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The Witcher Season 4 Opens to Franchise-Low Reviews as Series Heads to Its Final Season

Critics cite creative missteps more than the recast as Netflix prepares the already-filmed conclusion.

Overview

  • Liam Hemsworth debuts as Geralt in Season 4, replacing Henry Cavill after the actor’s previously announced exit.
  • Rotten Tomatoes scores stand at 56% from critics and 17% from users as of Friday, reflecting the show’s weakest reception to date.
  • Several reviews fault the writing, direction and overall cohesion more than the change in lead, with many calling Hemsworth’s performance serviceable.
  • Showrunner Lauren Schmidt Hissrich says the story enabled a seamless transition and praises Hemsworth for bringing vulnerability to Geralt.
  • Netflix has confirmed Season 5 as the finale, shot back-to-back with Season 4 and now in post-production, with no release date announced.