Netflix Has Released Its First The Witcher Project Since Cavill Was Recast, Hereâs How It Compares To The First 3 Seasons
How the new Witcher movie was received.
For the first time since Henry Cavill's departure, Netflix put out a new piece of The Witcher content, and its reception was not terrible, but not as good as audiences might have hoped. In 2019, Netflix began adapting Andrzej Sapkowski's fantasy book series, The Witcher, which follows monster hunter Geralt as he defeats beasts and builds bonds with magical people. Originally, the lead role was held by Cavill, who earned heaps of praise for his portrayal and dedication to book accuracy. However, in 2022, the actor exited the series, and it is unclear how the franchise will fare.
The process of Cavill's exit has been quite long and definitely arduous. Not only were viewers upset by Cavill's departure, but they were also disappointed with his chosen replacement, Liam Hemsworth. Since The Witcher season 3 ended in the summer of 2023, audiences have been anxiously waiting for the franchise's next move, doubtful that Hemsworth will live up to the high expectations set by Cavill. Fortunately, though, the switch-over has not been too sudden, as Netflix released The Witcher: Sirens of the Deep in February 2025, months before The Witcher season 4's release.
The Witcher: Sirens Of The Deep Only Has A 59% Score On Rotten TomatoesThe Witcher: Sirens of the Deep may have distracted The Witcher viewers from the impending casting change, but unfortunately, it did not wow anyone. The Witcher: Sirens of the Deep is an animated film that follows Sapkowski's short story, "A Little Sacrifice." In the tale, Geralt is hired to investigate a series of attacks in a seaside village. He quickly discovers that the violence is connected to a centuries-old conflict between the village's humans and the sea people residing under the water's surface. Aside from Geralt, the story features Jaskier, Yennefer, and a number of new characters.
Every The Witcher Project
Rotten Tomatoes Critics Score
Rotten Tomatoes Audience Score
The Witcher Season 1
68%
88%
The Witcher Season 2
95%
54%
The Witcher Season 3
79%
19%
The Witcher: Nightmare of the Wolf
100%
83%
The Witcher: Blood Origin
28%
13%
The Witcher: Sirens of the Deep
59%
39%
The Witcher: Sirens of the Deep received less-than-stellar ratings from both critics and audiences. Critics gave the film a 59% on Rotten Tomatoes, with many claiming that the story adds very little to The Witcher universe. Audiences were even more brutal, offering a 39% rating. The majority of complaints had to do with the movie diverging from Sapkowski's source material and the story itself not being particularly interesting or complex. While some found the movie to be an enjoyable fantasy watch, only a rare few reviewers found it to be more than just good.
Why The Witcher’s New Animated Movie Was Not As Good As Nightmare Of The WolfWhat Nightmare Of The Wolf Did RightThe underwhelming performance of The Witcher: Sirens of the Deep may come as a surprise to some considering how well the previous The Witcher movie did. In 2021, Netflix released The Witcher: Nightmare of the Wolf, which tells the origin story of Geralt's mentor, Vesemir. This movie received incredibly positive ratings, with a 100% critics score, alongside an 83% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes. While opinions on The Witcher franchise have changed over the years, it seems pretty clear that Nightmare of the Wolf brought something that Sirens of the Deep simply could not achieve.
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Based on the premises alone, Nightmare of the Wolf surpasses Sirens of the Deep because of its story. Rather than focusing on Geralt and characters that audiences already know and love, Nightmare of the Wolf takes place in a completely different era with a protagonist who brings the same action as Geralt, but with a drastically new personality. This freshness likely would have helped Sirens of the Deep. Furthermore, Nightmare of the Wolf buckles down on the elements of The Witcher that work best: gore, violence, and deep themes of morality and moving on from the past.
Henry Cavill Not Playing Geralt Was Not The Problem With The Witcher’s New MovieThe Witcher Has Far Bigger Problems Than Cavill's ExitBecause Sirens of the Deep has come in the midst of Cavill's replacement, many may be wondering if the lack of Cavill has anything to do with the movie's failure. The answer would be no. Although Cavill does not voice Geralt in this film, Hemsworth doesn't either. Instead, Sirens of the Deep stars Doug Cockle, who voiced Geralt in The Witcher video games. In fact, many were quite happy with Cockle's return. In this way, Sirens of the Deep failed because of its storytelling and style, not due to its cast.
This increasing frustration with the franchise could be making viewer reviews even harsher than usual, especially when Netflix continues making the same mistakes (i.e diverging from source material.)
To be fair, though, Cavill's exit could be playing some part in audiences' dislike of Sirens of the Deep. In general, viewers seem to be growing more and more disdainful of Netflix's The Witcher franchise with each passing season. This can be seen through The Witcher's audience scores on Rotten Tomatoes, which started out strong with an 88% in season 1 to a dismal 19% in season 3. This increasing frustration with the franchise could be making viewer reviews even harsher than usual, especially when Netflix continues making the same mistakes (i.e diverging from source material.)
Sirens Of The Deep Reminds Us How Tough The Witcher Season 4’s Job IsThe Future Of The Witcher ExplainedUltimately, the reception of Sirens of the Deep acts as a reminder that The Witcher is in a precarious place at the moment. With Cavill gone and audiences already feeling disappointed with the franchise, The Witcher season 4 must make some big changes to impress its audience later this year. It is not only up to Hemsworth, but the showrunners as well, to bring the magic back into The Witcher. This means listening to viewers' concerns and making the appropriate changes. Otherwise, The Witcher may not have a fanbase left after season 4.
Of course, it would be unwise to jump to any conclusions about The Witcher season 4. As far as audiences know, the new season could completely blow viewers away. Hemsworth could completely nail the role and revive fans' excitement. If that is the case, then The Witcher might be able to make up for its past wrongdoings, and end the series on a strong note after seasons 4 and 5. On the other hand, if The Witcher continues going down the road it is currently on, then spinoffs like Sirens of the Deep may stop production completely.
Your RatingThe Witcher Release Date December 20, 2019 Network Netflix Showrunner Lauren Schmidt Hissrich Directors Lauren Schmidt Hissrich Writers Lauren Schmidt HissrichTom Canton
Maciej Musial
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