Netflix Just Found Another Way to Anger Fans of Henry Cavill & ‘The Witcher’

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Geralt is now played by Liam Hemsworth, and Netflix has updated its profile images to reflect this change, which fans are upset about. Season 4 is also seeing a significant drop in viewership, currently with a 19% audience score, and the previous profile image featuring Henry Cavill as Geralt has been removed and replaced with one of Hemsworth.

Some fans criticized Netflix online, calling them “cowards” for quietly removing Henry Cavill from promotional materials, even though he still appears in earlier seasons of The Witcher. This hasn’t improved the already tense relationship with subscribers who are disappointed with the show’s direction. However, the issues go beyond just the casting change and have been building for a while.

A Reddit discussion revealed fan frustration with Netflix’s removal of the Henry Cavill profile icon. Some joked Netflix should have swapped the Cavill image with Chris Hemsworth to see if anyone noticed. Instead, users are now seeing an error message when logging in. One commenter noted the original Yennefer image is also gone, leading to speculation that Netflix has removed all older images from the show and replaced them with new ones. Others expressed their anger directly.

“Netflix just ragebating atp.”

‘The Witcher’ Has Not Been Pleasing Fans For a Long Time


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It’s likely not surprising to see the current controversy surrounding The Witcher, given the existing sentiment. However, this outcome has been brewing for quite some time and shouldn’t be seen as sudden.

When The Witcher’s first season launched in 2019, it was incredibly popular, earning an 88% audience score. However, recent negative reviews from upset fans have lowered that score somewhat. The second season, in contrast, only received a 54% audience score, a significant drop from both its predecessor and the 95% rating from critics. It appears both fans and Henry Cavill struggled with the show’s departure from the original source material.

The show’s third season saw a significant drop in viewership after Netflix announced Henry Cavill’s departure before the season even premiered. It received a disappointing 20% audience rating, due to a combination of factors including Cavill leaving, a greater emphasis on Ciri’s role, and deviations from the original story.

Season 4’s performance clearly shows why the show is ending with Season 5. It didn’t reach the number one spot on Netflix when it was released—it was second globally and third in the U.S.—indicating that the show’s days as a major hit are likely numbered, even before the final season airs.

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2025-11-02 17:02