Shadow and Bone
“Every power has a price.”
Series Overview
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.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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2 Seasons • 16 Episodes
52 min per episode
2021 – 2023
Premiered: Fri, Apr 23, 2021
Eric HeissererLatest Aired Episode
Season 2, Episode 8: “No Funerals”
Forced into an impossible situation during her fight with Kirigan, Alina makes a fateful decision that alters her relationship with magic — and Mal.
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Teaser TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-02-26
Cast & Creators
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Jessie Mei Li
Alina Starkov
Archie Renaux
Malyen 'Mal' Oretsev
Freddy Carter
Kaz Brekker
Amita Suman
Inej Ghafa
Kit Young
Jesper Fahey
Patrick Gibson
Sturmhond / Nikolai Lantsov
Daisy Head
Genya Safin
Danielle Galligan
Nina Zenik
Calahan Skogman
Matthias Helvar
Lewis Tan
Tolya Yul-Bataar
Jack Wolfe
Wylan Hendricks
Anna Leong Brophy
Tamar Kir-Bataar
Zoë Wanamaker
Baghra
Ben Barnes
General Aleksander Kirigan / The Darkling
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Eric Heisserer
Leigh Bardugo
Joseph Trapanese
Eric Heisserer, Leigh Bardugo, Pouya Shahbazian, Shawn Levy, Dan Cohen
Department Leadership Roster
Joseph Trapanese
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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TV-14: Parents Strongly Cautioned — Contains material unsuitable for children under 14.
International Certification Matrix
Parents Strongly Cautioned — Contains material unsuitable for children under 14.
14+ Parents Strongly Cautioned.
Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Shadow and Bone
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What is Shadow and Bone about?
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.
How many seasons does Shadow and Bone have?
Shadow and Bone comprises 2 seasons available to explore.
Who stars in Shadow and Bone?
Key cast members in Shadow and Bone include Jessie Mei Li, Archie Renaux, Freddy Carter, Amita Suman, Kit Young.
Who created or directed Shadow and Bone?
Shadow and Bone was developed and directed by Eric Heisserer.