Much like Amazon’s Carnival Row, there is a clearly defined culture that makes itself known from the very start, and it transitions seamlessly between different regions featured in this series. Don’t worry, though, because the efforts all paid off. However, because of the scope of the universe, the logistical challenges placed on the team were immense.
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One of the benefits of having Bardugo’s work to rely on is that the creative team of SHADOW AND BONE is not creating the world featured in the series from scratch. This reviewer can guarantee, though, that you’ll get attached awfully quickly. And, with the performances delivered by the cast, it is difficult not to get attached to any of the characters straight away. By the end of episode one, there is a clear understanding of who the major players are.
It also aids in keeping the viewers from being overwhelmed, which is a major benefit to a fantasy series of this magnitude.
The team utilizes the vivid detail Bardugo has infused in her novels and merges both the Shadow and Bone and Six of Crows timelines together without things feeling clunky. The writers’ team Heisserer has brought together to adapt the series has to be commended. With the fantasy world viewers are about to enter and the wide array of characters featured in this adaptation of the Grishaverse, the first episode has to set the stage and set it, it does. And, for newcomers to the universe Bardugo has created, they’ll become immediate converts to the Grishaverse fandom. However, this reviewer would argue that what writer/executive producer Eric Heisserer has created in SHADOW AND BONE, with the help of his team and author Leigh Bardugo, is close to perfection. But, on the flip side, there is additional pressure placed on all of those involved to bring this world, and the characters that fans adore to get everything pitch-perfect.
Much like Game of Thrones, here we have a pre-established rich world in the Grishaverse ripe for exploration. However, upon seeing the announcement, it was difficult not to be intrigued. This reviewer is not proud to admit that they had not heard of Leigh Bardugo‘s Grisha trilogy until after catching the announcement trailer for the series. And the clever plot will keep you guessing every step of the way.SHADOW AND BONE l Courtesy of Netflix Editor’s Note: This SHADOW AND BONE review is spoiler-free This lavish, fast-paced adventure is an inventive exploration of colonialism and what it’s like to navigate between two often opposing cultures, which serves as the foundation for the charming cast of characters. Each team member is beautifully developed, with their own unique voice and complex motivations - from the leader, Séverin, a half-French, half-Algerian hotelier who’s determined to reclaim his birthright to Laila, an Indian cabaret star searching for a book that could save her life to Enrique, a bisexual half-Filipino, half-Spanish historian looking for his place in the fight for Filipino independence.
The Gilded Wolves takes a similar tack, following a multicultural crew of magical thieves in 19th-century Paris who attempt to pull off a heist that could change the world. One of the most delightful parts of Six of Crows is its refreshing break from the traditional Chosen One journey, instead giving us a full-blown fantasy caper. So if your favorite part of Shadow and Bone is Alina’s (Jessie Mei Li) journey to embracing her own power, Kaz’s (Freddy Carter) charming caper crew, the alluring edge of the Darkling (Ben Barnes), or the Russia-inspired culture of Ravka, we’re confident there’s at least one book you’ll fall hard for on this list. But for those who want to keep going, we’ve compiled a guide to the very best books that align with the heart of what makes the Grishaverse so special. Reading all of Bardugo’s Grishaverse books, including the recent Nikolai duology, is a great place to start. Whether you’re new to fantasy or well-versed in the expansive genre, building out your reading list can seem intimidating without some guidance. But if bingeing the eight-episode first season only left you wanting more, we have you covered. An adaptation of Leigh Bardugo’s original Grisha trilogy and the Six of Crows duology, the magical drama is filled with incredible world-building, complex heroes, rakish heists, and enticing villains. If you’re anything like us, you couldn’t wait to watch Netflix’s latest fantasy series, Shadow and Bone.
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