The Continent is once again bracing for chaos. The Witcher Season 4 returns with a vengeance, picking up after the shocking finale of Season 3. Our three central heroes — Geralt of Rivia (Liam Hemsworth), Yennefer of Vengerberg (Anya Chalotra), and Princess Cirilla of Cintra (Freya Allan) — are now scattered across the land, each fighting their own battles while destiny continues to bind them together.
Geralt’s New Path: Liam Hemsworth Steps Into the Armor
Season 4 marks a major transition for The Witcher as Liam Hemsworth takes over the role of Geralt of Rivia. After the devastation of last season, Geralt is left scarred — physically and emotionally. Once a lone wolf, he now leads a small but loyal team known as the “hansa,” a brotherhood that helps him survive and stay grounded as he fights to reunite with Ciri.
Hemsworth, a longtime fan of The Witcher, brings fresh energy to the role. He prepared extensively, from combat training to mastering the sword choreography that defines Geralt’s brutal grace. Hemsworth aimed to add something new to the character — a subtle sense of humor and warmth beneath the hardened warrior exterior.
“When I put on the armor and those iconic yellow lenses, that’s when I truly felt like Geralt,” he said in interviews about his transformation.
Yennefer’s Leadership: A Sorceress Reborn
Separated from both Geralt and Ciri, Yennefer of Vengerberg emerges as a true leader this season. The death of her mentor Tissaia and the war tearing the Continent apart force her to rebuild the magical order and unite rival mages under one cause.
Her mission is clear — to make the Continent safe again for Ciri. Anya Chalotra brings renewed intensity to Yennefer’s arc, balancing grief and power with raw determination. She steps into command, leading volatile alliances while trying to suppress her personal longing for Geralt.
Even with a new actor portraying Geralt, Chalotra says the transition on set was seamless: “Liam brought a lovely, grounded energy. It didn’t take long before the chemistry between Geralt and Yen felt completely natural again.”
Ciri’s Transformation: From Princess to Rebel
Freya Allan’s Ciri begins Season 4 under a new name — Falka. After vanishing in the chaos, she’s hiding among a band of young outlaws known as The Rats. These rebellious misfits force her to confront who she truly is and who she might become.
“She’s taken on this tougher persona,” Allan explains. “Falka is darker, colder, and stronger. This is rock ‘n’ roll Ciri.”
Ciri’s appearance reflects that transformation — gone are the royal dresses, replaced by leather armor and a punk-inspired haircut. Her journey explores identity, rebellion, and survival as she grows into her own kind of hero.
New and Returning Faces: Expanding the Continent
Season 4 widens the scope of the Witcher universe, introducing fresh characters and bringing back familiar allies.
- Laurence Fishburne as Regis: A mysterious healer with a hidden past, Regis is the first “higher vampire” to appear in the series. His relationship with Geralt reveals a more introspective side of the monster hunter.
- Joey Batey as Jaskier: The beloved bard continues to provide humor and heart, standing by Geralt through perilous adventures. Expect new songs, new scars, and plenty of banter.
- Meng’er Zhang as Milva: The deadly archer joins Geralt’s hansa, guiding the group through danger. Fierce and fearless, she’s the pragmatic soul of the team.
- Eamon Farren as Cahir: Once an enemy, Cahir now seeks redemption. His struggle with guilt adds emotional depth to the season.
The Rising Threats: Shadows Across the Continent
With war brewing, The Witcher Season 4 raises the stakes through complex villains and shifting allegiances.
- Mahesh Jadu returns as Vilgefortz, the mage whose lust for power endangers everyone. His manipulations force Yennefer and Geralt to fight on multiple fronts.
- Bart Edwards as Emhyr var Emreis, Ciri’s father and Emperor of Nilfgaard, remains obsessed with reclaiming his daughter — no matter the cost.
- Sharlto Copley as Leo Bonhart, a merciless bounty hunter, enters the fray as the Continent’s deadliest man. Hired to track Ciri and The Rats, he brings unrelenting danger wherever he goes.
- James Purefoy’s Stefan Skellen serves as Emhyr’s cold and calculating spymaster, tightening his grip on the realms.
Meanwhile, Redania’s court continues its own power plays — Prince Radovid (Hugh Skinner) must prove his worth after his brother’s death, while Sigismund Dijkstra (Graham McTavish) and Philippa Eilhart (Cassie Clare) navigate politics and deception like a dangerous chess game.
The Witcher’s Expanding Universe
Alongside its main storylines, Season 4 delves deeper into the world-building that fans love. Familiar faces like Triss Merigold, Fringilla Vigo, Istredd, and Francesca Findabair all return with renewed purpose. Each faces shifting loyalties, moral dilemmas, and battles for survival in a world spinning toward chaos.
The introduction of The Rats — including characters like Mistle, Giselher, and Kayleigh — sets up potential spinoff storylines while exploring Ciri’s darker coming-of-age journey. The dynamics among this group are fierce, emotional, and full of betrayal.
A New Era for The Witcher
Season 4 of The Witcher signals both an ending and a rebirth. With Liam Hemsworth leading a veteran ensemble and new legends entering the frame, this chapter builds momentum toward the series’ grand finale in Season 5.
Expect high-stakes battles, shifting loyalties, and emotional reunions as destiny once again pulls Geralt, Yennefer, and Ciri back together. For long-time fans and new viewers alike, The Witcher continues to prove why its world remains one of the most ambitious fantasy universes on television.