The upcoming season of Netflix’s originally quite popular series adaptation of the Witcher saga continues to make waves. After former Geralt actor Henry Cavill threw in the towel and committed to new projects, The Witcher TV series has been regularly confronted with harsh criticism.
The Witcher TV Series: How Fans Are Clearly Expressing Their Frustration
This time is no different, as fans are currently making fun of a brand new clip for the upcoming The Witcher TV series in which not only the hero himself, but also his popular sidekick and a previously completely unknown character can be seen. But it’s not just the new witcher himself who is taking the heat – fans are also venting their frustration at those in charge.
In the spotlight of the excitement is a fresh, exclusive clip for the fourth season of The Witcher series, which Netflix presented to the world at IGN Fall Fan Fest 2025. In the roughly 40-second clip, you can see Hollywood star Liam Hemsworth, who takes over the sword of Geralt from his colleague Cavill in the fourth season. Also featured are Joey Batey as Jaskier, as well as acting legend Laurence Fishburne, who slips into the role of the newly introduced character Regis.
But instead of anticipation and excitement, there’s only mockery and scorn from the community. Many are frustrated by the portrayal of the witcher and the overall quality of the material, comparing it to that of well-known online shops that make a name for themselves with rock-bottom prices. ‘Wow, this is really bad… the drop in quality is more brutal than expected,’ reads one of the comments, for example. Other comments follow, with some mentioning a ‘Geralt from Temu’ who would at best be fit for a ‘parody sketch.’
Another user sums up what many are probably thinking: ‘I thought it was just a joke.’ It’s best to watch the clip for yourself on YouTube:
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But of course, the new witcher Hemsworth isn’t solely to blame for the disaster – even the frustrated fans recognize this despite their rage. Instead, their anger is directed primarily at Netflix and the main people in charge pulling the strings behind the scenes. Hemsworth, on the other hand, has taken on a thankless task, as is often emphasized. The blame lies with the showrunners and writers of The Witcher TV series, who are said to be straying further and further from the source material penned by Andrzej Sapkowski.
‘I think Liam and Laurence will be okay, but it’s already a lost cause because of the creative decisions. Far too much hubris from the producers, deviating from the source material and ignoring the fans’ opinions,’ as one comment clearly states. We’ll see if everything will ultimately be as bad as fans assume by the end of the month at the latest: the fourth season of The Witcher TV series premieres on Netflix on October 30.
Source: YouTube / IGN
This article was originally published on futurezone.de / 4P.de and has been carefully translated.