Our take
The Witcher: Sirens of the Deep is a Netflix animated fantasy about Geralt facing sea monsters and political conflict. Expect graphic creature violence, bloody battles, frequent profanity, sexual references, and dark folklore horror. The tone is mature and closer to the games than a kids cartoon. Best for older teens already familiar with The Witcher
Uplifting themes
Protecting innocents and seeking truth appear amid gray morality Geralt acts with a code, though methods are violent and world-weary
Story (may spoil tone)
When human sailors are attacked by mysterious creatures of the deep, only one person can stop the war between land and sea: the Witcher, Geralt of Rivia.
What we flagged
Scores are 0–5: 0 means none; 5 means the strongest we flagged in that category.
Details
Violence Sword fights, sea-monster attacks, and bloody fantasy battles throughout
Sword fights, sea-monster attacks, and bloody fantasy battles throughout
Language Frequent f-word, s-word, and harsh insults in sailors and witcher dialo…
Frequent f-word, s-word, and harsh insults in sailors and witcher dialogue
Sex / nudity Sex references and seductive siren themes appear in this animated fanta…
Sex references and seductive siren themes appear in this animated fantasy
Drugs / alcohol Tavern drinking and ale references in port-town scenes
Tavern drinking and ale references in port-town scenes
Frightening Deep-sea monsters, sirens, and body horror may disturb younger viewers
Deep-sea monsters, sirens, and body horror may disturb younger viewers
Self-harm / suicide No self-harm found in this title
No self-harm found in this title
Child peril / abuse No child peril found in this title
No child peril found in this title
Bullying / discrimination No bullying found in this title
No bullying found in this title
Gore / death / weapons Graphic creature injuries, blood, and blades in Witcher-style action
Graphic creature injuries, blood, and blades in Witcher-style action
Dangerous behaviour Fantasy swordplay and monster hunting are not realistic copycat material
Fantasy swordplay and monster hunting are not realistic copycat material
Eating disorders / body image No eating found in this title
No eating found in this title
Mental health Cynicism and moral exhaustion color Geralt's worldview
Cynicism and moral exhaustion color Geralt's worldview
Gambling No gambling found in this title
No gambling found in this title
Grief / bereavement War losses and drowned sailors add bleak folklore weight
War losses and drowned sailors add bleak folklore weight
Talk after watching
- Geralt tries to balance human and monster sides of a dispute. How do you judge when force is necessary?
- Folklore sirens blur danger and seduction. Why do myths warn about temptation?