The Witcher Season 4 Suffers Dramatic Drop in Viewership Compared to Previous Seasons
Season 4 of Netflix’s The Witcher has faced a noticeable decline in audience numbers compared to earlier installments of the series. The show’s latest season introduced Liam Hemsworth as Geralt of Rivia, taking over from Henry Cavill after his departure at the end of Season 3.
Mixed Reception and Critical Response
The new season premiered on October 30 with all eight episodes released simultaneously. It received a mixed response from both fans and critics. According to IGN’s review, Season 4 earned a score of 7 out of 10.
“Even with the Cavill/Hemsworth shake-up, The Witcher sticks to its guns (er, swords) and delivers a decent season of magic and mayhem.”
Viewership Data and Comparisons
Data from What’s On Netflix revealed that Season 4 ranked second on Netflix’s English TV chart, reaching 7.4 million views within its first four days. This represents a significant drop compared to previous seasons:
- Season 2: 18.5 million first-week views
- Season 3: 15.2 million first-week views
- The Witcher: Blood Origin (spinoff): 4.6 million first-week views
While factors such as the split release format of Season 3 may affect direct comparisons, the numbers clearly show Season 4 has underperformed.
Media Analytics Insight
Media analytics company Samba TV reported that around 577,000 U.S. households watched the first episode of Season 4 during its launch period, underscoring continuing engagement challenges for Netflix's fantasy epic.
Author Summary
Season 4 of The Witcher on Netflix, featuring Liam Hemsworth as Geralt, saw a steep decline in viewership and a mixed critical reception, signaling waning audience interest in the series.