Today, Netflix released the first trailer and the first look at Liam Hemsworth as the new Geralt for The Witcher season 4, and let’s say the fans are not very happy. We’re going to be taking a look at the entire backlash about this, reacting to the teaser, and discussing how this show has taken a tragic turn. It started strong but has completely gone downhill, and this is one of the reasons why Henry Cavill left in the first place.

Initially, people thought he was fired from the show, but it turns out he was unhappy with the way they were straying from the source material and the increasing inclusion of what some have labeled “woke nonsense.” These reasons led to his departure. There were even attempts to smear Henry Cavill, with claims that he was removed because female Netflix staff found his pushes for source material accuracy to be disrespectful and toxic.

This entire situation was insane. Netflix seemingly tried to paint him as a bad guy to stir up hype for Liam Hemsworth’s take on The Witcher, but this backfired spectacularly. The claims against Cavill were debunked, and the show now sits at a dismal 54% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes. The new teaser released today for season 4 is not faring any better.

As we watch the teaser, it’s evident that fans are not happy. The trailer is being criticized heavily on YouTube, with 26,000 downvotes compared to only 7,000 upvotes. Comments from fans highlight that while Henry Cavill’s absence is significant, the show’s biggest flaw lies with the writers.

Liam Hemsworth may be a fine actor, but he is no Henry Cavill. This casting change represents a considerable downgrade in the eyes of many fans. The mainstream media’s attempts to hype up Hemsworth’s portrayal as looking similar to Cavill’s have only added to the discontent. Fans are not just upset about the casting change; they are disillusioned with the overall direction the show has taken.

Henry Cavill’s portrayal of Geralt was beloved because of his dedication to the character and the source material. His departure and the subsequent decline in the show’s quality have left a bitter taste.

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