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Fans have expressed frustration over the lack of monster hunts, a staple of the series’ core appeal. Instead of Geralt battling monsters each episode, viewers witness scattered adventures that fail to showcase the character's true potential. Many claim this is a deliberate choice influenced by an overemphasis on gender politics, sidelining the monster-hunting aspect to prioritize ‘modern’ storytelling.
Critical and Audience Reception: A Divergence
Critics have been somewhat kinder, with scores around 60%, but the audience scores paint a very different picture. Season 4 currently holds a dismal 19% rating among viewers—an indication of widespread dissatisfaction that isn’t based on “review bombing” but genuine disappointment.