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5 years later, whatever happened to Netflix’s would-be Game of Thrones show?

Digital Trends
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The rise and fall of Netflix's ambitious bid to become the next Game of Thrones, a cautionary tale of high-stakes fantasy TV
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  • The Witcher, Netflix's big-budget fantasy series, was meant to be the streamer's answer to Game of Thrones, but despite early success, the show's future remains uncertain as it struggles to maintain momentum
  • Insiders reveal that creative clashes and behind-the-scenes drama plagued The Witcher's production, with the departure of original showrunner Lauren Schmidt Hissrich leaving the series in flux as it heads into an uncertain fifth season
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Lauren Schmidt Hissrich, Netflix, HBO, Game of Thrones, The Witcher
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