Witcher Season 4: Strong Streaming, Poor Reviews

The Witcher Season 4 premiered on Netflix with Liam Hemsworth replacing Henry Cavill as Geralt of Rivia. The season was a streaming hit, entering Netflix’s Top 10 in every country, peaking at No. 3 in the U.S. and topping charts in several countries such as Ukraine, Pakistan, Nigeria and Egypt. However, critics and viewers gave the season its lowest scores to date on Rotten Tomatoes and other trackers, with reported critic scores varying around 40–53% and some audience/aggregate measures plunging as low as 17–19%. Reviews frequently cited uneven writing and the conspicuous absence of Cavill, and many critics questioned whether Hemsworth brings the same presence to Geralt, though several reviews praised the season’s action, focus, and Hemsworth’s performance. Overall, Season 4 is a commercial success for Netflix but represents a critical and audience low point for the franchise, leaving its longer-term reputation dependent on whether viewers and critics warm to the new lead and the season’s direction.