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Amidst this turmoil, Netflix quietly released a new Witcher project: The Rats: A Witcher Tale. Almost unnoticed upon release, the special was originally meant to be a standalone limited series but was quickly recast as a movie following the failure of previous spin-offs like Blood Origin. The decision to launch it discreetly suggests internal concern about how poorly Season 4 has been received.
This new addition is described as a gritty heist adventure involving a washed-up Witcher and a gang of misfits, likely reflecting a more casual, less lore-centric approach. The sudden and secretive release indicates Netflix's desire to test the waters without incurring further fan backlash or drawing attention to the franchise's increasingly troubled state.