The Witcher is back for season 4 and Liam Hemsworth has replaced Henry Cavill as Geralt. Critics are chiming in on whether that's good or bad.

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Henry Cavill announced he was leaving Netflix's "The Witcher" back in 2022. Three years later, here's the why, and how Liam Hemsworth replaces him.

"The Witcher" became an instant hit with fans, as Cavill seemed to fit into the role of Geralt in a way that nobody could have imagined. The high fantasy series became a huge talking point in the first season, with many praising the adored actor in his portrayal of the beloved novel and video game character.

The Witcher Season 4 has arrived on Netflix, and the premiere offers a unique explanation for why Henry Cavill's Geralt of Rivia now wears Liam Hemsworth's face. You can find a full breakdown

Here is what you need to remember from Netflix's "The Witcher" Season 3 before jumping in to a binge of Season 4

Liam Hemsworth does a fine job taking over for Henry Cavill on The Witcher, but uneven writing makes season 4 the weakest entry in the franchise so far.

Lauren S. Hissrich responds to fans who claim Geralt wouldn't have said a certain line in The Witcher Season 4's trailer.