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Netflix’s woes serve as a stark reminder of how critical fan loyalty and respect for source material are in the age of streaming. The missteps with The Witcher, exacerbated by the Cavill exit and the recasting controversy, threaten to erode years of trust built with their audience.
As the new season prepares to premiere — assuming it even does — all eyes will be on how Netflix manages this crisis. The suspicion is that the fallout will be more damaging than the Queen Cleopatra documentary, with long-lasting repercussions for the platform’s reputation and its ability to deliver beloved, high-quality content.