The Witcher Season 4 Stumbles With Viewers as It Rises to No. 1 on Netflix
A recast of Geralt alongside pacing complaints is driving sharply lower audience scores.
Overview
- The new season reached the top of Netflix’s streaming charts, according to Promiflash, despite widespread negative feedback.
- Rotten Tomatoes reflects a steep divide, with audience scores around 17–20% versus critics in the mid‑50s.
- Viewers and reviewers point to rushed storytelling, thinner character development and departures from Andrzej Sapkowski’s books.
- Liam Hemsworth’s first turn as Geralt drew mixed reactions, with many fans saying they prefer Henry Cavill’s earlier portrayal.
- Showrunner Lauren Hissrich said Henry Cavill exited to pursue other roles, and a fifth and final season is planned for late 2026.