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Shadow and Bone (2021)

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Shadow and Bone
TV-14
Action
Drama
Adventure

Release Date
April 23, 2021
Cast
Jessie Mei Li , Ben Barnes , Archie Renaux , Freddy Carter
Main Genre
Adventure
Seasons
2

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Archie Renaux's Malyen Oretsev and Jessie Mei Li's Alina Starkov on the Shadow and Bone Season 2 poster.
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Why Was Shadow & Bone Canceled?

Shadow and Bone seemed poised to become a staple at Netflix, but the streaming service canceled the fantasy show after just two seasons.

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10 Best Fantasy TV Villains, Ranked

The fantasy genre has paved the way for some of the best and most evil villains on TV, including Ramsay Bolton, Otto Hightower, and Fire Lord Ozai.

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10 Beloved Canceled TV Shows That Fans Are Still Fighting to Save

TV shows get canceled without warning all the time for a variety of reasons, but fans of these series aren't going down without a fight.

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'It's Amazing': Shadow and Bone Star Addresses Fan Campaigns to Revive Netflix Series

After Netflix canceled Shadow and Bone after two seasons, fans started campaigning to bring back the fantasy show.

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Shadow And Bone: Every Grishaverse Book In Order

Netflix's fantasy show Shadow and Bone is based on Leigh Bardugo's Grishaverse book series, which is best read in order.

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Netflix's Shadow and Bone: Cast & Character Guide

Netflix's Shadow and Bone may be over for now, but the characters live on in the books, spin-offs, and fans' memories.

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Shadow and Bone Characters and Map
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Shadow and Bone's Setting, Explained

Shadow and Bone takes place in the fantastical world of the Grishaverse, but as magical as it is, the show also wears its inspirations on its sleeve.

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10 Shows to Fill the Void Left by Shadow and Bone

Shadow and Bone may be over for now, but fans of the Grishaverse might want to check out these fantasy shows while they fight for another season.

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10 Great Canceled TV Shows Based on Books

It's always disappointing when a beloved TV show is canceled, but for these series, at least fans can still read the books that inspired them.

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Possible Six of Crows Deleted Scene from Shadow and Bone Series Teases "Best Season Yet"

A growing movement catches the eye of Shadow and Bone writer-producer Eric Heisserer, who dropped a sneak peek of a scene leading into Six of Crows.

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Ben Barnes as General Kirigan / The Darkling in Shadow and Bone Season 2
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Shadow and Bone Stars & Author Express Heartbreak at Scrapped Netflix Continuation

The cast members and author of the now-canceled Shadow and Bone series reflect on their time as fans call for a revival by another streaming platform.

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Shadow and Bone, Agent Elvis Among Several Shows Canceled at Netflix

Netflix has just axed several shows, including Agent Elvis and Shadow and Bone.

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10 Best TV Shows About Found Families

Fantasy shows like The Witcher and Shadow and Bone have some of the most endearing found family stories.

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Shadow and Bone Gets a Tentatively Hopeful Season 3 Update

Shadow and Bone casting director Sophie Holland offers a tentative, but hopeful, update on a possible third season for the Netflix series.

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10 Great Ensemble TV Shows & Their Worst Characters

Characters like Hitchcock & Scully in Brooklyn Nine-Nine or Sam Kirk in Star Trek are the worst characters in otherwise great ensemble TV series.

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10 Cringiest Fantasy TV Show Tropes

Fantasy shows like Game of Thrones can capture audience imagination, but when they use these cringey tropes, fans don't feel like watching.

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How Shadow and Bone Fans Plan to Save the Netflix Series

Dedicated fans of Netflix's Shadow and Bone detail their tactics to ensure high viewership numbers in the hopes of a Season 3 renewal.

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Shadow and Bone: Each Grisha Kefta Color, Explained

Shadow and Bone's Grishaverse is complicated, but there's a quick way to tell which Grisha is which. Here's a guide to aid in Grisha diagnostics.

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The 10 Greatest Book To Screen Adaptations, Ranked

Fans have been treated to numerous great book adaptations, from the Harry Potter series to The Shining to Game of Thrones.

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Forget Harry Potter, Lockwood & Co and Shadow and Bone Are the Superior Fantasy Shows

A future Harry Potter series has some fans looking for magical TV alternatives. Shadow and Bone and Lockwood & Co. are the perfect picks.

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