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One of the most significant blows to the franchise was Henry Cavill's decision to leave the role of Geralt. Officially, it was announced that the actor was stepping away for personal reasons, but insiders and observant fans perceived a deeper dissatisfaction. Cavill's departure signaled internal disagreements over the show's direction and fidelity to the source material. Critics have pointed out that the Netflix adaptation increasingly deviated from Sapkowski’s novels, prioritizing agendas over authenticity, leading to a fractured narrative that divided fans.