Geralt of Rivia, the iconic monster hunter voiced by Doug Cockle in the acclaimed Witcher video games, returns in Netflix's latest animated addition to its expanding "Witcher Universe." The new spin-off movie, titled "The Witcher: Sirens of the Deep," is set during Season 1 of the Netflix series, bridging the gap between episodes 5 and 6. In his review for IGN, critic Jarrod Jones notes that while the pairing of Cockle's Geralt with Joey Batey's Jaskier brings charm, the appeal might be mostly for die-hard fans. Yet, this animated feature could serve as a perfect interim entertainment until the highly anticipated release of The Witcher 4.

If you're curious about where to watch "Sirens of the Deep" or how it integrates into the broader Witcher timeline, here are all the details you need:

The Witcher: Sirens of the Deep

0See it at Netflix

"The Witcher: Sirens of the Deep" is available for streaming exclusively on Netflix. With recent price adjustments, a standalone Netflix subscription starts at $7.99/month. Unfortunately, there is no free trial available.

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0See it at Amazon

The expansive Witcher "universe" is rooted in the works of Andrzej Sapkowski, with "Sirens of the Deep" specifically drawing from the short story "A Little Sacrifice" found in the second collection of Witcher tales. The film's narrative unfolds amidst the events of Season 1 of the Netflix show, between episodes 5 and 6. Here's the official synopsis:

Hired to investigate attacks on a seaside village, mutant monster hunter Geralt uncovers an ancient conflict between humans and sea people that threatens to escalate into war between kingdoms. With the help of his allies, he must solve the mystery before tensions boil over.

What Else Is in The Witcher Universe?

Originally a series of novels by Polish author Andrzej Sapkowski, The Witcher follows the adventures of Geralt of Rivia in a world steeped in Slavic mythology. Inspired by these books, CD Projekt Red launched the first Witcher game in 2007. The series, particularly "The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt," has been celebrated as one of the greatest RPGs ever, leading to numerous spin-offs and even a real-life version of the Gwent card game. The much-anticipated "The Witcher 4" and its new protagonist were announced at the 2024 Game Awards.

Netflix entered the Witcher realm in 2019 with its live-action series, which has now completed three seasons with Henry Cavill in the lead. The upcoming fourth season, set to air in April, will introduce Liam Hemsworth as Geralt.

The Witcher: Sirens of the Deep Voice Cast and Crew

"The Witcher: Sirens of the Deep" was penned by Mike Ostrowski and Rae Benjamin, who have also contributed to the live-action series, and directed by Kang Hei Chul. The animation was collaboratively produced by Studio Mir, Poland's Platige Image, and Hivemind.

The voice cast includes familiar names from both the games and the live-action series:

• Doug Cockle as Geralt of Rivia
• Joey Batey as Jaskier
• Anya Chalotra as Yennefer of Vengerberg
• Christina Wren as Essi Daven
• Emily Carey as Sh'eenaz

Sirens of the Deep Rating and Runtime

"The Witcher: Sirens of the Deep" carries an MA rating and has a runtime of one hour and 31 minutes.