The Witcher Season 4 Ending Explained: Chaos Across The Continent
Note: This story contains spoilers from “The Witcher” Season 4.
Season 4 places all the key characters in dire situations as they head toward the fifth and final season. Geralt (Liam Hemsworth), Yennefer (Anya Chalotra), and Ciri (Freya Allan) are scattered across the Continent.
Geralt’s Journey
Recovering from his battle with Vilgefortz in Season 3, Geralt chooses to get involved in human conflicts while searching for his family. He travels with his remaining companions—Jaskier (Joey Batey), Regis (Laurence Fishburne), Cahir (Eamon Farrer), and Zoltan (Danny Woodburn)—up the Yaruga River after separating from their main group.
They witness battles between Nilfgaardian and Northern Kingdom soldiers clashing on both riverbanks, aiming to seize the group’s ferry. During this turmoil, Milva (Meng’er Zhang) returns, having decided to keep her baby instead of ending the pregnancy.
Yennefer’s Mission
Yennefer rallies the sorceresses to confront the traitors within The Lodge, preparing for the dangerous challenges ahead.
Ciri and The Rats
Ciri faces an uncertain future alongside a group of young outlaws known as The Rats, navigating peril in a world at war.
Overall Situation
As war roars around them, Geralt and his misfit group desperately search for Yennefer and Ciri. Season 4 sets the stage for a climactic final battle, drawing all storylines toward a high-stakes conclusion.
"Season 4 put all the pieces in place for a final installment, but here’s what it all meant and where it might be going."
Author’s summary: Season 4 of "The Witcher" scattered the main characters across the Continent, setting up intense struggles and alliances that promise a gripping conclusion in Season 5.