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Season 1 – Shadow and Bone

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Sinister forces plot against a young soldier after she reveals a magical power that may unite her world.
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Shadow and Bone — Season 1

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Critics Consensus

From gorgeous costumes to impressive -- if intimidating -- world-building, Shadow and Bone is an exciting adventure for fans and newcomers alike.

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Jenna Scherer Rolling Stone 06/01/2021
Vitally for a genre series in a time when we're all pretty much over grim dystopias, the show has a human heart, a rollicking pace, and an honest-to-god sense of humor. Go to Full Review Raisa Bruner TIME Magazine 05/03/2021
Starring newcomers Jessie Mei Li, Archie Renaux and Freddy Carter, it flies by over the course of eight episodes of magic, espionage, violence and romance-in other words, all of the necessary ingredients to satisfy a fantasy fan. Go to Full Review Lucy Mangan Guardian 04/29/2021
3/5
Perfectly competent, enjoyable stuff. But, like The Witcher and the other contenders for the Thrones' crown that there have been since, it doesn't - or can't, whether for merely budgetary or more creative constraints - build on what has gone before. Go to Full Review Maggie Lovitt Millennial Falcon Reviews 03/27/2023
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While Shadow and Bone has familiar beats to its fantasy predecessors, it holds its own as a formidable and binge-worthy series. Go to Full Review Laura Sirikul The Nerds of Color 03/12/2023
5/5
It is an ambitious feat, but the world is well-conceived and the writing never falters. Shadow and Bone is definitely worth the watch. Go to Full Review Nicolas Soto But Why Tho? A Geek Community 01/21/2023
8/10
Shadow and Bone Season 1 offers a well-adapted story full of incredible characters and gorgeous sets and costume designs, but with way too many elements of two different series for one season. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Ghost W. @gh0sthasprblems Mar 16 Loved loved loved this series overall. Although from what I know about the books (Never read the Shadow and Bone series but have read Six of Crows) I still greatly enjoyed this series. Each character spoke to me and was something I’d like to see more of. Although from the beginning I hated The Darkling and I’m glad I did. But I learned to love Alina, Mal, and many others. And I loved all of the crows from the beginning of course. I do though wish that Matthias has been able to have had the role he had in the books because seeing his romance with Nina was so nice and I would have loved to more of it and him. Loved Wesper in this. Loved Kanej in this. I personally think the actors did so well in this and wish that they had more things for me to watch since this show, but alas. See more Val T @valer1e Mar 2 First things first: Don't go into this series thinking it'll be like the books (like me). I was confused that the show was titled 'Shadow and Bone' but threw in Leigh Bardugo's 'Six of Crows' series as a side piece... Felt like these should've been two separate series, as both are very well-established and deserve to each stand alone. HOWEVER, if you ignore the books, this show has a decent plot line, interesting characters and relationships to be invested in, good special effects and great costuming. A decent fictional world for tweens -> adults to enjoy. See more Matthew B. @WeyrleaderZor Feb 10 I loved the feel of the world building and vibe the world had. Neat concept even for YA fiction source material. It has had a good strong start- hope it keeps getting better See more ILL M @RT63132735 Dec 4 A sign of the times, I suppose, when fun, adventurous shows like this are cancelled, yet morally bankrupt garbage-fests about serial killers remain popular. Shadow & Bone deserved more. Unlikely, but I'd love to see this show resurrected. See more Bella A @Bella22 Sep 15 I only have a Netflix SUBSCRIPTION because of Shadow and Bone!!!! I love this series and I hope one day I will see more of this universe adapted into films! See more Vol W @Volunteer Jul 16 Extremely interesting concept and great story. Very entertaining. See more Read all reviews
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Jessie Mei Li

Alina Starkov

Archie Renaux

Malyen Oretsev

Freddy Carter

Kaz Brekker

Amita Suman

Inej

Kit Young

Jesper Fahey

Ben Barnes

General Kirigan

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Apr 23, 2021 A Searing Burst of Light Unwilling to be separated from Mal, Alina hatches a plan to join him on an expedition through the Fold; Kaz chases a job lead. Details Episode 2 Aired Apr 23, 2021 We're All Someone's Monster Alina's actions against the Volcra bring her to the attention of General Kirigan; Kaz runs into trouble while looking for safe passage. Details Episode 3 Aired Apr 23, 2021 The Making at the Heart of the World Alina begins her training while ensconced in the lap of luxury among the Grisha; the Crows -- Kaz, Inej and Jesper -- prepare for their risky journey. Details Episode 4 Aired Apr 23, 2021 Otkazat'sya As Kirigan takes Alina into his confidence, Mal volunteers for a dangerous tracking mission; the Crows plot a heist to get into the Little Palace. Details Episode 5 Aired Apr 23, 2021 Show Me Who You Are Alina's bond with Kirigan grows as royal guests gather for her unveiling; Mal carries news about the stag; Kaz's scheme hinges on a hidden door. Details Episode 6 Aired Apr 23, 2021 The Heart Is an Arrow Furious over the Sun Summoner, Kirigan hunts for information; Alina receives a helping hand; Nina warms to a Grisha hunter. Details Episode 7 Aired Apr 23, 2021 The Unsea The fate of the stag leaves Alina in an impossible position with Kirigan, whose connection to the Fold falls into place. Details Episode 8 Aired Apr 23, 2021 No Mourners In the Fold, Kirigan demonstrates the scope of Alina's powers, while the Crows cross paths with a stowaway amid a dangerous undertaking. Details

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Season Info

Executive Producer
Eric Heisserer, Shawn Levy, Dan Levine, Josh S. Barry, Pouya Shahbazian, Lee Toland Krieger, Leigh Bardugo, Dan Cohen
Network
Netflix
Rating
TV-14
Genre
Drama, Fantasy, Action, Adventure
Original Language
English
Release Date
Apr 23, 2021
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