Netflix Bids Adieu to Fan-Favorites: Farewell to “Shadow and Bone,” “Glamorous,” and More

Shadow and Bone: Netflix has decided to conclude the journeys of several shows, according to our sister site Deadline. Among them, Shadow and Bone bids farewell after two seasons, leaving fans to reflect on the adventures of Alina Starkov (Jessie Mei Li) as she harnessed her rare Grisha power. Her quest to dismantle the perilous Shadow Fold, plagued by the sinister Kirigan (Ben Barnes), captivated audiences.

In its second season, the tale continued with Alina and Mal (Archie Renaux) on the run, while the defeated Darkling emerged with a formidable army of indestructible shadow monsters, the nichevo’ya. The narrative unfolded with new Grisha recruits adding to the suspense. (Read the finale interview with the cast and showrunners here.)

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Glamorous, starring real-life beauty influencer Miss Benny as Marco Mejia, a makeup salesperson navigating the challenges of the mall, faced a similar fate after just one season. Marco’s life took an unexpected turn when a chance encounter with the model-turned-mogul Madolyn Addison (Kim Cattrall) led to their dream job. The finale left fans intrigued as Marco delved into further exploration of their identity. (Check out the finale interview with Miss Benny here.)

Agent Elvis featured Matthew McConaughey as the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll moonlighting as a secret agent, with a star-studded voice cast including Kaitlin Olson, Johnny Knoxville, Niecy Nash, and co-creator Priscilla Presley. Farzar, created by the minds behind Brickleberry and Paradise PD, unfolded on a distant planet, with the late Lance Reddick taking on the role of the nefarious czar Renzo. Meanwhile, Captain Fall starred Jason Ritter as the unwitting captain of an illegal smuggling ship, boasting a cast that included Christopher Meloni, Lesley-Ann Brandt, and Anthony Carrigan.

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Our Reader’s Queries

Is Shadow and Bone renewed for Season 3?

Regrettably, Shadow & Bone has been axed, joining a list of other Netflix series facing the same fate.

Why did Netflix cancel Shadow and Bone?

Netflix has decided to cancel Shadow and Bone and its spin-off, citing factors like performance versus production cost.

What is Shadow and Bone based on?

Eric Heisserer developed Shadow and Bone, a fantasy series for Netflix. The show is inspired by Leigh Bardugo’s books and takes place in the Grishaverse, home to the Shadow and Bone trilogy and the Six of Crows duology.

Why is Shadow and Bone so Russian?

Certainly, Ravka, the fictional land in the “Shadow and Bone” series, is heavily influenced by Russia. Author Leigh Bardugo utilized Russian culture, history, and geography as the foundation for creating the world of Ravka. This influence can be seen in the names, settings, and cultural elements throughout the series.

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