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Reviews Of 'The Witcher' Season 4: Hit Or Miss?
'The Witcher Season 4' receives mixed reviews: sharper, action-packed, but division remains among fans.
As of yesterday, a new season of one of Netflix's biggest fantasy series is available. The series returns with new adventures and a new lead actor, which is The Witcher. The reception of the fourth season has proven to be rather poor, bordering on limited positive feedback.
In The Witcher season 4, currently sitting at 56 percent on the Tomatometer, the story revolves around Geralt, Ciri, and Yennefer as each seeks their own path. Geralt gets a new face; alliances shift, and enemies approach the Continent.
"No sword fight full of fantasy or inventive monster design can prevent The Witcher from becoming what all sword-and-sorcery epics can worst become: pure nonsense," says Nick Hilton of Independent.
"Perhaps it's fitting that after this season we will only need to toss a coin to our Witcher one last time," comments Clint Worthington (RogerEbert.com), who is also not convinced.
"Where his predecessor Geralt I gave a grim charm, Geralt II is less 'brave giant with heavy tasks' and more 'stick with a wig,'" remarks Sarah Dempster of The Guardian, critically viewing the new portrayal of the hero.
"[Liam Hemsworth's] whimsical performance fits well in a series that harkens back to a time before fantasy was cool and manages (just) on sheer absurdity," states the more positive Ed Power (Daily Telegraph), who ultimately gives it a passing grade.
"In a sharper and less convoluted season than the previous one, season 4 is filled with action and features wonderful characters, both old and new." That’s the view of Aramide Tinubu (Variety), who particularly praises the tighter focus and pacing.
In The Witcher season 4, currently sitting at 56 percent on the Tomatometer, the story revolves around Geralt, Ciri, and Yennefer as each seeks their own path. Geralt gets a new face; alliances shift, and enemies approach the Continent.
Complete Nonsense
"No sword fight full of fantasy or inventive monster design can prevent The Witcher from becoming what all sword-and-sorcery epics can worst become: pure nonsense," says Nick Hilton of Independent.
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"Perhaps it's fitting that after this season we will only need to toss a coin to our Witcher one last time," comments Clint Worthington (RogerEbert.com), who is also not convinced.
Less Heroic
"Where his predecessor Geralt I gave a grim charm, Geralt II is less 'brave giant with heavy tasks' and more 'stick with a wig,'" remarks Sarah Dempster of The Guardian, critically viewing the new portrayal of the hero.
"[Liam Hemsworth's] whimsical performance fits well in a series that harkens back to a time before fantasy was cool and manages (just) on sheer absurdity," states the more positive Ed Power (Daily Telegraph), who ultimately gives it a passing grade.
Sharper And Action-Packed
"In a sharper and less convoluted season than the previous one, season 4 is filled with action and features wonderful characters, both old and new." That’s the view of Aramide Tinubu (Variety), who particularly praises the tighter focus and pacing.
