A recent change in the lead role has sparked both industry praise and audience hesitation, prompting discussions about the future direction of a renowned fantasy series.
The series has seen a steep drop in viewers following the departure of its former leading actor. While production teams and co-workers have expressed admiration for Liam Hemsworth's performance, longtime fans seem less receptive to his interpretation of the iconic character.
Recent official data points to a noticeable decline in audience figures when compared to the earlier seasons headlined by the previous star. To illustrate the difference:
- The current fourth season reached 7.4 million views within its first four-day period, whereas the second season attracted nearly 19 million views during the same timeframe.
- Total viewing hours for season four were recorded at 53.2 million compared to the second season’s 142.43 million hours.
This roughly 50% decrease in both viewership and engagement becomes even more striking when compared with other new Netflix releases. For instance, the comedy offering Nobody Wants This secured 8.6 million views at its launch, clearly outpacing the fantasy series’ latest installment.
Although the statistics currently raise concerns about the forthcoming season, there remains a possibility that audiences may eventually come to appreciate Hemsworth’s portrayal of the legendary character. What are the impressions of the fourth season and this new take on Geralt of Rivia among viewers?