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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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Nikita G

This is exactly the sort of TV I wish there were more of! Top marks for everything except the best friend, he's a bit annoying.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/18/24

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Y C

I loved the aesthetic and the story was quite original, but the Young Adult gazing into everyone's eyes, constant gazing a d falling in love was a bit too much.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

02/21/24

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Kerry D

Well done show that was entertaining. Keep it up!

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

01/30/24

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butterfly2507

absolute fantastic! even better than the first season. i wish netlfix wouldn't have cancelled this cause how am i supposed to live with THAT cliffhanger??

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/22/24

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Teresa L

Seriously. Why is this show not renewed. Everything flows..the writing.. the characters.. the actors.. storyline...locations. etc, etc,... I love it.. Truly one of the few shows that keeps me fascinated and craving more..

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/11/24

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SkyRo P

I thought that this was a great show, and it just continued to build up and get you intrigued with what was going to happen, and how things were going to work The writing was good. It wasn't amazing, but it was good enough to keep you captured and captivated into the show all the way through season one and season two. I definitely would give the show a shot. You will be completely surprised, and excited, that you definitely want a lot more moving forward. It is a fantastic experience.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

01/07/24

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Jenna Scherer

Rolling Stone

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.

Jun 1, 2021

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Raisa Bruner

TIME Magazine

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.

May 3, 2021

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Lucy Mangan

Guardian

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.

Rated: 3/5

Apr 29, 2021

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Rebecca Johnson

Film Focus Online

For many readers, the characters and settings will be exactly as they imagined them, and although the script took the approach of having characters coming together that never cross paths in the books, it definitely worked a treat.

Rated: 4/5

Aug 6, 2023

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Maggie Lovitt

Millennial Falcon Reviews

While Shadow and Bone has familiar beats to its fantasy predecessors, it holds its own as a formidable and binge-worthy series.

Rated: A

Mar 27, 2023

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Laura Sirikul

The Nerds of Color

It is an ambitious feat, but the world is well-conceived and the writing never falters. Shadow and Bone is definitely worth the watch.

Rated: 5/5

Mar 12, 2023

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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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