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We're coming up on what's sure to be a marquee year for Netflix's fantasy show The Witcher. Following a strong third season, The Witcher underwent some major changes behind the scenes as lead actor Henry Cavill departed the production; when the show returns for season 4, it'll be The Hunger Games star Liam Hemsworth underneath the white wig. This has been particularly challenging to contemplate for a lot of fans because Cavill's performance as Geralt has been one of the most widely praised aspects of the series. Yes, The Witcher has its adaptation woes, but one thing most people seemed to be able to agree on was that Cavill was perfect as Geralt of Rivia.

That's a hard act to follow up no matter how you slice it. And if there's anybody that might be particularly aware of that, it's Doug Cockle, the voice actor who famously portrayed Geralt in...

The Witcher franchise has faced criticism and disappointment from fans, but the upcoming animated movie, Sirens of the Deep, aims to rebuild respect. The film brings back Doug Cockle, the popular voice actor of Geralt from the video games, to lend his signature tone to the character. Sirens of the Deep is connected to the main show's timeline and will take place between Episodes 5 and 6 of the first season, surprising many fans expecting a standalone project.

Netflix's The Witcher franchise is kind of a mess right now. Season 3, released earlier this year, saw Henry Cavill say goodbye to the silver sword and white-haired wig, upsetting thousands of fans. The spin-off/prequel series Blood Origins was met with lackluster reviews from critics and fans, with both parties agreeing that it was an unnecessary backstory to an already lore-rich universe. Add to that the numerous changes to Andrzej Sapkowski's source material,...