- 5/14/2024
- by Jean Bentley
- Tudum - Netflix
Picture: Netflix
We’re now at the end of 2023, and the list of canceled Netflix shows for the year is now complete. Below, we’ll look at all the high-profile cancelations (that have been announced anyway) as of December 2023.
Cancelations are a painful part of being a Netflix subscriber. There’s nothing worse than starting a show only to discover that it’ll never properly conclude. Netflix isn’t the only network by any means to cancel, but given the scale of the service globally and the amount of content it produces, it’s easy to see why Netflix is the boogeyman.
With that said, Netflix does renew plenty, with over 150 shows at any given time set to return for future seasons.
There will also be lots and lots of shows that fall outside of this list into two camps.
Naturally ending shows include The Crown, Firefly Lane, and Never Have I Ever.
We’re now at the end of 2023, and the list of canceled Netflix shows for the year is now complete. Below, we’ll look at all the high-profile cancelations (that have been announced anyway) as of December 2023.
Cancelations are a painful part of being a Netflix subscriber. There’s nothing worse than starting a show only to discover that it’ll never properly conclude. Netflix isn’t the only network by any means to cancel, but given the scale of the service globally and the amount of content it produces, it’s easy to see why Netflix is the boogeyman.
With that said, Netflix does renew plenty, with over 150 shows at any given time set to return for future seasons.
There will also be lots and lots of shows that fall outside of this list into two camps.
Naturally ending shows include The Crown, Firefly Lane, and Never Have I Ever.
- 12/31/2023
- by Kasey Moore
- Whats-on-Netflix
Shadow and Bone author Leigh Bardugo is sharing her thoughts after news broke that the Netflix fantasy television series adapting her books has been canceled after two seasons.
Bardugo took to Instagram on Wednesday to confirm that Shadow and Bone will not return for a third season, while a hoped-for Six of Crows spinoff is also not moving forward. Based on the Grishaverse novels, Shadow and Bone centered on orphan cartographer Alina Starkov (Jessie Mei Li), who aims to use her unique gifts to save the war-besieged world.
“The news hit me hard,” Bardugo wrote. “I’m heartbroken and deeply disappointed, but I’m also trying to hold onto my very real gratitude. Most authors never get to see their work adapted. Many who do end up regretting the experience. I’m one of the lucky few who can look at an adaptation with pride and tremendous joy.”
The author,...
Bardugo took to Instagram on Wednesday to confirm that Shadow and Bone will not return for a third season, while a hoped-for Six of Crows spinoff is also not moving forward. Based on the Grishaverse novels, Shadow and Bone centered on orphan cartographer Alina Starkov (Jessie Mei Li), who aims to use her unique gifts to save the war-besieged world.
“The news hit me hard,” Bardugo wrote. “I’m heartbroken and deeply disappointed, but I’m also trying to hold onto my very real gratitude. Most authors never get to see their work adapted. Many who do end up regretting the experience. I’m one of the lucky few who can look at an adaptation with pride and tremendous joy.”
The author,...
- 11/18/2023
- by Ryan Gajewski
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Shadow and Bone is one of five shows cancelled by Netflix earlier this week, and some of those involved with the series have reacted to the news on social media.
Shadow and Bone aired for two seasons on Netflix, with season two arriving in March. Starring Jessie Mei Li, Archie Renaux, Freddy Carter, Amita Suman, Kit Young, Danielle Galligan, Daisy Head, Calahan Skogman, Lewis Tan, Anna Leong Brophy, Jack Wolfe, Patrick Gibson, and Ben Barnes, the series follows a young woman (Li) as she deals with having rare powers.
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Shadow and Bone aired for two seasons on Netflix, with season two arriving in March. Starring Jessie Mei Li, Archie Renaux, Freddy Carter, Amita Suman, Kit Young, Danielle Galligan, Daisy Head, Calahan Skogman, Lewis Tan, Anna Leong Brophy, Jack Wolfe, Patrick Gibson, and Ben Barnes, the series follows a young woman (Li) as she deals with having rare powers.
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- 11/18/2023
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
Heads up! We’re about to spoil the events of Scott Pilgrim Takes Off Episode 5. Haven’t watched? You’ve been warned…
There’s a lot about Netflix’s new anime series Scott Pilgrim Takes Off that we weren’t expecting, beginning with the title character’s apparent demise in the premiere. And the romantic twist in Episode 5 is only slightly below that on our list.
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There’s a lot about Netflix’s new anime series Scott Pilgrim Takes Off that we weren’t expecting, beginning with the title character’s apparent demise in the premiere. And the romantic twist in Episode 5 is only slightly below that on our list.
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- 11/18/2023
- by Andy Swift
- TVLine.com
The Shadow and Bone cast is remembering their time on the fantasy series following Netflix’s cancellation after two seasons.
On Friday, Freddy Carter, who played Crows leader Kaz Brekker, wrote on Instagram that “maybe at some point I’ll have the right words to express the immense gratitude I feel to everyone who put their whole hearts into making, watching and supporting Shadow and Bone. Until then, I’ll just say, thank you.”
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On Friday, Freddy Carter, who played Crows leader Kaz Brekker, wrote on Instagram that “maybe at some point I’ll have the right words to express the immense gratitude I feel to everyone who put their whole hearts into making, watching and supporting Shadow and Bone. Until then, I’ll just say, thank you.”
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- 11/17/2023
- by Keisha Hatchett
- TVLine.com
Whether your knowledge of the Scott Pilgrim franchise is limited to 2010’s live-action Scott Pilgrim vs. the World movie, or you’ve been a devoted reader of Bryan Lee O’Malley’s graphic novels since 2004, there’s absolutely no way you could have predicted the game-changing twist at the heart of Netflix’s anime-inspired series Scott Pilgrim Takes Off. And if you say you did, you’re lying.
Now streaming, the show’s unassuming first episode eases viewers into Scott’s now-animated world, at times feeling like a shot-for-shot remake of the film. (It certainly doesn’t hurt that the entire live-action cast,...
Now streaming, the show’s unassuming first episode eases viewers into Scott’s now-animated world, at times feeling like a shot-for-shot remake of the film. (It certainly doesn’t hurt that the entire live-action cast,...
- 11/17/2023
- by Andy Swift
- TVLine.com
Netflix is staying in business with Dragon, renewing its father-son comedy Unstable for an eight-episode second season, TVLine has learned.
Unstable stars Rob Lowe as Ellis Dragon, a “universally admired, eccentric, narcissist-adjacent biotech entrepreneur working to make the world a better place,” per Netflix’s official logline. To complicate matters further, Dragon is in an “emotional free-fall,” and his only hope may rest in his polar-opposite son Jackson Dragon (played by Lowe’s real-life son John Owen Lowe).
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Unstable stars Rob Lowe as Ellis Dragon, a “universally admired, eccentric, narcissist-adjacent biotech entrepreneur working to make the world a better place,” per Netflix’s official logline. To complicate matters further, Dragon is in an “emotional free-fall,” and his only hope may rest in his polar-opposite son Jackson Dragon (played by Lowe’s real-life son John Owen Lowe).
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- 11/16/2023
- by Andy Swift
- TVLine.com
Warning: This post contains spoilers for the first three episodes of The Crown’s sixth season.
The final season of Netflix’s The Crown has begun, and it’s tackling one of the most seismic events in Queen Elizabeth II’s entire reign: the death of Princess Diana.
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Part 1 of Season 6 debuted on Thursday (Part 2 premieres Dec.
The final season of Netflix’s The Crown has begun, and it’s tackling one of the most seismic events in Queen Elizabeth II’s entire reign: the death of Princess Diana.
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Part 1 of Season 6 debuted on Thursday (Part 2 premieres Dec.
- 11/16/2023
- by Dave Nemetz
- TVLine.com
In sharing her disappointment about Shadow and Bone‘s recent cancellation at Netflix, book author Leigh Bardugo has revealed that the planned Six of Crows spinoff has also been scrapped.
“Friends, by now you’ve probably heard that there will be no Season 3 for Shadow and Bone and no Six of Crows spinoff,” Bardugo wrote in an Instagram post on Wednesday. “The news hit me hard. I’m heartbroken and deeply disappointed, but I’m also trying to hold onto my very real gratitude.
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“Friends, by now you’ve probably heard that there will be no Season 3 for Shadow and Bone and no Six of Crows spinoff,” Bardugo wrote in an Instagram post on Wednesday. “The news hit me hard. I’m heartbroken and deeply disappointed, but I’m also trying to hold onto my very real gratitude.
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- 11/16/2023
- by Rebecca Iannucci
- TVLine.com
The live-action fantasy TV series "Shadow and Bone" based on "The Grisha Trilogy" novels "Shadow and Bone" and "Six of Crows Duology" by Leigh Bardugo, has been canceled after 2 seasons at Netflix :
"...in a world cleaved in two by a massive barrier of perpetual darkness...
"...where unnatural creatures feast on humans, young soldier 'Alina Starkov' (Jessie Mei Li) uncovers a power that might finally unite her country. But as she struggles to hone her power, dangerous forces plot against her. Thugs, thieves, assassins and saints are at war now, and it will take more than magic to survive..."
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"...in a world cleaved in two by a massive barrier of perpetual darkness...
"...where unnatural creatures feast on humans, young soldier 'Alina Starkov' (Jessie Mei Li) uncovers a power that might finally unite her country. But as she struggles to hone her power, dangerous forces plot against her. Thugs, thieves, assassins and saints are at war now, and it will take more than magic to survive..."
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- 11/16/2023
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
Leigh Bardugo, author of the bestselling Grishaverse novels that inspired the Netflix series Shadow and Bone, has reacted to news of the series cancellation after two seasons. The series had developed a devoted fan following and also spawned a video game franchise for the streamer, but disappointed in viewership.
In an Instagram post, Bardugo wrote that she was “heartbroken and deeply disappointed” after learning that there would be no Season 3 for Shadow and Bone, and no Six of Crows spinoff, “but I’m also trying to hold on to my very real gratitude.” She went on to say, “Most authors never get to see their work adapted. Many who do end up regretting the experience. I’m one of the very few who can look at an adaptation with pride and tremendous joy.”
“I am so grateful to our writers, our crew and our extraordinary cast who are not just wildly talented,...
In an Instagram post, Bardugo wrote that she was “heartbroken and deeply disappointed” after learning that there would be no Season 3 for Shadow and Bone, and no Six of Crows spinoff, “but I’m also trying to hold on to my very real gratitude.” She went on to say, “Most authors never get to see their work adapted. Many who do end up regretting the experience. I’m one of the very few who can look at an adaptation with pride and tremendous joy.”
“I am so grateful to our writers, our crew and our extraordinary cast who are not just wildly talented,...
- 11/16/2023
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
When the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes got underway earlier this year, many Netflix shows were left with fates up in the air.
Now that the strikes are over and Hollywood is getting back to normal, the series won't be making the cut for additional seasons are being revealed.
Deadline revealed Wednesday that Shadow & Bone, Glamorous, Agent Elvis, Farzar, and Captain Fall will not be returning.
Shadow & Bone is the highest profile of the five shows, having made it to a second season.
Despite the freshman season garnering considerable buzz, Shadow & Bone Season 2 launched earlier this year to little fanfare.
Based on the Grishaverse books by Leigh Bardugo, Shadow and Bone Season 2 follows Alina Starkov, who is now on the run.
The series stars Jessie Mei Li (Alina Starkov), Archie Renaux (Malyen Oretsev), Freddy Carter (Kaz Brekker), Amita Suman (Inej Ghafa), Kit Young (Jesper Fahey), Danielle Galligan (Nina Zenik...
Now that the strikes are over and Hollywood is getting back to normal, the series won't be making the cut for additional seasons are being revealed.
Deadline revealed Wednesday that Shadow & Bone, Glamorous, Agent Elvis, Farzar, and Captain Fall will not be returning.
Shadow & Bone is the highest profile of the five shows, having made it to a second season.
Despite the freshman season garnering considerable buzz, Shadow & Bone Season 2 launched earlier this year to little fanfare.
Based on the Grishaverse books by Leigh Bardugo, Shadow and Bone Season 2 follows Alina Starkov, who is now on the run.
The series stars Jessie Mei Li (Alina Starkov), Archie Renaux (Malyen Oretsev), Freddy Carter (Kaz Brekker), Amita Suman (Inej Ghafa), Kit Young (Jesper Fahey), Danielle Galligan (Nina Zenik...
- 11/15/2023
- by Paul Dailly
- TVfanatic
The Sun Summoner’s journey has come to an end.
Shadow and Bone has been cancelled after two seasons at Netflix, our sister site Deadline reports. Additionally, the streamer has cancelled Glamorous after one season, along with three freshman animated series: Agent Elvis, Farzar and Captain Fall.
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Shadow and Bone followed an orphan named Alina Starkov (played by Jessie Mei Li) who, after learning she possessed...
Shadow and Bone has been cancelled after two seasons at Netflix, our sister site Deadline reports. Additionally, the streamer has cancelled Glamorous after one season, along with three freshman animated series: Agent Elvis, Farzar and Captain Fall.
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- 11/15/2023
- by Keisha Hatchett and Andy Swift
- TVLine.com
‘Shadow And Bone’, ‘Glamorous’ & ‘Agent Elvis’ Among 5 Series Canceled By Netflix Amid Strike Impact
Exclusive: Netflix will not be going forward with more seasons of live-action series Shadow and Bone and Glamorous and adult animated comedies Agent Elvis, Farzar and Captain Fall.
The decision was made a week after the end of the SAG-AFTRA strike and a month and a half after the end of the WGA work stoppage as networks and platforms continue to evaluate the impact from the strike-related seven-month production shutdown.
While there had been a slew of series cancellations and un-renewals by linear networks and streamers during and immediately after the strikes, Netflix had largely refrained from making cancellation decisions during the past 6½ months while announcing a number of renewals, including One Piece (S2), Ginny & Georgia (S3 and S4); The Lincoln Lawyer (S3), Xo, Kitty (S2), Heartstopper (S2 and S3), The Night Agent (S2 picked up on the eve of the WGA strike), The Diplomat (S2), Fubar (S2), Sweet Magnolias...
The decision was made a week after the end of the SAG-AFTRA strike and a month and a half after the end of the WGA work stoppage as networks and platforms continue to evaluate the impact from the strike-related seven-month production shutdown.
While there had been a slew of series cancellations and un-renewals by linear networks and streamers during and immediately after the strikes, Netflix had largely refrained from making cancellation decisions during the past 6½ months while announcing a number of renewals, including One Piece (S2), Ginny & Georgia (S3 and S4); The Lincoln Lawyer (S3), Xo, Kitty (S2), Heartstopper (S2 and S3), The Night Agent (S2 picked up on the eve of the WGA strike), The Diplomat (S2), Fubar (S2), Sweet Magnolias...
- 11/15/2023
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
The upcoming "Shadow and Bone: Destinies" role-playing game, from Germany-based Chimera Entertainment, based on the Netflix fantasy TV series, will enable users to play as their favorite characters while traveling through the 'Grishaverse', available in 2023 on Netflix:
"...in a world cleaved in two by a massive barrier of perpetual darkness... "...where unnatural creatures feast on humans, young soldier 'Alina Starkov' (Jessie Mei Li) uncovers a power that might finally unite her country. "But as she struggles to hone her power, dangerous forces plot against her. "Thugs, thieves, assassins and saints are at war now, and it will take more than magic to survive..."
Cast includes Ben Barnes as 'General Kirigan'/'The Darkling', Freddy Carter as 'Kaz Brekker', Archie Renaux as 'Mal Oretsev', Amita Suman as 'Inej Ghafa', Kit Young as 'Jesper Fahey', Sujaya Dasgupta as 'Zoya Nazyalensky', Danielle Galligan as 'Nina Zenik', Daisy Head as 'Genya Safin' and Simon Sears as 'Ivan'.
"...in a world cleaved in two by a massive barrier of perpetual darkness... "...where unnatural creatures feast on humans, young soldier 'Alina Starkov' (Jessie Mei Li) uncovers a power that might finally unite her country. "But as she struggles to hone her power, dangerous forces plot against her. "Thugs, thieves, assassins and saints are at war now, and it will take more than magic to survive..."
Cast includes Ben Barnes as 'General Kirigan'/'The Darkling', Freddy Carter as 'Kaz Brekker', Archie Renaux as 'Mal Oretsev', Amita Suman as 'Inej Ghafa', Kit Young as 'Jesper Fahey', Sujaya Dasgupta as 'Zoya Nazyalensky', Danielle Galligan as 'Nina Zenik', Daisy Head as 'Genya Safin' and Simon Sears as 'Ivan'.
- 8/19/2023
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
The second season of Shadow and Bone recently hit Netflix, and fans are loving the immersive fantasy series. The story of young Alina Starkov has captured the imagination of fans around the world. However, it isn’t just the character of Alina who has been making waves with viewers. The villainous Darkling, played by Ben Barnes, has also emerged as a fan favorite. The end of the second season saw an unceremonious end to the Darkling. However, in light of some interesting hints and rumors of a spinoff series, many fans have started to suspect that the character could make a return to the onscreen Shadow and Bone universe.
What happened to the Darkling at the end of ‘Shadow and Bone’? Jessie Mei Li and Ben Barnes attend Netflix’s “Shadow & Bone” Season 2 Premiere I Charley Gallay/Getty Images for Netflix
In the first season of Shadow and Bone,...
What happened to the Darkling at the end of ‘Shadow and Bone’? Jessie Mei Li and Ben Barnes attend Netflix’s “Shadow & Bone” Season 2 Premiere I Charley Gallay/Getty Images for Netflix
In the first season of Shadow and Bone,...
- 4/13/2023
- by Christina Nunn
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Season 2 of the Netflix fantasy series Shadow and Bone is now available for streaming, and fans can’t get enough of The Darkling (Ben Barnes) and Kaz Brekker (Freddy Carter).The pair lead a cast of dark and fantastical characters as they evoke supernatural powers creating mystical worlds and alternate dimensions. The highly-successful series is based on the Grishaverse novels by author Leigh Bardugo. While both men portray characters from a different universe, the author claims two popular disco tracks would be perfect karaoke songs for the fan-favorite actors.
The premise of ‘Shadow and Bone’ Leigh Bardugo attends Netflix’s “Shadow And Bone” Season 2 Los Angeles Premiere I Amanda Edwards/Getty Images
In 2021, the first eight episodes of the Shadow and Bone fantasy series hit the Netflix streaming platform. It became an instant hit, but fans had to wait two years for the release of eight more episodes, which finally...
The premise of ‘Shadow and Bone’ Leigh Bardugo attends Netflix’s “Shadow And Bone” Season 2 Los Angeles Premiere I Amanda Edwards/Getty Images
In 2021, the first eight episodes of the Shadow and Bone fantasy series hit the Netflix streaming platform. It became an instant hit, but fans had to wait two years for the release of eight more episodes, which finally...
- 4/11/2023
- by Mama Rita
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Netflix recently released the second season of Shadow and Bone, a highly-anticipated fantasy series based on a book series by Leigh Bardugo. Though the series can be intense and dramatic, the actors on set are anything but. Two Shadow and Bone actors recently shared a hilarious story about an in-joke they developed after a number of acting mishaps.
Season 2 of ‘Shadow and Bone’ is now streaming Freddy Carter, Amita Suman, Kit Young, Jack Wolfe, Danielle Galligan and Calahan Skogman arrive for the “Shadow And Bone” Season 2 premiere I Lisa O’Connor/Afp via Getty Images
Prominent characters in the successful series include General Kirigan, better known as The Darkling, who plays a sinister role in Shadow and Bone. Kaz Brekker (Freddy Carter) is the leader of the Crows, a ragtag group of scoundrels and thieves.
Kaz has had to continuously fight for survival, entering season 2 with a vendetta to pursue. With...
Season 2 of ‘Shadow and Bone’ is now streaming Freddy Carter, Amita Suman, Kit Young, Jack Wolfe, Danielle Galligan and Calahan Skogman arrive for the “Shadow And Bone” Season 2 premiere I Lisa O’Connor/Afp via Getty Images
Prominent characters in the successful series include General Kirigan, better known as The Darkling, who plays a sinister role in Shadow and Bone. Kaz Brekker (Freddy Carter) is the leader of the Crows, a ragtag group of scoundrels and thieves.
Kaz has had to continuously fight for survival, entering season 2 with a vendetta to pursue. With...
- 4/9/2023
- by Mama Rita
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
After fans waited almost two years for new episodes, the second season of Shadow and Bone premiered on March 16 on Netflix. The new season adapts Leigh Bardugo’s Siege and Storm as well as Ruin and Rising, bringing the novelized Shadow and Bone trilogy to a close.
However, the source material for Bardugo’s Grishaverse does not end with that core trilogy. Rather, it continues with two more duologies: Six of Crows and King of Scars. Unlike King of Scars, some details from the Six of Crows books have already crept into the Shadow and Bone series. And as it turns out, scripts for a Six of Crows spinoff series have already been completed.
What happens in ‘Six of Crows’? Freddy Carter attends Netflix’s “Shadow And Bone” Season 2 Los Angeles Premiere I Amanda Edwards/Getty Images
Set two years after the conclusion of the Shadow and Bone trilogy, Six...
However, the source material for Bardugo’s Grishaverse does not end with that core trilogy. Rather, it continues with two more duologies: Six of Crows and King of Scars. Unlike King of Scars, some details from the Six of Crows books have already crept into the Shadow and Bone series. And as it turns out, scripts for a Six of Crows spinoff series have already been completed.
What happens in ‘Six of Crows’? Freddy Carter attends Netflix’s “Shadow And Bone” Season 2 Los Angeles Premiere I Amanda Edwards/Getty Images
Set two years after the conclusion of the Shadow and Bone trilogy, Six...
- 4/8/2023
- by Deisy Ventura
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Netflix’s Shadow and Bone has taken the world by storm, capturing the hearts of millions of fans worldwide. Based on the popular Grishaverse series by author Leigh Bardugo, the show has gained a dedicated fanbase thanks to its stunning visuals, gripping storyline, and talented cast.
After two long years, Season 2 of the show arrived on Netflix on March 16. The epic fantasy series takes a bold turn from its source material, ending on another enormous cliffhanger. Jessie Mei Li, who plays Alina Starkov on the show, recently spoke about the differences between the series and the books, describing it as a “remix. “
‘Shadow and Bone’ Season 2 deviates from the source material Kit Young, Jessie Mei Li and Ben Barnes attend Netflix’s “Shadow & Bone” Season 2 Premiere. I Rodin Eckenroth/Getty Images for Netflix
The first season of Shadow and Bone remained closely faithful to the events of the first book of the Grishaverse series,...
After two long years, Season 2 of the show arrived on Netflix on March 16. The epic fantasy series takes a bold turn from its source material, ending on another enormous cliffhanger. Jessie Mei Li, who plays Alina Starkov on the show, recently spoke about the differences between the series and the books, describing it as a “remix. “
‘Shadow and Bone’ Season 2 deviates from the source material Kit Young, Jessie Mei Li and Ben Barnes attend Netflix’s “Shadow & Bone” Season 2 Premiere. I Rodin Eckenroth/Getty Images for Netflix
The first season of Shadow and Bone remained closely faithful to the events of the first book of the Grishaverse series,...
- 4/2/2023
- by Deisy Ventura
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Leigh Bardugo has signed with WME for representation, Variety has learned exclusively.
WME will now rep the New York Times bestselling author for film and TV rights services. New Leaf Literary & Media represents Bardugo for publishing and will now co-represent her with WME in all other areas.
Bardugo is best known for writing the so-called Grishaverse novels, which consists of nine books total beginning with the “Shadow and Bone” trilogy. Her books have sold more than 20 million copies worldwide and have been translated into nearly 50 different languages.
Netflix currently airs the series version of “Shadow and Bone,” which is based on the three books of the trilogy as well as Bardugo’s “Six of Crows” duology. The cast of the series includes Jessie Mei Li, Archie Renaux, Freddy Carter, Amita Suman, Kit Young, Danielle Galligan, Calahan Skogman, and Ben Barnes. The series launched on Netflix in April 2021 and was renewed...
WME will now rep the New York Times bestselling author for film and TV rights services. New Leaf Literary & Media represents Bardugo for publishing and will now co-represent her with WME in all other areas.
Bardugo is best known for writing the so-called Grishaverse novels, which consists of nine books total beginning with the “Shadow and Bone” trilogy. Her books have sold more than 20 million copies worldwide and have been translated into nearly 50 different languages.
Netflix currently airs the series version of “Shadow and Bone,” which is based on the three books of the trilogy as well as Bardugo’s “Six of Crows” duology. The cast of the series includes Jessie Mei Li, Archie Renaux, Freddy Carter, Amita Suman, Kit Young, Danielle Galligan, Calahan Skogman, and Ben Barnes. The series launched on Netflix in April 2021 and was renewed...
- 3/27/2023
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
“Shadow and Bone” Season 2 expands an already complex universe by taking on more source material from Leigh Bardugo’s books, unfurling the fictional fantasy map to explore countries in the Grishaverse and four completely new characters. And in an exclusive new behind-the-scenes featurette, costume designer Wendy Partridge explains how the season’s costumes helped tell the story.
Ben Barnes, Jessie Mei Li, Archie Renaux and the original Crows Freddy Carter, Kit Young and Amita Suman return alongside brand new characters. Both new and returning characters continue to shed layers of identity as the story develops, and these characters’ costumes reflected subtle shifts in their roles as well for Season 2.
As for where the show is headed, some of the characters’ costumes hint at that as well. Costume Designer Wendy Partridge kicked off the season by coordinating colors between Alina and Mal as they became more open about their affection for each other.
Ben Barnes, Jessie Mei Li, Archie Renaux and the original Crows Freddy Carter, Kit Young and Amita Suman return alongside brand new characters. Both new and returning characters continue to shed layers of identity as the story develops, and these characters’ costumes reflected subtle shifts in their roles as well for Season 2.
As for where the show is headed, some of the characters’ costumes hint at that as well. Costume Designer Wendy Partridge kicked off the season by coordinating colors between Alina and Mal as they became more open about their affection for each other.
- 3/24/2023
- by Dessi Gomez
- The Wrap
“Shadow and Bone” Season 2 expands an already complex universe by taking on more source material from Leigh Bardugo’s books, countries in the Grishaverse and four completely new characters.
Ben Barnes’ General Kirigan returns as the central antagonist, a looming presence not always onscreen but more psychologically. Alina Starkov (Jessie Mei Li) and Mal Oretsev (Archie Renaux) also drive the plot in their search for two more magical creatures to amplify Alina’s powers so that she can tear down the fold once and for all. The two Keramzin orphans ultimately accomplish these goals, but not without some unexpected sacrifices and revelations.
The second and third amplifier creatures — the Sea Whip and the Firebird — come from the books, as does the plot twist that Mal is actually the Firebird because he has Morozova’s bloodline. Showrunner Eric Heisserer credited Bardugo’s books for the road map that he and co-showrunner...
Ben Barnes’ General Kirigan returns as the central antagonist, a looming presence not always onscreen but more psychologically. Alina Starkov (Jessie Mei Li) and Mal Oretsev (Archie Renaux) also drive the plot in their search for two more magical creatures to amplify Alina’s powers so that she can tear down the fold once and for all. The two Keramzin orphans ultimately accomplish these goals, but not without some unexpected sacrifices and revelations.
The second and third amplifier creatures — the Sea Whip and the Firebird — come from the books, as does the plot twist that Mal is actually the Firebird because he has Morozova’s bloodline. Showrunner Eric Heisserer credited Bardugo’s books for the road map that he and co-showrunner...
- 3/23/2023
- by Dessi Gomez
- The Wrap
The "Shadow and Bone" universe is lush with magic, from bursts of light that shoot out of characters' hands to ancient swords that can cut through seemingly indestructible shadows. In the world of "Shadow and Bone," though, these powers aren't actually called magic - they're instead referred to as the "small science," or the art of manipulating matter, and the characters who practice it are called Grisha.
There are three main categories of Grisha - the Corporalki, Etherealki, and Materialki - and each is broken down into subsets, such as Inferni, who can manipulate fire; Heartrenders, who can control people's internal organs and can also detect when people are telling the truth; and Durasts, who can bend and move metals with their minds. But in the real world, the "Shadow and Bone" cast have differing opinions on which powers are most covetable.
For Patrick Gibson, who stars as Sturmhond in the show's second season,...
There are three main categories of Grisha - the Corporalki, Etherealki, and Materialki - and each is broken down into subsets, such as Inferni, who can manipulate fire; Heartrenders, who can control people's internal organs and can also detect when people are telling the truth; and Durasts, who can bend and move metals with their minds. But in the real world, the "Shadow and Bone" cast have differing opinions on which powers are most covetable.
For Patrick Gibson, who stars as Sturmhond in the show's second season,...
- 3/23/2023
- by Eden Arielle Gordon
- Popsugar.com
Netflix’s Shadow and Bone is currently one of the most watched shows on the platform. Considering how captivating and thrilling this magical drama is, this isn’t surprising for fans. The series is based on the young adult fantasy novels of the same name by Leigh Bardugo. The Shadow and Bone trilogy, and is set in the fantasy universe and takes place in Ravka, a world full of magic. Thanks to the charming cast led by Jessie Mei Li, Ben Barnes, and Archie Renaux. The series also feature storylines from Bardugo’s Six of Crows duology. Already binge-watched Shadow and Bone? The good...
- 3/21/2023
- by Isabel k
- TVovermind.com
This post contains spoilers for "Shadow and Bone" season 2, up to the season finale.
The first season of Netflix's "Shadow and Bone" did an impressive job streamlining Leigh Bardugo's lore-intensive fantasy novels for viewers who hadn't yet burned through the book series. The show's second season, which debuted this week, had a more daunting task ahead of it: cramming the entire contents of two of Bardugo's books together in just eight episodes. It's a decision that makes for an often overwhelming viewing experience, as the show's mythology flies by faster than most average viewers can catch it.
I haven't finished Bardugo's whole bibliography yet, and while I enjoy "Shadow and Bone," I admit I found myself scratching my head a bit during the new season. The series is still thrilling, but some of its world-building seemed to be spread a bit too thin to keep non-book-readers on board.
The first season of Netflix's "Shadow and Bone" did an impressive job streamlining Leigh Bardugo's lore-intensive fantasy novels for viewers who hadn't yet burned through the book series. The show's second season, which debuted this week, had a more daunting task ahead of it: cramming the entire contents of two of Bardugo's books together in just eight episodes. It's a decision that makes for an often overwhelming viewing experience, as the show's mythology flies by faster than most average viewers can catch it.
I haven't finished Bardugo's whole bibliography yet, and while I enjoy "Shadow and Bone," I admit I found myself scratching my head a bit during the new season. The series is still thrilling, but some of its world-building seemed to be spread a bit too thin to keep non-book-readers on board.
- 3/19/2023
- by Valerie Ettenhofer
- Slash Film
Note: This article contains major spoilers for "Shadow and Bone" season 2 and Leigh Bardugo's novel "Ruin and Rising."
The very premise of Netflix's "Shadow and Bone" series is the fight between good and evil, i.e. the Sun Summoner Alina Starkov (Jessie Mei Li) and the Shadow Summoner General Kirigan/The Darkling/Aleksander Morozova (Ben Barnes). In the small screen adaptation of Leigh Bardugo's Grishaverse novels, the once-great country of Ravka has been torn into two by a swath of impenetrable darkness, and Alina must save the people from the Darkling, a malevolent figure who plans to use her power and harness it while enslaving everyone with total darkness (save for those who give in to him "willingly").
At the end of season 1, we see Alina move closer to realizing her full potential as the Sun Summoner when she channels the power of the stag amplifier fused to her body,...
The very premise of Netflix's "Shadow and Bone" series is the fight between good and evil, i.e. the Sun Summoner Alina Starkov (Jessie Mei Li) and the Shadow Summoner General Kirigan/The Darkling/Aleksander Morozova (Ben Barnes). In the small screen adaptation of Leigh Bardugo's Grishaverse novels, the once-great country of Ravka has been torn into two by a swath of impenetrable darkness, and Alina must save the people from the Darkling, a malevolent figure who plans to use her power and harness it while enslaving everyone with total darkness (save for those who give in to him "willingly").
At the end of season 1, we see Alina move closer to realizing her full potential as the Sun Summoner when she channels the power of the stag amplifier fused to her body,...
- 3/17/2023
- by Fatemeh Mirjalili
- Slash Film
The good ol' Grishaverse returns in Netflix's "Shadow and Bone" season 2, an adaptation of author Leigh Bardugo's young adult fantasy adventure novels. Starring Ben Barnes, Jessie Mei Li, Archie Renaux, Freddie Karter, Kit Young, Amita Suman, Danielle Galligan, and Calahan Skogman, among others, the series tells the story of a country divided by the Shadow Fold, a path of unnatural darkness that is home to gnarly, flesh-eating monsters. As Alina Starkov (Mei Li) discovers the once-dormant magic she possesses that makes her a Grisha, she endeavors to tear down the Fold — but it's not easy when its creator is working equally hard to expand it.
In season 2, we meet many new characters, perhaps the most fascinating being Patrick Gibson's Sturmhond/Nikolai Lantsov. The 27-year-old Irish actor nails the role; it's like watching the character jump off the book's pages and onto the screen. He's charming, he's persuasive,...
In season 2, we meet many new characters, perhaps the most fascinating being Patrick Gibson's Sturmhond/Nikolai Lantsov. The 27-year-old Irish actor nails the role; it's like watching the character jump off the book's pages and onto the screen. He's charming, he's persuasive,...
- 3/17/2023
- by Fatemeh Mirjalili
- Slash Film
This article contains spoilers for season 1 of Shadow and Bone
Season 1 of Shadow and Bone introduced us to the expansive world of Leigh Bardugo’s Grishaverse and its large cast of characters. Like any good fantasy world, Shadow and Bone gives us many characters to root for, and others to root against. Season 2, which premiered on Netflix March 16, is poised to be even bigger with Alina struggling to bring new and old allies together to take down the Fold once and for all. Here are the Grishaverse characters you can expect to see this season and how they fit into the story.
Jessie Mei Li is Alina Starkov
Alina Starkov was a mapmaker for the First Army before discovering that she was a rare Grisha known as the Sun Summoner. Going from humble beginnings to instant saint status left Alina trying to find the balance between her old life and...
Season 1 of Shadow and Bone introduced us to the expansive world of Leigh Bardugo’s Grishaverse and its large cast of characters. Like any good fantasy world, Shadow and Bone gives us many characters to root for, and others to root against. Season 2, which premiered on Netflix March 16, is poised to be even bigger with Alina struggling to bring new and old allies together to take down the Fold once and for all. Here are the Grishaverse characters you can expect to see this season and how they fit into the story.
Jessie Mei Li is Alina Starkov
Alina Starkov was a mapmaker for the First Army before discovering that she was a rare Grisha known as the Sun Summoner. Going from humble beginnings to instant saint status left Alina trying to find the balance between her old life and...
- 3/17/2023
- by Brynnaarens
- Den of Geek
This post contains spoilers for season 2 of Netflix's "Shadow and Bone."
Fantasy, as a genre, brims with standard tropes refashioned to suit the tone and depth of respective narratives, wherein some stories dare to soar higher than baseline expectations. While such tropes can be retrofitted into thrilling, compelling stories, the genre often finds itself plagued with hackneyed executions of the chosen one, deliberate slow-burns that are often infuriating, and interpersonal dynamics that look like Wattpad fanfictions come to life.
However, the moment fantasy tales ground their characters with convincing motivations, true magic happens. For that, one need look no further than Andrzej Sapkowski's "The Witcher" saga, which revolves around a morally-complex hero and a child of prophecy who grapples with the weight of her purpose. Leigh Bardugo's YA Grishaverse novel series, which includes the "Shadow and Bone" trilogy and the "Six of Crows" duology among others, manages...
Fantasy, as a genre, brims with standard tropes refashioned to suit the tone and depth of respective narratives, wherein some stories dare to soar higher than baseline expectations. While such tropes can be retrofitted into thrilling, compelling stories, the genre often finds itself plagued with hackneyed executions of the chosen one, deliberate slow-burns that are often infuriating, and interpersonal dynamics that look like Wattpad fanfictions come to life.
However, the moment fantasy tales ground their characters with convincing motivations, true magic happens. For that, one need look no further than Andrzej Sapkowski's "The Witcher" saga, which revolves around a morally-complex hero and a child of prophecy who grapples with the weight of her purpose. Leigh Bardugo's YA Grishaverse novel series, which includes the "Shadow and Bone" trilogy and the "Six of Crows" duology among others, manages...
- 3/17/2023
- by Debopriyaa Dutta
- Slash Film
There’s a reason they call him The Darkling. Ben Barnes‘ General Kirigan is on a downward spiral in Season 2 of Netflix‘s Shadow and Bone as he seeks to expand The Fold and reign over Ravka.
While in Season 1, the then-leader of Ravka’s Grisha army was a respected and charismatic Shadow Summoner, Kirigan has done away with the facade for Season 2. After surviving a Volcra attack that led everyone to believe he’d died, Kirigan has returned — very much alive and with a literal shadow army at his disposal that he’s using to stoke enough fear in the remainder of the Grisha army that they will help him defeat Alina Starkov (Jessie Mei Li), who has set out to find the supposedly mythical creatures that can amplify her powers enough to destroy The Fold.
“[Kirigan] was always on the wrong side. He’s always the villain. But in this season,...
While in Season 1, the then-leader of Ravka’s Grisha army was a respected and charismatic Shadow Summoner, Kirigan has done away with the facade for Season 2. After surviving a Volcra attack that led everyone to believe he’d died, Kirigan has returned — very much alive and with a literal shadow army at his disposal that he’s using to stoke enough fear in the remainder of the Grisha army that they will help him defeat Alina Starkov (Jessie Mei Li), who has set out to find the supposedly mythical creatures that can amplify her powers enough to destroy The Fold.
“[Kirigan] was always on the wrong side. He’s always the villain. But in this season,...
- 3/17/2023
- by Katie Campione
- Deadline Film + TV
This article contains spoilers for Shadow and Bone season 2.
It’s understandable that before fans get into a Netflix show nowadays, they want to know whether the show will have another season or whether they’ll be stuck with another cliffhanger ending that will never be continued. Yes we’re talking about Julie and the Phantoms, First Kill, Partner Track, and so much more. But with a show like Shadow and Bone, where we have a whole universe’s worth of stories to pull from and a strong fan base, viewers will be happy to hear that back when showrunner Eric Heisserer pitched the show for Netflix, he told them his ideas for a three-season series.
If you’re yet to start Shadow and Bone or have forgotten the premise since season one, Shadow and Bone is Alina Starkov’s (Jessie Mei Li) story based on a book series of...
It’s understandable that before fans get into a Netflix show nowadays, they want to know whether the show will have another season or whether they’ll be stuck with another cliffhanger ending that will never be continued. Yes we’re talking about Julie and the Phantoms, First Kill, Partner Track, and so much more. But with a show like Shadow and Bone, where we have a whole universe’s worth of stories to pull from and a strong fan base, viewers will be happy to hear that back when showrunner Eric Heisserer pitched the show for Netflix, he told them his ideas for a three-season series.
If you’re yet to start Shadow and Bone or have forgotten the premise since season one, Shadow and Bone is Alina Starkov’s (Jessie Mei Li) story based on a book series of...
- 3/17/2023
- by Alec Bojalad
- Den of Geek
The following contains major spoilers from Shadow and Bone’s second season (including the finale), which is now streaming on Netflix. Proceed accordingly.
The Fold may be gone, but the trouble is only just beginning for our heroes at the center of Shadow and Bone.
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In the Season 2 finale, Alina was forced to stab...
The Fold may be gone, but the trouble is only just beginning for our heroes at the center of Shadow and Bone.
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In the Season 2 finale, Alina was forced to stab...
- 3/17/2023
- by Keisha Hatchett
- TVLine.com
Ben Barnes makes us swoon every time his "Shadow and Bone" character General Kirigan appears on screen. He's not only handsome but powerful and incredibly intelligent, too. It's no wonder the show's protagonist, Alina Starkov (Jessie Mei Li), falls for his character throughout the series. While General Kirigan has quickly become one of Barnes's most iconic roles, his performances as Prince Caspian in "The Chronicles of Narnia" films, Logan Delos in "Westworld," and Billy Russo/Jigsaw in Marvel's "The Punisher" were just as amazing.
Despite being one of the biggest heartthrobs around, though, not much is known about Barnes's romantic life. The actor is a pro at keeping his personal life private. Still, he's been involved in a few dating rumors over the years. He's never confirmed or denied any of them, but that hasn't stopped fans from speculating about his relationship status. If you're curious to know all the women he's reportedly dated,...
Despite being one of the biggest heartthrobs around, though, not much is known about Barnes's romantic life. The actor is a pro at keeping his personal life private. Still, he's been involved in a few dating rumors over the years. He's never confirmed or denied any of them, but that hasn't stopped fans from speculating about his relationship status. If you're curious to know all the women he's reportedly dated,...
- 3/16/2023
- by Michele Mendez
- Popsugar.com
Jessie Mei Li and Ben Barnes may play mortal enemies on "Shadow and Bone," but both of them admit that their characters' relationship is just a little more complicated than light versus shadow. By season two, which hit Netflix on March 16, their characters Alina and General Kirigan - who once seemed poised to become Ravka's most powerful couple - are locked in a bloody power struggle, but they still find themselves linked by a peculiar connection.
"They're two summoners - two sides of the coin - but then they're also, in season two, essentially archnemeses. It's a really interesting relationship," Li tells Popsugar of their characters' fraught bond. Both characters are capable of watching each other and appearing to one another as hallucinations and in dreams throughout season two, which has to be one of the worst bonds one can have with a toxic ex.
To Barnes, Kirigan continues to...
"They're two summoners - two sides of the coin - but then they're also, in season two, essentially archnemeses. It's a really interesting relationship," Li tells Popsugar of their characters' fraught bond. Both characters are capable of watching each other and appearing to one another as hallucinations and in dreams throughout season two, which has to be one of the worst bonds one can have with a toxic ex.
To Barnes, Kirigan continues to...
- 3/16/2023
- by Eden Arielle Gordon
- Popsugar.com
Fans quickly fell for the cast of "Shadow And Bone" when the show first premiered on Netflix in 2021, and now that the fantasy series is back for a second season, there are even more characters to love as four new stars have joined the cast. Lewis Tan has signed on as Tolya Yul-Bataar; Anna Leong Brophy as Tamar Kir-Bataar; Patrick Gibson as Nikolai Lantsov; and Jack Wolfe as Wylan Hendriks. They join original cast members Jessie Mei Li (Alina Starkov), Ben Barnes (General Kirigan), Freddy Carter (Kaz Brekker), Amita Suman (Inej Ghafa), Kit Young (Jesper Fahey), Archie Renaux (Malyen "Mal" Oretsev), Danielle Galligan (Nina Zenik), Sujaya Dasgupta (Zoya Nazyalensky), and Calahan Skogman (Matthias Helvar).
Showrunner and executive producer Eric Heisserer shared a breakdown of what viewers can expect from the upcoming season in an interview with Netflix's Tudum in March, confirming that the new characters will play a big part in the plot.
Showrunner and executive producer Eric Heisserer shared a breakdown of what viewers can expect from the upcoming season in an interview with Netflix's Tudum in March, confirming that the new characters will play a big part in the plot.
- 3/16/2023
- by Jessica Vacco-Bolanos
- Popsugar.com
Strip away all the CGI smoke monsters and cultural pastiches and invented languages from “Shadow and Bone” and it’s still, at its heart, a tale of Chosen One vs. Dark Lord. Now in its Season 2, the Netflix series is the kind of handsomely made fantasy epic that networks could once build a whole lineup around. There’s a dense mythology of lore and palace intrigue and a love triangle or two for good measure. The show debuted in early 2021 in the midst of a TV world still dotted by question marks and pointed to a possible future for effects-driven literary adaptations.
But for all its heroes and villains linked by destiny — living saint Alina Starkov (Jessie Mei Li) mentally communicating with her sworn enemy the Darkling (Ben Barnes) — and CGI centerpieces — a massive dark-matter entity called The Fold that divides an entire nation in two — there’s a better...
But for all its heroes and villains linked by destiny — living saint Alina Starkov (Jessie Mei Li) mentally communicating with her sworn enemy the Darkling (Ben Barnes) — and CGI centerpieces — a massive dark-matter entity called The Fold that divides an entire nation in two — there’s a better...
- 3/16/2023
- by Steve Greene
- Indiewire
Image Source: Netflix
If the end of "Shadow and Bone" season two surprised you, you're not alone. After two seasons of dramatic buildup, season two brings the story's central plot line to an abrupt conclusion - though of course, it adds more than enough intrigue to the very end of the show to lead to a third season.
By the end of "Shadow and Bone"'s second season, it seems like things have worked out well for the good guys. After a long and bloody fight, light has triumphed over shadow, the Fold is gone, and Alina has killed General Kirigan. For Jessie Mei Li, who plays Alina, the season two finale was an incredible moment for her character. "I was so excited. I was really excited 'cause it is different from how it goes in the books," Li tells Popsugar of the show's ending. "I was thrilled, especially, to see what happens to Alina.
If the end of "Shadow and Bone" season two surprised you, you're not alone. After two seasons of dramatic buildup, season two brings the story's central plot line to an abrupt conclusion - though of course, it adds more than enough intrigue to the very end of the show to lead to a third season.
By the end of "Shadow and Bone"'s second season, it seems like things have worked out well for the good guys. After a long and bloody fight, light has triumphed over shadow, the Fold is gone, and Alina has killed General Kirigan. For Jessie Mei Li, who plays Alina, the season two finale was an incredible moment for her character. "I was so excited. I was really excited 'cause it is different from how it goes in the books," Li tells Popsugar of the show's ending. "I was thrilled, especially, to see what happens to Alina.
- 3/16/2023
- by Eden Arielle Gordon
- Popsugar.com
This article contains spoilers for season 1 of Shadow and Bone
Based on Leigh Bardugo’s Grishaverse novels, Netflix’s fantasy series Shadow and Bone is set in a world where a shadowy vale full of monsters known as The Fold divides the land. The country of Ravka suffers the most from this division. Not only is the country split in half by The Fold, but other countries like Fjerda and Shu-Han have used The Fold as an excuse to declare war on Ravka. Because of threats from The Fold and outside it, East and West Ravka put a lot of resources into their military – the First Army made up of humans and the Second Army made up of matter manipulators known as Grisha.
Shadow and Bone follows Alina Starkov (Jessie Mei Li) as she discovers powers she didn’t know existed and learns that she might be the key to...
Based on Leigh Bardugo’s Grishaverse novels, Netflix’s fantasy series Shadow and Bone is set in a world where a shadowy vale full of monsters known as The Fold divides the land. The country of Ravka suffers the most from this division. Not only is the country split in half by The Fold, but other countries like Fjerda and Shu-Han have used The Fold as an excuse to declare war on Ravka. Because of threats from The Fold and outside it, East and West Ravka put a lot of resources into their military – the First Army made up of humans and the Second Army made up of matter manipulators known as Grisha.
Shadow and Bone follows Alina Starkov (Jessie Mei Li) as she discovers powers she didn’t know existed and learns that she might be the key to...
- 3/16/2023
- by Brynnaarens
- Den of Geek
One of the biggest changes between Leigh Bardugo's novels and the Netflix adaptation of "Shadow and Bone," which released its second season on March 16, involves protagonist Alina Starkov, whose background was updated to be half-Shu. "I live in East Ravka, but I've never been welcomed here because I looked like my mother and she looked like the enemy," Alina explains during the first episode. Why Ravka is at war with Shu Han is never fully explained by the time Alina is being mistreated and mocked for the way she looks.
According to the Ravkan government, Shu Han is known for both its scientific advancements and harsh treatment of its Grisha. To aid in their research and capture Grisha, the Shu created human weapons known as Khergud. Ruled by the Taban family, they are a matriarchal monarchy and have a penchant for falcons and the color green. Like the other nations in the Grishaverse,...
According to the Ravkan government, Shu Han is known for both its scientific advancements and harsh treatment of its Grisha. To aid in their research and capture Grisha, the Shu created human weapons known as Khergud. Ruled by the Taban family, they are a matriarchal monarchy and have a penchant for falcons and the color green. Like the other nations in the Grishaverse,...
- 3/16/2023
- by Grayson Gilcrease
- Popsugar.com
Netflix's "Shadow and Bone" is an epic fantasy show with plenty of romance to spare. Lots of fans feel torn between rooting for Alina (Jessie Mei Li) and her best friend Mal (Archie Renaux), or Alina and General Kirigan - aka the Darkling (Ben Barnes). Plus season two, which Netflix released on March 16, adds the additional complication of Nikolai (Patrick Gibson), who wants Alina to marry him. Netflix's series is based on Leigh Bardugo's Grisha book trilogy, but it's not exactly a straight adaptation of the source material, and the two seasons we have so far have made a lot of changes - including to Alina's romantic fate. Ahead, we're breaking down who she ends up with in the book and how things have changed so far for the show.
Who Does Alina End Up With in the Books?
In the books, Alina and Mal end up getting their happily ever after,...
Who Does Alina End Up With in the Books?
In the books, Alina and Mal end up getting their happily ever after,...
- 3/16/2023
- by Stacey Nguyen
- Popsugar.com
YA fantasy adaptations tend to be dense in mythology and self-seriousness, with so many lands and lineages and plot turns that the newbie viewer might need a drink, or at least a thorough set of recaps. “Shadow and Bone,” returning to Netflix for Season 2 (a feat in itself these days), has all of the standard intricacies. Between Ravka and Fjerda, the Grisha and the Shu, the Barrell and the Fold, there’s a lot to keep track of, and the task can be daunting for novices to navigate.
But “Shadow and Bone” has an ace in the hole that the cardsharps of the Crow Club would appreciate. It rarely forgets to have fun, a quality that can easily get lost amid the spells and brooding that often characterize such enterprises. The series has a swashbuckling spirit and lively wit. It has clever heist plots and barroom brawls. Even as it...
But “Shadow and Bone” has an ace in the hole that the cardsharps of the Crow Club would appreciate. It rarely forgets to have fun, a quality that can easily get lost amid the spells and brooding that often characterize such enterprises. The series has a swashbuckling spirit and lively wit. It has clever heist plots and barroom brawls. Even as it...
- 3/16/2023
- by Chris Vognar
- The Wrap
Shadow and Bone is a series created by Eric Heisserer starring Freddy Carter, Jessie Mei Li and Archie Renaux. It is based on the novel by Leigh Bardugo.
Here comes the second part of this adventure that is all fantasy which, above all, knows how to build new worlds and structure a whole new mythology through strong characters, with history and a very elaborate story to tell.
Specially created for young people, I warn you.
About the Series
Shadow and Bone has been called, and not without good reason, the direct heir to Game of Thrones, and it’s understandable why, and, bridging the gap, has much in common with it in terms of intensity and constant narrative changes.
It has many virtues, but also its flaws, and it is focused on that Young-adult audience with stories which, at times, don’t really appeal to us “grown-ups”.
However, it has...
Here comes the second part of this adventure that is all fantasy which, above all, knows how to build new worlds and structure a whole new mythology through strong characters, with history and a very elaborate story to tell.
Specially created for young people, I warn you.
About the Series
Shadow and Bone has been called, and not without good reason, the direct heir to Game of Thrones, and it’s understandable why, and, bridging the gap, has much in common with it in terms of intensity and constant narrative changes.
It has many virtues, but also its flaws, and it is focused on that Young-adult audience with stories which, at times, don’t really appeal to us “grown-ups”.
However, it has...
- 3/16/2023
- by Ana Gomez
- Martin Cid - TV
Two years after "Shadow and Bone" made its debut on Netflix, the Grishaverse finally returns with season 2 of the fantasy-action-romance hybrid. Based on the books by Leigh Bardugo, this is a show dense with lore that shows no mercy to non-book readers and/or those for whom April 2021 is a distant, foggy memory. It's definitely worth rewatching the first season if you don't want to be floundering in questions like "wait, what's merzost?" and "who the hell are all these people?"
If you don't have time for a rewatch, here are the basics. The world is made up of ordinary people and Grisha, born wizards with power over certain elements. Some can control wind, some can control fire, some can control water, some can manipulate materials, some can hear heartbeats and squish people's internal organs at will. In season 1, orphan Alina Starkov (Jessie Mei Li) learned that she was a...
If you don't have time for a rewatch, here are the basics. The world is made up of ordinary people and Grisha, born wizards with power over certain elements. Some can control wind, some can control fire, some can control water, some can manipulate materials, some can hear heartbeats and squish people's internal organs at will. In season 1, orphan Alina Starkov (Jessie Mei Li) learned that she was a...
- 3/16/2023
- by Hannah Shaw-Williams
- Slash Film
Four new characters from the Grishaverse play major roles in “Shadow and Bone” Season 2 on Netflix. Like the pair of The Darkling and Alina, these new characters contain contradictions.
Adapted from the last two books in Leigh Bardugo’s “Shadow and Bone” trilogy — “Seige and Storm” and “Ruin and Rising” — with plot points from the “Six of Crows” duology mixed in, the sequel installment of the YA fantasy show introduces new characters and builds upon old concepts, specifically that of identity. Twin Heartrenders Tamar Kir-Bataar (Anna Leong Brophy) and Tolya Yul-Bataar (Lewis Tan) challenge the strict Ravkan identity categories in the fantasy world because have Grisha power to manipulate elements, but they are also just as comfortable using battle axes and swords.
“There’s a lot of duality. So I feel like the twins are a physical representation of duality, they’re two different sides of a coin,” Leong Brophy told TheWrap.
Adapted from the last two books in Leigh Bardugo’s “Shadow and Bone” trilogy — “Seige and Storm” and “Ruin and Rising” — with plot points from the “Six of Crows” duology mixed in, the sequel installment of the YA fantasy show introduces new characters and builds upon old concepts, specifically that of identity. Twin Heartrenders Tamar Kir-Bataar (Anna Leong Brophy) and Tolya Yul-Bataar (Lewis Tan) challenge the strict Ravkan identity categories in the fantasy world because have Grisha power to manipulate elements, but they are also just as comfortable using battle axes and swords.
“There’s a lot of duality. So I feel like the twins are a physical representation of duality, they’re two different sides of a coin,” Leong Brophy told TheWrap.
- 3/15/2023
- by Dessi Gomez
- The Wrap
Shadow and Bone's second season is fast approaching on Netflix.
The show's stars from all parts of the Grishaverse sat down with us and gave us the scoop on the new season!
The cast got separated into three different groups, and the first group featured three of the newest cast members: Lewis Tan, Anna Leong Brophy & Patrick Gibson.
The three play Tolya Yul-Bataar, Tamar Kir-Bataar, and Nikolai Lantsov, respectively. The three actors gave us the lowdown on their characters throughout the second season!
These interviews have been edited for clarity.
TV Fanatic: For all three, but mainly Anna and Lewis: How do you think your [characters'] relationship with Alina aligned with the book/each other being Shu like she is?
Anna: I think we have an immediate understanding of when we meet of her predicament. She's also someone caught between two worlds. I think that's a theme often explored in the Grishaverse,...
The show's stars from all parts of the Grishaverse sat down with us and gave us the scoop on the new season!
The cast got separated into three different groups, and the first group featured three of the newest cast members: Lewis Tan, Anna Leong Brophy & Patrick Gibson.
The three play Tolya Yul-Bataar, Tamar Kir-Bataar, and Nikolai Lantsov, respectively. The three actors gave us the lowdown on their characters throughout the second season!
These interviews have been edited for clarity.
TV Fanatic: For all three, but mainly Anna and Lewis: How do you think your [characters'] relationship with Alina aligned with the book/each other being Shu like she is?
Anna: I think we have an immediate understanding of when we meet of her predicament. She's also someone caught between two worlds. I think that's a theme often explored in the Grishaverse,...
- 3/15/2023
- by Michael T. Stack
- TVfanatic
Netflix’s “Shadow and Bone” Season 2 will continue to immerse viewers into the fictional fantasy world created by Leigh Bardugo, author of the “Shadow and Bone” trilogy and the “Six of Crows” duology.
Landing on the streamer March 16, the second season of the YA fantasy series adapts both “Siege and Storm” and “Ruin and Rising” from Bardugo’s trilogy while sprinkling in elements from the “Six of Crows” duology. New characters from both parts of the Grishaverse enter the story this round as well, including Tolya Yul-bataar (Lewis Tan), Tamar Kir-bataar (Anna Leong Brophy), Sturmhond aka Nikolai Lantsov (Patrick Gibson) and Wylan Hendricks (Jack Wolfe).
Season 1 laid a complex foundation for the elaborate universe that houses this story, and for those that need a refresher on what exactly happened in the first season, look no further. We’ll do our best to summarize, from the intricacies to the adventures.
Also...
Landing on the streamer March 16, the second season of the YA fantasy series adapts both “Siege and Storm” and “Ruin and Rising” from Bardugo’s trilogy while sprinkling in elements from the “Six of Crows” duology. New characters from both parts of the Grishaverse enter the story this round as well, including Tolya Yul-bataar (Lewis Tan), Tamar Kir-bataar (Anna Leong Brophy), Sturmhond aka Nikolai Lantsov (Patrick Gibson) and Wylan Hendricks (Jack Wolfe).
Season 1 laid a complex foundation for the elaborate universe that houses this story, and for those that need a refresher on what exactly happened in the first season, look no further. We’ll do our best to summarize, from the intricacies to the adventures.
Also...
- 3/15/2023
- by Dessi Gomez
- The Wrap
Ben Barnes’ villainous General Kirigan may already be known as The Darkling, but in “Shadow and Bone” Season 2, the actor warns that his character takes an even darker turn.
The upcoming season of the Netflix adaptation of Leigh Bardugo’s best-selling books watches the antagonist emerge from the Shadow Fold that he created years ago, this time with new smoky monsters in tow.
He still intends to persuade Alina Starkov (Jessie Mei Li) that his plan to expand the Shadow Fold is for the good of all Grisha, but first he has to find her again, as she’s now on her own adventure with Mal (Archie Renaux) to track down two more amplifiers — or magical creatures like the stag from Season 1 — to increase her sun-summoning power so that she can get rid of the fold once and for all.
But, as tends to happen when one almost dies in The Fold,...
The upcoming season of the Netflix adaptation of Leigh Bardugo’s best-selling books watches the antagonist emerge from the Shadow Fold that he created years ago, this time with new smoky monsters in tow.
He still intends to persuade Alina Starkov (Jessie Mei Li) that his plan to expand the Shadow Fold is for the good of all Grisha, but first he has to find her again, as she’s now on her own adventure with Mal (Archie Renaux) to track down two more amplifiers — or magical creatures like the stag from Season 1 — to increase her sun-summoning power so that she can get rid of the fold once and for all.
But, as tends to happen when one almost dies in The Fold,...
- 3/15/2023
- by Andi Ortiz and Dessi Gomez
- The Wrap
Season Two of the live-action fantasy TV series "Shadow and Bone" based on "The Grisha Trilogy" novels "Shadow and Bone" and "Six of Crows Duology" by Leigh Bardugo, streams March 16, 2023 on Netflix :
"...in a world cleaved in two by a massive barrier of perpetual darkness... "...where unnatural creatures feast on humans, young soldier 'Alina Starkov' (Jessie Mei Li) uncovers a power that might finally unite her country. But as she struggles to hone her power, dangerous forces plot against her. Thugs, thieves, assassins and saints are at war now, and it will take more than magic to survive..."
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"...in a world cleaved in two by a massive barrier of perpetual darkness... "...where unnatural creatures feast on humans, young soldier 'Alina Starkov' (Jessie Mei Li) uncovers a power that might finally unite her country. But as she struggles to hone her power, dangerous forces plot against her. Thugs, thieves, assassins and saints are at war now, and it will take more than magic to survive..."
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- 3/15/2023
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
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