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The first glimpse fans received of The Witcher Season 4 was a teaser trailer that starkly failed to excite. Instead, it drew overwhelming criticism—140,000 dislikes versus 28,000 likes—and angry comments decrying the departure of Henry Cavill. Fans speculated about Cavill's reasons for leaving, with many suggesting his frustrations stemmed from the show's divergence from the source material, the beloved book series by Andrzej Sapkowski.
Cavill, who was an outspoken fan of the books, reportedly begged the creators to stay true to the story but felt ignored. His departure was seen by the fandom as a betrayal, marking a turning point that cast a pall over the upcoming season.