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Netflix’sThe Witcherfaces serious problems after Season 3’s trailer received a humiliating 202,000 dislikes on YouTube. The studio has been struggling to appease fans after Henry Cavill’s controversial exit from the franchise. His portrayal of the famed monster hunter, Geralt of Rivia, proved to have enchanted viewers and critics around the world.
With Cavill announcing his departure from the show due to creative differences, Netflix subsequently earned criticism for replacing the actor withThe Hunger Gamesstar Liam Hemsworth.
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The WitcherSeason 3 Trailer Receives Massive Backlash From Henry Cavill’s Fans
A post from Twitter revealed howThe WitcherSeason 3’s official teaser trailer was bombarded with dislikes from fans. At the time it was screen captured, a shocking total of 52,000 likes against 202,000 dislikes was recorded, not to mention the comments section oozing with complaints.
Jesus Christ.#TheWitcherpic.twitter.com/6ZLseA5dhm
— Michael (@LegacyKillaHD)June 15, 2025
Fans expressed their gratitude towardHenry Cavillwho worked hard to bring a story that is faithful to the source material. As a massive fan and gamer of Andrzej Sapkowski’sThe Witcher, the British actor contributed a lot to the adaptation of the project since its release in 2019.
Now, many of his supporters talked about his upcomingWarhammer 40Kon Amazon, a project he has more control over. With this early reaction from fans, it is quite expected that the franchise would not last long. Most of the backlash was directed towards Cavill dropping from the show rather than the video itself.
The Witcherfans would remember early reports about the 39-year-old actor’s exit from the project claim that he and showrunner Lauren Schmidt Hissrich argued over the direction of the series. The studio wanted something different and radical, while Cavill insisted on sticking to the original narrative.
Rumors claim that Cavill reportedly showed strange behavior on set and became toxic towards women at work. Although many believed this was the reason for his departure, most fans know that the actor was unhappy with the deviation as he only wanted something along the lines of just being faithful to the source material.
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Will Fans’ Negative Response To The Trailer Affect The Series?
So far, there is no concrete explanation as toThe Witcherlead star’s exit, but fans bombing the show’s trailer is truly telling the studio exactly how they feel about the recent changes. Many avid supporters confessed to abandoning the series after Season 3.
It’s a good thing, too, that no one slammedLiam Hemsworthin the comments section, as many of the statements solely focused on Cavill’s exit. The Australian star has proved himself talented in many projects he has done in the past, and if he managed to carry the series despite the massive backlash, it would be considered a major feat for the franchise.
Until the series premieres on Netflix, the studio would only have to take hints from the current reaction of fans toward the trailer. Whether this mass disliking trend affects the show’s future rating or not, Netflix would have to rethink its plan for the upcoming seasons.
The WitcherSeason 3 arrives on Netflix this August 03, 2025.
Source:Twitter
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Ariane Cruz is a Senior Writer at FandomWire, majorly focusing on TV shows with over 3,000 articles published. Her love for pop culture and the creative arts fuels her passion to deliver engaging and informative stories. Her daily consumption of films, shows, and books keeps her energized for the day, along with her mission to serve as the bridge between fans and their favorite franchises.
