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This announcement sent shockwaves through the fan community, many of whom launched petitions demanding the show's writers reconsider and rehire Cavill rather than replacing him with Liam Hemsworth. Fans rallied around Cavill’s performance, emphasizing that no actor could better embody Geralt and that the series risked losing credibility without him.
Fans’ Discontent and the Future of The Witcher
Despite efforts from Netflix to reassure viewers—such as the showrunner promising that season three would be a "more faithful adaptation"—skepticism remains high. Critics point out that these promises come after years of deviance from the source material, with Blood Origin serving as a recent example of the show's lack of adherence to the books, which was heavily criticized.