After a long wait, the most anticipated series of 2021 is finally on its way. All eight episodes of Shadow and Bone will be on Netflix tonight.
It has been a wait, but there’s no doubt that it’s worth the wait. Shadow and Bone is a complex story in itself, so adapting it was always going to be time-consuming. And we can’t forget the amount of VFX and other elements in post-production that would have been needed.
The wait is almost over, though. Shadow and Bone season 1 will head to Netflix tonight, April 23, 2021. It’ll drop at 3:01 a.m. ET, which means you’re getting it at 12:01 a.m. west coasters. Anyone else staying up until that time to watch? How about setting the alarm to binge-watch it right away?
There may be some of you waiting until the weekend to do your binge. You’ll want to mute the title of the show and the hashtag on Twitter to avoid the spoilers!
What is Shadow and Bone about?
The series is based on the novels by Leigh Bardugo. There are storylines from the first book, but also some from other books, such as Six of Crows.
The main focus is on Alina, an orphan and mapmaker who discovers an unusual power. Naturally, there are dark forces that want her power, and they will stop at nothing to get what they want. Alina will need to figure out who she can trust as she searches for her place in the world.
At the same time, we follow other characters on their individual journeys, including the Crows, three friends who will do whatever it takes to survive.
There are some changes from the novels, mostly around inclusivity and diversity. Bardugo explained why that was important, and it all stems from a flaw in her original book.
Stay tuned for more about Shadow and Bone on Netflix.
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