The Witcher Season 4 has opened to less-than-expected numbers on Netflix. Considering that the series has changed its lead actor, some drop in ratings was bound to happen; however, the new season has seen a drastic drop in viewership as compared to the previous season.The fourth season has garnered 7.4 million views in the first four days of its premiere. In comparison, the previous installment of the fantasy drama received 15.2 million views in the same timeline. Hence, the number of views has halved between two consecutive seasons.Henry Cavill’s exit is not the only thing that is holding the show back. Audiences are also calling out the significant changes the Netflix adaptation has made from the book series, which could be another reason for the underwhelming performance of The Witcher Season 4.The Witcher Season 4 sees an over 50% drop in viewership from Season 3 View this post on Instagram Instagram PostThe Witcher Season 4 premiered on October 30, 2025, and as per the official numbers revealed by Netflix, it has only managed to earn 7.4 million views in the first four days of release. As per Flixpatrol, the series is currently at the number 4 position in the Netflix Top 10 charts in the US. It has been beaten by the likes of Nobody Wants This Season 2, which premiered a week before it.Though the show debuted with much fanfare in 2019, it has seen a decline in popularity and ratings over the years. In 2022, it was announced that Henry Cavill would be leaving the show and would be replaced by Liam Hemsworth from Season 4 onwards. Fans were left unhappy with the move, and the same is being reflected in the new season’s viewership.Meanwhile, The Witcher Season 4 has made yet another disappointing record for the series as it has gotten the worst Rotten Tomatoes score for any season, with a 58% critics score and 20% audience score. On the other hand, the first three installments had 68%, 95%, and 79% critics' scores, respectively, on RT.However, despite poor reviews and viewership, the future of the series is secure as it has already been renewed for a fifth and final season. The filming of the next chapter has already concluded, so it might not take much time for the show to return to Netflix one last time.The Witcher Season 4 stars Liam Hemsworth in the lead, along with Freya Allan as Ciri, Anya Chalotra as Yennefer of Vengerberg, Eamon Farren as Cahir Mawr Dyffryn aep Ceallach, Mimî M. Khayisa as Fringilla Vigo, Joey Batey as Jaskier, Royce Pierreson as Istredd, Mahesh Jadu as Vilgefortz of RoggeveenMeng'er Zhang as Milva, and Laurence Fishburne as Emiel Regis. The official synopsis of the fourth season reads:“After the Continent-altering events of Season Three, Geralt, Yennefer, and Ciri find themselves separated by a raging war and countless enemies. As their paths diverge, and their goals sharpen, they stumble on unexpected allies eager to join their journeys. And if they can accept these found families, they just might have a chance at reuniting for good.”All episodes of The Witcher Season 4 are streaming on Netflix.