Overview
- Netflix reports 7.4 million views and 53.2 million hours in the first four days, roughly 50% below comparable Season 3 and Season 2 windows.
- Samba TV says the Season 4 premiere drew about 35% fewer U.S. households than Season 3’s opener, a sharper fall than the 15% decline recorded between Seasons 2 and 3.
- Liam Hemsworth debuts as Geralt of Rivia, replacing Henry Cavill, a change widely cited in press and fan discussions of the audience erosion.
- Critical aggregates are lower than prior seasons and Rotten Tomatoes’ audience score has plunged to the teens, with outlets reporting review‑bombing alongside mixed assessments of Hemsworth’s performance.
- Production on Season 5 has finished and outlets describe it as the final installment, positioning the series to conclude despite Season 4’s softer metrics.