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The Tumultuous Release of The Witcher Season 4 and Its Stealthy Spin-Off
A Quiet Dawn for a Troubled Franchise
When Netflix chose to delay the release of The Witcher Season 4 trailer until just a month before its debut, fans and critics alike instantly sensed there was trouble in store. The limited promotional window was no accident; it was a calculated move revealing Netflix's awareness of the show's declining reputation. By the time the trailer finally dropped, the anticipation was tinged with foreboding, and early reactions confirmed fears—the show was not shaping up to be its former self.