Shadow And Bone is a hugely popular fantasy series on Netflix that aired for two seasons between 2021 and 2023, with many audiences wondering whether the show will be returning for a third installment. The series is based on the novels of the same name by author Leigh Bardugo, which follow the story of a young soldier, Alina Starkov (Jessie Mei Li) who uses her magical powers to unite the world against sinister forces beyond their control. It’s been praised for its extensive world-building and complex plotlines, which are dragged directly from Bardugo’s novels and adapted for the screen,

Though some Shadow and Bone book details are missing from the show, the writers do try their best to stay accurate to the novels - and this story certainly wasn’t finished by the end of season 2. The show ended on a pretty dramatic cliffhanger with Alina losing her powers and gaining some darker ones, so there’s plenty of room for a narrative to grow if Netflix decide to pursue a season 3.

Shadow And Bone Season 3 Is Not Confirmed

People standing ritualistically in Shadow and Bone

Although Shadow and Bone’s cliffhanger ending proves that the show’s crew want to continue with the story and develop these characters, there has been no official announcement from Netflix regarding the future of the series. The service has proven in the past that it’s not afraid of canceling shows before they’re finished, so it’s possible that season 3 might never get released - but plenty of Shadow and Bone fans are fighting to save the show. Given the series’ popularity and the many attempts by fans to ensure its renewal, it’s likely that Netflix will allow the show to continue into a third season.