“Gotta be the worst…” Fans Once Again Call Out ‘The Witcher’ For Ruining Henry Cavill’s Last Stint as Geralt of Riva for “Radskier” Plotline

Published 07/05/2023, 9:30 AM EDT

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No matter what they do, it seems like Netflix’s fantasy series, The Witcher is doomed to suffer! And it seems like the showrunners have themselves inked its grim destiny. The Continent was gay and content for hundreds of years as seen in the first two seasons. However, with the Conjunction of Spheres, came the news of fan-favorite Geralt of Rivia aka Henry Cavill’s departure. Since then, nothing has remained the same for the Witcherverse.

While showrunner Lauren Hissrich did promise a grand see-off for the British actor, and hinted long back that the third season will be true to its source, it does not seem the case. And at its heart stands yet another fan-favorite character, Jaskier, and his relationship with the Prince of Redania, Radovid, which apparently has riled the loyal fans even more. Yes! Their racy chemistry certainly appealed to fans for a moment, but the viewers were perhaps not hoping the season to be all about “Radskier.”

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And it seems like the Netflix show has managed to pinch the fans exactly where it was hurting the most! The Witcher’s official Twitter page apparently posted two pictures, one of Jaskier, and the other of his newfound lover, Prince Radovid. “The plot of The Witcher Season 3 summed up in two images,” the caption read, and it was just enough to enrage the fans.

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The Witcher once again vexes fans as it hints at digressing from the titular character

Sure, Jaskier has finally landed himself a Prince, he has never been more in love ever in his life before, and Radskier is something many would want to live for. But when Hissrich made grand promises, fans certainly hoped the fantasy series would focus more on Henry Cavill’s White Wolf and would stay true to the source. However, the latest Tweet has perhaps shattered their hopes.

While some call out the fantasy series for not being about its titular character anymore, others despise it for digressing from the source material once again.

Another fan harshly writes “Lauren Hissrich is a CW level writer.” Others say that they are “getting through” the third season only for Henry Cavill.

Moreover, others complain that if they remove all the other things, they get only 2 minutes with their favorite Geralt. And some others call the season “non-canon trash.”

Furthermore, some call out the showrunners to age Radovid up “just for a gay relationship.” The Prince is apparently 12-13 years old in the books.

Meanwhile, a few fans not only support the trope but are also obsessed with Jaskier and Radovid’s relationship.

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Seems like The Witcher fandom now stands divided. On whose side are you though? Do let us know in the comments below.

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Prithvi Shah

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Prithvi Shah is an entertainment writer at Netflix Junkie and has contributed over 650 articles. Having an English major, she has built expertise in journalistic writing, story writing, and reviewing. In her stint of over a year at NJ, Prithvi has developed a good understanding of putting forward a balanced and unbiased perspective without hurting the sentiments of millions of fans and readers across the globe.

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