Ciri Actress Bids Emotional Farewell as The Witcher Saga Nears Its Epic Conclusion

As the highly anticipated The Witcher Season 4 approaches its October 2025 premiere, the sun is setting on the beloved Netflix fantasy series, with Season 5 marking the saga's epic conclusion.

Just a few weeks before the new episodes drop, Freya Allan, who has portrayed the role of Ciri since the show's inception in 2019, has taken to social media to share a heartfelt farewell. Posting a sweet image from her first day on set during Season 1 alongside a touching caption, Allan has captured the bittersweet emotions that come with the end of such a formative journey.

The Witcher's journey has been a long and eventful one, with the series premiering six years ago and the final season expected to air in the last months of 2026. This means that Allan, who was around 18 years old when the show first premiered, has quite literally grown up on the set, experiencing the fantastical story both on and off-screen.

The cast and crew have faced their fair share of challenges, including a major casting change that saw Liam Hemsworth take over the role of Geralt from Henry Cavill. This decision was met with a passionate and, at times, "attacky" fan response, with a petition garnering over 300,000 signatures demanding that Cavill be kept in the role.

As the series nears its conclusion, fans can look forward to seeing Ciri's journey with the Rats and discovering the fate of her powers. With Season 4 just around the corner and Season 5 already wrapped, the epic Witcher saga is well on its way to providing a satisfying and memorable ending for audiences.