The theatrics in The Witcher streaming series pale in comparison to the backstage drama and off-screen conflict. The reaction to the trailer right now is driving Netflix execs to the whiskey and Tylenol, undeniably a bleak omen. Not a single episode has aired, yet a consensus has already emerged. Hardcore fans aren't just abandoning the Netflix adaptation, but they are actively advocating against watching it. Liam Hemsworth likely had no idea what he was signing up for when he took on the role of monster-slayer Geralt of Rivia. The sad truth is, no matter how emotional or engaging his performance is, a large contingent of The Witcher fandom will never give him a chance.

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