When Henry Cavill decided to leave The Witcher after three seasons, it came as a surprise to many viewers. The actor was seen as the face of the series. However, tensions had long been brewing behind the scenes between Cavill and the creators, fueling ongoing discussions among fans.

Cavill repeatedly emphasized that he was well-acquainted with the world of The Witcher, both from the books and the games. “I am a huge fan of fantasy and science fiction. Because I already knew the story personally, the project immediately appealed to me. This led him to have high expectations of the adaptation.

Clash With The Writers

Sources indicate that the split was primarily due to creative differences. While Cavill wanted to stick to the original stories, the writers opted for a more liberal interpretation. This led to criticism from fans in the early seasons, but season 3 widened the gap even further. Ultimately, this was why Cavill decided to end the collaboration.

The departure of the lead actor sparked many reactions. On Reddit, one viewer wrote: “Changing the lead role after three seasons will not work. Henry carried the series, and without him, I will probably lose interest.” Another added: “I respect his choice. He wanted to stay true to the source material and stepped back when that proved impossible.”

New Geralt

Starting from season 4, Liam Hemsworth will take over the role of Geralt of Rivia. Whether the audience will accept him remains a big question. The series now has to find not only a new direction in the story but also in the lead role. This leaves the future of The Witcher uncertain.

The long wait for fans of Wednesday is almost over. In less than a week, the conclusion of the second season will be available on Netflix. Starting September 3, viewers can enjoy the last four episodes, rounding off the series by Tim Burton starring Jenna Ortega.

The second season kicked off on August 6, but the streaming service only released the first four episodes at that time. With the release of the remaining episodes, Netflix has opted for a staggered approach again. This strategy is employed only for shows that capture a massive audience, similar to what was done previously with Stranger Things.

Record Holder On Netflix

The choice makes sense: the first season of Wednesday remains Netflix's biggest hit. With 252 million views and 1.7 billion viewing hours, the series broke all records. By splitting the season, the platform knows how to maintain interest longer and keep viewers engaged for weeks.

In the first half of season two, Wednesday returned as an amateur detective. In episode four, If Sorrows Could Talk, she ended up unconscious and bloodied, a cliffhanger that raised much speculation. Fans have been awaiting answers about the new mysteries central to the storyline ever since.

New Episodes Coming Soon

It’s clear that Jenna Ortega grabs the role firmly. With the new episodes, clarity will finally be brought regarding Ortega’s character's fate, and the direction the series will take moving forward.