The Witcher Season Four Review – Liam Hemsworth Lacks Cavill’s Charisma
Netflix’s decision to replace Henry Cavill with Liam Hemsworth in the fourth season of The Witcher results in a serious drop in charm and energy. Hemsworth, best known from Neighbours, delivers a grim and stiff portrayal that feels disconnected from the show’s earlier tone.
The character of Geralt of Rivia, a rugged loner who refuses to play by anyone’s rules, remains the same on paper. Yet the spirit that Cavill brought to the role—his quiet intensity and subtle humor—is missing. Hemsworth’s take on Geralt comes across as forced, with more scowls than substance.
“He knows no fear,” gasps an underling as the Witcher looks at a horse and frowns, fearlessly.
Milva (played by Meng’er Zhang) remarks,
“Your silence is especially loud today, Witcher.”
These moments are meant to convey tension and introspection, but they merely highlight the awkward energy of the new lead. It’s not just that Geralt frowns often—it feels as if the entire world around him is frowning back.
Within the story, Geralt’s reluctance to speak isn’t because of the darkness that tore his family apart, though that remains an underlying theme. It’s because the tone of the series itself has shifted with its star. Season four feels adrift, struggling to balance the fantasy chaos with the human spirit that once held it together.
Author’s Summary
This season marks a steep decline in The Witcher’s vitality; Liam Hemsworth’s grim performance lacks the charisma and warmth Henry Cavill brought to Geralt of Rivia.