The Witcher Meets Supernatural In Netflix's 2-Part Fantasy Series Returning This Month

By  Published May 1, 2026, 1:30 PM EDT Adrienne Tyler is a movies & TV features writer, with a focus on horror. She has written for Netflix, FanSided, & more. She was a regular guest on the Netfreaks podcast and was a YouTuber at some point. Guillermo del Toro said “hi” to her once. Summary Generate a summary of this story follow Follow followed Followed Like Like Log in Here is a fact-based summary of the story contents: Try something different: Show me the facts Explain it like I’m 5 Give me a lighthearted recap

Netflix has an extensive catalog of fantasy TV shows, among them one that’s a perfect combination of the best elements of The Witcher and Supernatural. Netflix has covered every major genre in its original TV shows, with many of them now ranking among . The streamer has been especially popular when it comes to fantasy TV shows, with some of its most notable titles being Arcane, Shadow and Bone, The Umbrella Academy, and The Witcher.

Not all of Netflix’s fantasy content is live-action, as the streamer has also brought great animated TV shows, such as Castlevania and The Dragon Prince. Among them is , developed by Adi Shankar and Alex Larsen. Devil May Cry follows Dante (voiced by Johnny Yong Bosch), a professional demon hunter who comes across White Rabbit (Hoon Lee), a demonic terrorist with destructive plans against the human race.

Devil May Cry has drawn comparisons to The Witcher and Supernatural, mostly due to its story centered on the main character’s hunt for monsters and demons. Dante is reminiscent of Geralt, both being professional, charismatic, and sarcastic hunters, and with complex world-building like The Witcher, but with family drama and themes of brotherhood similar to Supernatural. Devil May Cry is a perfect blend of the best of these shows, and it still has more to explore.

Devil May Cry Is A Rare Video Game Adaptation Done Right

Dante and Mary Ann Arkham enter through a doorway together in Devil May Cry season 2

Devil May Cry is an adult animated fantasy TV show based on Capcom’s video game franchise of the same name. Created by Hideki Kamiya, the Devil May Cry video game was released in 2001, with its latest release being Devil May Cry: Peak of Combat in 2026. The video game series has received critical acclaim, being praised for its creativity, action, visuals, and characters.

The success of Devil May Cry has led to its expansion to novels, comics, manga, an anime series, a play, and a movie that has been trapped in development hell for years. The Netflix series debuted in 2026 and was a critical success, currently holding a 96% critics' score on Rotten Tomatoes. Critics have praised its visuals, pace, and tone, while fans of the games have applauded how it adapted the source material.

Adapting video games to film and TV is a huge challenge, and more often than not, these adaptations end up failing. Netflix's Devil May Cry TV show has the advantage of being animated, which allows it to be as close to the style of the video games as possible. The show has been praised for faithfully translating the video games’ energy, pace, aesthetic, and humor, as well as for respecting the games’ lore and mythology.

Devil May Cry obviously appeals to fans of the video games, but it’s also made for new viewers. Devil May Cry was crafted to be accessible to those not familiar with the games, with enough context and a different structure, but with various references for those into the games who have come to know this world quite well.

Devil May Cry Season 1 Is An Easy 4-Hour Binge

Dante and Vergil fight in Devil May Cry season 2 image

What makes Devil May Cry even more accessible to new viewers is how easy it is to binge-watch. Season 1 of Devil May Cry is only eight episodes long, and, in total, it’s a four-hour binge watch. While it seems like a very short season, it works perfectly for Devil May Cry as it’s able to develop its story, introduce its main characters, settings, and leave viewers wanting more.

Luckily, a couple of days after season 1’s release. Season 2 of Devil May Cry is scheduled for a May 12, 2026, release, so it’s not long until the audience reunites with Dante. Hopefully, Devil May Cry will continue its streak of success with critics and general audiences and will stay for a couple more seasons.

37 7.5/10 6/10 10 stars 9 stars 8 stars 7 stars 6 stars 5 stars 4 stars 3 stars 2 stars 1 star Like Follow Followed TV-MA Action & Adventure Sci-Fi & Fantasy Release Date April 3, 2026 Network Netflix Showrunner Adi Shankar Directors Park So Young Writers Alex Larsen 8 Images Close

Cast

• Johnny Yong Bosch Dante / Soldier #1 (voice)
• Chris Coppola Enzo / Frat Boy (voice)

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