The Witcher creator Lauren Hissrich has responded to backlash received over a character

“How could you..” &#8211; Not for Henry Cavill’s Geralt but &#8216;The Witcher&#8217; Showrunner Lauren Hissrich Received Feedback from Fans for This Character Also

The fate of The Witcher seems to be getting more blurred in the eyes of the
fans. Henry Cavill [https://www.netflixjunkie.com/tag/henry-cavill/] exiting the
show was already no good news, but there are more problems than one. As the
third season prepares to drop, the series team has been giving interviews, and
dropping hints about what is to come. Recently, its show maker Lauren Hissrich
spoke on what we can expect from the next season.

When a show is adapted from a book material, twisting angles from it either
proves successful or gets hate from the fans. There were even speculations about
Cavill leaving the show because it did not stick to the source material.
Although Hissrich is admitting to facing heat, not for Geralt’s character but
for someone else.


THE WITCHER CREATOR ACCEPTS FACING ‘FEEDBACK’ OVER A TWISTED STORYLINE

The Witcher has undoubtedly been one of the biggest Netflix shows. But in recent
times, it has been in discussions, mostly for the decisions regarding it. Apart
from cast change, character change has been an issue that creator Lauren
Hissrich has finally admitted about. Especially in regard to season 2, she
received feedback about Yennfer’s actions. The witch played by Anya Chalotra who
is Geralt’s love interest, apparently received way more focus than the book
source.

> Lauren Hissrich says she received a lot of feedback about Yennefer's acts in
> S2
> 
> "'How could you do that to these characters?' 'They'll never be able to
> forgive her.' Well, that just becomes a story problem for us,"
> 
> Lauren teases "romantic reconnections" between the two at…
> pic.twitter.com/knH5mzk3QO [https://t.co/knH5mzk3QO]
> 
> — Redanian Intelligence (@RedanianIntel) May 12, 2023
> [https://twitter.com/RedanianIntel/status/1657037184648577032?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw]



While the book focuses on the main character, the show has her doing things that
leave him losing his trust in her. Hissrich called this a ‘story problem’, but
fans feel that it would’ve never happened if they had stuck to the source
material. Although she has promised of reconnecting love between the two in the
next and third season.

ALSO READ: Henry Cavill’s Heartthrob in ‘The Witcher’, Anya Chalotra Spill
Heartbreaking Feelings on His Exit
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Now the fans are calling out Hissrich for making mistakes with the storyline,
wondering how it will all be wrapped up by the end.


TWITTERATI CRITICIZES THE SHOWRUNNER FOR NOT FOCUSING ON HENRY CAVILL’S
CHARACTER

Whether Liam Hemsworth will be accepted in The Witcher or not remains a whole
different question. But the fan base already has its roots shaken over
[https://www.netflixjunkie.com/netflix-news-when-he-walks-we-walk-the-witcher-season-3-trailer-has-netflix-facing-backlash-from-henry-cavill-fans/]
the storyline.

> It’s a problem that she deliberately created, which wasn’t in the books at
> all.
> 
> — House of Fire and Blood (@HouseofFireand2) May 12, 2023
> [https://twitter.com/HouseofFireand2/status/1657060212707041281?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw]



> This is ridiculous. A show ruined. They can't go back from the way season 2
> was done. They need to fire these writers with the agendas they are putting
> out there and stick to the original source material. They want to push
> something else create your own nonsense. 😡😡😡😡
> 
> — Loca (@Loca22021161) May 12, 2023
> [https://twitter.com/Loca22021161/status/1657130252907192323?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw]



The writers are being criticized for taking the focus away from Henry Cavill’s
character, which meant drifting away from the book’s source.

> She is not gonna be able to end her story because she decided
> to change It and destroy original books story. Is sad but she deserves It
> telling fans several líes.
> 
> — Dani Marmol ۞ (@danivilchesm) May 12, 2023
> [https://twitter.com/danivilchesm/status/1657038550557229058?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw]



> Henry Cavill should have been an executive producer on this show, he actually
> cared about the story, and now we’re losing him.
> 
> — Wes Mansbridge (@WezMan444) May 12, 2023
> [https://twitter.com/WezMan444/status/1657039111708917762?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw]



Since the actor was a big fan of the game and books for a long, some feel that
he should’ve been made in charge of the show as well.

> They don't even put Geralt in the focus anymore. Both photos they shared have
> him blurred. What the actual fuck
> 
> — Giorgi (@giorgiofcolchis) May 12, 2023
> [https://twitter.com/giorgiofcolchis/status/1657170838485909504?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw]



> They had a full set of books to adapt and yet still managed to fuck up the way
> GoT did, and GoT didn't have a full set of books to go by… Epic fail
> 
> — AH (@aghahqz) May 12, 2023
> [https://twitter.com/aghahqz/status/1657042118823620611?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw]



One fan feels that it had the potential to reach the fame of Game of Thrones,
but story changes messed it up. Season 3 of The Witcher is set to drop in this
summer.

ALSO READ: Netflix Recruits ‘The Sandman’ Director, As a Measure to Weather ‘The
Witcher’ Storm After Henry Cavill Exit
[https://www.netflixjunkie.com/netflix-news-netflix-recruits-the-sandman-director-as-a-measure-to-weather-the-witcher-storm-after-henry-cavill-exit/]

What do you feel about the story changes in the show? Share your thoughts in the
comments.

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<p>The fate of<em> The Witcher</em> seems to be getting more blurred in the eyes of the fans. <a href="https://www.netflixjunkie.com/tag/henry-cavill/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Henry Cavill</a> exiting the show was already no good news, but there are more problems than one. As the third season prepares to drop, the series team has been giving interviews, and dropping hints about what is to come. Recently, its show maker Lauren Hissrich spoke on what we can expect from the next season.</p>
<p>When a show is adapted from a book material, twisting angles from it either proves successful or gets hate from the fans. There were even speculations about Cavill leaving the show because it did not stick to the source material. Although Hissrich is admitting to facing heat, not for Geralt&#8217;s character but for someone else.</p>
<h2>The Witcher creator accepts facing &#8216;feedback&#8217; over a twisted storyline</h2>
<p><em>The Witcher </em>has undoubtedly been one of the biggest Netflix shows. But in recent times, it has been in discussions, mostly for the decisions regarding it. Apart from cast change, character change has been an issue that creator Lauren Hissrich has finally admitted about. Especially in regard to season 2, <strong>she received feedback about Yennfer&#8217;s actions</strong>. The witch played by Anya Chalotra who is Geralt&#8217;s love interest, apparently received way more focus than the book source.</p>
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="550" data-dnt="true">
<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Lauren Hissrich says she received a lot of feedback about Yennefer&#39;s acts in S2</p>
<p>&quot;&#39;How could you do that to these characters?&#39; &#39;They&#39;ll never be able to forgive her.&#39; Well, that just becomes a story problem for us,&quot;</p>
<p>Lauren teases &quot;romantic reconnections&quot; between the two at… <a href="https://t.co/knH5mzk3QO">pic.twitter.com/knH5mzk3QO</a></p>
<p>&mdash; Redanian Intelligence (@RedanianIntel) <a href="https://twitter.com/RedanianIntel/status/1657037184648577032?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 12, 2023</a></p></blockquote>
<p><script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p>
<p>While the book focuses on the main character, the show has her doing things that leave him losing his trust in her<strong>. Hissrich called this a &#8216;story problem&#8217;, but fans feel that it would&#8217;ve never happened if they had stuck to the source material.</strong> Although she has promised of reconnecting love between the two in the next and third season.</p>
<p><strong>ALSO READ: </strong><a href="https://www.netflixjunkie.com/netflix-news-henry-cavill-heartthrob-in-the-witcher-anya-chalotra-spill-heartbreaking-feelings-on-his-exit/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Henry Cavill’s Heartthrob in ‘The Witcher’, Anya Chalotra Spill Heartbreaking Feelings on His Exit</a></p>
<p>Now the fans are calling out Hissrich for making mistakes with the storyline, wondering how it will all be wrapped up by the end.</p>
<h2>Twitterati criticizes the showrunner for not focusing on Henry Cavill&#8217;s character</h2>
<p>Whether Liam Hemsworth will be accepted in <em>The Witcher</em> or not remains a whole different question. But the<a href="https://www.netflixjunkie.com/netflix-news-when-he-walks-we-walk-the-witcher-season-3-trailer-has-netflix-facing-backlash-from-henry-cavill-fans/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> fan base already has its roots shaken over</a> the storyline.</p>
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="550" data-dnt="true">
<p lang="en" dir="ltr">It’s a problem that she deliberately created, which wasn’t in the books at all.</p>
<p>&mdash; House of Fire and Blood (@HouseofFireand2) <a href="https://twitter.com/HouseofFireand2/status/1657060212707041281?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 12, 2023</a></p></blockquote>
<p><script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p>
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="550" data-dnt="true">
<p lang="en" dir="ltr">This is ridiculous.  A show ruined.   They can&#39;t go back from the way season 2 was done. They need to fire these writers with the agendas they are putting out there and stick to the original source material. They want to push something else create your own nonsense. 😡😡😡😡</p>
<p>&mdash; Loca (@Loca22021161) <a href="https://twitter.com/Loca22021161/status/1657130252907192323?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 12, 2023</a></p></blockquote>
<p><script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p>
<p>The writers are being criticized for taking the focus away from Henry Cavill&#8217;s character, which meant drifting away from the book&#8217;s source.</p>
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="550" data-dnt="true">
<p lang="en" dir="ltr">She is not gonna be able to end her story because she decided<br />to change It and destroy original books story. Is sad but she deserves It telling fans several líes.</p>
<p>&mdash; Dani Marmol ۞ (@danivilchesm) <a href="https://twitter.com/danivilchesm/status/1657038550557229058?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 12, 2023</a></p></blockquote>
<p><script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p>
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="550" data-dnt="true">
<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Henry Cavill should have been an executive producer on this show, he actually cared about the story, and now we’re losing him.</p>
<p>&mdash; Wes Mansbridge (@WezMan444) <a href="https://twitter.com/WezMan444/status/1657039111708917762?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 12, 2023</a></p></blockquote>
<p><script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p>
<p>Since the actor was a big fan of the game and books for a long, some feel that he should&#8217;ve been made in charge of the show as well.</p>
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="550" data-dnt="true">
<p lang="en" dir="ltr">They don&#39;t even put Geralt in the focus anymore. Both photos they shared have him blurred. What the actual fuck</p>
<p>&mdash; Giorgi (@giorgiofcolchis) <a href="https://twitter.com/giorgiofcolchis/status/1657170838485909504?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 12, 2023</a></p></blockquote>
<p><script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p>
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="550" data-dnt="true">
<p lang="en" dir="ltr">They had a full set of books to adapt and yet still managed to fuck up the way GoT did, and GoT didn&#39;t have a full set of books to go by&#8230; Epic fail</p>
<p>&mdash; AH (@aghahqz) <a href="https://twitter.com/aghahqz/status/1657042118823620611?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 12, 2023</a></p></blockquote>
<p><script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p>
<p>One fan feels that it had the potential to reach the fame of <em>Game of Thrones</em>, but story changes messed it up. Season 3 of <em>The Witche</em>r is set to drop in this summer.</p>
<p><strong>ALSO READ:</strong> <a href="https://www.netflixjunkie.com/netflix-news-netflix-recruits-the-sandman-director-as-a-measure-to-weather-the-witcher-storm-after-henry-cavill-exit/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Netflix Recruits ‘The Sandman’ Director, As a Measure to Weather ‘The Witcher’ Storm After Henry Cavill Exit</a></p>
<p>What do you feel about the story changes in the show? Share your thoughts in the comments.</p>


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