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The Fall of The Witcher: A Cautionary Tale of Fan Betrayal and Creative Missteps

The Decline in Popularity and Ratings

The Witcher series, once heralded as Netflix’s potential flagship fantasy epic—comparable to the runaway success of Game of Thrones—has hit a severe downturn. Following the departure of Henry Cavill from the role of Geralt of Rivia, fans and critics observed an immediate and dramatic drop in viewership and ratings. The third season ushered in an unexpected decline, with audience scores plummeting to a meager 22% on Rotten Tomatoes, a stark indication of its failure.