Netflix's recently released report on global viewed hours for 18,000 titles from January to June 2023 sheds light on the streaming giant's decision-making process for renewing or canceling shows. Despite being the most-watched English-language scripted series during that period, "Shadow and Bone" was canceled after two seasons, likely due to strike-related delays and its high production cost. Other series that were not renewed include "Glamorous," "Agent Elvis," "Farzar," and "Captain Fall." The report reveals that shows with viewership levels similar to "Shadow and Bone" were typically renewed, while comedies required half as many hours viewed for a similar level of performance.
Author Leigh Bardugo expresses her heartbreak and disappointment after Netflix cancels the fantasy TV series adaptation of her books, Shadow and Bone, after two seasons. Bardugo, who was an executive producer on the project, expresses gratitude for the show's writers, crew, performers, and fans. Netflix has also canceled other shows, including Glamorous, Agent Elvis, Captain Fall, and Farzar.
Netflix has decided to cancel the fantasy series "Shadow and Bone" after two seasons, despite having finished scripts for a spinoff. The cancellation comes as Netflix reassesses its output following the resolution of the writers' and actors' strikes. Author Leigh Bardugo, whose books provided the source material, expressed her disappointment but also gratitude for the adaptation. The show, which premiered in April 2021, introduced the kingdom of Ravka and its inhabitants, including the protagonist Alina Starkhov, a Sun Summoner with the ability to dispel the Shadow Fold. The cancellation also affects other Netflix shows, including "Glamorous," "Agent Elvis," "Farzar," and "Captain Fall."
Netflix has announced the cancellation of the popular fantasy series "Shadow and Bone" after two seasons, along with several other shows including Agent Elvis, Farzar, Captain Fall, and Glamorous. The decision is part of an industry-wide trend as networks and platforms evaluate the impact of production delays caused by the SAG-AFTRA strike. The performance of season two of Shadow and Bone, which fell short of expectations, and the potential delay of season three were factors in the cancellation.
Fans of the Netflix series "Shadow and Bone" are fighting to save the show from cancellation and secure a spinoff. The show's dedicated fandom has been gaming the system by re-watching episodes, hosting virtual watch parties, and promoting hashtags on social media. Despite the lack of data on the show's viewership, fans are determined to keep the show alive and have found a sense of community within the fandom. Netflix has not made any announcement about the show's renewal or cancellation.
"Murder Mystery 2" starring Adam Sandler and Jennifer Aniston earned 64.42 million hours viewed in its opening weekend, making it Netflix's top film title. "The Night Agent" remained in the top spot for English TV for the second week, while "Love is Blind" and "Shadow and Bone" also made the list. Netflix also announced a live reunion special for "Love is Blind." Four new shows, including "Unseen" and "Emergency: NYC," entered the top 10 list. "Outer Banks" Season 3 closed the list with 11.31 million hours viewed in its sixth week.
"The Night Agent" has become the most viewed title on Netflix this week, overtaking "You" Season 4 with 168.71 million hours viewed. "Love Is Blind" Season 4 and "Waco: American Apocalypse" opened at No. 4 and No. 5, respectively. "Shadow and Bone" Season 2 took the No. 2 spot, while "Outer Banks" Season 3 and "Sex/Life" Season 2 fell to the bottom of the chart. On the non-English TV side, "The Glory" remained atop the Non-English TV List for the third straight week.
The Night Agent, a new series on Netflix, debuted with a record-breaking 168.7M hours viewed in its first week, making it the top English-language TV show. Love Is Blind Season 4 and Waco: American Apocalypse also made their debut on the list. Shadow and Bone Season 2 and Luther: The Fallen Sun remained in the top spots, while The Glory continued to lead the Non-English TV List.
Korean drama "The Glory" has become Netflix's seventh most popular non-English series with 380.38 million hours viewed in the first 28 days of each episode's premiere. "You" Season 4, Part 2 took the top spot on the English TV side, while "Shadow and Bone" opened at No. 2. "MH370: The Plane That Disappeared" fell to third place, followed by "Outer Banks" and unscripted newcomer series "Outlast." "Sex/Life" fell to seventh place, while "Wednesday" continued to stay atop the list of popular English titles for the 16th week.
Showrunner Eric Heisserer discusses the challenges of adapting Leigh Bardugo's Grishaverse books into the Netflix series Shadow and Bone, including changing character arcs and condensing multiple books into one season. Heisserer also reveals a side story that was cut due to COVID and the decision to change the ending for Mal and Alina. The article also touches on the inspiration behind the new Crows heist and the importance of incorporating iconic lines from the books.
The ending of Netflix's Shadow and Bone season 2 is a wild departure from the books, with major plot points changed and characters' fates altered. In the books, Alina and Mal fake their deaths and live a quiet life together, but in the show, they remain active agents and face new challenges. The show's ending robs them of their happy, thematically tied-up ending, but keeps them at the center of the action for a potential season 3.
This weekend, streaming services offer a variety of new releases, including the second season of Netflix's Shadow and Bone, Apple TV+'s anthology series Extrapolations, and Hulu's Boston Strangler. Other options include new movies and shows on Amazon Prime Video, Disney+, HBO Max, Paramount+, Showtime, and Starz.
While Netflix has not officially announced a third season of Shadow and Bone, showrunner Eric Heisserer has hinted that it could happen. If it does, it's likely to be at least two years before it's released. The show's main characters, Alina and Mal, are expected to return, but they may not be together. The Crows, who are already fan favorites, are also expected to feature prominently in season 3.
Understanding the concept of amplifiers is crucial to comprehend the plot of Shadow and Bone season 2. The season revolves around Alina and Mal's quest to find and destroy amplifiers to eliminate the Fold. The amplifiers are created using merzost and fused with Grisha's bodies to increase their power. Morozova's three legendary amplifiers are the stag, the sea whip, and the firebird. Mal is revealed to be the third amplifier, which was previously assumed to be the firebird. The season ends with Alina losing her Sun Summoner powers and gaining shadow abilities after using merzost to save Mal's life.
The showrunner of "Shadow and Bone," Eric Heisserer, has been developing a spin-off based on Leigh Bardugo's "Six of Crows" duology, including the Grisha drug storyline. The show is in early stages and depends on the success of "Shadow and Bone" season 2. Heisserer confirms that the spin-off would take place during the events of the season 2 finale and would run simultaneously with "Shadow and Bone." The hope is to give more screen time to the actors and go deeper into their character arcs.
