Netflix has reportedly canceled the prequel spin-off series ‘The Rats’, which focused on the group of misfits that Ciri joined at the end of Season 3. The spin-off was originally planned to consist of six to eight episodes, but only two months of filming were completed, resulting in only one or two episodes of footage. Netflix is said to have scrapped plans for an independent season after seeing early footage, opting to incorporate the story into Season 4 or release it as a short. This decision comes amid broader changes to the Witcher franchise, with the final three saga seasons being condensed into two.