Here’s what we know so far about Shadow and Bone season 2, including what new characters we can anticipate, what the plot will be like, and which cast members will return. Season 2 of Shadow and Bone will begin production in early 2022.
To summarize, the first season of the fantasy program, based on Leigh Bardugo’s Grishaverse series of books, premiered on Netflix on April 23rd, 2021. Jessie Mei Li, Archie Renaux, Freddy Carter, Amita Suman, and Kit Young were among the inaugural season’s cast members.
Season 2 will consist of 8 episodes, each lasting around one hour. Season 2 is planned to take place after Siege and Storm.
Season 2 will be shot between January and May of 2022.
The cast has expanded to include Anna Leong Brophy, Lewis Tan, Patrick Gibson, and Jack Wolfe. Eric Heisserer will return as showrunner for Season 2. There is no specific release date or timeframe of availability.
Despite the fact that there will be lots of fresh source material and that the program has been in active development for quite some time, formal renewal didn’t come until Netflix’s Geeked Week, where they will make a slew of new announcements.
Shawn Levy’s 21 Laps is now working on an output arrangement for Netflix that has been expanded into a first-look deal for all feature films, with ten currently in development.
As a side note, we’ve heard rumors of a spin-off in the works, notably focusing on the Crows, who played a significant role in season 1.
According to Netflix, 55 million Netflix users watched the show in the first 28 days. This makes the show eighth on the list of the most-watched English TV shows of all time (at least according to released Netflix statistics).
This corresponds to the obtained top ten data as well. It is presently rated eighth in terms of global points gained, below Vincenzo but ahead of Snowpiercer, with a good 16,342 points gathered. It was also the 14th most popular first-day launch on Netflix since March 2020. According to Netflix, the series reached number one in 79 countries.
In terms of what new cast members would appear around Shadow and Bone season 2, we received confirmation in mid-January 2022.
Let’s take a crack at predicting what to anticipate from season 2.
First, a short summary of the finale of Season 1. Our warriors return to the fold for the final time, and more fatalities are on the way. Kirigan used Alina’s developing abilities to construct a fresh tunnel of light, allowing passage through the fold’s darkness. A major conflict erupts, and it appears that the globe is more divided than ever.
The stag’s power continues to elude many of the characters, but through a vision, Alina discovers that only she, not Kirigan, can harness its force.
Ben Barnes has spoken on how his character would grow and adapt in Season 2 as a result of his newfound abilities, saying:
According to a season 2 description obtained by What’s on Netflix, the second season will find Alina and Mal on the run in search of another fabled objective that would assist them in their struggle against Kirigan while maybe forming a new alliance.
The Crows will also appear significantly in season 2 (and are even expected to receive their own spin-off series) when they return to Ketterdam and face battle against old foes.