Many GameStar readers would flip a coin to Henry Cavill as Geralt. With Liam Hemsworth, however, the reaction is more restrained.
In our survey, we wanted to know from you how you react to Henry Cavill’s end as Geralt of Rivia after the end of the third season. Do you keep looking, do you leave it alone or does it depend on certain factors?
Over 4,600 readers took part and created an atmosphere that clearly favors Henry Cavill as Geralt. So much so that for the majority the series has probably ended after Season 3. Others prefer to wait and see what Liam Hemsworth has to offer before passing judgment.
The thing moves fan hearts, that’s out of the question. A petition has even been launched to bring the popular actor back:
The Witcher
Tens of thousands of fans are demanding his return
Here’s how GameStar readers vote
Let’s get to the exact numbers. We wanted to know: Will you keep watching The Witcher on Netflix even though Henry Cavill is quitting? Here you can see the final result of our survey. A total of 4,688 readers took part.
- Probably not: For 1,318 readers (28 percent), the series will probably end when Cavill leaves the set.
- Depends on: 1,015 readers (22 percent) want to wait and see how well Liam Hemsworth plays the role.
- Definitely not: For 971 readers (21 percent), season 3 is definitely over.
- Depends on: 590 readers (13 percent) want to see how the story develops.
- Definitely: Only 454 percent (10 percent) remain loyal to Geralt even after the change of actors.
- Probably yes: 340 readers (7 percent) are not sure yet, but tend to say yes.
If you jump off The Witcher, you can watch the trailer for the upcoming prequel series Blood Origin. Maybe you’ll find a new binge candidate there:
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Blood Origin – The first trailer for the Witcher prequel shows the fight of the elves
That’s what readers say about the Cavill case
In the comments there is a clearer picture of where the reasons for one or the other decision lie. For many readers, the presumed reason why Cavill is distancing himself from The Witcher also plays a major role.
Here’s how Grundelmonster gets to the point in the most followed comment:
It depends above all on whether the script doesn’t deviate even further from the book template.
It’s important that Liam Hemsworth does well in the role, but please don’t reinvent the story.
Goby monster, comment on GameStar.de
Drunkenpotato takes the same line, seeing the boycott as an opportunity to express one’s own dissatisfaction with narrative deviations from the original:
There’s plenty of info from Henry that the writers don’t give a shit about the templates and would rather have their own big-name thing. If Henry leaves, I’ll just stop supporting him.
Drunken potato, comment on GameStar.de
There is also criticism away from the main actor debate. StoneyWoney is fundamentally dissatisfied with the whole series:
Probably not. But that’s not up to Henry Cavill. Thought he was good in his role, but the series itself was so bad and trashy that I had to stop at some point in season 2.
StoneyWoney, comment on GameStar.de
Cinergie wants to remain loyal to The Witcher on Netflix, also because there is more to it than just starring Henry Cavill.
I’ll keep looking for sure. Sure, Cavill played Geralt really believably and charismatic – he didn’t have many advance praise. But the series does not only live from Cavill/Geralt but is more complex. While she doesn’t quite live up to the novels, she tells her own Witcher story and I think Hemsworth is very capable of being a good Geralt too.
Cinergie, comment on GameStar.de
If you’d rather get more interactive, you can experience The Witcher 3 from a whole new perspective:
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The Witcher 3 – The game is even better in the new first-person view
Our poll clearly shows how devastating the loss of leading role Henry Cavill is for our Witcher fans. But not everyone rules out the possibility of having fun with Liam Hemsworth. Other readers express their displeasure that the writing of The Witcher on Netflix deviates too much from the template.
It will be exciting to see if The Witcher can maintain its traction and strong viewership on Netflix after the end of the popular leading man.
