What is The Bastard Son & The Devil Himself about?

If you like fantasy, drama, and witchy business then you’ll be happy to know Netflix’s new original series The Bastard Son & The Devil Himself has all of those elements wrapped into one story. And the eight-episode season is coming our way Friday, Oct. 28!

The new series is an adaptation of the young adult novel Half Bad, which is written by author Sally Green. There are also two sequels to the book, Half Wild and Half Lost. That means if this first season is a success at Netflix, the streaming service has plenty of material to work with if the company chooses to renew the series.

So who rounds out the cast? Jay Lycurgo takes on the lead role of Nathan Byrn. Joining him on screen are Nadia Parkes as Annalise, Emilien Vekemans as Gabriel, Isobel Jesper Jones as Jessica, Karen Connell as Ceelia, Paul Ready as Soul, David Gyasi as Marcus, Kerry Fox as Esmie, Fehinti Balogun as Bjorn, Misia Butler as Niall, Liz White as Penelope, and Róisín Murphy as Mercury.

Ready to know what the story is all about? We’ve got the answer for you below!

What is The Bastard Son & The Devil Himself about?

The upcoming show is about the protagonist, Nathan Byrn. The teen struggles with the fact that he might be following in his father’s footsteps, who is the world’s most dangerous witch. But he’ll soon discover his true identity with his friends there along the way.

Check out the synopsis shared by Netflix below:

"Sixteen-year-old Nathan is the illegitimate son of the world’s most dangerous witch. Fearing he will follow in his father’s footsteps, Nathan is constantly monitored. But as the boundaries between “good” and “bad” fray, Nathan — along with mischievous Annalise and charismatic Gabriel — will soon discover who he truly is. It’s a story about the indomitable will to survive and defy the odds."

The Bastard Son & The Devil Himself premieres Friday, Oct. 28 on Netflix.