The fourth season of The Witcher has arrived on Netflix several weeks ago, but it has not been received as expected, accumulating only 58% positive ratings on Rotten Tomatoes, making it the lowest-rated season of the series to date. Despite its poor performance in viewership, the production has already completed filming for the fifth and final installment, thus ensuring that the story of Geralt of Rivia will continue.
I wouldn’t have accepted if I didn’t respect Henry Cavill’s work
Liam Hemsworth, who takes on the iconic role of Geralt after Henry Cavill’s departure, has shared his motivations for accepting this challenge. In a recent interview with Radio Times, the actor expressed that his love for the character was fundamental in his decision. “I think if I weren’t a fan, if I didn’t care, I wouldn’t have accepted the role. I accepted the role because I’m a fan and because I thought I could do justice to the character,” Hemsworth stated, making his commitment to the portrayal clear.
Despite some critics praising his performance, the overall response has been mixed, with voices in the press considering that his version of Geralt has not managed to capture the essence of the character. Hemsworth, however, remains optimistic about the direction his character is taking this season. “Geralt is in a very real moment of change, a moment I don’t think he has experienced many times. There is a lot of doubt, confusion, and concern,” he commented, highlighting the emotional complexity his character addresses in this installment.
This context has generated expectations among the series’ followers, eager to see how the narrative will unfold in the remaining episodes and in the upcoming final season. However, the negative reception of this fourth installment raises questions about the future of the series and how it will capture the attention of fans with this new interpretation of Geralt.