Shadow and Bone

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Season 2
  • Network: Netflix
  • Series Premiere Date: Apr 23, 2021
Season #: 2, 1
Metascore
73

Generally favorable reviews - based on 9 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 9
  3. Negative: 0 out of 9

Critic Reviews

  1. Rolling Stone
    Reviewed by: CT Jones
    Mar 16, 2023
    60
    Mei Li and Renaux truly give their all, imbuing Alina and Mal’s relationship with the right amount of earnest pining and steaminess. But the show still falls back on YA tropes, failing to ramp up the sexiness in the right way. ... Shadow and Bone accidentally lets The Crows snatch the spotlight, making every moment they’re off the screen — and there are a lot of them — annoying. ... Shadow and Bone isn’t great. But you can’t call it boring.

Awards & Rankings

95
#95 Best TV Season of 2023
63
#63 Most Discussed TV Season of 2023

User Reviews

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User Score
5.9

Mixed or average reviews- based on 17 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 17
  3. Negative: 2 out of 17
  1. Markini
    May 12, 2023
    6
    Shadow and Bone Season 2 is not as fleshed out as the first season, but it still has some diamonds in the rough. The action sequences, whichShadow and Bone Season 2 is not as fleshed out as the first season, but it still has some diamonds in the rough. The action sequences, which are not as prominent as in the first season, are still entertaining and fun for how few there are. Also, some great character arcs like Jesper are good, but they should have been explored more than some of the nuanced political polts that are somewhat convoluted.… Full Review »
  2. Soulshocker
    Apr 22, 2023
    4
    the Crows made it feel like I was watching two shows, it made absolutely no sense and I wasn't at all interested. The seasonal finale wasthe Crows made it feel like I was watching two shows, it made absolutely no sense and I wasn't at all interested. The seasonal finale was kinda garbage, too. Bad writing.… Full Review »
  3. DianaL8
    Apr 17, 2023
    4
    I really got captivated by the thriller and the first season was ok tho I expected more of the FL but the 2nd season lost me completely
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