‘The Witcher,’ Season 4, directed by Sergio Mimica-Gezzan, Tricia Brock, Alex Garcia Lopez and Jeremy Webb, began streaming on Netflix from 30th October and stars Liam Hemsworth, Anya Chalotra, Freya Allan, Mahesh Jadu, Joey Batey, Mimi M Khayisa, and Lawrence Fishburne.
Season 4 of ‘The Witcher’ feels like a series finding its footing again. After years of tangled timelines and sprawling politics, this new chapter brings a sense of focus and renewal. With Liam Hemsworth stepping into Geralt’s armour after Henry Cavill’s exit, the show carries both curiosity and caution—but it quickly shifts attention back to the story itself.
A season of renewal and change
The world feels steadier, more grounded in character and emotion than spectacle. It’s a season about change—of faces, of loyalties, of identity—and yet it reminds viewers why they fell in love with Geralt’s dark, dangerous world in the first place. There’s a quiet confidence to this season, as if the show has finally remembered what truly matters: the bond between its heroes and the cost of the choices they make.
Separate quests, shared destinies
Based on ‘Baptism of Fire,’ the new season separates its three leads and follows their individual paths. Geralt (Liam Hemsworth), still healing from his wounds, begins a new quest with Jaskier (Joey Batey), the skilled archer Milva (Meng’er Zhang), and the calm, wise vampire Regis (Laurence Fishburne). Their journey feels more focused, often told through smaller monster-hunting adventures that also reveal Geralt’s growing vulnerability. Meanwhile, Ciri (Freya Allan) takes on the name “Falka” and joins a reckless gang called the Rats. Her story turns darker, showing how far she’s willing to go to survive. Yennefer (Anya Chalotra) steps into a leadership role, trying to bring the sorceresses together against Vilgefortz (Mahesh Jadu) and the wars tearing the Continent apart.
A tighter story that trades depth for speed
Season 4 clearly tries to fix the issues of the past—gone are the confusing timelines and overstuffed subplots. The story is more direct, especially in Geralt’s arc. But this clarity comes at a price. Ciri’s time with the Rats doesn’t always land emotionally, and Yennefer’s political storyline sometimes feels rushed. The biggest strength is the addition of Regis, who brings depth and calm wisdom to Geralt’s team. Still, the show struggles to balance loyalty to the books with the emotional weight the series once had. It’s more efficient now but less layered, and you can sometimes feel the strain of trying to move on without its original rhythm. Yet, beneath its uneven surface, there’s a renewed sense of purpose.
New Geralt, strong supporting turns
Liam Hemsworth had an impossible job, and the results are mixed. He gives Geralt a gentler side—less growl, more emotion—but lacks some of the physical command and quiet humour that Cavill brought. His action sequences impress, but his voice and presence take getting used to. Freya Allan, on the other hand, shines this season. Her darker, tougher Ciri is magnetic and gives the show its edge. Anya Chalotra continues to hold her ground as Yennefer, now more decisive and commanding than ever. The chemistry between the three, though, still feels uneven. The standout surprise is Laurence Fishburne as Regis, who instantly grounds every scene he’s in and gives the show a dose of warmth and gravitas.
A steady bridge toward the final chapter
‘The Witcher’ Season 4 isn’t perfect and is actually uneven, but it keeps the story moving toward its finale. The season moves faster than before, which keeps things exciting but sometimes leaves big moments without enough space to breathe Yet, despite its unevenness, the show still has enough spark left—thanks to strong turns from Allan and Chalotra and the welcome presence of Fishburne—to carry it to its final season. As the threads of war, destiny, and family begin to converge, the stage is set for a grand, emotional conclusion that could finally give ‘The Witcher’ the closure it deserves. And if this season proves anything, it’s that even after losing its familiar face, the heart of the Continent still beats strong.
Rating: 3/5
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