The Internet Can’t Stop Talking About Liam Hemsworth’s Witcher—Here’s What Fans Really Think

Netflix just rolled out fresh footage from The Witcher Season 4, and the reaction is exactly what you think it is: everyone has an opinion, and a lot of them still start and end with Henry Cavill. Liam Hemsworth finally shows up on screen as Geralt, which was always going to be a lightning rod. The footage itself leans into the show’s ongoing arc: Geralt, Ciri, and Yennefer trying to survive separately and claw their way back to each other while the Continent tears itself apart.

The vibes: still Cavill country

The loudest chorus online is basically a Cavill tribute band. Some viewers flat-out reject the recast, arguing Hemsworth is a solid actor but not their Witcher. One post from Dean (@Darcoby1964) summed up that camp, calling Hemsworth a decent performer but insisting the role still belongs to Cavill, and throwing in a familiar complaint about the show straying from the books. Wes (@wbuf81) boiled it down even further with a three-beat demand that popped up all over timelines.

"We. Want. Henry."

There is a middle lane, though: people who are still salty about Cavill leaving but admit the new footage does not look bad. Tim (@Tim_XRP) landed there, basically saying he is still annoyed Cavill was dropped, but the actual Season 4 material looks fine. Jake (SuddenDeath) (@SuddyDoesStuff) boosted the clip, adding to the swirl of first-look reactions on September 14, 2025.

How we got here (short version)

Back in October 2022, Netflix announced that Henry Cavill would exit The Witcher after three seasons. Cavill marked the news on Instagram with a measured goodbye: he talked about the adventures he had as Geralt and passed the swords to Liam Hemsworth. Hemsworth replied with his own post that basically said he knows he is stepping into a beloved performance and is excited to take on the White Wolf. Different tone from the fandom, same message from both actors: respectful handoff, big job ahead.

What the new footage promises

Season 4 is continuing the Andrzej Sapkowski adaptation track, keeping the trio scattered and on the run while war escalates. That new footage makes it clear the show is doubling down on survival-mode storytelling and a reunion quest for the core three.

Quick timeline and key details

• October 2022: Netflix confirms Henry Cavill is leaving after three seasons; both Cavill and Hemsworth post cordial handoff messages on Instagram.
• September 14, 2025: New Season 4 footage hits social media, sparking a rush of reactions ranging from Cavill-or-bust to cautiously optimistic about Hemsworth.
• Season 4 focus: Geralt, Ciri, and Yennefer stay alive, stay moving, and try to reunite on a Continent in open war; the show continues adapting Sapkowski’s novels.
• New face: Laurence Fishburne joins as Regis.
• Premiere date: October 30, 2025 on Netflix.

Bottom line

This was always going to be messy. Hemsworth shows promise in the snippets we have, but the Cavill loyalty is real and not going anywhere overnight. The only thing that will quiet the noise is the season itself. Until then, expect a lot more side-by-sides, a lot more book-canon debates, and yes, a lot more posts that read exactly like that quote up there.