Shadow and Bone (2021)
A soldier with a unique power battles dangerous forces in a world divided by perpetual darkness.
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.
How intense is Shadow and Bone?
Shadow and Bone is mildly scary, with light gore and strong violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated TV-14.
What Shadow and Bone feels like
- Tone
- epicsuspenseful
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream Shadow and Bone
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 9, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is Shadow and Bone for you?
Is Shadow and Bone scary?
Only a little. Shadow and Bone has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is Shadow and Bone gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3).
Is Shadow and Bone sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is Shadow and Bone OK for kids?
It is rated TV-14. Intensity: scare 1, gore 1, violence 2, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
How long is Shadow and Bone?
Episodes run about 52m.
Where can I stream Shadow and Bone?
Shadow and Bone is streaming on Netflix.
Does Shadow and Bone have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
It leaves the ending open to interpretation.
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