The protagonist struggling with his identity and inheritance. Nadia Parkes A Fairborn witch with the power of "undoing" things. Gabriel Emilien Vekemans A sophisticated Blood witch alchemist and Nathan's ally. Marcus Edge David Gyasi Nathan’s father, a legendary and feared Blood witch. Jessica Byrne Isobel Jesper Jones Nathan's antagonistic half-sister who deeply resents him. 4. Critical Reception and Themes
: Nathan is the illegitimate son of Marcus Edge , the most dangerous Blood witch alive.
: The show was produced by The Imaginarium , a studio co-founded by Andy Serkis. The Bastard Son & the Devil Himself
: It was created and written by Joe Barton , known for his work on Giri/Haji and The Lazarus Project .
: The soundtrack was composed by the British synth-pop duo Let's Eat Grandma . 2. Narrative Synopsis The protagonist struggling with his identity and inheritance
Despite its short run, the series was highly acclaimed for its edgy tone and high production value. The Bastard Son & the Devil Himself TV Review
The story is set in a modern-day world where witches live secretly among humans. It follows , a 16-year-old caught in the middle of a war between two rival witch factions: the Fairborn Witches and the Blood Witches . Marcus Edge David Gyasi Nathan’s father, a legendary
: Witches receive their unique powers on their 17th birthday by drinking the blood of an ancestor. As Nathan approaches 17, the Fairborn Council monitors him closely, fearing he will become a monster like his father.