THE WITCHER Season 5 May Be In Doubt As Netflix Considers Bringing The Series To An End

THE WITCHER Season 5 May Be In Doubt As Netflix Considers Bringing The Series To An End

Following Henry Cavill's decision to leave The Witcher, Liam Hemsworth is set to take over the role in season 4, but it may be a one-and-done for the actor based on a report about the show's future...

By JoshWilding - Feb 01, 2023 07:02 PM EST
Filed Under: The Witcher
Source: Redanian Intelligence (via SFFGazette.com)

Despite a sometimes confusing first season, The Witcher TV show was embraced by fans when it launched in 2019. While season 2 was a little more conventional, it received positive reviews, and the franchise's future looked bright. 

However, we've since seen the Netflix series become surrounded by claims that those working on the series have been disrespectful towards Andrzej Sapkowski's novels and the hit video games based on them. Spin-off series The Witcher: Blood Origin was a flop when it launched last December, and Henry Cavill is leaving the main show after the upcoming third season. 

Liam Hemsworth will step in to replace him in season 4, but are the show's days numbered?

Redanian Intelligence (via SFFGazette.com) has followed up on their report from last September in which they claimed Netflix is going to shoot seasons 4 and 5 back-to-back. Even though sources tell them that those "are still very much the plan," the latter is now said to be "very much up in the air."

The site adds notes that "the likelihood of Netflix wanting The Witcher to end with Season 5 seems high" and it now doesn't seem outside the realm of possibility that Hemsworth will only get the chance to play Geralt of Rivia for a single season. 

The Witcher is a major investment for Netflix, and with all streaming services looking to curb spending, it wouldn't be surprising for the plug to be pulled on the show. There was a time when it could have been one of the streamer's biggest properties, but interest has definitely lessened, something not helped by big gaps between seasons and Cavill's shock departure. 

Season 3 is set to be released sometime this summer, and another spin-off - revolving around the Rats - is also thought to still be in pre-production. 

Are you hoping The Witcher will continue on Netflix or could now be the right time to scrap the series?

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MrDandy
MrDandy - 2/1/2023, 7:00 PM
Shocking.
TheyDont
TheyDont - 2/1/2023, 7:01 PM
Such a clusterfuсk.
TheWalkingCuban
TheWalkingCuban - 2/1/2023, 7:02 PM
How about we just make a streetfighter movie and he can play Dudley, boxing with a mustache and suspenders on is probably the best thing he’ll be known for.

Reeds2Much
Reeds2Much - 2/1/2023, 7:19 PM
@TheWalkingCuban -
TheWalkingCuban
TheWalkingCuban - 2/1/2023, 7:29 PM
@Reeds2Much - the dude kills it in that old timer boxer look
TheWalkingCuban
TheWalkingCuban - 2/1/2023, 7:35 PM
@TheWalkingCuban - *old timer boxey look
dracula
dracula - 2/1/2023, 7:02 PM
seriously even good shows loose their audience when they loose their lead

who is going to keep watching a mediocre show that lost it's one thing that got anyone excited.

GetsugaTensho22
GetsugaTensho22 - 2/1/2023, 7:05 PM
The show is quite poor.

Please put it out of its misery. The fans deserve better.
bobevanz
bobevanz - 2/1/2023, 7:16 PM
Don't [frick] with the source material, lesson learned ya jackasses. Plus the news on password sharing today marks the DECLINE of Netflix
ScaryTerry
ScaryTerry - 2/1/2023, 7:31 PM
@bobevanz - How exactly are they going to enforce that? Not everyone has a stastic IP
LlamaLord
LlamaLord - 2/1/2023, 10:29 PM
@ScaryTerry - There's a lot more than just static IP that they're planning on using. Google it, it is explained in some detail. And it's absolutely bonkers. Can't wait for their downfall tbh.
ScaryTerry
ScaryTerry - 2/1/2023, 11:01 PM
@LlamaLord - It looks like it will use MAC IDs as well… this might be such a pain in the ass it might not be worth holding on to.
Quinn
Quinn - 2/1/2023, 7:16 PM
Duh. Henry was the only reason to watch anyway.
blitzburgh
blitzburgh - 2/1/2023, 10:30 PM
@Quinn - yeah we know how you like the white guys
TheNewYorker
TheNewYorker - 2/1/2023, 7:19 PM
End that ish. It’s trash 😂
BlackIceJoe
BlackIceJoe - 2/1/2023, 7:21 PM
I want to play the next CD Projekt Red game over watch another Witcher that Netflix will destroy. So if the series ends it will be no big deal for me, because I know the fourth Witcher game is in development and I'll get my Witcher fix that way instead.
HistoryofMatt
HistoryofMatt - 2/1/2023, 7:25 PM
Get woke, go broke.
DocSpock
DocSpock - 2/1/2023, 7:29 PM
@HistoryofMatt -

Yep.

ScaryTerry
ScaryTerry - 2/1/2023, 7:33 PM
@HistoryofMatt - Does this necessarily apply to the Witcher?
TheUnworthyThor
TheUnworthyThor - 2/1/2023, 7:36 PM
@HistoryofMatt - How is that at all applicable in this situation?
Vanillain
Vanillain - 2/2/2023, 12:43 AM
@HistoryofMatt - Damn, this male power fantasy show lead by a white man is too woke for y'all? And you wanted it cancelled?

You might as well tattoo that clown make up on.
HistoryofMatt
HistoryofMatt - 2/2/2023, 10:53 PM
@TheUnworthyThor - If you watch the second season, it becomes apparent.
HistoryofMatt
HistoryofMatt - 2/2/2023, 10:53 PM
@Vanillain - Said like someone who's actually never watched the show.
TheUnworthyThor
TheUnworthyThor - 2/2/2023, 11:02 PM
@HistoryofMatt - Season 2 was watched by plenty of people and season 3 hasn’t come out yet meaning there is no way this has anything to do with the popularity or the quality of the show. It’s just not physically possible. This is just Netflix being Netflix and ended shows earlier rather than later.
Kurban
Kurban - 2/1/2023, 7:25 PM
Should have listened to Henry.
ElricAtreides
ElricAtreides - 2/1/2023, 7:30 PM
The books and game are very much beloved. Why in the world would you not consult the source?! You have Cavill, who IS Geralt for all intents and purposes, and plenty of other Witchers to explore. You have 6 volumes of work as well as a living author. They could even share the cost with CD Projekt... If they would focus more on spending money on quality over politics, Netflix could thrive. But I digress...
TheUnworthyThor
TheUnworthyThor - 2/1/2023, 7:32 PM
I try not to get too attached to anything on Netflix.
ScaryTerry
ScaryTerry - 2/1/2023, 7:35 PM
@TheUnworthyThor - You and me both. After canceling the October Faction, I have the same attitude.
MrDandy
MrDandy - 2/1/2023, 8:12 PM
@TheUnworthyThor - I still sometimes cry myself to sleep at the injustice of Mindhunter being canceled.
DocSpock
DocSpock - 2/1/2023, 7:39 PM


The Witcher Books & Games are excellent. Season 1 & 2 Netflix were good and certainly watchable. Cavill elevated the scripts he was given.

Let's build on this success by changing things radically for specious reasons, running off Henry Cavill who is great in the role, replace him with dork Hemsworth, & release a really sh!tty spin off.

Yes, they had greatness in the palms of their hands and totally blew it.

Way to kill the franchise you asshats.

OriginalGusto1
OriginalGusto1 - 2/1/2023, 7:42 PM
@DocSpock - It's over for Cavill. I'm sorry. You're gonna have to find someone else to fap to.
OriginalGusto1
OriginalGusto1 - 2/1/2023, 7:44 PM
It's ok. I'm fully confident...you'll fap again. Often...gross. Jesus...get help, man.
OriginalGusto1
OriginalGusto1 - 2/1/2023, 7:45 PM
But, I am sorry about the end of your "fap" content. My condolences.
OriginalGusto1
OriginalGusto1 - 2/1/2023, 7:46 PM
I liked Cavill.
DocSpock
DocSpock - 2/1/2023, 7:51 PM
@OriginalGusto1 -

Well, if you're offering... NO!!

OriginalGusto1
OriginalGusto1 - 2/1/2023, 7:57 PM
@DocSpock - Ok...no eye contact? Does that line the pot?

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