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Despite the evident disappointment, Netflix plans to conclude the series with season 5, confirming that it will be the final installment. This announcement has left fans skeptical, especially after the decline in ratings following Henry Cavill’s departure and the poorly received Blood Origin spinoff. Many believe that the creative choices—such as broad, generic storytelling and inconsistent visuals—have tarnished the franchise’s reputation.
Some fans wonder whether the back-to-back filming of seasons 4 and 5 was a cost-saving measure, suggesting that the “most expensive seasons” might have been hastily produced with little regard for quality. Amidst the frustration, some expressed a morbid curiosity to watch the upcoming episodes, despite feeling it might involve self-punishment.