The Witcher Season 4's Mind-Blowing Multi-Reality Twist Surprises Fans: A Marvel Multiverse on Steroids!

Fans of The Witcher series have expressed their disappointment with the potential introduction of a multiverse. Based on Andrzej Sapkowski's fantasy novels, the Netflix adaptation stars Henry Cavill as Geralt of Rivia, a monster hunter with magical abilities. However, in the upcoming fourth season, Cavill will no longer be playing the role, and instead it will be recast with actor Liam Hemsworth, known for his role in The Hunger Games.

Fan reactions have been sparked by a recent post from Redanian Intelligence, a fantasy news source. They shared an article in which a producer hinted that the reason for the recasting in season four will be explained through the concept of "multiple worlds and POVs." Fans have voiced their concerns, comparing this multiverse concept to that of Marvel, which has no connection to the original source novels. Here are some select fan reactions:

RedGoateeGuy expressed his apprehension, stating that he has lost all hope for the series, particularly if they decide to introduce a multiverse. According to him, The Witcher does not have a multiverse, but rather consists of different worlds.

Marco mentioned that the new season presents an opportunity for an amusing drinking game, given the frequent instances of nonsensical elements, disregard for the source material, cringe-worthy moments, and poorly written aspects.

Marta F Suarez also expressed her concerns, implying that the creators have failed to grasp the essence of the source material.

Le Brun de Dhuan criticized the idea of every modern franchise having a multiverse, claiming that when the main focus becomes replacing actors, it loses its appeal. Retrodinosaur likened this to the plot of Fringe, while Mehul Desai argued that simply acknowledging the issue won't enhance the immersive experience. Cat witchling suggested keeping the momentum by having Jaskier make a witty remark. Grace Sheafer dismissed the idea, believing that without Cavill, the show loses its purpose. Many others agreed. Sapir Benlulu declared that nothing will change the fact that they won't continue watching after Season 3. SianJ questioned the need for further discussion as it is the last season. Pepper expressed hope that there could be a possibility of backtracking.

Will The Witcher Survive The Season 4 Geralt Recast?

The Witcher has recently been plagued by an unfortunate string of events. While it's always difficult to find a new lead for a series, Cavill's departure has been particularly disheartening. Speculation arose that he left the role to return as Superman in the DC Universe, but it was soon announced that the hero would be recast for the upcoming Superman: Legacy, shortly after Cavill's potential return was hinted at in the post-credits scene of 2022's Black Adam.

This situation has only made the task of recasting more challenging, especially considering the backlash for this potential explanation involving a multiverse. However, the franchise has also been experiencing a decline in recent months. The prequel series The Witcher: Blood Origin received poor reviews from both critics and audiences, while Season 3 of the main series has the lowest Rotten Tomatoes audience score throughout its entire run, plummeting to just 24 percent.

Possible revision: The Witcher has the potential to regain its audience by delivering a satisfying conclusion in the upcoming final episodes of season 3. It remains uncertain whether the multiverse tease will have any significant impact on season 4's storyline. If this turns out to be a mere tease and the show aligns itself with the source material again, it could continue to season 5 and beyond.

The Witcher season 3 part 2 premieres on Netflix on July 27.