'The Witcher: Blood Origin' Was Met With Brutal Reactions From Fans
01/14/2023 11:28 am EST
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First off, a small but vocal contingent of viewers complained that the show cast non-white actors and women in some of its lead roles. This kind of complaint can mostly be ignored, but it plagues comment sections and drags the conversation down at every turn.
Profanity
Many viewers also felt that this show took the use of profanity in dialogue too far. Other fantasy shows have found success in making their characters more relatable with some crass phrases slipped in, but for some, this limited series jumped the shark. That opinion may have something to do with the fact that the show was released on Christmas Day, when many were gathered with their families.
Comparisons
Many fans compared Blood Origin to other fantasy shows premiering this year as the genre continues booming. They felt that a pattern of disappointment was starting to emerge.
Wasted Potential
Many long-time fans of the franchise were frustrated by this show because it promised so many interesting additions to the story.
Early Reviews
Some early reviews of the show were extremely negative, and many of the show's defenders worried that this influenced its wider reception. They hoped that people would watch the show with an open mind.
Cavill
Although Geralt was never meant to appear in Blood Origin, many viewers associated this prequel with Cavill's departure from the franchise and the series to gauge how things would go without him.
Wide Appeal
Finally, some fans thought that Blood Origin tried too hard to be universally appealing instead of emphasizing what makes the fantasy genre great.
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