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The Witcher Season 4 Faces Fan Backlash as Liam Hemsworth Takes Over Geralt

Rotten Tomatoes shows a steep audience drop versus middling critic scores, raising pressure on a 2026 final season.

Overview

  • Season 4 is now streaming on Netflix with Liam Hemsworth replacing Henry Cavill in the lead role.
  • Rotten Tomatoes lists audience approval around 17–18% compared with roughly 55–56% from critics.
  • Viewers fault rushed pacing, montage-style transitions that skip key moments, and thinner character development.
  • Critical reactions split, with The Guardian labeling Hemsworth miscast as Variety notes clearer plotting and more action, and CBR urging viewers to give him a chance.
  • Netflix briefly swapped Cavill’s profile avatar for a crying emoji before restoring it only for users who already had it selected.