‘Shadow and Bone’ Season 2: Netflix Release Date & What We Know So Far
This is what we know about the shadow and the bone season 2, including the new characters we can expect, what to expect from history and who is coming back. The production in season 2 of Shadow and Bone begins at the beginning of 2022.
To raise, based on the series of books within the Leigh Bardugo Grise, the first season of the fantasy show was reduced in Netflix on April 23, 2021.
Between the cast for the first season included Jessie Mei Li, Archie Renaux, Freddy Carter, Amita Suman and Kit Young.
Has the shadow and the bone be renewed for season 2?
Official renewal status: Renovated (last update: 06/07/2021)
Although there is a lot of source material to come and the fact that we inform that the show had been in active development for quite some time, the official renewal did not reach the Geeked week of Netflix, where they are doing a lot of new ads.
The renovation came along with a video (which was filtered on the day before the official announcement: Whoops!) With the distribution that talks about renewal.
In the renovation, Shawn Levy (who performed as an executive producer in the program) said:
“My 21 laps to colleagues and I am delighted that audiences around the world can continue to explore the grassy and delight in the epic, a unique narrative of shadow and bone. The fun of our work as producers is collaboration with creative partners Let us inspire us. Leigh Bardugo and Eric Heisserer are two of those partners; together, they have created a world and a pantheon of characters that fans around the world have embraced. We can not wait to take the spectators on the wild walk that comes next … “
Eric Heisserer will continue the role of him as Showrunner for season 2.
Beyond the shadow and bone, the Returns of Shawn Levy’s 21 are currently working on a production agreement for Netflix, which has been expanded in a first aspect agreement for all feature films currently under development.
In the same way as a rapid rumor side, we have also heard that there could be a split in the development that also covers specifically to the crows that have played a fundamental role in season 1.
How well did the shadow and the bone in Netflix did?
55 million Netflix members seen the program in the first 28 days, according to Netflix. That the places of the 8th show in the programs of greatest English television audience of all time (at least according to Netflix published statistics).
This is also aligned with the top meeting 10 of data as well. At present it is in eighth place by the number of points collected worldwide behind Vincenzo but against Snowpiercer with a respectable 16.342 points collected around the world. He has also had the 14th largest debut on the first day in Netflix as well from March 2020.
Netflix affirms that the series hit the nail # 1 in 79 countries.
The shadow and the bone withdrew from the list of the 50 World Titles in Netflix on May 30, 2021.
The program also carried out a fresh certified rating for a while, but that is from sliding 87%, while the audience score still has a 90% rating.
What cast will be returning for Shadow and Bone season 2?
A few quick things that were confirmed including the fact that season 2 will be 8 episodes total with each episode being roughly an hour in length.
The following cast is confirmed to return for season 2:
- Jessie Mei Li (Alina Starkov)
- Archie Renaux (Malyen Oretsev)
- Freddy Carter (Kaz Brekker)
- Amita Suman (Inej)
- Kit Young (Jesper Fahey)
- Ben Barnes (General Kirigan)
- Danielle Galligan (Nina Zenik)
- Calahan Skogman (Matthias Helvar)
In terms of what new cast members will feature in Shadow and Bone season 2, we’ve had no word of any new members but we can confirm which characters will be jumping over to the series in season 2.
These are the new characters we can confirm Netflix is casting for:
- Nikolai Lantsov – A Prince who develops an alter ego by the name of Sturmhond and recruits a crew of mercenaries and soldiers to help Ravka. Described as confident and full of swagger. (This character was first hinted at in various interviews).
- Tamar Kir-Bataar – A Grisha Heartrender (ability to manipulate bodies) and carries two Axes. Is the twin sister of Tolya (listed below) and is an LGBTQ character.
- Tolya Yul-Bataar – Described as big and muscly, Tolya will be a mercenary among the crew of Sturmhond.
- Wylan Van Eck – Son of a wealthy merchant and transported into the criminal underworld after joining the Crows as a skilled chemist and demolition expert.
What to expect from the shadow and the Bone 2 season in Netflix
Now let’s take a stab in trying to predict what we can expect from season 2.
A quick summary for the end of season 1 first. Our heroes enter the fold for a final hour and once again, more deaths are on the cards. Kirigan uses the growing powers of Alina to create a new light tunnel to allow the pass through the darkness inside the fold. A great fight is broken and it seems that the world is more divided than ever.
However, the Power Stags is alluding to many of the characters, however, in a vision, Alina realizes that only she can take advantage of her power, not Kirigan.
Ben Barnes has talked about how her character would change and adapt in season 2 with the new power of her that he says:
“It’s someone who has had an army, and has been in charge of this medieval hierarchy, someone who is poisoned and feared. But now it’s alone, with a handful of vendettas, and an accumulated group of people who try to kill him. Now it’s a Almighty type. You just have to think something dark, and it will happen. So it will be interesting to see what characters we find interacting with moving forward. “
Jessie Mei Li Speaking to DigitalSpy has also made some notable comments regarding what we can expect, saying:
“Alina goes from being a scared, little pup who can’t look at anyone in the eye, to suddenly having this sense of gravity to her. We feel that she’s grown a lot, and she’s really strong. But she’s still got a long way to go, which is a really nice place to leave her. We know where she’s going now, and where she’s got to go.”
How close the series will stick to the books remains to be seen. It’s been pretty close thus far with some notable deviations but the central plotline of season 2 should follow Siege and Storm. Here’s the synopsis for the second book:
“The Darkling has emerged from the Shadow Fold with a terrifying new power and a dangerous plan that will test the very boundaries of the natural world. With the help of a notorious privateer, Alina returns to the country she abandoned, determined to fight the forces gathering against Ravka. But as her power grows, Alina slips deeper into the Darkling’s game of forbidden magic, and farther away from Mal. Somehow, she will have to choose between her country, her power, and the love she always thought would guide her—or risk losing everything to the oncoming storm.”
According to a season 2 synopsis seen by What’s on Netflix, the second season will see Alina and Mal on the run looking for another mythical target that will aid them in their fight against Kirigan while potentially teaming up with a new ally.
The Crows will also feature prominently in season 2 (and even rumored to get their own spin-off series) who are back in Ketterdam and are going up against old rivals.
In season 2 we’re promised a season of “political intrigue, bloody battles, flying ships, reunited friends, new countries and a family secret that will shatter all expectations.”
When will filming begin on Shadow and Bone Season 2?
Any kind of filming date has yet to be officially confirmed by Netflix but in early November 2021, we reported that production is currently penciled in to begin in January 2022.
Shadow and Bone season 2 will once again be filmed entirely in Budapest and run from January through July 2022.
When will Shadow and Bone season 2 be on Netflix?
Given its filming schedule having the second season arrive on Netflix in 2022 seems unrealistic given how intensive the show is when it comes to VFX and editing.
Our best guess would be early 2023 at this point but fingers crossed it may come earlier.
How many seasons of Shadow and Bone will there be on Netflix?
Right now, the show is only renewed through to a second season.
With that said, the author of the book series, Leigh Bardugo is on the record in saying that she wishes there to be five seasons adding “There’s so much story.”
