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A Creator/{{Netflix}}[=-produced=] fantasy show based on Creator/LeighBardugo's worldwide bestselling shared universe of ''Literature/TheGrishaverse''[[note]]primarily adapting ''Literature/TheGrishaTrilogy'' and utilizing some characters from ''Literature/SixOfCrows''[[/note]], ''Shadow and Bone'' begins in war-torn Ravka, a land which not only battles on two separate fronts against its industrially superior neighbours, but also suffers division within its own borders. ''Literally;'' the country is split in two by the Shadow Fold, a colossal wall of unnatural darkness filled with terrifying monsters ready to feast on anyone who dares to cross from one side of the Fold to the other. And yet to sustain both the country's war efforts and its dwindling eastern territory, the soldiers of Ravka's First Army must constantly risk their lives to make that journey.

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A ''Shadow and Bone'' is a Creator/{{Netflix}}[=-produced=] fantasy show based on Creator/LeighBardugo's worldwide bestselling shared universe of ''Literature/TheGrishaverse''[[note]]primarily adapting ''Literature/TheGrishaTrilogy'' and utilizing some characters from ''Literature/SixOfCrows''[[/note]], ''Shadow ''Literature/SixOfCrows''[[/note]] and Bone'' developed by Creator/EricHeisserer.

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begins in war-torn Ravka, a land which not only battles on two separate fronts against its industrially superior neighbours, but also suffers division within its own borders. ''Literally;'' the country is split in two by the Shadow Fold, a colossal wall of unnatural darkness filled with terrifying monsters ready to feast on anyone who dares to cross from one side of the Fold to the other. And yet to sustain both the country's war efforts and its dwindling eastern territory, the soldiers of Ravka's First Army must constantly risk their lives to make that journey.
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The first season premiered on Netflix on 23rd April 2021. A second season premiered on March 16th 2023. However, it was announced on 15th November 2023 that [[ScrewedByTheNetwork the show had been cancelled after the second season, and its intended spinoff series, ''Six of Crows'', scrapped]].

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The first season premiered on Netflix on 23rd April 2021. A second season premiered on March 16th 2023. A spinoff series, titled ''Six of Crows'', also started production, intending to adapt the novel of the same name. However, it was announced on 15th November 2023 that [[ScrewedByTheNetwork the show had been cancelled after the second season, and its intended spinoff series, ''Six of Crows'', series scrapped]].
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The first season premiered on Netflix on 23rd April 2021. A second season premiered on March 16th 2023. However, it was announced on 15th November 2023 that [[ScrewedByTheNetwork the show has been cancelled after the second season]].

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The first season premiered on Netflix on 23rd April 2021. A second season premiered on March 16th 2023. However, it was announced on 15th November 2023 that [[ScrewedByTheNetwork the show has had been cancelled after the second season]].
season, and its intended spinoff series, ''Six of Crows'', scrapped]].
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The first season premiered on Netflix on 23rd April 2021. A second season premiered on March 16th 2023. However, it was announced on 15th November 2023 that the show has been cancelled after the second season.

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The first season premiered on Netflix on 23rd April 2021. A second season premiered on March 16th 2023. However, it was announced on 15th November 2023 that [[ScrewedByTheNetwork the show has been cancelled after the second season.
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The first season premiered on Netflix on 23rd April 2021. A second season premiered on March 16th 2023.

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The first season premiered on Netflix on 23rd April 2021. A second season premiered on March 16th 2023. \n However, it was announced on 15th November 2023 that the show has been cancelled after the second season.
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* CoinTargetingTrickshot: Jesper's introduction in the first episode has him ask a patron at the club if he is using legitimate coin. Jesper explains that genuine currency can take a bullet — and to prove that the patron is cheating them, he tosses one of the coins into the air and blows a hole clean through with his gun. This [[EstablishingCharacterMoment establishes Jesper as a quick draw with a quick eye]].
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* MagicKnight: A number of the grisha fight using both the [[ElementalPowers small science]] along with mundane weapons like guns, axes or swords (often aided by the former, e.g. [[spoiler:Jesper]] is a Durast who can manipulate metal, so bullets he fires [[ImprobableAimingSkills never miss]]). Many are also skilled at unarmed combat.
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* AmplifierArtifact: Live animals and some humans -- as well as their remains -- can amplify Grisha abilities. Some Grisha seen have a bone or other body part hanging off them to indicate that they've amplified their abilities. A subplot sees Alina try to seek Morozova's three beasts, legendary amplifiers that would give her insane power boosts, to destroy the Shadow Fold.
* ArrangedMarriage: According to Nikolai, his mother didn't choose to marry the King, and this is partly responsible for how she turned out.


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* ClosestThingWeGot: Though Healers are obviously the discipline best suited to medical care, Corporalki Grisha can all manipulate the human body. In the absence of a Healer in the main cast, Nina (a [[BloodMagic Heartrender]]) and Genya (a [[{{Glamour}} Tailor]]) will occasionally provide first aid.


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* LikeBrotherAndSister: Jesper and Inej have a close, loyal, and almost affectionate (as much as two dysfunctional thieves from a WretchedHive can have) relationship that has none of the romantic and LivingEmotionalCrutch undertones Inej has with Kaz.


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* PsychicLink: Alina and Kirigan are bonded in season 1 through the amplifier made from Morozova's stag. Alina manages to remove most of the connector in Kirigan's hand but some of it still remains, causing her to see Kirigan in her mind. [[spoiler:Baghra sacrifices her life to sever the link by cutting off his hand.]]

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* AdaptationNameChange:
** The King of Ravka is named Pyotr in the series, but was named Alexander III in the books.
** Kaz's crew is originally called the "Dregs" in ''Literature/SixOfCrows'', while he refers to them as the Crows here.
*** The Dregs are now a gang that Kaz drafts in season 2



** Played with. According to many Grisha, what they do is not magic but rather "Small Science".

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** Played with. According to many Grisha, what they do is not magic but rather "Small Science". The Conductor isn't a Grisha but is able to open a Materialki lock with engineering know-how.



* ForgottenFirstMeeting: [[spoiler:Jesper and Wylan]] had a one-night stand prior to the story, but the former doesn't fully recognize the latter when they meet again in season 2. He is remembers quickly enough, however.

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* ForgottenFirstMeeting: [[spoiler:Jesper and Wylan]] had a one-night stand prior to the story, but the former doesn't fully recognize the latter when they meet again in season 2. He is remembers quickly enough, however.



* HufflepuffHouse: There are eight sub-factions of Grisha, and all of them are represented to one extent or another throughout the first season -- except the Alkemi.
** Eventually rectified, with an Alkemi appearing as part of a major subplot in Season 2.

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* HufflepuffHouse: There are eight sub-factions of Grisha, and all of them are represented to one extent or another throughout the first season -- except the Alkemi. \n** Eventually rectified, with an Alkemi appearing as part of a major subplot in Season 2.



* NamedByTheAdaptation: In the books, the Queen of Ravka was unnamed. In the series, she's named Tatiana.
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* FighterMageThief: The Crows.
** Kaz is the thief. He is a criminal mastermind and sleight-of-hand expert. He avoids fighting but when he has to, he relies on stealth and sneak attacks.
** Inej is the fighter. She's a martial artist and knife-fighter.
** Jesper is the mage. He uses his Durast powers to guide the bullets from his gun. He rarely fights at close range, preferring distance attacks.
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A Creator/{{Netflix}}[=-produced=] fantasy show based on Creator/LeighBardugo's worldwide bestselling shared universe of ''Literature/TheGrishaverse''[[note]]primarily adapting ''Shadow and Bone'', the first book of ''Literature/TheGrishaTrilogy'', and utilizing some characters from ''Literature/SixOfCrows''[[/note]], ''Shadow and Bone'' begins in war-torn Ravka, a land which not only battles on two separate fronts against its industrially superior neighbours, but also suffers division within its own borders. ''Literally;'' the country is split in two by the Shadow Fold, a colossal wall of unnatural darkness filled with terrifying monsters ready to feast on anyone who dares to cross from one side of the Fold to the other. And yet to sustain both the country's war efforts and its dwindling eastern territory, the soldiers of Ravka's First Army must constantly risk their lives to make that journey.

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A Creator/{{Netflix}}[=-produced=] fantasy show based on Creator/LeighBardugo's worldwide bestselling shared universe of ''Literature/TheGrishaverse''[[note]]primarily adapting ''Shadow and Bone'', the first book of ''Literature/TheGrishaTrilogy'', ''Literature/TheGrishaTrilogy'' and utilizing some characters from ''Literature/SixOfCrows''[[/note]], ''Shadow and Bone'' begins in war-torn Ravka, a land which not only battles on two separate fronts against its industrially superior neighbours, but also suffers division within its own borders. ''Literally;'' the country is split in two by the Shadow Fold, a colossal wall of unnatural darkness filled with terrifying monsters ready to feast on anyone who dares to cross from one side of the Fold to the other. And yet to sustain both the country's war efforts and its dwindling eastern territory, the soldiers of Ravka's First Army must constantly risk their lives to make that journey.
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* LongLived: Particularly powerful Grisha like Kirigan and Baghra can live for centuries. Kirigan taunts Alina with the possibility of outliving her loved ones in an attempt to bring her closer to him.

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* AdaptationalNiceGuy:
** While they were still friendly with Alina in the books, Marie and Nadia were initially only welcoming to gain status among the Grisha, judgmental of Genya, and implied to be [[FairWeatherFriend Fair Weather Friends]] to Zoya.

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* AdaptationalNiceGuy:
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AdaptationalNiceGuy: While they were still friendly with Alina in the books, Marie and Nadia were initially only welcoming to gain status among the Grisha, judgmental of Genya, and implied to be [[FairWeatherFriend Fair Weather Friends]] to Zoya.
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* ForgottenFirstMeeting: [[spoiler:Jesper and Wylan]] had a one-night stand prior to the story, but the former doesn't fully recognize the latter when they meet again in season 2. He is remembers quickly enough, however.
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*ImpliedRape: In season 2, [[spoiler:it's implied that the King of Ravka sexually assaulted Genya several times]] but the word "rape" is never uttered.

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