Stream 'The Witcher: Sirens of the Deep' - Its Place in the Timeline
Geralt of Rivia is back in action, and fans of The Witcher series will be thrilled to hear the familiar voice of Doug Cockle from the video games. Netflix continues to expand its "Witcher Universe" with the animated movie, "Sirens of the Deep," which serves as a spin-off set during Season 1 of the popular Netflix show. In this new adventure, Geralt's journey intertwines with the charming presence of Joey Batey as Jaskier, though, according to IGN's Jarrod Jones, only the most dedicated fans might fully appreciate this crossover. For others, it might serve as a delightful appetizer until The Witcher 4 arrives.
If you're eager to dive into "Sirens of the Deep" and understand its place within the broader Witcher timeline, here's what you need to know.
Where to Stream The Witcher: Sirens of the Deep
The Witcher: Sirens of the Deep
0See it at Netflix"The Witcher: Sirens of the Deep" is available for streaming exclusively on Netflix. Following recent price adjustments, a standalone Netflix subscription starts at $7.99 per month. Unfortunately, there's no free trial available for new subscribers.
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What Is The Witcher: Sirens of the Deep About?
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0See it at AmazonThe entire Witcher "universe" stems from the works of Andrzej Sapkowski, with "Sirens of the Deep" specifically drawing from the short story "A Little Sacrifice" found in the second book of his collection. This movie is set during Season 1 of the Netflix series, between episodes 5 and 6. Here's the official synopsis:
Hired to probe seaside village attacks, mutant monster hunter Geralt unravels an age-old conflict between humans and sea people that threatens war between kingdoms. Aided by allies, he must solve the mystery before hostilities escalate.
What Else Is in The Witcher Universe?
The Witcher saga originated from a series of novels by Polish author Andrzej Sapkowski, chronicling the adventures of Geralt of Rivia in a world rich with Slavic mythology. Inspired by these books, CD Projekt Red launched the first Witcher game in 2007. The trilogy, especially "The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt," garnered critical acclaim, leading to numerous spin-offs and collaborations, including a real-life version of the Gwent card game. The announcement of "The Witcher 4" and its new protagonist came during the 2024 Game Awards.
Netflix joined the fray in 2019 with a live-action series, which has now completed three seasons with Henry Cavill as Geralt. The fourth season, introducing Liam Hemsworth in the lead role, is slated for release in April.
The Witcher: Sirens of the Deep Voice Cast and Crew
"The Witcher: Sirens of the Deep" was crafted by writers Mike Ostrowski and Rae Benjamin, who also contributed to the live-action series, and directed by Kang Hei Chul. The animation was a collaborative effort between Studio Mir, Poland's Platige Image, and Hivemind.
Doug Cockle reprises his role as Geralt from the video games, joined by cast members from the Netflix series. Here’s the complete voice cast:
- 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 1 hour and 31 minutes.
