‘The Witcher’ Will Not Extend Beyond Sapkowski‘s Books, Showrunner Confirms
Netflix’s The Witcher will conclude its run with Season 5, remaining firmly rooted in the source material penned by Andrzej Sapkowski, showrunner Lauren Schmidt-Hissrich has confirmed. The announcement comes amid ongoing fan backlash following the departure of henry Cavill and the introduction of Liam Hemsworth as Geralt of Rivia, with some viewers expressing concern the series would deviate substantially from the established lore.
Schmidt-Hissrich addressed these concerns in a recent interview with Dexerto, emphatically stating the show will not surpass the material found in Sapkowski’s novels. “By the time we wrap Season 5 fully, it will have been nine years of my life,” she said. “I think there are so many more stories to be told in The Witcher universe,truly. But I also think you have to step back and accept gracefully, what is the end of this story that we’ve been telling?” This decision signals a definitive end to the current narrative arc, offering reassurance to fans invested in a faithful adaptation.
The showrunner also indicated she intends to step back from The Witcher after Season 5. Despite the potential for further stories within the broader universe, Schmidt-Hissrich believes a natural conclusion is approaching. “Are there more stories? Maybe. But this one has to end at this point, so I think it’s a nice time for all of us to step back a little bit.”
Season 4 of The Witcher recently received a 7/10 review from IGN, with critics noting the series “sticks to its guns (er, swords) and delivers a decent season of magic and mayhem” despite the cast change. Images from Season 4 have been previewed, signaling the continuation of the story despite the looming finale.
