Her prophecy? Take down the menacing Shadow Fold. Alina discovers her Chosen One abilities and rises up the ranks of the magical Grisha, warriors who can bend the elements to their will. While occasionally it feels like you're watching two different shows, it's clear whose story is the main focus. Mostly related events take place across the fantasy map: Con artists Kaz (Freddy Carter), Inej (Amita Suman) and Jesper (Kit Young) chase lucrative and not-totally-legal gigs, one of which sets them on a course to intersect with Alina. At the center is Alina Starkov (Jessie Mei Li), a young soldier and orphan who just wants to survive and stay close to her best friend Mal (Archie Renaux). In the Russia-inspired land Ravka, a stretch of monster-ridden terrain known as the Shadow Fold threatens magic and non-magic nations. Jesper (Kit Young), Inej (Amita Suman) and Kaz (Freddy Carter). Admirably ambitious, even if its moving parts don't totally come together. Still, with endearing characters, brought to life by a large, inclusive cast, Shadow and Bone is a sure-fire hit. Adapting Shadow and Bone from Leigh Bardugo's Grishaverse series, plus throwing in characters from another of the series in Six of Crows, the show packs so much into its eight episodes that for once, runtimes aren't bloated enough. Multiple storylines can be hard to keep track of, not to mention intricate fantasy world details. With tons of action, magic and teen angst, it's peak young adult viewing - to a fault. If you're looking for another fantasy series to spend at least eight hours with, Netflix's Shadow and Bone, streaming now, will hit the spot.
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