Series synopsis
Shadow and Bone is an American drama sci-fi & fantasy television series that premiered on Netflix on April 23, 2021. It ended on March 16, 2023. It was created by Eric Heisserer. It stars Jessie Mei Li, Archie Renaux, Freddy Carter and Amita Suman.
In a world cleaved in two by a massive barrier of perpetual darkness, a young soldier 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.
Premise
In a world cleaved in two by a massive barrier of perpetual darkness, a young soldier 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.
Premise: Every power has a price.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Jessie Mei Li as Alina Starkov
- Archie Renaux as Malyen 'Mal' Oretsev
- Freddy Carter as Kaz Brekker
- Amita Suman as Inej Ghafa
- Kit Young as Jesper Fahey
- Patrick Gibson as Sturmhond / Nikolai Lantsov
- Daisy Head as Genya Safin
- Danielle Galligan as Nina Zenik
Supporting cast
- Calahan Skogman as Matthias Helvar
- Lewis Tan as Tolya Yul-Bataar
- Jack Wolfe as Wylan Hendricks
- Anna Leong Brophy as Tamar Kir-Bataar
- Zoë Wanamaker as Baghra
- Ben Barnes as General Aleksander Kirigan / The Darkling
Guest cast
- Antonín Mašek as Alexei
- Sean Gilder as Dressen
- Genesis Lynea as Natacha
- Atanáz Babinchak as Liev
- Caroline Boulton as Petya
- Jim High as Sergeant Yure Kuznets
- Gordon Morris as Line Cook
- Mark C. Phelan as Gambler
- Narinder Samra as Rotty
- Lucy Sheen as Kerch Madame
- Jason Callender as Zemeni Street Magician
- Roby Schinasi as Fjerdan Fighter
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 16 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 8 | April 23, 2021 | April 23, 2021 |
| Season 2 | 8 | March 16, 2023 | March 16, 2023 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
A Searing Burst of Light Unwilling to be separated from Mal, Alina hatches a plan to join him on a perilous expedition through the Fold. Kaz chases a lead on a lucrative job. |
April 23, 2021 |
| 2 |
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 across the Fold. |
April 23, 2021 |
| 3 |
The Making at the Heart of the World Ensconced in the lap of luxury among the Grisha, Alina begins her training. The Crows — Kaz, Inej and Jesper — prepare for their risky journey. |
April 23, 2021 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
No Shelter But Me On the run and plagued by nightmares, Alina finds a moment of peace with Mal. Trouble awaits Kaz, Inej and Jesper upon their return to Ketterdam. |
March 16, 2023 |
| 2 |
Rusalye Alina and Mal embark on a search for the second amplifier. Kaz hatches a scheme to lay waste to his nemesis. Kirigan seeks a cure for what ails him. |
March 16, 2023 |
| 3 |
Like Calls to Like A powerful ally emerges amid Alina's attempt to tear down the Fold. Kaz reckons with ghosts from his past. Kirigan spares no mercy to expand his power. |
March 16, 2023 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Netflix |
|---|---|
| First aired | April 23, 2021 |
| Last aired | March 16, 2023 |
| Runtime | 52 minutes |
| Status | canceled |