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Movie ID: 1442
RT slug: shadow_and_bone
RT URL: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/tv/shadow_and_bone
Release year: 2021
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Tomatometer final: 83%
Audience score final: 84%
Genres: Action, Adventure, Drama, Fantasy
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MPAA rating: TV-14
Executive Producers: Dan Cohen, Dan Levine, Eric Heisserer, Josh S. Barry, Lee Toland Krieger, Leigh Bardugo, Pouya Shahbazian, Shawn Levy
Created: 2026-09-30 21:05:13
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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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Canonical reviews: 81
Canonical fresh: 72
Canonical rotten: 9
Canonical calculated Tomatometer: 81 (72/9), 89% (88.889% raw)
Latest snapshot UTC: 2026-09-29 15:47:50
Snapshot Tomatometer: 83%
Snapshot review count: 81
Snapshot fresh count: 72
Snapshot rotten count: 9
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| 1 | Jessie Mei Li | Alina Starkov |
| 2 | Archie Renaux | Malyen Oretsev |
| 3 | Ben Barnes | General Kirigan |
| 4 | Freddy Carter | Kaz Brekker |
| 5 | Amita Suman | Inej |
| 6 | Kit Young | Jesper Fahey |
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| ID | Critic | Outlet | Fresh? | Score | RT Time Raw | Approx Published UTC | Quote |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 284301 | Maggie Lovitt | Millennial Falcon Reviews | Fresh | A | 2023-03-27T14:52:57.000Z | 2023-03-27 14:52:57 | While Shadow and Bone has familiar beats to its fantasy predecessors, it holds its own as a formidable and binge-worthy series. |
| 284302 | Laura Sirikul | The Nerds of Color | Fresh | 5/5 | 2023-03-12T16:48:30.000Z | 2023-03-12 16:48:30 | It is an ambitious feat, but the world is well-conceived and the writing never falters. Shadow and Bone is definitely worth the watch. |
| 284303 | Nicolas Soto | But Why Tho? | Fresh | 8/10 | 2023-01-21T18:18:52.000Z | 2023-01-21 18:18:52 | 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. |
| 284304 | Federica Bocco | The Tempest | Fresh | A | 2022-08-29T23:47:33.000Z | 2022-08-29 23:47:33 | Like any well-written fantasy, S&B operates on an allegory for the real world. Underneath the phenomenal directing, the stunning sets, and the magical special effects, it is a story about prejudice and otherness, about faith, zeal, and overreaching. |
| 284305 | Jessie Gender | Jessie Gender YouTube Channel | Fresh | — | 2022-05-30T21:42:03.000Z | 2022-05-30 21:42:03 | While its central narrative is as generic as they come in the fantasy genre, the world around it, as well as wonderful eclectic group of thieves The Crows, allow this series to transcend its tropes. |
| 284306 | Valerie Ettenhofer | Film School Rejects | Fresh | — | 2022-03-30T22:50:45.000Z | 2022-03-30 22:50:45 | God, it feels great to watch a solid, interesting fantasy series with all the makings of an epic hit again. |
| 284307 | Aly Caviness | Midwest Film Journal | Fresh | — | 2021-08-26T00:15:31.000Z | 2021-08-26 00:15:31 | Book readers and new arrivals alike will be pleased: Shadow and Bone is an eight-episode addiction that will give you exactly what you didn't know you needed and leave you wanting more. |
| 284308 | Joe Lipsett | Hazel & Katniss & Harry & Starr Podcast | Fresh | — | 2021-08-03T15:00:38.000Z | 2021-08-03 15:00:38 | A sprawling adaptation of Leigh Bardugo's first Grishaverse novel, Shadow and Bone needlessly complicates matters by including fan favourite characters from Six of Crows. Takes a while to settle in, but overall this is compelling stuff |
| 284309 | Nathaniel Rogers | The Film Experience | Fresh | — | 2021-07-26T19:22:34.000Z | 2021-07-26 19:22:34 | It doesn't feel like it's dumbed down for television audience which is nice BUT it is a bit difficult to keep up with if you have never before heard of the "Grishaverse" (raises hand) because you practically need a glossary of characters. |
| 284310 | Erin Maxwell | L.A. Weekly | Fresh | — | 2021-07-20T21:53:26.000Z | 2021-07-20 21:53:26 | Shadow and Bone succeeds where so many fantasy adaptations fail if you stay with it and understand that it requires a bit of patience. It takes inventive writing and great acting to really bring a world to life like this. |
| 284311 | Amanda the Jedi | Amanda the Jedi (Youtube) | Fresh | — | 2021-07-04T20:20:22.000Z | 2021-07-04 20:20:22 | Fans of the books should be pleased with this universe brought to life and those that prefer the Crows should enjoy the way they're weaved into Alina's story. |
| 284312 | Richard Phippen | NME (New Musical Express) | Fresh | 3/5 | 2021-07-02T19:15:18.000Z | 2021-07-02 19:15:18 | There's plenty to like about Shadow and Bone, not least its 19th century Russia-inspired aesthetic, and at eight episodes, it doesn't overstay its welcome. |
| 284313 | Tilly Pearce | metro.co.uk | Fresh | 4/5 | 2021-06-29T00:14:38.000Z | 2021-06-29 00:14:38 | Shadow and Bone has managed to balance being faithful enough to the books that fans will be happy, with slight deviations to become its own being. |
| 284314 | Jenna Scherer | Rolling Stone | Fresh | — | 2021-06-01T19:51:23.000Z | 2021-06-01 19:51:23 | 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. |
| 284315 | Frantz Jerome | Black Nerd Problems | Fresh | — | 2021-05-25T20:22:22.000Z | 2021-05-25 20:22:22 | The mold is not broken with Shadow and Bone, but there is a lot of refinement... All in all, the characters hold up, are nuanced, and have decent arcs that dip in and out of the heroes' journey. |
| 284316 | Brianna Robinson | The Young Folks | Fresh | 9/10 | 2021-05-20T23:01:58.000Z | 2021-05-20 23:01:58 | It was absolutely incredible to see these unforgettable characters come to life. |
| 284317 | Emmanuel Báez | Cinéfiloz | Fresh | 3.5/5 | 2021-05-18T17:21:14.000Z | 2021-05-18 17:21:14 | The fantastic elements of the series are quite imaginative and ingenious, and the construction of the universe is very detailed. [Full review in Spanish] |
| 284318 | Fausto Ponce | Alta Fidelidad Magazine | Fresh | — | 2021-05-10T16:20:55.000Z | 2021-05-10 16:20:55 | The various details and peculiarities we find in the story make this series something exceptional, at least in its first season. [Full review in Spanish] |
| 284319 | Mark Meszoros | The News-Herald (Willoughby, OH) | Rotten | — | 2021-05-07T15:20:38.000Z | 2021-05-07 15:20:38 | The storytelling in this adaptation from showrunner Eric Heisserer (Bird Box. Arrival) fails to establish and maintain a momentum nearly as powerful as some of the show's magic. |
| 284320 | Jonathan Roberts | The New Paper (Singapore) | Fresh | 3/5 | 2021-05-05T18:33:13.000Z | 2021-05-05 18:33:13 | But while the attractions are clear, there is still the sense that this adaptation of the Grisha novel trilogy could have been so much more. |
| 284321 | Gayle Sequeira | Film Companion | Fresh | — | 2021-05-04T00:01:53.000Z | 2021-05-04 00:01:53 | Despite several subplots, the show never feels overstuffed or long drawn out, and anchors its stories in moving human relationships. |
| 284322 | Raisa Bruner | TIME Magazine | Fresh | — | 2021-05-03T18:21:17.000Z | 2021-05-03 18:21:17 | 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. |
| 284323 | Sherin Nicole | idobi.com | Fresh | — | 2021-05-01T01:42:23.000Z | 2021-05-01 01:42:23 | ...there are great characters, insurmountable odds, and a winning sense of humor. The writing, as Eric Heisserer is known for, is well composed, taut, and exciting--all fueled by relatable emotion. My anticipation for season 2 is real. |
| 284324 | Lucy Mangan | Guardian | Fresh | 3/5 | 2021-04-29T18:23:59.000Z | 2021-04-29 18:23:59 | 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. |
| 284325 | Jennifer Bisset | CNET | Fresh | — | 2021-04-29T18:23:58.000Z | 2021-04-29 18:23:58 | It's strange: You almost want Alina to take a back step and let the darker side characters shine. Yet it's thanks to their wild card additions that Shadow and Bone stands apart from the packed ranks of young adult viewing. |
| 284326 | Lauren Veneziani | DC Film Girl | Fresh | 4.5/5 | 2021-04-29T15:02:00.000Z | 2021-04-29 15:02:00 | Loved getting swept into the world of Shadow and Bone for 8 hours and I would watch it again in a heartbeat! |
| 284327 | Stephanie Archer | Film Inquiry | Fresh | — | 2021-04-28T05:21:07.000Z | 2021-04-28 05:21:07 | While it takes the series a few episodes to find its footing, Shadow and Bone eventually settles into an even pace, balancing the story that has drawn its central viewership with the addition of characters for further world-building. |
| 284328 | Joyce Slaton | Common Sense Media | Fresh | 4/5 | 2021-04-28T02:32:27.000Z | 2021-04-28 02:32:27 | Stunningly gorgeous and mesmerizing, this enchanting series is the rightful heir to the Game of Thrones throne, and solid proof that TV adaptations can improve on their source material. |
| 284329 | Alci Rengifo | Entertainment Voice | Fresh | — | 2021-04-27T17:50:40.000Z | 2021-04-27 17:50:40 | "Shadow and Bone" is engaging as a story, but it's a fantastic experience in terms of its texture. You do not simply watch this series, you enter it. |
| 284330 | Glen Weldon | NPR | Fresh | — | 2021-04-26T21:12:13.000Z | 2021-04-26 21:12:13 | If Shadow and Bone doesn't provide quite the level of characterizing nuance and challenging chronological complexity of The Witcher - and it does not - it does go down easier, and seems expressly intended to make long weekend afternoons pass more quickly. |
| 284331 | Aja Romano | Vox | Rotten | — | 2021-04-26T20:12:36.000Z | 2021-04-26 20:12:36 | Again and again, Shadow and Bone forces unearned story beats and melodrama. Its character-building is lackluster; its worldbuilding is mostly incoherent, and its script careens from one-liner to one-liner without much substance in between. |
| 284332 | Constance Grady | Vox | Rotten | — | 2021-04-26T19:52:24.000Z | 2021-04-26 19:52:24 | Shadow and Bone could use some intimacy! Its conflicts as currently written are way too big and too abstract; its characters are too generic and undefined. |
| 284333 | Kelly Lawler | USA Today | Rotten | 2.5/4 | 2021-04-26T19:52:02.000Z | 2021-04-26 19:52:02 | The maddening thing is that when you actually understand what is happening in "Shadow," there is some really good TV there. |
| 284334 | Melanie McFarland | Salon.com | Fresh | — | 2021-04-26T17:22:18.000Z | 2021-04-26 17:22:18 | Some may look at this as counting appearances instead of measuring performances, but all of these actors enliven the script with their portrayals; Young and Suman in particular make Shadow and Bone worth watching. |
| 284335 | Steven Nguyen Scaife | Slant Magazine | Rotten | 2/4 | 2021-04-25T16:50:29.000Z | 2021-04-25 16:50:29 | The show's political intrigue comes off as boilerplate, but the thrust of the source material's narrative remains largely unchanged. |
| 284336 | Chauncey K. Robinson | The Twisted Girl Next Door | Fresh | B- | 2021-04-24T04:40:20.000Z | 2021-04-24 04:40:20 | Shadow And Bone is predictable. It checks all the overly familiar boxes when it comes to fantasy stories like these. But it still feels epic, and the interesting characters make up for the paint by the numbers plotting. |
| 284337 | Laura Bradley | The Daily Beast | Fresh | — | 2021-04-23T23:43:36.000Z | 2021-04-23 23:43:36 | The new series, which remixes Leigh Bardugo's popular Grisha books, will hook fans and newcomers alike with immersive world-building and complex, gorgeously costumed characters. |
| 284338 | Danette Chavez | AV Club | Fresh | B | 2021-04-23T21:41:55.000Z | 2021-04-23 21:41:55 | It's Heisserer's attention to detail, along with performances perfectly attuned to the conflicts in this fantasy world, that makes Shadow And Bone such an immersive experience. |
| 284340 | Joel Keller | Decider | Fresh | — | 2021-04-23T20:41:33.000Z | 2021-04-23 20:41:33 | The first episode of Shadow And Bone gives every indication that it's going to be a successful fantasy franchise for Netflix. |
| 284339 | Allison Nichols | Tell-Tale TV | Fresh | 4.5/5 | 2021-04-23T20:41:33.000Z | 2021-04-23 20:41:33 | Shadow and Bone does a fantastic job at bringing the beloved Grishaverse to life. The world is stunning and vast, and we see so much of it, allowing us to be completely immersed in it. |
| 284341 | Jeva Lange | The Week | Fresh | — | 2021-04-23T20:41:32.000Z | 2021-04-23 20:41:32 | That the casting is so intuitive and flawless is part of why the show will be a hit. Fans can fall in love with Li and Barnes and Renaux, but also the minor characters, who deserve at least as much attention. |
| 284342 | Brian Lowry | CNN.com | Rotten | — | 2021-04-23T20:11:31.000Z | 2021-04-23 20:11:31 | Shadow and Bone is merely the latest reasonably handsome streaming series whose aspirations beyond qualifying as a mild diversion turn out to be mostly smoke and mirrors. |
| 284343 | Roxana Hadadi | RogerEbert.com | Fresh | — | 2021-04-23T15:11:23.000Z | 2021-04-23 15:11:23 | [Shadow and Bone] transcends familiarity thanks to the commitment of a pitch-perfect cast, well-stylized fight sequences, and intentional character development that makes these relationships feel nuanced and history-laden. |
| 284344 | James Kleinmann | The Queer Review | Fresh | 3.5/5 | 2021-04-23T04:12:30.000Z | 2021-04-23 04:12:30 | A gripping epic fantasy series with immersive worldbuilding, lavish costume and production design, stunning visual effects, and an appealing ensemble cast. |
| 284345 | Brad Newsome | Sydney Morning Herald | Fresh | 3/5 | 2021-04-22T19:42:18.000Z | 2021-04-22 19:42:18 | It's all very handsomely made, though the early episodes have a kind of young-adult vibe that isn't down to the youth of Alina and her pals. Worth a look. |
| 284346 | Ani Bundel | NBC News THINK | Fresh | — | 2021-04-22T18:51:30.000Z | 2021-04-22 18:51:30 | Unlike its predecessors on film, this Netflix adaptation sets about improving on the source material's tired, sexist clichés at every turn, creating a lead character worthy of her own adventure series. |
| 284347 | Danielle Broadway | Black Girl Nerds | Rotten | 2/5 | 2021-04-22T15:41:09.000Z | 2021-04-22 15:41:09 | There are shows that flow cohesively and others that feel like several scenes meshed together, and 'Shadow and Bone' has many lost in the mesh. |
| 284348 | Alexis Nedd | Mashable | Fresh | — | 2021-04-22T15:31:01.000Z | 2021-04-22 15:31:01 | Shadow and Bone is proof that adapting someone else's work doesn't mean adapting all of their choices - it's possible to be bolder, more introspective, and in some cases corrective to the original story and come out looking better than ever. |
| 284349 | Daniel Hart | Ready Steady Cut | Fresh | 4/5 | 2021-04-22T14:51:20.000Z | 2021-04-22 14:51:20 | While it's too early to signal whether Shadow and Bone will have the same impact on pop culture as Game of Thrones, it definitely has an opportunity to expand a wide-ranging universe. |
| 284350 | Nicola Austin | We Have a Hulk | Fresh | 3/5 | 2021-04-22T13:30:56.000Z | 2021-04-22 13:30:56 | While it lacks certain fantasy elements, Shadow and Bone more than makes up for it in expansive world-building and engaging characters |
| 284351 | Therese Lacson | The Beat | Fresh | — | 2021-04-22T00:01:45.000Z | 2021-04-22 00:01:45 | [Shadow and Bone] stands out on its own merit with its talented cast, ambitious storytelling, and breathtaking world. |
| 284352 | Grace Randolph | Beyond the Trailer | Fresh | — | 2021-04-21T23:31:36.000Z | 2021-04-21 23:31:36 | Fantastic world-building and a huge VFX budget are great, but it's the charismatic cast that's the real treat here. Shadow & Bone deserves to be a breakout hit for Netflix. |
| 284353 | Kathryn VanArendonk | New York Magazine/Vulture | Fresh | — | 2021-04-21T22:30:55.000Z | 2021-04-21 22:30:55 | The series is not well-crafted enough to jump nimbly from one story line to another without immediately losing track of why audiences should care about this other plotline... Still, Shadow and Bone does mostly manage to pull it all together in the end. |
| 284354 | Liam Nolan | CBR | Fresh | — | 2021-04-21T19:20:56.000Z | 2021-04-21 19:20:56 | Even the weakest of these stories paints Shadow and Bone's world as rich with lore and history, aided in large part by uncharacteristically noteworthy costuming. |
| 284355 | Alaina Leary | Bitch Media | Fresh | — | 2021-04-21T18:30:52.000Z | 2021-04-21 18:30:52 | The characters feel like a chosen family who are just starting to come together, and I can't wait to see how those relationships continue in future seasons. |
| 284356 | Kieron Moore | Starburst | Fresh | 4/5 | 2021-04-21T17:21:11.000Z | 2021-04-21 17:21:11 | This is a lively ride across a rich fantasy world. It's great to see Netflix invest in exciting new young adult fantasy (which will entertain many older adults, too). |
| 284357 | Norman Wilner | NOW Toronto | Fresh | 3/5 | 2021-04-21T17:11:11.000Z | 2021-04-21 17:11:11 | Will say this for Shadow And Bone: every damn penny of its massive Netflix budget is right up on the screen, though it's often difficult to appreciate the detail in the sets and costumes because the show is darker than that last battle in Game Of Thrones. |
| 284359 | Michelle Jaworski | The Daily Dot | Fresh | 4.5/5 | 2021-04-21T17:11:10.000Z | 2021-04-21 17:11:10 | Amid its grand settings, displays of fantastical abilities, the manifestation of myths and legends, and enough engaging (and occasionally messy) worldbuilding elements to inspire its own glossary, Shadow and Bone always remains grounded by its characters. |
| 284358 | Liz Shannon Miller | Collider | Fresh | A- | 2021-04-21T17:11:10.000Z | 2021-04-21 17:11:10 | It's a beautifully made show, with the best visual touch beyond the effects being the costumes designed by Wendy Partridge, which lean heavily on Russian influences to make this world feel distinct and special from other fantasy tales. |
| 284360 | Lyra Hale | The Mary Sue | Fresh | 4/5 | 2021-04-21T17:11:09.000Z | 2021-04-21 17:11:09 | Alina is a young woman who captures your attention with her kindness, determination, and raw honesty. And you want her to succeed even when she stumbles along the way. |
| 284362 | Ed Cumming | Independent (UK) | Fresh | 3/5 | 2021-04-21T17:11:08.000Z | 2021-04-21 17:11:08 | Between the silly names and mythology, this is a thorough, detailed production, with crisp special effects and likeable lead performances from a diverse bunch. |
| 284361 | Tara Bennett | Paste Magazine | Fresh | 9/10 | 2021-04-21T17:11:08.000Z | 2021-04-21 17:11:08 | Kudos to the core casting as well, as Mei Li, Renaux and Barnes create and develop a worthy triangle for Alina as the Darkling and Mal tug at her heart. |
| 284363 | Daniel Fienberg | The Hollywood Reporter | Fresh | — | 2021-04-21T17:01:08.000Z | 2021-04-21 17:01:08 | You can watch the first season for the twisty world-building, Wendy Partridge's lovely costumes, several enjoyable performances and the comfort of its reliable YA plotting. Just don't expect to immediately understand everything. |
| 284365 | Huw Fullerton | Radio Times | Fresh | 3/5 | 2021-04-21T17:01:07.000Z | 2021-04-21 17:01:07 | As a series Shadow and Bone looks set to intrigue and satisfy fans - though it may be a little confusing for outsiders. |
| 284364 | Ed Power | Daily Telegraph (UK) | Fresh | 4/5 | 2021-04-21T17:01:07.000Z | 2021-04-21 17:01:07 | Shadow and Bone is good clean fun with a vengeance. |
| 284366 | Austin Burke | Austin Burke/Flick Fan Nation | Fresh | 8/10 | 2021-04-21T16:51:07.000Z | 2021-04-21 16:51:07 | Shadow and Bone balances familiar yet intriguing characters with expansive world building to create a compelling fantasy adventure. |
| 284367 | Lacy Baugher | Den of Geek | Fresh | — | 2021-04-21T16:51:06.000Z | 2021-04-21 16:51:06 | Shadow and Bone is not a perfect adaptation of Bardugo's novels... Yet, as a whole, the series feels often feels downright magical, a thrilling adventure that always remains firmly anchored in the story of the complex heroine at its center. |
| 284369 | Petrana Radulovic | Polygon | Fresh | — | 2021-04-21T16:51:05.000Z | 2021-04-21 16:51:05 | Shadow and Bone works well as an adaptation because it not only recounts the events of the first book in the first Grishaverse trilogy, it expands on them, integrating new stories into the fold. |
| 284368 | Caroline Framke | Variety | Fresh | — | 2021-04-21T16:51:05.000Z | 2021-04-21 16:51:05 | The driving engine of the show is Alina, a challenge Li embraces... Li makes for a compelling center of gravity. Her Alina is smart and loyal, annoyed and rash, heartbroken and headstrong. |
| 284370 | Nicole Clark | IGN | Fresh | 8/10 | 2021-04-21T16:40:59.000Z | 2021-04-21 16:40:59 | There are quite a few plotlines to balance, which isn't unheard of for fantasy stories, but it does mean this one season has to run through quite a bit of character introduction in order to tie it all together. |
| 284371 | Ephie Cozza | Steph Cozza vs The Movies | Fresh | 4.5/5 | 2021-04-21T16:00:49.000Z | 2021-04-21 16:00:49 | A refreshing new world...complex, charismatic, and so much fun. |
| 284372 | Fiona Underhill | JumpCut Online | Fresh | 3.5/5 | 2021-04-21T16:00:48.000Z | 2021-04-21 16:00:48 | It's worth watching, especially for the lesser-known Kit Young, Amita Suman and Danielle Galligan, as well as bigger name Ben Barnes. Once the clunky exposition gets out of the way, you can start to enjoy discovering the world you're in. |
| 284373 | Marianna Neal | Impression Blend | Fresh | 9/10 | 2021-04-21T15:50:46.000Z | 2021-04-21 15:50:46 | You're often going to hear people say that the books are better than their on-screen adaptations, but sometimes there are exceptions. |
| 284375 | Brian Tallerico | The Playlist | Rotten | C- | 2021-04-21T14:10:43.000Z | 2021-04-21 14:10:43 | More exhausting than thrilling, Netflix's latest period fantasy adventure, "Shadow and Bone," will have a tough time breaking out of the fan base already built by the books. |
| 284374 | Molly Freeman | Screen Rant | Fresh | 4/5 | 2021-04-21T14:10:43.000Z | 2021-04-21 14:10:43 | Shadow and Bone is a masterful interweaving of Bardugo's stories, with captivating characters set amidst a beautifully realized fantasy world. |
| 284376 | Jenna Anderson | ComicBook.com | Fresh | 4.4/5 | 2021-04-21T13:30:46.000Z | 2021-04-21 13:30:46 | Shadow and Bone is a triumph on multiple levels - one that near-perfectly marries its source material with the best tropes and tricks from the YA blockbusters and prestige fantasy television of the past decade. |
| 284377 | Leigh Monson | What To Watch | Rotten | 2/5 | 2021-04-21T12:30:46.000Z | 2021-04-21 12:30:46 | 'Shadow and Bone' is trying to show way too much in too little time, leaving its best intentions emotionally stunted and inert. |
| 284378 | Tessa Smith | Mama's Geeky | Fresh | 4/5 | 2021-04-21T11:50:51.000Z | 2021-04-21 11:50:51 | Dark and twisted, visually stunning, and a great introduction into the Grishaverse. |
| 284379 | Ben Travis | Empire Magazine | Fresh | 3/5 | 2021-04-21T11:11:06.000Z | 2021-04-21 11:11:06 | Some elements are overly familiar and others overly confusing, but Shadow And Bone will draw you into the Fold with its absorbing world-building and engaging lead duo. |
| 284380 | David Opie | Digital Spy | Fresh | 4/5 | 2021-04-21T10:00:47.000Z | 2021-04-21 10:00:47 | Shadow and Bone is Netflix's best fantasy show since The Witcher. |
| 284381 | Sarah Musnicky | Nightmarish Conjurings | Fresh | 4/5 | 2021-04-21T07:10:52.000Z | 2021-04-21 07:10:52 | The first season of SHADOW AND BONE will satisfy both fans of the Grishaverse novels and make converts of newcomers. |
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