. Now let's add too many unrelatable characters for an audience to keep track of, and let's not flesh out their motivations and histories at all.

This is the show.… Expand

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AlthenorDec 27, 2022

It's like watching set of very mediocre cutscenes from 90's fantasy computer game. Highly not recommended!

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tehaceDec 29, 2022

Dont waste your time on this. Nothing to see here. I haven't seen such a flop in a while.

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phoeniix23Dec 29, 2022

Not like the books at all. No respect to the lore and world of The Witcher. The original Polish series had more atmosphere and authenticity than this drivel. Please remove the writing team. Horrible.

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rocksoldierDec 27, 2022

I have never seen a worse tv show in my life, this is a disgrace for humanity.

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Thomas69Dec 27, 2022

Just another generic woke fantasy trash. This has nothing to do with Witcher whatsoever.

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watchoutch02Dec 27, 2022

"The cast are insane","The action is fierce","The costumes, the makeup, the hair. Bon apetit"...."It has the first kiss between two men in the show"!!!!!
Nuff said.

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buzzlighterDec 29, 2022

I don't think this even a serious production, seems more like a bad joke to me, probably more context needed to understand the joke?... I can feel my IQ dropping with every minute watching the show. Who wrote this? Broken AI?

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tiagocoelho7Dec 28, 2022

Just bad. Just bad. Just bad. Just bad. Just bad. Just bad. Just bad. Just bad.

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DaveAusJul 21, 2023

This show really was embarrassing. It is clear the writers don't care about the material and don't care about entertainment. Everyone involved should be ashamed.

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crimsdingsJan 3, 2023

this is by far the single worste show produced by netflix so far. the writing is atrocious - the writers clearly did not want to write a witchter tv show but something else and had to write a witcher show arround it. i hope this hasthis is by far the single worste show produced by netflix so far. the writing is atrocious - the writers clearly did not want to write a witchter tv show but something else and had to write a witcher show arround it. i hope this has consequences for the writers and the show runner.… Expand

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kito78Dec 26, 2022

I am a fan of Witcher since first books, played games and love the lore. This crap is not related to Witcher at all just some random crap with bad cast, bad play, bad writing and agenda. To writers and producers if you want push agenda youI am a fan of Witcher since first books, played games and love the lore. This crap is not related to Witcher at all just some random crap with bad cast, bad play, bad writing and agenda. To writers and producers if you want push agenda you need target better. With existing IPs you are targeting existing fans. Create your own IP and your own fans. I am giving zero I did not manage to finish even first episode. Total crap.… Expand

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zerobaneDec 30, 2022

A true rare gem! A horrifying clumsy insult to the original lore that seems to hate entire series. 1. Lost henry Cavill
2. Cringe inducing intersectionality rammed down your throat at every chance
4. The entire story is told in the firstA true rare gem! A horrifying clumsy insult to the original lore that seems to hate entire series. 1. Lost henry Cavill
2. Cringe inducing intersectionality rammed down your throat at every chance
4. The entire story is told in the first 15mins
5. Writers and script to absolute hate the source material and its re-written in their image.
6. The game has far better story writing (how is that even possible).
7. The NPCs from the game can act better.

Just another woke left dreamworld that seeks to destroy a series by forced messaging and virtue signaling. As if Hollywood's elites should be giving lessons on morals and values. Utter rubbish; they should be ashamed and then fired for destroying a story that is basically already written for them.… Expand

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coloradosnowmanDec 26, 2022

Painful to watch. Somehow this got made. Yikes. They paid money for this. Brace yourself.

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leviathanargFeb 14, 2023

Do you like agendas or entertainment? I like entertainment, good stories, action scenes thought provoking dilemas.
To me it is not important skin color or sexual perferences or whether you have liberal or conservatives values. This show isDo you like agendas or entertainment? I like entertainment, good stories, action scenes thought provoking dilemas.
To me it is not important skin color or sexual perferences or whether you have liberal or conservatives values. This show is bad. Fire the writers and show runners and follow the Polish author stories, that will be a good starting point.… Expand

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x676Dec 29, 2022

Worst TV series ever made. Another fiasco by CD Projekt Red... Congrats guys!

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mickrussomDec 26, 2022

If you liked the games, especially Witcher 3, you will hate this. The dialogue is colloquial trash and everything is done in disregard and disrespect to everything that was good in books and games. Hard pass and utterly worthless

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KhalazzaDec 30, 2022

They turned gold to **** they should stop pushing woke **** over everyone else and just follow the source material.

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MaugaranDec 28, 2022

All time the same s*it, like The Witcher Netflix Series or StarTrek Picard. Dramatic mainstream bulls*it. I stay by my old scifi an fantasy series and Movies.

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katieelizabethDec 28, 2022

This looks and feels nothing like the Witcher. I don't see any connection to the Witcher or Polish mythology or any of the influences in Andrzej Sapkowski's work. This is a poorly written farcical fantasy story with the Witcher franchise logoThis looks and feels nothing like the Witcher. I don't see any connection to the Witcher or Polish mythology or any of the influences in Andrzej Sapkowski's work. This is a poorly written farcical fantasy story with the Witcher franchise logo slapped on top of it.

The writing in this show is catastrophically bad, and there is no logic to the story or the character's motivations. Honestly, some of the actors in this miniseries were wasted on such a garbage script.

The world building of various factions and ethic groups is not realistic for the time period the story is reflecting, nor does it follow the source material. The setting is just not believable as a result, as I have no idea how a bunch of medieval cultures achieved such mass migration so early on like modern times. And no, I don't care if it's fantasy - your world needs to make sense. The further you go back into time periods of low technology where things like travel and wealth are big challenges to migration, your world needs to reflect this with mostly homogeneous societies. If you want to make a diverse population, tell a story in modern day New York, or tell a space story in the far future.

The show is also filled with "strong female characters" putting men to shame, which is a troupe that is just so overused in Hollywood these days. It's so boring. uninteresting and repetitive. I can't even remember a strong feminine heroine in a recent Hollywood movie that retains any of her femineity. As a woman, I am so tired by this.

I have no idea why any Witcher fan or a fan of fantasy would watch this. The show is generally horrible, from the modern identity political messages, the lack of respect for the source material, the childish and immature writing, the lack of cohesion and rationality with respect to the world building, the logic of the world and the characters, and it really does not fit in with the Witcher franchise because of all the violations of lore and other things. In short, this is bad fan fiction. It is a cash grab by Netflix. Without the Witcher logo and some notable actors, you would not have watched this. It's not worth your time.… Expand

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getsmeliftedDec 26, 2022

I was sure that this wouldn't be as bad as people were making out. I was wrong. This is dreadful and what's worse is it wasted my time on Christmas Day. To say that the writers care more about their personal agenda than writing a good storyI was sure that this wouldn't be as bad as people were making out. I was wrong. This is dreadful and what's worse is it wasted my time on Christmas Day. To say that the writers care more about their personal agenda than writing a good story would be a massive understatement. I would recommend doing anything other than watching this sorry excuse for a TV show.… Expand

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SachinJames89Jan 9, 2023

The show is pathetic!! Ruins everything what Witcher series should be about... Story written by bunch of amateurs...

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daLiraDec 27, 2022

This is not even funny anymore.
It'S a school play with bad cgi, literally.
Netflix has to fire those forsaken scriptwriters for this show.

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gonaceDec 28, 2022

Netflix has done it again, just like "their take" on Resident Evil, this is the most generic fantasy plot of all time with a bunch of Witcher-related words and occasionally characters shoehorned in so they can try to justify using the name.Netflix has done it again, just like "their take" on Resident Evil, this is the most generic fantasy plot of all time with a bunch of Witcher-related words and occasionally characters shoehorned in so they can try to justify using the name.

There is no real attempt to capture the spirit of the Witcher world and when they do tie this prequel into the main show it often feels so forced that it's like the only reason they included those connections was to deflect criticism away from using the name to prop up whatever this "prequel" is.… Expand

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ATRedlineDec 28, 2022

you saying diversity? I say AWFUL. Netflix, please, dont touch my witcher anymore

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Claw_PLDec 27, 2022

Netflix really is the worst thing to happen to the Witcher since the pitchfork

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Szasz1989Dec 27, 2022

The whole Netflix Witcher univers is a complete disaster. The only good thing was Henry Cavill.

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WayTooBadDec 25, 2022

I tried to focus and watch the first episode, I even rolled back a-few times, this is just boring, agenda driven garbage that isn't worth even a moment of your time.

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ArigokiDec 28, 2022

The Witcher Blood Origin series is an absolute disaster. The acting is wooden and unconvincing, the characters are one dimensional and uninteresting, and the plot is disjointed, confusing, and totally unsatisfying. It feels like the writersThe Witcher Blood Origin series is an absolute disaster. The acting is wooden and unconvincing, the characters are one dimensional and uninteresting, and the plot is disjointed, confusing, and totally unsatisfying. It feels like the writers had no idea what kind of story they wanted to tell, and instead threw together a bunch of convoluted subplots and plot points that never really go anywhere.

The special effects are subpar and the fight scenes are clumsy and clumsy. The dialogue is clunky and uninspired, and the pacing is never quite right. It's like the writers don't understand what makes a good TV show, and the result is a total mess.

The Witcher TV series is no better. It's full of inconsistencies and plot holes, and the acting is often over the top and cheesy. The effects are cheesy and the fight scenes are lacklustre. The dialogue is stiff and unengaging, and the pacing is often off.

Overall, this series is a complete disaster and does not live up to the high standards set by the original Witcher books. Do yourself a favour and don't waste your time with either Witcher Blood Origin or Witcher TV series.… Expand

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Antp1212Jan 1, 2023

Terrible writing, mediocre acting and an overall low quality effort. The videogame and books are much kore rich with lore and quality content.

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toxicbitsDec 27, 2022

Woko Haram strikes again.

If you read up on the writers it's no wonder the show has gone downhill so fast.

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bumble_beeDec 25, 2022

It's just offensively poorly written
Cheap scenery , special effects, costumes
Acting is bad

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XcoldatDec 27, 2022

10 agendas out of 10.

This is the worst TV-series ever. Bad CGI, bad actor performance, bad scenario, bad everything.

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WilgameDec 28, 2022

Terrible piece of crap that CRAPS on The Witcher IP. The Witcher on Netflix is pretty much dead and I don't feel sorry for them. Definition of GO WOKE GO BROKE. You can honor the IP and still check the woke boxes and have a good show at leastTerrible piece of crap that CRAPS on The Witcher IP. The Witcher on Netflix is pretty much dead and I don't feel sorry for them. Definition of GO WOKE GO BROKE. You can honor the IP and still check the woke boxes and have a good show at least but when you just add diversity for diversity's sake in a way that is not realistic that's when people tune out. Anyway, I highly don't recommend this show it will be a complete waist of your very important time and especially don't watch it so that you can save your brain cells... SMMFH!… Expand

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KimnoaDec 29, 2022

Another adaptation Netflix RUINED!

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This is the last straw I will no longer contribute to netflix destroying good books and games with their adaptation. Cancelling sub.

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KustoshDec 26, 2022

Lauren Schmidt Hissrich destroyed Witcher. Its some stupid cr*p - not true witcher. Nothing like in the books in the original Witcher. Henry Cavil was right to fight them and change the script. Good he stepped away from this. Blood Origin isLauren Schmidt Hissrich destroyed Witcher. Its some stupid cr*p - not true witcher. Nothing like in the books in the original Witcher. Henry Cavil was right to fight them and change the script. Good he stepped away from this. Blood Origin is even worse than first series. I didnt know something could be worse. I hope HBO will buy Witcher rights and hire Henry again and do it right. Because Witcher world is amazing if they will stick to the books or games.… Expand

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HellBrakeDec 27, 2022

Worst series i have been watched. It literary awful. And someone apporwed that in production

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Horny_HeaperFeb 21, 2023

This serie is a material proof of netflix disregard for the Witcher story and lore. Really... It has so much badly written references to the original material which I feel forced to ask why was even released.
Not to mention all badly adaptedThis serie is a material proof of netflix disregard for the Witcher story and lore. Really... It has so much badly written references to the original material which I feel forced to ask why was even released.
Not to mention all badly adapted references to real life inclusion. Nothing against race or gender discussions, but there are better places to do this kind of stuff. This short 4 episodes series was atrocious atempt to change the original story and was a complete failure in doing it.… Expand

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Torsten89Dec 25, 2022

Jesus wept...god awful. Just why? Terrible writing doesn't even touch it. With Cavill gone cancel all Witcher projects, bloody hell.

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mafszslDec 27, 2022

It was that bad. Why someone let this see a light of day? No one have eyes in production team? Or they are so blinded by "THE MESSAGE" and money?

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WeidenwieselDec 28, 2022

Juts like this series, I'm not gonna waste any time or creativity in writing a good review. This is trash. F[]ck your diversity. F[]ck your inclusion. F[]ck your agendas. F[]ck Netflix.

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EnsisKastorDec 27, 2022

What is wrong with Netflix? Blood Origin is the biggest insult to source material I've ever seen.

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MorganCrimsonDec 26, 2022

A real lack of respect, rubbish... Nextlix spits on the fans... the country doesn't matter, the United States, Italy, Canada, Mexico etc. you have to join and no longer consume Netflix, it only seeks to sully and denigrate actions that do notA real lack of respect, rubbish... Nextlix spits on the fans... the country doesn't matter, the United States, Italy, Canada, Mexico etc. you have to join and no longer consume Netflix, it only seeks to sully and denigrate actions that do not align with its 2030 agenda..… Expand

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SupraMOD99Dec 26, 2022

Holy **** Netflix' "Blood Origin" is the biggest insult to source material I've ever heard of. Don't even pirate this absolute garbage, leave a 0/10 review and move on.

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Tom11thJan 1, 2023

Atrocious. Such a waste of time. It is a joke, not a proper TV show. The whole Witcher franchise by Netflix died with this show.

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