Shadow and Bone fans are eagerly awaiting season 3 of the Netflix show Shadow and Bone, based on Leigh Bardugo’s books, which follows orphan mapmaker Alina Starkov as she battles an ancient evil to protect Ravka from being consumed by it.
A third season is likely, although its release could take time due to production delays caused by pandemic concerns.
| Character | Actor | Role/Description | Showrunner | Potential Release |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alina Starkov | Jessie Mei Li | Sun Summoner and protagonist | Eric Heisserer | TBD |
| General Kirigan | Ben Barnes | Returns in Season 2 | Eric Heisserer | TBD |
| Mal Oretsev | Archie Renaux | Alina’s love interest and friend | Eric Heisserer | TBD |
| Kaz Brekker | Freddy Carter | Member of the Crows | Eric Heisserer | TBD |
| Inej Ghafa | Amita Suman | Member of the Crows | Eric Heisserer | TBD |
| Jesper Fahey | Kit Young | Member of the Crows | Eric Heisserer | TBD |
| Nina Zenik | Danielle Galligan | Member of the Crows | Eric Heisserer | TBD |
| Helen Jacobson | Zoe Wanamaker | British intelligence official | Eric Heisserer | TBD |
| Newcomers | Jack Wolfe, Patrick Gibson, | New characters introduced in Season 2 | Eric Heisserer | TBD |
Jessie Mei Li
Jessie Mei Li stars as Sun Summoner Alina Starkove on Netflix’s popular fantasy show Shadow and Bone. Fans were instantly won over by Jessie Mei Li’s portrayal of Alina as Sun Summoner; its first season proved massively popular and received critical acclaim.
Even though the second season veered off course from its book series, there remains room for a third installment. According to showrunner Eric Heisserer, plans include adding new countries and characters while maintaining some elements from previous books.
Heisserer has also confirmed a Six of Crows spinoff. However, any details will remain secret until its official approval. Regardless, Heisserer and his cast are excited to work on it again.
Archie Renaux
As Shadow and Bone nears its conclusion, fans are unsure about its future. Although Netflix hasn’t officially approved a third season yet, showrunner Eric Heisserer believes there could be more adventures in the Grishaverse.
The show’s plot is inspired by Leigh Bardugo’s books, and in season two expanded upon them further by including more source material and countries from the Grishaverse. Ben Barnes reprised his role as General Kirigan while orphaned mapmaker Maddy explored new territory using her powerful Sun Summoning abilities.
Journeys could continue into a potential third season, which could explore Alina and Mal’s happy ending and any subsequent shadowy developments. Should this occur, series regulars Jessie Mei Li, Freddy Carter, Amita Suman, Kit Young, Danielle Galligan and Zoe Wanamaker would likely reprise their roles for this installment of the show.
Freddy Carter
Freddy Carter plays Kaz Brekker in the Netflix show ‘Shadow and Bone’, an adaptation of Leigh Bardugo’s best-selling fantasy books set in her Grishaverse universe. Premiering in 2021, fans must now wait a while before Season 3 premieres.
If the show is renewed, a third season could air by 2024 if plans for renewal go forward. Unfortunately, however, due to WGA strike actions any such plans may be cancelled outright.
Shadow and Bone has delivered on all fronts – magic, heartache and drama all combined together in its second season on Netflix – yet left fans hanging with an incredible cliffhanger at its conclusion. Fans are already eagerly awaiting what awaits us in season 3, or whether there will be another Grishaverse trilogy sequel; no word has come down officially but we can assume most of its original cast will return for another round.
Amita Suman
Amita Suman is an emerging Nepali-British actress currently playing Inej Ghafa on Netflix’s Shadow and Bone. At 25 years old, Amita boasts an eye-catching sense of style that would turn any A-lister’s head. Wearing designer pieces from both high-end designers as well as vintage stores makes an impactful statement of her own style and tastes.
On March 16, the second season of Leigh Bardugo’s Grishaverse novels-based fantasy television series made its debut, and all original cast members including Jessie Mei Li, Archie Renaux, Freddy Carter, Amita Suman, Kit Young Danielle Galligan and Zoe Wanamaker made an appearance. However, newcomers such as Jack Wolfe (Nadbor), Patrick Gibson (Nikolai Lantsov), Lewis Tan (Tolya Yul-Bataar) and Anna Leong Brophy (Tamar Kir-Bataar) may reprise their roles for this third season’s installment.
Kit Young
The Grishaverse is filled with characters who possess impressive and magical abilities, but none surpass Jesper Fahey (Kit Young). As one of the Crows’ top marksmen and one of their most recognizable features, his sharpshooting skills have been on full display this season.
Shadow and Bone has reached its conclusion, yet there’s much left for viewers to discover in its third season. Showrunner Eric Heisserer recently teased a potential Six of Crows spinoff, suggesting there is plenty of potential growth within this series.
Shadow and Bone will return for season 3, however, the ongoing Writers Guild of America strike could cause filming delays. Should production resume, fans could look forward to new episodes arriving sometime between 2025-2026.
Danielle Galligan
Danielle Galligan landed the lead role of Nina Zenik in Netflix’s Shadow and Bone adaptation of Leigh Bardugo’s Grishaverse novels with great fanfare; yet she seems excited and happy to be part of it all – particularly due to its immense popularity. Fans seem particularly fond of her natural enemies-to-lovers chemistry with co-star Calahan Skogman.
Jessie Mei Li, Freddy Carter, Amita Suman, Kit Young and Danielle Galligan will likely all return for season 3 of the show; additional actors introduced in season 2, such as Patrick Gibson, Jack Wolfe Lewis Tan and Anna Leong Brophy are likely as well. It remains uncertain how the WGA strike may impede future plans for another season of this popular comedy show.
Zoe Wanamaker
Zoe Wanamaker has become a fan favorite with audiences for her roles on Killing Eve and Girlfriends but has also graced British television screens in Britannia as Queen Antedia. On Shadow and Bone, she plays Helen Jacobson – an unflappable senior British intelligence official who works alongside Alina Starkov (Jessie Mei Li).
Conclusion
If Season 3 gets greenlit, many of its core cast is likely to return – including Jessie Mei Li as Sun Summoner Alina Starkov; Freddy Carter as Kaz Brekker; Danielle Galligan as Nina Zenik and Amita Suman as Inej Ghafa.
Ben Barnes may not return, given his fate at the end of season two. Leigh Bardugo expressed hope for more seasons of Grishaverse; showrunner Eric Heisserer informed Collider he had a three-season plan in mind for the Netflix show.
