The Witcher 4 X (Twitter) review: Netizens miss Henry Cavill, disappointed with replacement, call it ‘bad’

The Witcher 4 X (Twitter) review: Liam Hemsworth replaced Henry Cavill in the new season but failed to impress fans, as they ‘missed’ the old Witcher and his magical onscreen presence.

The Witcher 4 is now streaming on Netflix

Netflix’s The Witcher 4 opened to negative reviews on social media as netizens expressed disappointment with the fantasy series. Many felt that the fourth season had a loosely written narrative that fell short of expectations, along with a major cast shuffle. Liam Hemsworth replaced Henry Cavill in the new season but failed to impress fans, as they ‘missed’ the old Witcher and his magical onscreen presence.

Netizens react to The Witcher 4

The Witcher 4 has finally dropped on Netflix, but netizens are not happy with the new Witcher headlined by Liam Hemsworth. While some praised his performance, others were not satisfied with the replacement. The fourth season also fell short of expectations with its weak plotline and unpromising visuals.

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Taking to X (formerly Twitter), many netizens expressed their views and first reactions after watching the fantasy and action series. One disappointed fan wrote, “Witcher Season 4 is out. I am 2 episodes in, and I have my doubts. The tone of the show is off and visually it's different. Its feels less like a gritty Netflix series and more like one of those CW fantasy shows. I had low expectations, should've gone lower.”

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Another respected Henry Cavill’s decision to leave the series after the third installment and said, “Season 4 of the Witcher makes me understand why Henry Cavill left.”

Others missed Henry’s presence as the mesmerising eponymous lead. A netizen shared, “I miss you, Henry, the real witcher, I am not saying the replacee is performing bad but why why u ain't in 4 season.

Take a look at other reactions below..

The Witcher 4 out on Netflix

The Witcher 4 returned with more epic battles and sword fights in the war-torn Continent as it dropped six episodes on Netflix. The Witcher season 4 brings Liam Hemsworth as the new Geralt of Rivia. The titular role was previously headlined by Superman star Henry Cavill. Based on Andrzej Sapkowski’s best-selling books, the fantasy saga follows the quests of the leading trio of Geralt, Yennefer, and Ciri. Anya Chalotra as Yennefer and Freya Allan as Ciri reprise their original roles from the Netflix series.

FAQs:

Q. When to watch The Witcher Season 4 on Netflix?

A. The Witcher Season 4 is releasing on October 30, 2025, only on Netflix.

Q. Is Henry Cavill returning for The Witcher Season 4?

A. Liam Hemsworth has replaced Henry Cavill in The Witcher Season 4.

Q. What's the story of The Witcher Season 4?

A. The Witcher Season 4 follows Geralt, Yennefer, and Ciri, who are faced with traversing the war-ravaged Continent and its many demons, apart from each other.

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