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The exasperation is palpable as they discuss the bizarre decision to have Geralt relegated to a background character, replaced by Yennefer and Siri-centric storylines that undermine the original appeal. The new season's teaser receives a punishing reception, with vast dislike and a high ratio of downvotes—highlighting how far the show has fallen.
Adding fuel to the fire is the show's staggering budget. Over $500 million has been spent on The Witcher franchise, yet the quality of VFX, sets, and storytelling remains underwhelming. The hosts shake their heads at what seemingly went wrong, suspecting corruption, pocketing, and poorly allocated spending—especially when sets look cheap and actors are underpaid or disengaged.