The Witcher Season Four: A Fresh Face!

So, the time has finally come for us to dive into season four of The Witcher! Get ready to debate with your pals about the franchise’s daring move—yes, swapping out the beloved Henry Cavill for none other than Liam Hemsworth! How’s that going? Well, spoiler alert: he’s doing… mostly fine?

Surprise! Hello, New Movie!

But hold onto your broomsticks, folks! Season four isn’t the only trick up Netflix’s sleeve. They’ve just dropped a new standalone movie that everyone’s talking about! Say hello to The Rats: A Witcher Tale. This film takes us on a wild ride with a bunch of quirky young thieves who unexpectedly become a surrogate family to Ciri (played by the fantastic Freya Allan) while she’s trying to hide from her not-so-fun fate on the shady outskirts of Nilfgaard.

From Series to Movie: A Twist in Plans

Here’s a juicy tidbit: This little gem was originally planned as a limited series—similar to The Witcher: Blood Origin—but Netflix decided to press the fast-forward button, wrapping up production in 2023 before it was even finished. So instead, they stitched the existing footage into a single episode. What does that mean for quality? Well, you might have mixed feelings about that!

Meet the Rats!

The film sets the stage right before Ciri stumbles upon this ragtag crew at the end of season three. Let’s talk misfits! We learn about their epic adventures and their tense first encounter with the notorious bounty hunter Leo Bonhart (played by the one and only Sharlto Copley). Spoiler alert: this dude’s a big deal for their fate in season four.

Heists and New Allies!

Oh, and did I mention the dangerous heist at a brutal fighting arena? They even bring in Dolph Lundgren as Brehen, a witcher from the legendary School of the Cat, who lends a hand for their audacious robbery. Yep, it’s that kind of crazy!

What’s the Deal?

According to showrunner Lauren Schmidt Hissrich, this film is all about the younger generation trying to survive while chaos reigns across the Continent. And let me tell you, these characters are not just colorful—they’ve definitely been through the wringer! Watching The Rats gives you deeper insight into their wild lives and tragic turns ahead. Seriously, though—don’t watch this flick until you’ve binge-watched season four, or you’ll spoil some intense season-finale twists!

Ready, Set, Stream!

Both The Witcher season four and The Rats: A Witcher Tale are currently streaming on Netflix. Get your popcorn and binge-watch these quirky tales—we promise it’ll be a wild ride!