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The series' trajectory has been steadily declining since its debut. Many fans felt that the showrunners made a critical mistake early on by diverging from the source material, launching into a “bait and switch” that alienated core audiences. Henry Cavill’s portrayal of Geralt of Rivia became a beacon of hope, and his departure left a void that the subsequent seasons struggled to fill. Despite the recasting of Liam Hemsworth as Geralt, the audience skepticism lingered, knowing that the transition would be difficult to pull off effectively.