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Cavill’s exit was met with widespread disappointment among fans, many of whom shared his frustration. Online petitions emerged with tens of thousands of signatures—over 343,000—demanding that Cavill be retained and that Netflix instead overhaul its creative team. The sentiment was clear: fans wanted the original actor to stay, and they blamed the declining quality of the show on the creative decisions behind the scenes.
Despite fans’ protests, Netflix opted for a recast—Liam Hemsworth was cast as Geralt. The move was controversial, and many believed it signaled the beginning of the show's decline.