Netflix has delivered a blow to the fantasy series’ fans as Shadow and Bone canceled following the recent industry strikes.
Shadow and Bone, based on Leigh Bardugo’s Grishaverse novels, had garnered a dedicated fan base, making its cancellation a surprising move. Despite being the highest-profile series in the group and having a successful first season, the impact of Season 2 didn’t match expectations.
Leigh Bardugo expressed her deep disappointment in an Instagram post, saying,
“The news hit me hard. I’m heartbroken and deeply disappointed, but I’m also trying to hold onto my very real gratitude.”
The decision, made a week after the SAG-AFTRA strike and a month and a half after the WGA work stoppage, has left fans disheartened, particularly as they were eagerly anticipating a third season. Fans have taken to social media to express their frustration and sadness over what seems to be an abrupt end to the show.
The streaming giant has also axed other series, including the debut season of Glamorous and adult animated comedies Agent Elvis, Farzar, and Captain Fall. As Netflix evaluates its post-strike strategy, the void left by Shadow and Bone’s cancellation underscores the challenges faced by the industry in the aftermath of the prolonged production shutdown.
With Shadow and Bone canceled, it add to the growing list of casualties in the post-strike landscape, leaving viewers and industry insiders speculating about the future of other popular series.
