UPDATE: Netflix has confirmed that ‘The Witcher’ has been renewed for a fifth season, despite mixed reviews for the recently released Season 4. All episodes dropped on October 26, 2023, introducing Liam Hemsworth as the new Geralt of Rivia, taking over from Henry Cavill.
This transition has created confusion among fans, particularly as critical reception has been lukewarm, with a 58% score on Rotten Tomatoes and a dismal 18% audience score. Despite the backlash, Netflix’s surprise release of a new Witcher movie alongside Season 4 suggests there’s still momentum behind the franchise.
While the good news is that Season 5 has already been filmed back-to-back with Season 4, the bad news is that no release date has been announced. Fans will have to wait, as the series will conclude with this fifth season, dashing hopes for further expansions of this beloved universe.
What to Expect in Season 5
The upcoming season is expected to adapt the remaining novels from Andrzej Sapkowski’s series, specifically Baptism of Fire, The Tower of the Swallow, and Lady of the Lake. However, significant changes have been made to the source material, leading to uncertainty about what fans can anticipate.
Showrunner Lauren Schmidt-Hissrich expressed her mixed emotions about finishing the series. In a recent interview, she stated,
“I kept waiting for that to hit me… I expected to have this period of mourning.”
Her commitment to production has resulted in a promising outlook for the final chapter.
Streaming now on Netflix, all eight episodes of Season 4 are available, alongside the new prequel film, The Rats: A Witcher Tale. Fans are encouraged to catch up, as the series is currently trending in third place on Netflix, behind Nobody Wants This and Selling Sunset.
As we await further details on Season 5, one thing is clear: the future of ‘The Witcher’ remains uncertain, but fans are hopeful for a gripping conclusion to Geralt’s journey. Keep an eye out for more updates as Netflix navigates the reception of this ambitious franchise.
