The fourth season of Netflix's 'The Witcher' has been met with a wave of negative reviews following its release on October 30. The season, which sees Liam Hemsworth take over the lead role of Geralt of Rivia from Henry Cavill, has struggled to win over critics and audiences alike.
On Rotten Tomatoes, the season holds a critic score of 56% and a staggeringly low audience score of 20%. Reviews have been harsh, with IGN noting that the season 'feels incomplete', while The Guardian described Hemsworth's performance as 'more bollard in a wig'. Radio Times declared that the series has 'lost its magic', and The Warp compared Hemsworth to 'an anchor' holding the show back.
Viewership has also slumped, with What's On Netflix reporting that the launch week attracted just 7.4 million viewers in its first four days, the worst for the series to date. This compares unfavourably to Season 2's 18.5 million and Season 1's 15.2 million.
Despite the poor reception, Netflix has confirmed a fifth season is in development. The future of the show remains uncertain, however, as fans continue to express disappointment over Cavill's departure and the direction of the series.
