The One Verdict Critics Keep Repeating About Liam Hemsworth in The Witcher Season 4

Well, it finally happened: The Witcher is back on Netflix with Season 4, and this is the one where Liam Hemsworth takes over as Geralt of Rivia. Fans have been holding their breath over that swap ever since Henry Cavill walked, and now the early reviews are here. Short version: Hemsworth seems to be landing the role better than many expected. The season around him? That is where the debate kicks in.

Where Season 4 picks up

Season 4 picks up after the events of the third installment and splits our trio up. Geralt, Ciri, and Yennefer all head down their own paths, running into new allies and fresh enemies along the way. It is eight episodes, it is big, and yes, it wants to be the same glossy, monster-hunting fantasy you remember.

So how is Liam Hemsworth as Geralt?

Early reactions keep circling the same idea: he is not Cavill, but he is not trying to be, and that actually works. Variety notes the voice is different and the changeover takes a minute, but the performance settles in as the season goes.

'Even as a brand-new lead takes the charge, The Witcher Season 4 has mostly reclaimed its magic.'

Elsewhere, outlets are calling Hemsworth a solid fit who gets both the gruff witcher exterior and the bruised, reluctant-hero interior. The overall vibe is that he makes the role his own across the season, and crucially, the show is not just hanging on one character anymore. Anya Chalotra (Yennefer) and Freya Allan (Ciri) continue to get singled out for strong work.

The show around him is where opinions split

This is where the knives and the bouquets come out at the same time. Some critics are all-in on the spectacle and pacing, calling the new run a slick, action-heavy continuation that plays for both longtime watchers and curious newbies. Others think the season keeps tripping over its own story choices, especially when it drifts away from Andrzej Sapkowski’s books in clumsy ways.

• Variety: Fans braced for the recast, noticed the different voice, and still felt the handoff becomes mostly seamless as the season goes, with the series regaining some spark.
• Times Now: Hemsworth delivers a sturdy Geralt, balancing stoicism and emotion. The season is visually striking and action-packed, pitched as an easy recommendation for veterans and first-timers alike.
• Collider (Carly Lane): Hemsworth steps into a role that was not originally his and makes it his own over eight episodes. Chalotra and Allan stand out, and the show proves it is about more than just Geralt.
• Slash Film: The season has high points and faceplants, with the biggest issue being a shaky grasp of Sapkowski’s work that undermines deviations from canon.
• What’s on Netflix (Ashley Hurst): Hemsworth’s turn is admirable, capturing both Geralt’s brutality and emotional depth. Overall: still a solid, entertaining fantasy watch.

The takeaway

If you checked out after Cavill, you might be surprised by how quickly Hemsworth slides into the armor. If your main concern is a tighter, more faithful narrative, the bumps are still there. But the new lead is not the problem; in fact, he may be the thing working best right now. Season 4 is streaming on Netflix, so if you are curious about the handoff, you do not have to wait to find out which side of the fence you land on.