Shadow and Bone Creator Leigh Bardugo Breaks Silence on Show’s Cancellation

Shadow and Bone author Leigh Bardugo has broken her silence on the Netflix show’s cancellation.

The fantasy series, based on the writer’s Grishaverse novels, was confirmed yesterday (November 15) as one of a number of shows axed by the streamer.

On her Instagram page, Bardugo shared a statement about the cancellation, admitting that the news “hit her hard.”

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“Friends, you’ve probably already heard that there won’t be a Shadow and Bone season 3 or a Six of Crows spinoff,” she began. “The news has hit me hard. I am heartbroken and deeply disappointed, but I am also trying to hold on to my very real gratitude.

“Most authors never see their work adapted. Many end up regretting the experience. I am one of the lucky few who can watch an adaptation with pride and immense joy.”

Bardugo said she was “very grateful to our writers, our crew and our amazing cast who are not only extremely talented, but also really good people”, while also sharing her gratitude to the fans.

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“Whether you found the books first or discovered them through the series. The Grishaverse is a better place because of you and I am so grateful for every tweet, post, comment, review, illustration, fic, tattoo and cosplay that helped make all of this possible,” she continued.

“We’re book lovers and that means we never stop imagining that magic can become real. You’re proof. Now I’m going to cry, and maybe have a drink, and then see where the story takes us next.

Star Ben Barnes, who plays The Darkling, shared a black heart in the comments, with Bardugo in turn responding with two black hearts.

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Shadow and Bone first premiered in 2021 and ran for two seasons, most recently premiering in March of this year.

The series was axed alongside fellow Netflix shows Glamorous, Agent Elvis, Captain Fall and Farzar, with Deadline reporting that the shows’ most recent seasons failed to meet expectations, which were weighed against cost decisions .

Shadow and bones seasons 1 and 2 are broadcast on Netflix

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