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The series' downward spiral illustrates a wider lesson about adapting beloved source material: creativity must respect the original work and its fans. While adaptations can and should bring something new to the table, alienating the core audience and disregarding the creator’s vision often leads to failure and disillusionment.
As Netflix continues to navigate this tumult, fans and critics alike are calling for a reassessment—either a return to the roots or a committed effort to craft an original series that honors the world Andrzej Sapkowski built. For now, The Witcher’s future remains a cautionary tale of adaptation gone awry.