Shadow and Bone: Top 10 Differences Between the Books & TV Show
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Date: 2023-11-20
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JaedenRuiner
I believe the interpretation is incorrect regarding the finale of Season 1, especially with regards to the amplifiers. Because it wasn't just killing the animal that granted the amplifiers power, it was also choosing not to kill it.
In the books, Alina was not acting out of desperation over Mal at all. Sure she feared for his death, and worried her inability to resist The Darkling wouldn't allow her to save him. However, in addition to that fear, she was also realizing that she always had the power to resist The Darkling. Her internal communication with the amplifier around her neck opened her eyes to the reality that she had equal power over Marazova's Stag because she had granted it mercy, instead of killing it. Knowing from the power of the amplifier itself that she was one equal footing with The Darkling, she only had to own that power within herself to overcome his hold on her. The show cheapens this by making it a simple stab the antler from his hand when he wasn't looking. That comes across as more happenstance and luck, where the book really went in depth on her personal growth in this moment from being mousey and a bit timid into a strong, confident, independent, female character that knew her power and her worth.
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I believe the interpretation is incorrect regarding the finale of Season 1, especially with regards to the amplifiers. Because it wasn't just killing the animal that granted the amplifiers power, it was also choosing not to kill it.
In the books, Alina was not acting out of desperation over Mal at all. Sure she feared for his death, and worried her inability to resist The Darkling wouldn't allow her to save him. However, in addition to that fear, she was also realizing that she always had the power to resist The Darkling. Her internal communication with the amplifier around her neck opened her eyes to the reality that she had equal power over Marazova's Stag because she had granted it mercy, instead of killing it. Knowing from the power of the amplifier itself that she was one equal footing with The Darkling, she only had to own that power within herself to overcome his hold on her. The show cheapens this by making it a simple stab the antler from his hand when he wasn't looking. That comes across as more happenstance and luck, where the book really went in depth on her personal growth in this moment from being mousey and a bit timid into a strong, confident, independent, female character that knew her power and her worth.
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Phaden
Not entirely related by here's a list of things i hope to see for season 2:
1. More genya. I never read the books, but I've seen a lot of ppl who have read the books talk about her backstory and I'd love to know more
2. Some trauma lol. I would like to see how the death of their friends affect Alina and Mal. Alina basically sent all the cartographers to their deaths and i find it strange how it was never brought up again.
3. I'd love to see Alina interact with other Shu characters! I remember there was Botkin but he didn't really have any meaningful connection with Alina in the show
4. Alina's backstory? I wouldn't mind if this was never further explored because sometimes i think it's an interesting choice for the main character to have a pretty basic backstory. But i also think that it's kinda interesting that her father was Ravkan and her mother was Shu. How did that happen?
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Not entirely related by here's a list of things i hope to see for season 2:
1. More genya. I never read the books, but I've seen a lot of ppl who have read the books talk about her backstory and I'd love to know more
2. Some trauma lol. I would like to see how the death of their friends affect Alina and Mal. Alina basically sent all the cartographers to their deaths and i find it strange how it was never brought up again.
3. I'd love to see Alina interact with other Shu characters! I remember there was Botkin but he didn't really have any meaningful connection with Alina in the show
4. Alina's backstory? I wouldn't mind if this was never further explored because sometimes i think it's an interesting choice for the main character to have a pretty basic backstory. But i also think that it's kinda interesting that her father was Ravkan and her mother was Shu. How did that happen?
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Pia
Saying Mal was problematic and bitter seems a bit subjective. As a reader, Ive always saw Mal as just a teenage boy facing all these changes; Alina becoming a grisha, losing his friends, being the outsider, etc. The fact that the book was of Alinas pov gave us little of how Mals thoughts and feelings for Alina. Book Mal has received a lot of hate because people seem to turn a blind eye to the Darklings manipulation and only see Mal as just whiny and a boring love interest. Love the show coz now people finally get to see Mal as the Mal ive always thought of him to be.
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Saying Mal was problematic and bitter seems a bit subjective. As a reader, Ive always saw Mal as just a teenage boy facing all these changes; Alina becoming a grisha, losing his friends, being the outsider, etc. The fact that the book was of Alinas pov gave us little of how Mals thoughts and feelings for Alina. Book Mal has received a lot of hate because people seem to turn a blind eye to the Darklings manipulation and only see Mal as just whiny and a boring love interest. Love the show coz now people finally get to see Mal as the Mal ive always thought of him to be.
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Basta
a scene I wish that made it to show was between Alina and Ivan when Ivan talks about why he supports darkling he said his older brothers died in the war and and Alina says shes sorry and he replies everyone is sorry the king is sorry the queen is sorry and no one does anything but darkling is doing something that scene is so underrated it gives the darkling and his supporters more layers and why many of the grisha support him
Obviously I dont remember The conversation word to word but thats how much about the conversation between them that I remembered
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a scene I wish that made it to show was between Alina and Ivan when Ivan talks about why he supports darkling he said his older brothers died in the war and and Alina says shes sorry and he replies everyone is sorry the king is sorry the queen is sorry and no one does anything but darkling is doing something that scene is so underrated it gives the darkling and his supporters more layers and why many of the grisha support him
Obviously I dont remember The conversation word to word but thats how much about the conversation between them that I remembered
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Renafly
I really disliked the direction they took amplifiers in. It made no sense. there are no human amplifiers. Really? Then it made them change the testing process of just hurting a grisha so they would react by using powers they didn't know they had? That would mean any time a grisha gets hurt their powers would react. In the books human amplifiers do exist, and THEY are the ones who test grisha. Six of crows even has fjerdans use human amplifers to try to weed out grisha among them.
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I really disliked the direction they took amplifiers in. It made no sense. there are no human amplifiers. Really? Then it made them change the testing process of just hurting a grisha so they would react by using powers they didn't know they had? That would mean any time a grisha gets hurt their powers would react. In the books human amplifiers do exist, and THEY are the ones who test grisha. Six of crows even has fjerdans use human amplifers to try to weed out grisha among them.
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the-satellite-girl
Im not surprised they found a way to include the Crows. While the Alina/Mal/Darkling story is the centerpiece of the grishaverse, the Crows are by far more popular. And they definitely helped flesh out the world/story. In my honest opinion, the three actors NAILED IT. I know they softened Kaz some, but without access to his thought process and internal monologue he comes off as a total psychopath. So that was probably for the best.
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Im not surprised they found a way to include the Crows. While the Alina/Mal/Darkling story is the centerpiece of the grishaverse, the Crows are by far more popular. And they definitely helped flesh out the world/story. In my honest opinion, the three actors NAILED IT. I know they softened Kaz some, but without access to his thought process and internal monologue he comes off as a total psychopath. So that was probably for the best.
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Asterismos
The show also seems to have forgotten David's autism and to colour correct in a way that makes the Materialki purple and the Etheralki blue look diferent. I am also annoyed at how the finale/the Darkling's control of Alina's powers went, with the whole significant theme of Alina's act of mercy over the stag being not at all present, and so she doesn't ever reclaim her powers and learn the value of mercy, she just is saved by a lucky shot.
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The show also seems to have forgotten David's autism and to colour correct in a way that makes the Materialki purple and the Etheralki blue look diferent. I am also annoyed at how the finale/the Darkling's control of Alina's powers went, with the whole significant theme of Alina's act of mercy over the stag being not at all present, and so she doesn't ever reclaim her powers and learn the value of mercy, she just is saved by a lucky shot.
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louisa
One thing I haven't seen anybody mention though, is the language barrier. In the books most of the crows don't speak fluent Ravkan and they rely on Nina for communication and translation. But in the show they completely removed that, and suddenly Kaz, Inej, and Jesper can understand and speak Ravkan perfectly. It's a pretty insignificant detail for the time being, but a plothole nonetheless, I guess?
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One thing I haven't seen anybody mention though, is the language barrier. In the books most of the crows don't speak fluent Ravkan and they rely on Nina for communication and translation. But in the show they completely removed that, and suddenly Kaz, Inej, and Jesper can understand and speak Ravkan perfectly. It's a pretty insignificant detail for the time being, but a plothole nonetheless, I guess?
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Basic_Chain
I'm sorry but they fumbled Mal's character in the show. Mal is supposed to be heroic, pragmatic, and willing to make tough decisions for Alina (\spoiler) even if it means letting her go. Mal in the show looks like a pinhead mouth breathing rat and is just a wind up doll that's like I LOVE YER ALINERR and has ZERO depth. I partially blame the actor, but the writing doesn't help
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I'm sorry but they fumbled Mal's character in the show. Mal is supposed to be heroic, pragmatic, and willing to make tough decisions for Alina (\spoiler) even if it means letting her go. Mal in the show looks like a pinhead mouth breathing rat and is just a wind up doll that's like I LOVE YER ALINERR and has ZERO depth. I partially blame the actor, but the writing doesn't help
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offonmyown
I read the books a long time ago so my memory is fuzzy but I definitely remember the Darkling's real name and backstory being revealed way later and honestly wish they would have kept it that way because it maintains a sense of mystery that the viewers get to unravel with Alina. The show was still so, so excellent so I can't be too upset.
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I read the books a long time ago so my memory is fuzzy but I definitely remember the Darkling's real name and backstory being revealed way later and honestly wish they would have kept it that way because it maintains a sense of mystery that the viewers get to unravel with Alina. The show was still so, so excellent so I can't be too upset.
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Raven
I love that they gave Alina a personality and actually take an active role in the story. And changing Mal was the best decision EVER! Archie is amazing, and I love how they actually made it believable that Alina and Mal are friends. In the books it felt more like he viewed her as his property, but in the show they are ACTUALLY best friends!
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I love that they gave Alina a personality and actually take an active role in the story. And changing Mal was the best decision EVER! Archie is amazing, and I love how they actually made it believable that Alina and Mal are friends. In the books it felt more like he viewed her as his property, but in the show they are ACTUALLY best friends!
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marianna
Well l watched till the end BUT wish l hadnt bothered. didnt like it very much. hadnt a clue what was going on. l have learnt more from these short chunks than the actual series. may watch it again. not sure yet. maybe should have read the books first. not sure yet.
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Well l watched till the end BUT wish l hadnt bothered. didnt like it very much. hadnt a clue what was going on. l have learnt more from these short chunks than the actual series. may watch it again. not sure yet. maybe should have read the books first. not sure yet.
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Renafly
I really like the changes they made with Mal, though I wonder how it will affect the second season. Mal's problematic behavior drives Alina to feel isolated, which becomes a very important factor in some of the choices she makes at the end the second book.
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I really like the changes they made with Mal, though I wonder how it will affect the second season. Mal's problematic behavior drives Alina to feel isolated, which becomes a very important factor in some of the choices she makes at the end the second book.
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Terra
Small ones: The Darkling kissed Alina first in the books. Alina did not use a light shield on herself and the stag, the darkling acted at the last second and cut the tree, it was not deflected. Also, didnt like how the collar on Alina disappeared.
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Small ones: The Darkling kissed Alina first in the books. Alina did not use a light shield on herself and the stag, the darkling acted at the last second and cut the tree, it was not deflected. Also, didnt like how the collar on Alina disappeared.
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Gigi
I loved this adaptation but I didn't like that the Darkling nonchalantly revealed his real name to Alina, while in the books he only reveals it to her in book 3 and in a very complicated scene that portrays how manipulative the Darkling can be
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I loved this adaptation but I didn't like that the Darkling nonchalantly revealed his real name to Alina, while in the books he only reveals it to her in book 3 and in a very complicated scene that portrays how manipulative the Darkling can be
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layla
As much as I applaud the show for making Mal more likable (I absolutely love Archie, I still can't like Mal and his character knowing how he is in the books. It's just something about his character that still bugs the hell out of me.
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As much as I applaud the show for making Mal more likable (I absolutely love Archie, I still can't like Mal and his character knowing how he is in the books. It's just something about his character that still bugs the hell out of me.
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Nadine
I also loved the addition of the Heartrender-husbands (Ivan and Fedjor, which gave Ivan an interesting twist. We see him not just as this violent Darkling-supporting villain, but as loving, soft and caring boyfriend/husband.
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I also loved the addition of the Heartrender-husbands (Ivan and Fedjor, which gave Ivan an interesting twist. We see him not just as this violent Darkling-supporting villain, but as loving, soft and caring boyfriend/husband.
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Rebekah
I read the first book because of the hype and man. it was so cliche, and most of the characters were so flat and boring. The show actually did a great job of fleshing things out, and gave the main character an actual spine!
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I read the first book because of the hype and man. it was so cliche, and most of the characters were so flat and boring. The show actually did a great job of fleshing things out, and gave the main character an actual spine!
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jashandeep
the major difference in show is how they make aleksander vulnerable and he truly fell for alina in series unlike books. alina and kirigans chemistry is fire. i hope netflix gives us some redemption arc for the darkling
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the major difference in show is how they make aleksander vulnerable and he truly fell for alina in series unlike books. alina and kirigans chemistry is fire. i hope netflix gives us some redemption arc for the darkling
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Meghan
Is no one going to mention that in the show Alina has Genya get rid of her scar. In the books she didn't get rid of it which I felt showed her linked to Mal in a physical way and how she couldn't just let him go so easily.
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Is no one going to mention that in the show Alina has Genya get rid of her scar. In the books she didn't get rid of it which I felt showed her linked to Mal in a physical way and how she couldn't just let him go so easily.
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Hope
I didnt like how they made Alina get the stags power because of it choosing her, that seems like a more typical ending. In the books, its because saving its life was more powerful than killing it.
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I didnt like how they made Alina get the stags power because of it choosing her, that seems like a more typical ending. In the books, its because saving its life was more powerful than killing it.
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Dane
Genya's story was so subtle that non-readers wouldn't know the extent of her suffering. Also, Kirigan's name is so special bc HE only tell it to her. When he love her and finally saying goodbye
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Genya's story was so subtle that non-readers wouldn't know the extent of her suffering. Also, Kirigan's name is so special bc HE only tell it to her. When he love her and finally saying goodbye
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Moon7Shine
I watched this before reading the book and when I realized Alina wasnt Shu I was mind blown since thats a pretty good part of her character in the show. I absolutely love this decision
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I watched this before reading the book and when I realized Alina wasnt Shu I was mind blown since thats a pretty good part of her character in the show. I absolutely love this decision
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Reveluv&Orbit
I love the series and I want to draw Alina but when I searched for references all pictures of her had white, blonde or gray hair. To those book readers here, why is that?
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I love the series and I want to draw Alina but when I searched for references all pictures of her had white, blonde or gray hair. To those book readers here, why is that?
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Tisha
So we're not even gonna mention the biggest difference being Mal might as well have been called something else because they gave him a personality transplant in the show huh?
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So we're not even gonna mention the biggest difference being Mal might as well have been called something else because they gave him a personality transplant in the show huh?
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sanneke
What i do like of the show, is that Ivan and Fedyor have a romantic relationship.
Also in the book you see that Ivan is team Darkling and Fedyor is Team Alina.
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What i do like of the show, is that Ivan and Fedyor have a romantic relationship.
Also in the book you see that Ivan is team Darkling and Fedyor is Team Alina.
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Ko_
For me show was still better than the books. Books were not at all good. They were nothing in front of my other fav fantasy books. I just watched show for Ben Barnes.
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For me show was still better than the books. Books were not at all good. They were nothing in front of my other fav fantasy books. I just watched show for Ben Barnes.
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Shifra
I just cant wait for Nikolai, Wylan and the twins. Also when Kaz was saying goodbye to the Alina and the gang just made me think of that line from Crooked Kingdom.
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I just cant wait for Nikolai, Wylan and the twins. Also when Kaz was saying goodbye to the Alina and the gang just made me think of that line from Crooked Kingdom.
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Angela
Can someone please inform me If General Zlatan is actually Nikolai. I can't help but think thats how they will introduce him in the Series. If we get a season 2.
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Can someone please inform me If General Zlatan is actually Nikolai. I can't help but think thats how they will introduce him in the Series. If we get a season 2.
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Asterismos
West Ravkan separatism is a major plot point in King of Scars, you are wrong that it's not present in the books. It's just not really in the Grisha trilogy.
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West Ravkan separatism is a major plot point in King of Scars, you are wrong that it's not present in the books. It's just not really in the Grisha trilogy.
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