Shadow and Bone (2021): cast, story & where to watch
2021 · Series · ★ 8
Released in 2021, Shadow and Bone is a drama and sci-fi & fantasy series. “Every power has a price.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In a world cleaved in two by a massive barrier of perpetual darkness, a young soldier uncovers a power that might finally unite her country. But as she struggles to hone her power, dangerous forces plot against her. Thugs, thieves, assassins and saints are at war now, and it will take more than magic to survive.
Who’s in it. Shadow and Bone stars Jessie Mei Li as Alina Starkov, Archie Renaux as Malyen 'Mal' Oretsev, Freddy Carter as Kaz Brekker and Amita Suman as Inej Ghafa, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Shadow and Bone sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Shadow and Bone page.
If you liked it. Fans of Shadow and Bone tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Attack on Titan and Chernobyl.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Shadow and Bone (2021)?
- In US, Shadow and Bone is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Shadow and Bone worth watching?
- Shadow and Bone holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and sci-fi & fantasy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Shadow and Bone?
- Shadow and Bone stars Jessie Mei Li, Archie Renaux, Freddy Carter, Amita Suman and Kit Young.
- When was Shadow and Bone released?
- Shadow and Bone was released in 2021.