Fans of The Witcher are preparing to say goodbye. Season 5 will be the last, with Liam Hemsworth's second and final run as Geralt of Rivia, and reports in August 2026 suggested Netflix now expects to release it in 2027 rather than this year, although no date has been confirmed.
While we wait, here is the full story of the fantasy hit, its cast and its spin-offs. Shop our tribute designs in the TV series collection.
The Witcher Fact File
| Title | The Witcher |
|---|---|
| First released | 20 December 2019 |
| Creator and showrunner | Lauren Schmidt Hissrich |
| Based on | The book series by Andrzej Sapkowski |
| Network | Netflix |
| Main cast | Liam Hemsworth, Henry Cavill (seasons 1-3), Anya Chalotra, Freya Allan, Joey Batey |
| Seasons | 4 released, with a fifth and final season to come |
| Episodes | 32 released |
| Setting | The Continent, a fantasy world of monsters and magic |
Seasons and Episodes
| Season | Released | Episodes | Geralt played by |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 20 December 2019 | 8 | Henry Cavill |
| 2 | 17 December 2021 | 8 | Henry Cavill |
| 3 | 29 June and 27 July 2023 | 8 | Henry Cavill |
| 4 | 30 October 2025 | 8 | Liam Hemsworth |
| 5 | To be confirmed | TBC | Liam Hemsworth |
Season 3 was released in two volumes. Season 5 is the final season; Netflix has not yet announced a release date.
The Story: Geralt, Yennefer and Ciri
Based on Andrzej Sapkowski's books, The Witcher follows Geralt of Rivia, a monster hunter for hire, the powerful sorceress Yennefer of Vengerberg and Ciri, a princess with a dangerous destiny, as their fates become tied together.
Lauren Schmidt Hissrich developed the series for Netflix, and it premiered in December 2019.
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The Cast: A New Geralt
Henry Cavill played Geralt for the first three seasons, with Anya Chalotra as Yennefer, Freya Allan as Ciri and Joey Batey as the bard Jaskier.
Liam Hemsworth took over the role of Geralt for season 4, released on 30 October 2025, and returns for the final season.
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Behind the Scenes: Filming Locations
Season 1 was shot in Hungary, including Mafilm Studios near Budapest, with scenes in Poland's Ogrodzieniec Castle and Spain's Canary Islands. Later seasons were based in the UK, with location work in Croatia, Italy and Slovenia.
Season 4 used Longcross Studios in England, and the final season filmed in Cape Town, South Africa, wrapping in October 2025.
The Witcher Universe
The world has grown well beyond the main show, with the animated film Nightmare of the Wolf (2021), the prequel miniseries Blood Origin (2022), the animated film Sirens of the Deep (2025) and the special The Rats: A Witcher Tale (2025).
Achievements and Milestones
On screen
- 32 episodes across four seasons on Netflix
- A fifth and final season filmed in 2025
The Witcher universe
- Nightmare of the Wolf (2021)
- Blood Origin (2022)
- Sirens of the Deep (2025)
- The Rats: A Witcher Tale (2025)
Behind the Scenes
The series is based on the books by Polish author Andrzej Sapkowski, which also inspired the hugely popular video games. Recasting Geralt between seasons 3 and 4 was one of the biggest changes the show made, and Liam Hemsworth will see the story through to the end.
FAQs
How many seasons of The Witcher are there?
Four seasons have been released, with 32 episodes in total. A fifth and final season has been filmed.
When is The Witcher season 5 coming out?
Netflix has not confirmed a date. Reports in August 2026 suggested it is now expected in 2027.
Who plays Geralt in The Witcher?
Henry Cavill played Geralt in seasons 1 to 3, and Liam Hemsworth took over from season 4.
Where was The Witcher filmed?
Locations include Hungary, Poland, Spain's Canary Islands, the UK, Croatia, Italy, Slovenia and, for the final season, Cape Town in South Africa.
What is The Witcher based on?
The books by Polish author Andrzej Sapkowski.
Are there any Witcher spin-offs?
Yes: Nightmare of the Wolf (2021), Blood Origin (2022), Sirens of the Deep (2025) and The Rats: A Witcher Tale (2025).
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