'The Witcher' Author Claims Netflix Ignored His Input, Leading to Criticism and Drop in Viewership

Despite Controversies and Departure of Lead Actor Henry Cavill, The Show Remains Popular with 99.4 Million Viewing Hours for Season 3

Andrzej Sapkowski, author of 'The Witcher' series, expressed that Netflix did not consider his ideas for the television adaptation.
The show has faced criticism for deviating from the original books, leading to a 67% drop in viewership from Season 1 to Season 3.
Henry Cavill, a fan of the book series, left his role as Geralt after the third season, replaced by Liam Hemsworth.
Executive producer Tomek Baginski suggested that simplifications in the show were necessary for a diverse global audience.
Despite the controversies, 'The Witcher' remains popular, with the third season accumulating 99.4 million viewing hours.