Overview
- Netflix released all eight episodes of season 4 on October 30, marking Liam Hemsworth’s first outing as Geralt of Rivia.
- Early aggregator results register the weakest debut for the main series to date, with low critic and audience scores reported across outlets.
- Reviews frequently fault writing, direction and tone more than the recast, though reactions to Hemsworth range from serviceable to a downgrade from Henry Cavill.
- Showrunner Lauren Schmidt Hissrich says the chosen storyline was intended to create a seamless transition for the new lead and prioritized delivering signature set pieces.
- Seasons 4 and 5 were filmed back-to-back, Netflix has designated season 5 as the conclusion, and no release date for the finale has been announced.