Season 4 of The Witcher rides in with a new face under the white wig — Liam Hemsworth — as Geralt of Rivia. The Continent is still as chaotic as ever: monsters roam, kings make very questionable marriage choices, and Ciri’s prophecy continues to hang over everyone like an unpaid bill. Split into three storylines (Geralt, Ciri, and Yennefer), the show keeps its usual dark fantasy flair — but not without a few wild swings that’ll make you pause and say, “…they really did that?”
Let’s address the silver-haired elephant in the room: Liam Hemsworth.
I know, I know — the Cavill loyalists are sharpening their silver swords already. But listen, Liam is fine in the role. Be clear — Cavill is gone, Liam is here, and he actually does a decent job. The irony? If Hemsworth had been cast from the start, no one would be whining right now. Cavill was good, sure, but he wasn’t untouchable — some of his one-liners were dead so let’s move on.
Laurence Fishburne steps in as the new voice of reason — and he’s brilliant. His take on the wise mentor type comes with dry humor and constant jabs at vampire myths that’ll genuinely make you chuckle.
Sharlto Copley, on the other hand, brings absolute chaos as Bonhart the Witcher hunter — menacing, unhinged, and oddly entertaining.
Performances overall? Solid. Not award-winning, but enough to keep you watching between sword swings and sorcery spells.
Visually, The Witcher continues to impress — gritty, atmospheric, and sometimes overly dramatic (because of course, every line must be whispered in candlelight).
The soundtrack goes bold this time — including a full musical episode. Yes, you read that right. Did I like it? Absolutely. Did it feel out of place? Completely. But it’s a Jaskier episode, and it’s as chaotic and heartfelt as the bard himself.
There’s also a clever use of comic book animation for flashbacks — a bold choice that surprisingly works, giving the season a creative edge.
And the action choreography? Top-tier. Witchers and witches fighting side by side in a full-scale battle — easily one of the best sequences of the series.
Now, here’s where things wobble. The story tries to juggle too many monsters — political plots, ancient prophecies, new villains — and ends up feeling a bit too convoluted. One minute you’re following a king who wants to marry his own daughter (yikes), the next you’re deep in Ciri’s existential destiny arc.
However, the Rats subplot — a band of drifters and thieves Ciri falls in with — brings some much-needed emotional depth and humor. Those moments actually make you care.
The women truly shine this season — powerful performances, compelling arcs, and the best fight scenes by far. They carry much of the emotional and narrative weight this time around.
Still, The Witcher remains its unpredictable self — a mix of brilliance and bizarre choices that somehow… kinda work? Season 4 isn’t amazing, but it’s not a disaster either. It’s a decent, slightly chaotic ride through familiar magic, monsters, and messy politics.
Okay overall — not a masterpiece, but not the monster some fans feared.
🎭 Highlight: Jaskier’s musical episode (yes, seriously).
🔥 Lowlight: Overstuffed storytelling that sometimes forgets to breathe.
