'The Witcher' to 'Blood Origin': How Hissrich conquered Netflix

It was a red-letter day for Netflix and the world of TV when in August 2021, Lauren Schmidt Hissrich – the woman who brought 'The Witcher' to life on our screens – signed a multi-year deal with Netflix.

"My heart belongs to 'The Witcher' franchise," the showrunner famously quoted at the time of the deal, as reported by Variety. This multi-year deal would see Hissrich's vision extending to other creative projects on the platform, with the opportunity to write and produce scripted series content, widening her influence on Netflix's global audience.

"I am so thrilled to have found my home at Netflix, and can't wait to continue what's been an incredibly fulfilling creative partnership," Hissrich declared, echoing her joy and satisfaction in the relationship. Hissrich's dedication to the 'The Witcher' didn’t waver despite the new deal; she continued to helm it as the showrunner, executive producer, and writer, while also branching out to the live-action prequel series 'The Witcher: Blood Origin,' and the anime series 'The Witcher: Nightmare of the Wolf.'

Hissrich's expertise and creative prowess earned her high praise from Bela Bajaria, the global head of TV for Netflix, who acknowledged her as "a formidable talent with a strong creative vision and diverse skill-set." This was indeed a testament to her expansive career, having worked on Marvel's 'The Defenders,' 'Daredevil,' Starz's 'Power,' NBC's 'The West Wing,' 'Do No Harm,' 'Parenthood,' and ABC's 'Private Practice.'

Looking back, it's clear that Hissrich's partnership with Netflix was more than a business deal. It was an amalgamation of shared vision, passion, and a profound understanding of storytelling that has left a lasting imprint on Netflix's slate of content.

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