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However, Baginski's remarks drew skepticism, especially considering that the recasting was driven not by creative evolution but by Cavill's dissatisfaction with Netflix's direction. Cavill previously committed to portraying Geralt for multiple seasons, provided the series stayed true to the source material. Once it diverged significantly, Cavill decided to depart, citing frustrations over the character's treatment.
Further controversy arose when a Witcher producer openly admitted that the showrunners had made deliberate efforts to "dumb down" the story for American audiences, including younger viewers. Unfortunately, these changes did not resonate with the core fanbase—comprised of dedicated readers, gamers, and longtime followers—leading to alienation and rejection of the series.