Henry Cavill’s exit from The Witcher dealt a heavy blow to the show’s popularity and fans’ sentiments. Ever since the 40-year-old actor made the announcement, fans have been flooding the internet with various theories and speculations. Even though the actor has not confirmed the reasons for his exit, it has surely left the fans reeling with disbelief.

Now the makers have made yet another attempt to bring back its spark by emulating the iconic Game of Thrones. However, the experiment did not quite go well, and the show became rather tiresome and confounding. 

An attempt of The Witcher makers to emulate GOT fails miserably

Post-GOT, fans expected The Witcher to be the next big thing, but unfortunately to the dismay of fans, it missed the mark. The Witcher lost sight of the crucial factors that made GOT so legendary. Game of Thrones always made it a point to build its supporting characters, which worked wonders for the show even when sometimes the storylines lacked substance. For instance, Lyanna Mormont, the ten-year-old, became one of the most badass characters in the series. 

The Witcher season 3 failed to highlight the relevance of the supporting cast and focused mainly on Geralt and Ciri. This was a huge reason why the season lacked depth and the constant conversations around Ciri became exhausting for the viewers. The show looked eager to explore the continent and neglected the importance of creating well-developed characters.

The Witcher’s attempts to follow the footsteps of Game of Thrones, especially in season 3, could stem from Cavill’s exit from the show.

The Witcher’s attempts to awaken the charm of the show

Fans always compare The Witcher with GOT because of their similar style of portraying politics, fantasy elements, the quest for power, multiple storylines, and expansive cast. This became even more apparent in the latest season of the series, post-Cavil’s declaration. This could be attributed to the maker’s desperate attempts to bring back the show’s spark and keep the fans engaged in the upcoming seasons. 

The decision to replace Cavil with Liam Hemsworth did not quite sit well with the fans, causing a decline in the fans’ popularity. The show’s massive drop in viewership towards the last episodes speaks volumes about how the show’s spark has fizzled out. 

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