Shadow and Bone is pretty great...

[@psitsmaria]

I feel like netflix gave him the show earlier just because they were proud of it and they wanted to be like "seeee we can make a decent show"

[@Charmedsas1]

totally lmao... it's a hit this time (they hit it too w/ teenage bounty hunters)

[@philipocallaghan]

IT WAS RUBBISH.

[@trilynn9202]

it wasn’t even good tho lmao, the SOC plot line was the only redeemable quality

[@amaraotiim3979]

@@trilynn9202 I watched it for the crows

[@emilylefevre6806]

@@trilynn9202 I have family members that are obsessed but it just doesn't seem to pull me in really :/

[@melaniev9446]

You're overlooking something vital by the fact Netflix contacted you and let you released an early review. By doing this, it means that Netflix see's you as a legitimate reviewer. They only usually give early access to people they acknowledge as a reviewer, so take that accomplishment with pride :)

[@faiaflrt]

Eh, he's legit whether Netflix says he is or not. The fact that he makes good money off these videos is really the only legitimacy he needs, as Netflix isn't the best judge of artistic integrity, but I get what you're saying about external validation. That being said, he probably has a target audience in the main demographic they're looking to market to. I might give the show a shot too; Alex seems to have pretty good taste.

[@cotijapatitas]

Also, makes sense that theyd give him access to it 2 weeks prior given that it takes roughly a month to produce one of his reviews (because if the animation).

[@TheAmazingLee01]

@@cotijapatitas Netflix is pretty good about giving screeners to critics several weeks before the launch of new shows.

[@DensilGrant]

Anyone with over 2 million subscribers will get attention

[@zetareticuli5643]

The fact someone has been helped by netflix only means his review can be compromised do you think netflix would give him early access again if he gave this a terrible review? Let's hope he is honest

[@ashshawon6840]

It is really mind blowing that Netflix gave Alex an early access when His content is spoiling/making fun of these shows.

[@reptilesceptile1035]

They get a lot of watches with if tho

[@HVVP]

After seeing this, I wanna watch the show now 😂

[@na1959]

They just want views. Doesn't matter if people watch it because they're interested or they're just curious about how ridiculous it is.

[@AF-gd7fh]

He's only allowed to show the first episode. That's like 10% of book 1. Plenty left unspoiled.

[@mayaklast6334]

Any publicity is good publicity. Always. The important thing is to get someone talking about your show so that when people scroll down the list they will go 'oh, that name kinda rings a bell... let's try this'. What they actually say / spoil isn't important. A lot of big hits from the past decades came from lots of people saying it sucked and other people going 'is it really that bad? I'm gonna check it out, then' (Twilight, Fifty shades, After...). Actually it can be argued that easy targets for criticism are good investment in the youtube era: it's easier to make a video which will get views by making fun / ranting about something than by praising it, so more content makers will target the 'worse' show / movie on the market which will only increase its popularity, which in turn will motivate more people to review it (or criticize previous reviews of it...).

[@fuffle7]

I like Alina and Mal, but I've gotta say, the subplot with Kaz, Jesper and Inej absolutely carried the show for me

[@venecianita5013]

Me too ! I enjoyed the show but tbh Idk about the books but I found alina kinda childish and predictable and weak in the show, like there was so much potential she didn't use which was frustrating at times while Kaz and his crew was definitely awesome and getting shit done !

[@tanah6962]

@@venecianita5013 I haven't read the books either and I feel like she was way too naive. I feel she would have had a bit of streetsmart and we had evidence she stood up for herself, like punching the quartermaster for calling her a name etc. She was also a bit too trusting of everyone at the Little Palace considering she didn't trust many people at the orphanage. Does she ever find out Alexei, her mapmaking friend, was the one to betray her and give up her name??

[@idk-YS]

Literally- I haven’t read shadow and bones but did read six of crows and ck so I think that’s probably why I was more biased to kaz and the crew 😂 but honestly they were the only reason why I was so interested in the show

[@same69410]

​@@venecianita5013 I recently finished reading the Trilogy and the show kinda does the book justice in regards to Alina's personality. At the beginning of the story Alina is kinda "dumb" and childish but she develops more as the story moves on. I hope Netflix doesn't fuck up this element.

[@maemae4171]

@@tanah6962 To answer your question, in the books, Alexei is actually one of the only people to die on the skiff in the Fold. He is carried away by the Volcra, never to be seen again. The chapter ends when Alina has her sudden burst of light. It kills the Volcra and she is dropped onto the deck and passes out.

[@Zeddo_Star]

Does anyone else find it crazy how little of a big deal he makes about Netflix contacting him and giving him early acces

[@AxxLAfriku]

I recently revealed the genders of my two girlfriends. It got a lot of hate and now has 30 times more dislikes than likes. I am really sad that people can be so mean. Sorry for using your comment to talk about my problems, dear zee

[@moraelity]

@@lilysuezanne6859 I think they mean they’re trans women. I really don’t know what they’re saying

[@DuendeTortuga]

Not really, I mean 2.56M subs is quite a bit, you know.

[@sophiawang8096]

axxl is literally a troll. he has a bunch of videos where he insists that he has two girlfriends even though they're probably related to him or something

[@rickyrojas1901]

@@lilysuezanne6859 He is a troll/spammer that copy pastes the same comment onto videos across KZbin. He recently changed his script from insulting the commenter unless they look at his videos to this which is trying to get sympathy

[@DinoDudeAnimated]

Alex: gets an offer from Netflix to review a show Also Alex: Gets the video sponsored by another company

[@AbaDDon-vu4ob]

Not just any company, but a direct competitor (amazon/prime video) LOL

[@rachaelm7084]

@@AbaDDon-vu4ob 🤣🤣🤣

[@jekellhides]

I appreciate the hustle

[@meetaverma8372]

Netflix don't pay him to review, they're doing it for publicity. In case this was a video game, it'll be close to sponsorship, but since they don't don't sell shows seperately, it's kind of useless for him to get the show early and so he needs to get someone to pay up. I guess Netflix could pay, but maybe they didn't

[@jeckjeck3119]

Plot twist: Netflix owns Audible.

[@vitoriapaura8980]

The fact he felt the need to give us a disclaimer at the end to tell us Netflix hasn’t paid him is so funny for some reason

[@SkiggsMoDiggs]

He does kind of have to considering he rarely gives good opinions on TV shows on his channel, so like with tablet reviews from youtuber artists, people may think he was paid to give a good review

[@vitoriapaura8980]

@@SkiggsMoDiggs Yeah, I totally get that! I just thought it was funny bc I just know a lot of people probably were thinking he was paid for it. It’s great he cleared it up tho

[@sirmel11]

@@SkiggsMoDiggs Yeah, I don't like how negative each video can get. Some of the shows are genuinely good. Everyone craps on Riverdale but at least it's enjoyable compared to other dramas. I remember recommending this channel to my friend but I told them that the reviews could be negative and they never watched the video I think.

[@SkiggsMoDiggs]

@@sirmel11 If you don't like negative reviews, then why are you even watching Alex You have different opinions than Alex, maybe it's out think Riverdale is better than other dramas, but he thinks there's nothing worse. Its just his opinion

[@SkiggsMoDiggs]

@@ateez_stan777 Isn't there some kinda thing in most contracts like this against saying explicitly you aren't paid when you are?

[@acroissant1027]

My man rlly just called the crows "some businessmen" and moved on 😔

[@justintime3656]

i was like,, my gost won't associate with your ghost,,

[@leilanimacintyre3632]

Perfect definition of the crows is businessmen. They’re literal thieves this is hilarious.

[@lightningblue4498]

Wait why were Kaz, Inej and Jesper in the shadow and bone Netflix show in the first place? like they never were written into the shadow and bone books which take place way before the six of crows books.

[@acroissant1027]

@@lightningblue4498 yea it was basically just to give six of crows fans a reason to tune in I think, so they kinda just slapped the crows in there at random. In that sense it doesn't follow the books exactly, but I kinda liked it--plus, it looks like they're saving the main plot of the soc duology for after the grisha trilogy wraps up in the show 🙏

[@filmfangirls9163]

I know I came back to watch his review again after falling in love with the Crows and reading their books, and forgot he only mentioned them in one sentence 🤣

[@YM-qb6gh]

I hate that every YA story has to be compared to Hunger Games. I read all three books in this series and I can guarantee you this is NOTHING like the Hunger Games.

[@lizbethpalvarez6965]

but have you read the six of crows duology? bc those are sm better than the trilogy

[@sheona4515]

Who said it is like hunger games? 🙄

[@sheona4515]

@@lizbethpalvarez6965 yeah ikr they should’ve made the series based on that

[@citriz]

@@sheona4515 the Netflix description did for some reason

[@shifra1967]

And Game of Thrones

[@neflufv6392]

Netflix probably gave this to Alex because he’s the only person left watching Riverdale and they want a season 7

[@luuuuux_]

Lmao

[@laugh-a-gramstudios4601]

Actually CW is making Riverdale, Netflix just bought the rights also I still watch it. I find the plot still interesting ironic since I’m the targeted audience.

[@neflufv6392]

@@laugh-a-gramstudios4601 it’s a joke😒

[@laugh-a-gramstudios4601]

...ok? I’m just saying this because a lot of people seem to think that Netflix is the one who actually cares about Riverdale when really they couldn’t care less. People could still watch Riverdale season 6 on the CW app and on demand from Xfinity, Netflix isn’t wasting any money on producing Riverdale, their just earning money from people watching the show. But glad you now know the truth :3

[@brucecoleman4806]

@@laugh-a-gramstudios4601 No

[@lxxuxn5836]

Honestly bro it was such a good show I’m just so fearful that they’re gonna cancel it for kissing booth 10

[@beanandcheese.burrito]

with all the positive reaction i think they’ll definitely make a season 2

[@nikkigarib5461]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@kavarna6560]

Nahhhhhh 😂😂😂

[@alistairt7544]

Kissing Booth 10 🤣💀

[@victoriaarul8163]

i’m ded

[@AllDaGoodUsernamesWereTaken]

It is -I like Alina and Mal so much better in the netflix series compared to their original book couterparts? AND they gave the Darkling a personality Like danggg good job netflix

[@partyfish3415]

The personalities added to the Shadow and Bone characters were great, I agree! Just the fact that they had one was impressive. So sad Nikolai isn't in it (I didn't see his name on the casting list, I haven't finished the show yet PLEASE correct me if I'm wrong)

[@talhaker5276]

@@partyfish3415 I think it's because of the casting it was sooo good

[@jessicas4530]

@Anam Dar season 1 is only about the 1st book

[@andreeam.1888]

@@partyfish3415 Nikolai will probably show up in Season 2, which will be based on the second book Siege and Storm, where Nikolai makes his entrance.

[@f.k.3628]

Right? Mal was such a douch in the books but in the Show he is absolutly lovable

[@audrey6714]

Anyone: What's that new Netflix show Shadow and Bo-- The Whole Grishaverse Fandom: aight who summoned us?

[@kiaaa7330]

i binged the entire show. ENTIRE SHOW MY KANEJ HEART-

[@srenz2802]

YUP

[@alinac5512]

@@kiaaa7330 my thoughts exactly. And Ive only read s&b and the first half of the second book. Havent even read six of crows yet.

[@lemmetalkaboutthis]

YES

[@cupidsangel5472]

@@kiaaa7330 “She isn’t like you. No one is.”

[@lizzieh5020]

The fact that Alex has "great" in the title means this must be a cinematic masterpiece.

[@shelovesj.]

He's had great before

[@Sammy-yf2sb]

Facts

[@Gloss613]

Or he was paid to do so

[@befaany]

Now only three shows have been granted this title

[@kirangite3610]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@sophiaferinde2421]

Alex: makes a video for shadow and bone The grishaverse fandom: YOU SUMMONED US?

[@lilegvishiani6680]

literally

[@LauraPerez-oz2hw]

Haha summoned lmao

[@ralmnsrii]

we have been summoned

[@amelialily25]

Hahah yes 🤣

[@maddimaribee]

i’m here 💁🏻‍♀️

[@ruthl8453]

This show told me two things 1) There was enough space for Jack on the raft 2) The Notebook story line STILL works! nice

[@melcrumxjimin7218]

I thought the same thing, I was like Jacck!! 😂

[@tirkdiamond]

OMG, I thought the first one too!

[@jojo-ru8go]

the first one is so accurate😂😂😂

[@noellefritz5678]

there was always enough room for jack, that was the problem, if there was any more weight on the raft it would have sunk too far below the water and they would have both frozen to death instead of just Jack

[@123Saulytea]

Ben Barnes as the Darkling has ruined me for life and my whole hope of ever getting love. What a casting choice *bows*.

[@ina8099]

I hated Darkling in the books, but he is pretty hard to hate in the show.

[@turdpickler3564]

He is beautiful man

[@clementiefreya]

@@ina8099 i had to remind myself that he’s the bad guy cause i keep rooting for him and alina to get together

[@jaleel2415]

@@clementiefreya lmao the love y'all have for toxic manipulative ppl are insane

[@priiifrg]

@@jaleel2415 what can I say? I can’t resist a charming manipulative villain 🤷🏼‍♀️ but he DOES care about Alina, he wasn’t pretending that, so... not as bad as haters like to say he is.

[@imogen_hale]

It’s so crazy coming from the relatively small book fandom and watching it expand with the series, I still can’t believe it’s actually happening

[@guesswho4467]

Same. I hope more people will love it

[@itsstrange3702]

Yeah I‘m also happy that now I can talk to people Abt it

[@Aboystuckinaloop]

Wait, i thouhht the 6 of crows has a huge fandom.

[@Kirayni]

Same, they maintained a lot of the story too but created new storylines, it's coming along really nicely

[@haloum]

the book fandom is actually pretty big 😭😭😭

[@amyadams9970]

Netflix: We need good press, who's on youtube that does good reviews on shows? Worker: There is this Alex Meyers guy that has criticized nearly all of our rom-com films! Netflix: Get him on the phone.

[@mohammedhussain6749]

Makes sense, their biggest critic likes the show? Must be good then

[@andrewsutherland133]

That's actually a great idea because alex makes fun of everything, regardless of how good or bad it is so I feel like us as viewers take them with a grain of salt and decide to ser how the scenes really play out

[@nidhi2319]

Thats exactly how it went

[@AllMacamo]

@@andrewsutherland133 You're spot on! Makes *fun* of everything, some people seem to not understand this

[@gabriellevalentino7319]

@@andrewsutherland133 very true. And if he actually likes it, then it's probably pretty great lol

[@christ-abel8774]

Mal : "I'll find my way back to you." Alina : 🥺 *They both lean in for a kiss...* Alex : "So you two are, uh, 'best friends', huh ? Hm-hm, yup. Heard that one before." I never grow tired of Alex's humour 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@audrey9609]

All of us heard that before… to many times 😂

[@maggierr8938]

don't give netflix the credit for the worldbuilding, bc that was all leigh bardugo and her books

[@juliasteele8197]

I think maybe he just meant the cgi/other effects used for the setting

[@fartyfat6539]

its the production team who bust their butt off to make the world seems realistic and alive. All the sets and props are very detailed, just look at the scenes at Ketterdam, they actually custom made all the label to the bottles in the background to look the part. They also made. a whole ass language (old Rafkan) thats actually usable and learnable. Not to mention the stellar CGI that must have costs a ton since its better quality than something they use for The Witcher or Stranger Things (or other fantasy netflix shows). Obviously Leigh deserves credits as well, but the show is so much more than just her writing.

[@emilysfeather]

Adding on to this, they had to adapt the world-building you get in the narration in the books and make it visual for an audience that had potentially not read the books. I think they did a decent job but it was nowhere near as comprehensible as the books because they simply didn't have (or didn't give it) the time and scope it has on the page. The books were basically the concept art that the showrunners had to make sense of for a television audience.

[@VITOLLFOTOGRAFIA]

What an absurd comment, it's like saying "don't give HBO credit for creating a world that was already written"

[@alegria1813]

Um what about giving the credits to anyones who worked on that show?

[@syares6470]

That moment you realize a book you randomly picked up in high school and read in a single sitting got a Netflix adaptation.

[@na1959]

I mean they're making adaptions out of everything really.. They're even gonna make one of the kane chronicles.

[@p4nda_bebe]

I was just about to say that

[@aleno5833]

@@na1959 wait what?? YOU SAID KANE CHRONICLES??

[@na1959]

@@aleno5833 yup, search it up. Though, i so wish disney plus had taken it up like they took percy jackson..I don't know, i don't have that much faith in netflix. Plus, if disney plus had taken it up then we could have the show adaption version of the crossover books too.

[@amadeux5471]

Are the books any good? I'm extremely intrigued by the setting and I wouldn't mind buying the first book

[@amandacercado4173]

grishaverse book stans made this show their entire personality the second the show dropped. it's me i'm grishaverse book stans.

[@cupidsangel5472]

I am too 😭✌🏾

[@cherrrrycolla]

Shhhhh don’t expose us

[@rishabhverma6457]

Me too

[@therhythmictale5574]

SAME PLEASE THATS SO ACCURATE

[@milkyways13343]

yes we did!!!

[@aadya7755]

Ben as the darkling was just epic

[@professorbaxtercarelessdre1075]

i found it predictable, but done in a way that was actually satisfying so i liked it as well

[@chai_and_books]

I know! He was perfect for the role

[@clauly_]

Why is nobody talking about how we literally just got so many new scenes and heard Zoya talk for the first time

[@luuuuux_]

alsjsldwjsk our queen Zoya Nazyalensky

[@clauly_]

@@luuuuux_ 🚨Row Spoilers🚨 Our dragon queen

[@choiyerimsupremacy]

LITERALLY I’M FREAKING OUT

[@luuuuux_]

@@clauly_ yesss our dragon queen I haven’t read row yet though but I think I get it. She’s gonna get married to Nikolai, isn’t she?

[@wcmdtl]

yes my girlfriend

[@violetfolgi]

I guess you didn't know but we girshaverse fans have been OBSESSING over *every single* new clip that's been coming out through various channels and yoU'VE JUST GIVEN US SO MUCH OF THE FIRST EPISODE OMG anyway prepare to be flooded with screaming fans

[@randomgirlxrulz]

I know right?? He just casually dropped so much new content and I was on the edge of my seat squealing!! I think once I actually get to watch the show I will go into cardiac arrest

[@violetfolgi]

@@randomgirlxrulz honestly, same.

[@luuuuux_]

He gave me an aneurism with all of these clips. I’m dying, people

[@AimedWraith]

it already is my entire personality

[@RavitejaGMusic]

Hey if u don't mind. I have few doubts which I can only ask those who read books. Is it the same story as in the shadow and bone book? If it is the same story can I pick the 2nd book in the series? Does it spoil any story of six of crows?

[@lanakranjcevic2752]

the shadow and bone fandom has been summoned

[@justintime3656]

Oh no, Book talks coming

[@valmor7450]

YA community unite!

[@thandondlovu5392]

No mourners, No funerals.

[@megmarie2686]

*materializes out of thin air* you called?

[@blending_in]

WOOHOO

[@XalesTardis]

You know, if we link enough of his videos together, we can track Alex's whole relationship with Kelsey in High School

[@jenvanwesep607]

*evil laughing*

[@kamanonickname]

He ignored the Crows. Im devastated...

[@ekaterinadanilova6990]

But why would they mix two different books? Six Crows is supposed to happen much much later, like, years after the Alina story, otherwise it doesn't make sense

[@gabby4662]

@@ekaterinadanilova6990 i think this season was based off the book shadow and bone and i think it shows what the crows were doing around that time (i haven’t read shadow and bone) but i think the next season will be primarily the crows story

[@markdougherty5591]

@@gabby4662 I recently finished the shadow and bone trilogy I read six of crows like two years ago its one of my favourite books and it's more popular of the two series, I think they should have made the tv show on six of crows and then if that did very well than do a prequel series on shadow and bone because soc is such a great story with so many good characters that just making it a side plot is pretty disappointing.

[@tanvi5051]

@@ekaterinadanilova6990 Leigh said it would be like a high budget fanfiction

[@xxwhispersxx2856]

@@markdougherty5591 From what I understand, season 2 of SB is going to be about Seige and Storm and another original storyline for the Crows. I have a hunch season 3 is going to shift it and the Crows will be front and center then and the SB characters will take a backseat.

[@sophierae9206]

For any grishaverse fans don’t worry there aren’t any real spoilers just cool shots from the first episode :)

[@MassielRoss]

I haven't read the books but im really excited for this show 😁

[@sophierae9206]

@@MassielRoss the books are just 🤌 and I’m sure the show will be too 😁

[@anjag9402]

I was looking for this comment thank you!

[@arianna3287]

the only spoiler is that they changed random stuff from the book for no reason just to make it more complicated??

[@sophierae9206]

@@arianna3287 haha I think they changed it so they’d be able to incorporate the crows into the storyline because the events of SoC only happen a couple years after the trilogy ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

[@tigerlillesfire5864]

“Alina would like to filet that mignon” one of Alex’s finest quotes

[@bondageboots7796]

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[@subway830]

The lady who plays Inej is of the same ethnicity as me so that makes me proud because she's a cool character 🤩

[@AditiPhadke1010]

So is Zoya!

[@subway830]

@@AditiPhadke1010 yes :)

[@ummmmno411]

She’s so pretty 😌

[@idontexist1966]

Lucky!

[@sabriyazaman1657]

INEJ AND JESPER ARE THE BEST FR FR

[@MaggiMe]

As a book reader I didn’t have high hopes but I absolutely loved it. I mean emotional support goat need I say more😂

[@eleanormason2647]

My partner and I watched it together last night and the goat - Jesper relationship was one of our favourite parts. "I think you mean MILO" 😄

[@MaggiMe]

@@eleanormason2647 yaaaass I loved Milo and how Milo got a pretty important part😂

[@callycagney7665]

Honestly that was one of my favourite scenes.

[@Greentrees60]

Completely agreed! I liked the books and the 6 of Crows ok, but incorporating them together into the show made it really great!

[@xexeed1356]

I love how he keeps reminding people of the goat's name and clarifying that he's talking about the goat during emotional scenes😂😂😂

[@kaban456]

Last time Alex actually liked a show I thought my laptop would explo-

[@moonlightscrawls]

op u ok? is your laptop ok?

[@THEMOCU]

@@moonlightscrawls I mean they managed to press post before they... RIP-ed

[@Fortheloveoffood0990]

Omg me too lol hahahahah

[@swarali1365]

Rip laptop, we'll remember you.

[@km3455]

Ben Barnes is such an awesome actor. He plays the bad guy to perfection. Was amazing in Punisher. Very underrated.

[@nyushav9600]

I agree!! he’s amazing

[@fatimahmunawar5030]

Honestly he deserves so much more. He's freaking perfect in every kind of the character. He was awesome in the Chronicles of narnia too even though the movie portrayed prince Caspian as mostly a side character.

[@sherrychung2456]

He’s like my childhood prince. I’m basically obsessed with him lmaoo

[@shreya446]

he has the strongest aura in EVERY SCENE. freaking amazing that (๑♡⌓♡๑)

[@enchantricks]

BILLY RUSSO

[@oiaponie]

Never read the books but I think the episodes were tight and well written. The costumes were magnificent.

[@partyfish3415]

I would recommend reading Six of Crows/Crooked Kingdom. I would also recommend skipping the Shadow and Bone trilogy (Unless you want to read King of Scars/ Rule of Wolves) because the trilogy the main show is based on is... bad... Also I loved the costumes too! I liked the top hats.

[@f.k.3628]

@@partyfish3415 Yeah the hats were really great i mean jesper looked even more gorgeous than usual but I thought the Inferni keftas were a little silly.

[@smileyface8434]

​@@partyfish3415 Uhh so I just read the first five chapters of Shadow and Bone and am already bored to death. Is it ok if I skip it and just move on to Six of Crows? Or would I not be able to understand anything without the background knowledge, = from Shadow and Bone? idk what to do anymore lol

[@partyfish3415]

@@smileyface8434 You can read Six if Crows and the sequel, Crooked Kingdom, without reading Shadow and Bone. The characters from S&B make a cameo appearance at some point but you can read the story and enjoy it thoroughly without the context of the trilogy. There is another series in the Grishaverse, King of Scars and the sequel Rule of Wolves. Those books are also good, but you do absolutely need to read the trilogy to understand them at all. At the very least, Six of Crows is definitely worth the read! I hope this helps. :)

[@partyfish3415]

@@f.k.3628 They remind me of pokemon trainers a bit. XD

[@mayadargeon2172]

As a book fan, I'm so goddamn jealous of you right now.

[@isabellaromney1054]

Lol same

[@meetaverma8372]

Thanks for telling me what to read next

[@ralmnsrii]

same😩😩

[@mayadargeon2172]

@@meetaverma8372 You're welcome ! There's the Grisha trilogy and the Six of Crows duology after that is in the same universe ! The show is adapting the Grisha trilogy right now, but they added the Crows in the story, tho it won't be the plot of their books, so like ... I'm not really sure why they are here, but nobody's complaining, the whole fandom love them and the books as much if not more than the Grisha's.

[@tell-talehearts4462]

@@mayadargeon2172 I honestly don't think I'd be as excited about the show if the Crows weren't in it.

[@Caitsbooks]

I’m ready for this show to become my entire personality on Friday

[@talberreby9398]

YESSS

[@degeneratemilkhater5696]

I'm ready for this show to become my entire personality for the rest of my life

[@Caitsbooks]

@Axiliea Carter hi!

[@parisjoyy]

omg literally me

[@adannayoutube4243]

hi cait!!

[@Anastasia-lo5fm]

HE DIDN'T LIE. IT WAS ABSOLUTELY AMAZING.

[@Two_andahalf_devil]

YEEEEEES🔥🔥🔥

[@iamconfused1258]

IKKRRR!

[@beeclan50]

Agreed

[@mrseskasi]

I like it...its not witcher level but then that doesn't mean it's bad...I would give it a 👍...read the books already.

[@s.m.4901]

YES. I'LL NEVER GET OVER HOW AMAZING IT REALLY WAS.

[@ricardo.compere8504]

The fact my teacher suggested this show to the class and you considering its good means i have to watch it

[@partyfish3415]

You're teacher has good taste :)

[@carpediem4091]

@@partyfish3415 *your ( Sorry, had to since we're talking about teachers...)

[@partyfish3415]

@@carpediem4091 Haha, yeah, I'm kind of ashamed now XD If you watch the show I hope you enjoy it :)

[@sarakukuljac3806]

I didnt really like it, it was basic to me but you go ahead and make your own opinion

[@No.1GodzillaGlazer]

Read the books tho too, their prolly better than the shows(yes i know)

[@savi8648]

Not gonna lie, this is the best adaptation casting I’ve seen since Narnia! Also, where are my Kanej, Wesper and Helnik shippers at?? I can’t get enough!!

[@angiewinchester3384]

WE GOT HELNIK AND KANEJ AND HOPEFULLY, WE'LL GET WESPER NEXT SEASON I'M SO EXCITED!

[@savi8648]

@@angiewinchester3384 YESSS GIRLLL, GIVE US ALL THE ANGST AND FEELS

[@l.jadeee9997]

HELNIK HELNIK HELNIK

[@thedorkettereads6052]

Plus isn't Prince Caspian in this?

[@ryxene4439]

@@thedorkettereads6052 yes lol, its ben barnes

[@deadinside3398]

“characters say lines that don’t really make sense” *i am become a blade has entered the chat*

[@luuuuux_]

That tattoo was the stupidest thing ever *I am become a blade*

[@KuroibaraKitty]

It was intentionally done to make it seem more archaic and that form is used in other texts.

[@clarisa6511]

@@luuuuux_ same energy as that one guy getting a "no regerts" tattoo

[@idkwhybut...]

It's actually grammatically accurate. Archaicly at least.

[@luuuuux_]

@@clarisa6511 true though. But this is somehow worse.

[@gottaluvsugar]

Me: do I want to risk spoilers? Also me: read all the books years ago and multiple times btwn now and then

[@annabelcrescibene4257]

Same

[@girlfrommetro]

ahaha same

[@TheMindofagenius1]

This is me when a manga I've read/been reading gets an anime adaptation xD

[@anaventura7752]

lol same

[@gottaluvsugar]

@@TheMindofagenius1 yep, I have a 5 y/o cat named after Inej. The stan energy is real

[@ornj3536]

Six of Crows has always been my favorite duology since I read it. Like, Alina is chill and all but the Crows were AWESOME. I was so excited to hear they were in the show and absolutely carried it for me.

[@ah3llfire]

Anything: happens “Who saw this coming?” The people who’ve read the books: ... EDIT: This was supposed to be a joke about the book readers already being familiar with most of the plot. This comment section is NOT passing the vibe check

[@magnusthered4973]

👁👄👁

[@animalobsessed1]

AND also everyone else, who then threw the book against the wall and burned it with fire. Still gonna watch the show though, maybe that will be better.

[@LightningRaven42]

Literally everyone saw this obvious turn of events from a mile away. Every YA protagonist is always the special chosen one snowflake that only appears after 5000 years and all the boys want her milkshake.

[@beepbeep2918]

I’m pretty sure EVERYONE, even the ppl who didn’t read the books, saw it coming. I mean it’s classic “chosen one” or “rare ____” procedure.

[@beepbeep2918]

Plus chekhov’s gun

[@anon_goose4787]

Me: *worried about spoilers* Also me: I have literally read all of the books what is wrong with me

[@clarisa6511]

relatable

[@biancacamillagambrioli5830]

If they mixed the trilogy and the duology (as it seems from the crows part showed here) probably there will be some differences from the books, hence possible spoilers? I would have preferred they didn't do that, since the two stories have nothing in common .-.

[@esmee6308]

@@biancacamillagambrioli5830 Way I like to see these things is as a 3rd thing to enjoy. Loved the trigoly, loved the duology, I don't need how I imagined the story when I read the books to be put on the screen, I'm excited to enjoy a new story with elements I already loved. It makes adaptations so much more enjoyable. :p But I do get your side of things as well. Got high hopes though!

[@biancacamillagambrioli5830]

@@esmee6308 yes I usually enjoy when adaptations are different (like I loved what they made with the Witcher, the books the game and the series are wildly different but I love all three of them), but in this case it feels weird to me since the themes, tones and even narrative structures are so unrelated... it just seems something done for marketing reasons, since six of crows is much more popular but it's pretty short for a tv show. These are just my doubts, but I don't want to judge before watching, which I'm very curious to do!

[@gabriellevalentino7319]

@@esmee6308 i agree. I like my adaptations to do something different, if they make it work. Sometimes it doesn't pan out but I'm not gonna watch something that I know everything about and it stays pretty much the same

[@mkn03]

Are we just gonna ignore the fact that we're actually a getting a glimpse of the show before it's even released?????😳😳😳😳😳😳😳😳😳😳😳 Edit: OHHHHH MYYYYY GODSSS THANKYOU SO MUCH FOR ALL THE LIKES ✨✨✨ALSO NO MOURNERS NO FUNERALS!!!

[@spacegalaxy19]

I KNOW i keep re-watching all the scenes 👀

[@laurabelacqua9064]

EXACTLY IM SO HAPPY

[@mkn03]

THANKYOU!!!!! when I saw the notification I nearly had a heartattack to be honest......

[@Sammy-yf2sb]

IKR I'M SO EXCITED

[@19manvi]

Oh I was waiting for the sneak peek on 22 but we got a little content a little bit early and I am very happy about it 🎉❤️

[@alcatraz8623]

Me: Reads six of crow Me: "This could be a show" Netflix: "hold my beer"

[@laurenparker7874]

Not me panicking thinking it was Friday and wondering how I missed it being released

[@sarahbarrero8504]

Same 🤣

[@clarytaylor8582]

same lmao. i literally have an alarm set

[@caya8717]

Yeah same I quickly check Netflix to see if I missed it

[@rifa1673]

Same

[@someonenotsomeone8450]

I literally looked up on google if it was released yet. I was about to throw something if I missed the release

[@GG-tm1pu]

The book "six of crows" is my literal favorite book everrrr

[@iamconfused1258]

same (crooked kingdom also)

[@sosassy2classy1]

isn’t this show based on shadow and bone not six of crows

[@iamconfused1258]

@@sosassy2classy1 it combines both shadow and bone and characters from the six of crows duology :))

[@mojovr5003]

Took me a while to realise this was an adaptation of the books as it was so long ago lol

[@sosassy2classy1]

@@iamconfused1258 ohhh okay

[@anjalidevarapalli9681]

The fact that Alex thinks Shadow and Bone is “pretty great” must mean it’s actually extremely good Edit: OMG THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR ALL THE LIKES!!

[@kackabobkova1718]

ikr!

[@mentallyunstable1926]

literally just finished episode one it’s so good. if you read the six of crows series and the grisha trilogy you’re gonna love it i swear

[@janzibunz8689]

I'm so happy. I cried.

[@imbatman3959]

@@mentallyunstable1926 exactly. I have also finished epi 1. But i haven't read the grisha series. Only the soc duology

[@imbatman3959]

@@janzibunz8689 ME TOO😂

[@AnonEMous-ij8jp]

Yo congrats to Leigh bardugo for getting her books into a Netflix series. God I remember reading her books for the first time. Freaking amazing heavily recommend reading her shadow and bone series and her next series that exists in the same world of Six of Crows!!!!

[@demeta3201]

PLEASE YOURE APPROVAL OF THIS MEANS SO MUCH TO ME 😭

[@mairanabi9157]

IKR 😭

[@namratasrinivasa7568]

@Broken Lantern X a lot of the people love the series and hold it close to their heart, so it's nice to see if one of their favourite youtubers like it. Also, if he likes it then a lot of the people will watch it which increases chances of a second season.

[@demeta3201]

@Broken Lantern X because its a book adaptation of my favourit books (shadow and bone trilogy and six of crows duology) and if Alex likes it it has to be good :) cant wait for friday!

[@1dpriya]

Kaz brekker was there for less than 10 seconds. Best 10 seconds of my life

[@chetsi_099]

The Crows are the best characters and need their own spin-off

[@SS-mk2yp]

@@chetsi_099 if this show gets cancelled before the Six of Crows storyline (or if they don’t get their own spinoff) I will RIOT

[@hangesno.1fangirl753]

@@SS-mk2yp same, if I will never see Wylan and Jesper together I will RIOT

[@BELIEVER78989]

@@hangesno.1fangirl753 if the show is cancelled before we get to see Wylan I WILL RIOT..I want to see all of my Crows together and pulling off heists😤

[@Linus644]

@@SS-mk2yp don’t curse it

[@KanejBrekkdown]

i’m mostly watching for the crows, not gonna lie.

[@ninjaartist1235]

Girl, same!

[@blacksoul981]

me too

[@flaviamonasteriosuarez4374]

We all are hahahaha

[@kuroneko5390]

Well, let's be honset we kinda all are even if we love the other book's too.

[@flaviamonasteriosuarez4374]

@@kuroneko5390 they are just superior

[@_thereisnoname_]

Tbh I already liked Jasper in the books but Netflix just blew my mind. Kit young is an ✨excellent✨ actor for this role of Jesper and just made my shadow and bone experience so much better!

[@togahimiko6369]

The description that Netflix gave ✨disturbed✨ me

[@MaeAlessa]

SAME

[@TheShitArtist]

When you're submitting a script/project like that they ask you to include a tagline that sometimes goes along the lines of "x thing you're familiar with" plus "other thing you're familiar with" in "x location". Like the movie Alien was presented as "Jaws in SPACE" even though they're completely different movies. I wouldn't worry too much. It's just a way to give someone an idea of what you're going for using examples they might be familiar with. It doesn't mean that it's going to be exactly like what you're describing. It's mainly done to sell the story idea to producers/distributers who mainly care about money - so they want to play it safe and cling to stuff that the public already knows and likes. It's what you use when you're presenting a pitch. I've had to write a tagline for a script adaptation I had to submit and I honestly didn't feel like it truly reflected what the story was about.

[@TheMindofagenius1]

it's dumb and cliche most of the time, but you simply cannot deny this approach is actually useful! I don't take their descriptions literally, it really is just there to give a sense of the vibe, not an actual synopsis. For example, long ago I was sold into reading a manga called The Promised Neverland, being told "it's like Attack on Titan meets Death Note", and in case you're not exactly familiar with those titles, it really was just like what that person described, I knew it wouldn't be EXACTLY those two shows mashed up, it's just the vibes combined, and the vibes indeed were there. My point is, it could actually be useful, regardless of any company schemes, to give a description like that from a consumer standpoint. I wanna have *some* idea about what I'm going into, because sometimes a synopsis can either be too telling or not telling at all...... just my opinion tho xP

[@Pfruit0916]

Didnt bother me. I’ve described this show as hunger games meet oceans 11 to my friends. That’s how I got my sister to start reading the books!

[@luuuuux_]

That description was dumber than Mal’s tattoo

[@haasher10]

Alex: "Shadow and Bone is pretty great" Me: "My joy is immeasurable and my day has been improved"

[@anastasialovewegerle3165]

Is anyone else freaking out at the fact thank PRINCE FREAKING CASPIAN is in this, no, just me, cool cool cool

[@alelex08]

I knew I recognized him.

[@mimiodiachi1227]

None of my roommates understood the yelling throughout episode one of this show. PRINCE FREAKING CASPIAN......OMG. I should get new roommates.

[@hyeflrtz]

OMG I THOUGHT I WAS THE ONLY ONE

[@Red-in1xe]

YES OK I S C R E A M ED WHEN I SAW BEN BARNES IN IT

[@flxwercxrpse1871]

Aka also billy russo

[@Alteori]

Oh now I must watch this

[@IMINYOURWALLS..]

Yes.

[@abby4179]

Pls it's so good

[@Ash2theB]

Also read the books. Especially the Six of Crows.

[@hansenyan6217]

Watch it you must

[@arabella2024]

read the books first.

[@andergarcia4953]

Tbh I thought this show was gonna be another cheesy young adult series but when I watch the episodes it was actually good. The characters were well written and the world was very unique. They're actually good twists and turns that I didn't see coming.

[@Narsae]

Did we watch the same show

[@andergarcia4953]

@@Narsae Yes we did and I wrote my opinion down if you have a problem with my opinion too bad. And btw its not just me that like it most people liked the show, critics and audiences liked it. So ur technically the odd1out

[@Narsae]

@@andergarcia4953 Why do you need my, or anyone else's affirmation regarding your taste in tv-shows? I just stated, in other words, that I don't agree with your assessment, but of course I don't have a problem with it. You do you and shine on, you crazy diamond.

[@andergarcia4953]

@@Narsae Then why reply at all

[@Narsae]

@@andergarcia4953 Same reason you wrote the original post. Impulse, stating my opinion, maybe a bit of dialogue. Why do we say things, why do we post them on the internet. Everything isn't done in anger and not everything needs to lead to conflict.

[@Linus644]

“Very interested businessman who dresses like those guys who put their IQ number in their dating profile” Very accurate

[@asinicw9906]

Jesper would definitely make such a dating profile for kaz as a prank.

[@Emmerilla_]

@@asinicw9906 And Kaz would whack him with his cane for it

[@justxxsunset]

Inej would probably be cackling in the background, but would try and look serious the moment Kaz glared at her

[@emmareadsbooks9631]

all of this is 100% true, definitely happens, A+ for accuracy

[@WeaponizedStrumpet]

I mean it's not WRONG but did he have to do my man Kaz like that?

[@am3thysts]

Me: “Why does this sound so familiar?” “The fold? Wait...” “Mal...Mal...MAL! Oh right! I read the books!”

[@amygooding4677]

Literally me 😂

[@gabriellevalentino7319]

😂😂

[@subiakhan4427]

I remember reading the books last year but I barely remember what happens in it

[@haaaa1588]

i am reading SIX OF CROWS , i think shadow and bones is from the same author

[@mercilessfinder4484]

@@haaaa1588 yesss, you'll see the Crows here as well 🤗

[@mourrinewambugu9868]

There's absolutely NO DULL MOMENT in this series!! I can't wait for season 2 for sure. I hope Mal has some powers or something

[@Impulsive_egg]

All I'm gonna say is there is a reason he is an extraordinary tracker ;)

[@f.k.3628]

Hahaha *nervous sweating*

[@khoivu3710]

i mean he is a morozova after all

[@f.k.3628]

@@khoivu3710 don't Spoiler!

[@ninarueda3467]

READ THE BOOKS YOULL LOVE THEM

[@VASUNTHARAI]

In the next season I wanna see more of Kaz’s story

[@teodoraichim]

Thats gonna be so disturbing if they show his past 😭

[@elcar659]

@@teodoraichim Yeah they might have to make it MA it’d be so disturbing

[@f.k.3628]

Are you sure about that?😓

[@neptunian_soul1458]

SAME

[@erminiaseverino7974]

i‘m currently reading the books and it is really disturbing, really. I don‘t know if they could show that in that show

[@malepatternbaldness.]

The second series, the Six of Crows duology, kicks ass. The first series, Shadow and Bone, is kinda whatever though. But they're combining the two series into one show so ig that'll be interesting. I will say that to the shows credit, Mal seems a whole lot more chill and likeable which is a huge step.

[@ukeleleguitar2087]

I agree, everything about Six of crows is frkn amazing

[@halidenisakok1589]

I didn't like Mal in the books but I've hope for the Mal in the show ahahha

[@kuroneko5390]

@@halidenisakok1589 same !

[@DiscoGoesOn5067]

Definte agree. Shadow and Bone was a little bit underwhelming and too predictable and cliche, but Six of Crows? It's been a long while since I've read a YA that I can proudly say SLAPS.

[@Pfruit0916]

All of this! They said Amal’s character got a huge overhaul and I’m glad bc him & Alina got on my nerves in the books. I think I might actually enjoy him in this and I far preferred the six of crows books but the blend of the two should make for interesting content.

[@sunspotmill1291]

*The Alex Meyers Rating System:* "X is pretty great" "Y is good" "Does anyone remember Z?" "Why does/did everyone like X so much?" "Y is weird" "Z doesn't make any sense" "X is kinda dumb" "Y is pretty dumb" "Z is hilariously dumb" "X -Riverdale- is a mess/has lost its mind" Alright, we got another show that made it to the top!! 👏👏👏

[@elsaylli2161]

i hope it stays that way tho i hope it doesnt become bad

[@natalieyu5597]

Yep

[@kentinson1670]

Pretty sure Riverdale has its own insanity rating

[@lineeskildsen2036]

Thats so true XD

[@lifeinmywonderland]

True, I used to ignore Anne with an E because I've seen a clip of it and thought the main girl kinda acts in an exaggerated way, but when he made a video about it I checked it out and damn it was the best series I watched in Netflix. Now I'm 2 episodes in watching S&B and it seems interesting and not boring.

[@argumentativedreamgirl]

as a S&B fan, i fucking love the fact that this is one of the few videos in which you actually like the show

[@wandersmoklight2467]

I can't wait to see Zoya interacting with Nicolai hopefully in the next seasons

[@sonanair8236]

Zoyalai in the show will be the death of me

[@glossydybala3295]

But Nikolai will be after Alina in season 2 lol

[@ralmnsrii]

YES YES

[@zoyajohn]

I don't know a Nicol---OH

[@kate3808]

And wylan 💛

[@verytiredteen9082]

Alex: *shipping Malina the whole time* Darklina fans: *sad Grisha noises*

[@mintii5333]

Drawling is a crust old man murderer guy, I kinda get why you’d rather ship Marlina lmao

[@kshodhanagum3312]

@@mintii5333 Sorry, thought I read "Darkling is a crusty old man." I forgive your mistake not to worry

[@rx500android]

I prefer Malina because wholesome childhood-friends-to-lovers is my jam The Darkling is cool and I love him as a character, but with Alina he gives me major creepo vibes

[@zek_arwen2412]

@@rx500android didnt they changed Mal's character to make him more likeable?

[@saltyseawizard7392]

I really love how my taste in men developed over the years, I used to be a Darklina fan but now I realized it's toxic asf, disgusting and crusty stockholm syndrome relationship so I'm a Marlina fan now :)

[@annie.sanders]

I appreciate that they're addressing Alina's race. in the books she's white but her being Asian makes total sense also, because she's from a village that's close to the border to Shu Han (which is sorta China sorta Asia in general) and the borders there are always shifting so it makes sense that the population there is more diverse. so I love the fact that they're actually ADDRESING it. a lot of times when adaptations cast POC actors for parts that were "supposed to be" white, they don't address it. so props to the show.

[@DiscoGoesOn5067]

Yes! I imagine that because Shadow and Bone was her first big series the author just went with what was comfortable/expected for her, but you can tell she regretted it. She really went off with diversity in Six of Crows and that's great!! The race change for Alina makes canonical sense and adds to it instead of taking away. It's the proper way of adding diversity instead of like... She-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named...

[@arianna3287]

I totally agree with that but also they made the choice just to add racism to the show where it had never been there in the books

[@rosalie4595]

@@arianna3287 they just decided to have an asian lead, i don't see what's racist about that. and of course they adress the fact that she's half-shu in the show, racism exists in that universe too. And in this case it's to show how alina also struggles with it, like many other people who'll watch this and feel more represented.

[@popstar2011ify]

While I agree, me actually being Russian and named Alina, It would have been really cool to see a Russian actress in this role or just me. Lol. I really pictured myself when I read the books. But obviously it's because we have the same name and same uprininging. Fun fact, Alina means bearer of light

[@tesso.6193]

@@popstar2011ify oh i see what they did there

[@dawnhaylor3506]

The amount of little things they hide in the show that only the people who read the books will get is amazing

[@mkn03]

WHEN YOUR FAVOURITE SERIES GETS AN ADAPTATION 😄😄😄😄😄

[@cybersketcher1130]

Still waiting for a Stormlight Archive series or Mistborn movie.

[@mkn03]

@@cybersketcher1130 GODS I LOVE THE STORMLIGHT SERIES!!!!!

[@luckyjinxer]

@@cybersketcher1130 i wouldn't know how to begin adapting Brandon Sanderson... but they managed to do lord of the rings justice so maybe it's possible

[@astraestus8828]

@@luckyjinxer they should make Sanderson's books into animated movies or shows IMO

[@mrsnobody2637]

then you're excited cause it's an adaptation & afraid at the same time cause it can go soo wrong

[@dandeleo1365]

"When i was young i was afraid of the dark.i was taught that the darkness- *ad plays and ruins my entire week*

[@architectgirl6937]

Ikr 💀

[@Quaronna]

Lmfaoooooo. 🤦🏿‍♀️🤡

[@BlackXSunlight]

The way this adaptation got announced, casted, and premiered SO FAST despite the pandemic and how Hollywood moves and yet the Syfy adaptation of The Raven Boys is nowhere to be found and the film adaptation of Daughter of Smoke & Bone has been floating around since 2013

[@kamanonickname]

The Raven Boys... I need it

[@joekerr5418]

That's a long ass run-on you got there

[@julydaydreamer404]

Wait, there is supposed to have an adaptation of Daughter of Smoke and Bone?????? How I didn't know about it?????? Also, for me, Daughter of Smoke and Bone should be adapted as an animation, instead of livr action :'3

[@kamanonickname]

@@julydaydreamer404 omg genius idea

[@iwwvillains]

the trc adaptation has been canceled a while ago sadly! that's why there aren't any news abt it

[@matttale7918]

As a casual viewer, I can say I enjoyed this show. I need a season 2

[@poojajoshi1104]

Same

[@beatricewilliams3620]

We're getting one soooooon!!!!

[@matttale7918]

@@beatricewilliams3620 :O

[@raifahafsheenarisha7413]

They're gonna release it on 16 March 2023

[@amoghgodbole6168]

@@raifahafsheenarisha7413 just finished it. one of the best shows i've watched in some time, how did you all find it?

[@ididntstudyformymandarintest]

The fan base would have come after you if you hadn't liked it😂

[@someonenotsomeone8450]

I would've come after Netflix for trashing the books

[@blackcat6374]

@@someonenotsomeone8450 same

[@mairanabi9157]

Truuue

[@couchpotato9855]

Absolutely

[@malm.257]

I saw his video title and felt pleased

[@amaanmansour3178]

As soon as I saw the notification I went straight to Netflix only to find out that it’s not out yet 😭😭

[@morena07]

Don't worry it will be released this friday

[@caitlinb35]

Only two days!

[@sibongiseni5993]

Same!!! They won't even let me add it to my list

[@MassielRoss]

Same

[@planetsj527]

LITERALLY SAME I WAS SO FREAKING CONFUSED 😭

[@ferdousikhanam5043]

9:46 Reminded me of Kaz: I’m a businessman Inej: you’re a thief Kaz: isn’t that what I said

[@iamconfused1258]

I freakin' love them

[@dannaification3767]

OK BUT THE SEXUAL TENSION IN THE FIRST EPISODE WAS TOO MUCHHHHHHHHH. Finished the show in a day lol

[@laura_h383]

Why didn't you include anything about the Crows? They are the best part. ESPECIALLY KAZ FREAKING BREKKER but like Jesper, Inej, and Milo the goat honestly carried the show and I, as a long-time fan of the books, felt that they were what pulled me into the show.

[@Dressup_Doll]

Milo! You had to remind me about MILO?!

[@roevilla7993]

As the title suggests, its shadow and bones. Not six of crows.

[@laura_h383]

@@roevilla7993 the title is shadow and bone, honey, not shadow and bones. And regardless of the title, the crows were included and were my favorite part. They were a huge part of the show. If a title included everything about a show, it would be a summary, not a title. Maybe instead of being snarky to some random person online you should take a bath or drink some tea or do some other for of self care because you evidently need to release some stress.

[@roevilla7993]

@@laura_h383 🤔

[@laura_h383]

@@roevilla7993 *the woman was too stunned to speak*

[@cheesecakeandcoffee6366]

If you are into pure emotional love watch for kanej if you are into enemies to lovers watch for helnik if you are into lovers to enemies to dynamic you haven't seen watch it for Darklina, if you are into childhood friends or siblings watch it for Malina , watch for two badass beautiful asian queens amita and Jessie phenomenonal performances the entire cast is outstanding crow babies are everything Jesper kaz inej Jesper is a party you can't miss and there's zoya you might not like her at the beginning because she's the mean girl lol but she's strong and will grow and OMGGG there's Genya you she's incredible and no one like her she's a gem

[@19manvi]

The Grishaverse does have something for everyone 🎉❤️

[@fidato_]

And font forget the girl playing zoya!

[@leah3801]

If you want to get deeply unnerved that Kit just....IS Jesper, watch for that too

[@georgia2156]

malina shouldn't exist. at least in the books.

[@fidato_]

@@georgia2156 darklina shouldnt exist either. He selfish, manipulative, and controlling. They should get mal and alina right in the show cos their couple make more sense. Mal is her childhood friend who actually cares about her. Darkling and alina is wrong in so many levels. Their age difference, his evil intentions, his controlling behavior, etc etc.

[@waterbear46]

So the one time netflix is releasing something I actually care about, is also the first time Alex gets to do review early and actually thinks it's great?! Not gonna lie I'm pretty thrilled.

[@Guruthosa]

The show was amazing. Don't know the books, but I just really enjoyed Ben Barnes, the world building and the costumes. Can't wait for more! Netflix is solid when it comes to fantasy, Dragon Prince is wonderful.

[@KanejBrekkdown]

i can’t believe the world is gonna fall in love with the crows too 😭😭😭😭❤️

[@BELIEVER78989]

Girl i am already in love😭😭😭

[@lilyengel8082]

I WILL LITERALLY DIE FOR OUR CROWS AND FOR ALINA, GENYA, THE DARKLING, ZOYA, NIKOLAI IN SEASON TWO AND SO ON

[@ferdousikhanam5043]

I second this

[@thechaosofcaffeine]

i'd die for ben barnes, but *definitely* not the darkling. that dude is messed *up*

[@lilyengel8082]

@@thechaosofcaffeine Yeah true

[@lilyengel8082]

@Umamaheswari G pls Me too i Love wylan

[@TarynM716]

@@thechaosofcaffeine SAME

[@ferdousikhanam5043]

It was this thing exclusive to the readers but now it’s becoming this bigger thing, available to a larger audience that’s gonna judge it based off of the show; something completely different. I’m scared and seeing this just makes it so much more real!

[@maggieburkart907]

All fans of Eragon, Percy Jackson, and Inkheart weep for you. But sometimes book adaptations can be good, like the His Dark Materials show (not to be confused with the awful The Golden Compass movie) so there’s hope :)

[@iAmPimmiCue]

@@maggieburkart907 Tbf the Percy Jackson books are shit anyway, there's nothing they could have done to make the films good

[@Motherhoes]

@@iAmPimmiCue damn, coming for my childhood like that XD

[@iAmPimmiCue]

@@Motherhoes It wasn't mine, I read it several months back and I wish I didn't. All the reviews were saying it's still great for Adults and they were lying. Terribly predictable.

[@maggieburkart907]

@@iAmPimmiCue Those were definitely bad reviews. The Percy Jackson series is definitely better for kids and teens, I agree with you that they are predictable for adults. It’s like the Chronicles of Narnia; as a kid I loved them, they’re absolutely great kids books, but as an adult I don’t enjoy them the same way.

[@allisongutama8110]

Wtf stress is hitting hard. Every time I see Injed expression when she hears “it was a sun summoner” I feel so emotional bro I almost cried. Like literally

[@unemarguerite]

i'm so happy they added everything about alina being half asian and everything that it implies for her experience, that wasn't part of the books at all and it makes the story and the character so much richer!

[@sofiasevilla74]

It's definitely a whole new experience!

[@angeluss.8952]

they made it so racist

[@Destinnies]

@@angeluss.8952 ..... I mean race plays a part of division? Say they MADE it racist itself when it's just characters being racist because it's real

[@MDG-mykys]

I had no idea what was different about her until this comment pointed out.

[@godhateseveryonewhodoesntr5977]

@@angeluss.8952 I normally hate it when shows get all political on race when it's not necessary or relevant to the story, but I think it actually added to the story and it didn't bother me here. The entire show revolved around discrimination and being different

[@lieutenantmyst]

Apparently, my sister read the sequel to shadow and bone (Six of Crows) and has not stopped squealing for the past five minutes

[@fragmentsofyouth]

Relatable

[@ilfak4986]

perfectly rational and understandable reaction, i assure you

[@josephpeck8723]

I have read Six of Crows as well, it is fairly good actually.

[@mareeahmat6666]

@@josephpeck8723 I BELIEVE IT IS A BIT MORE THAN “fairly good”

[@josephpeck8723]

@@mareeahmat6666 Let me rephrase: it is very good.

[@Blisschen]

me: I wonder if Netflix will describe the show as the next GoT the actual press description: hunger games meets harry potter me: how can you make it sound WORSE

[@lilegvishiani6680]

lmao true. actually, I don't even like when they refer the books to other books it's kinda annoying? it is shadow and bone and nothing else. how the hell is it hunger games or harry potter.

[@roxypaquette9501]

Yeah as a fan of the series this is wild

[@syndeybinch]

I’ve read all of her books taking place in this world and it is nothing like that description I was like what💀

[@mishynaofficial]

Dumby dumb Netflix marketers 🥴

[@Myr642]

I really think the marketing department went “hmm what are two big YA franchises people have heard of even if Shadow and Bone is nothing like them?”

[@Noid1220]

I was surprised by the quality of this series. The production value is great as well.

[@pepper8846]

As a reader of the books and big fan of Mr “I am become a blade” slander I’m so excited for the show. A major reason is because it seems like this Mal will be a lot better of a person and actually enjoyable. Edit: I watched the show and am a Mal fan. Archie did an amazing job playing him and seeing from his perspective really made things easier to understand.

[@iguanapoodles1342]

Oh you mean blade?

[@Alexfolledemoi]

Annnnd in conclusion, after having just finished the show i can safely say that Mal is IN FACT a hella lot better!! He has no toxicity left, only normal human flaws.

[@redpandas5301]

Yess he is so much better in the show

[@jaleel2415]

@@Alexfolledemoi the only toxic one is darkling

[@sashat3632]

I watched the whole series and loved Mal as a character, curious as to how he was toxic in the books?

[@ADIARI7]

"No mourners, no funerals!" The only part I care about. That duology sequel was so good. I'm not very excited about them mixing books, but whatever.

[@clarisa6511]

same im mainly watching the show for the crows

[@glossy283]

@@clarisa6511 I think that's most people, honestly

I was excited for the crows but honestly they ended up being the worst part of the series, Jesper was great but Kaz and Inej were very annoying Shadow and bone and Nina and Matthias on the other hand were AMAZING, Nina and Matthias were just so fucking perfect and I love what they did with S&B

[@strawberryorange3755]

@ I agree, they should have added the crows storyline in season 2 and should have focused only on shadow and bone.

@@strawberryorange3755 I would have been okay with it if they were loyal to Inej's and Kaz's personalitied but the characters and dynamics were way off, which sucks because they nailed every single character except the two most important and loved ones.

[@youraveragemusicperson2176]

Alex: hey, this show is pretty great Casual viewers: sounds good maybe I'll watch it The clownverse: *screaming and having a collective aneurysm over all the new content*

[@redpandas5301]

RIGHT IM LITERALLY ?!??!!?!?? MALFUNCTIONING ~~ the book community is thriving 😭😭

[@s.m.4901]

@@redpandas5301 FRRRRR IM SO GLAD ALEX LIKE IT TOO

[@mstevensh]

Clown... verse?? really? That is the name?

[@brittanydebeeld5894]

@@mstevensh no, it's grishaverse.

[@Layorgenla]

I felt he show was okay, I did like that the world is Russian and Eastern European inspired compared to the most commonly used western high fantasy or nordic influences. But I just felt underwhelmed by the overall story because I could see every major plot point from a mile away even before any intentional foreshadowing it just followed so many tropes. It felt like I had seen the story 18 times before just with different names and backgrounds. Overall it was visually stunning and fun to watch a new and fresh universe, but I wanted so much more from it

[@confusedstraw3553]

as a book reader it gets wild-😶 plenty of twists coming

[@Ali-zn6sg]

Oh, we know you aren't just being nice because netflix sent it to you. You're being nice because SIX OF CROWS! THE DARKLING! You don't even know Nikolai yet, and you're already loving him!

[@imabackgroundcharacter.3601]

shadow and bone is so good I watched all the episodes right after it came out in 1 sitting it's truly one of the best shows I've ever watched, btw my favorite character is kaz.

[@talia1628]

YESSSSSS have you read six of crows?

[@imabackgroundcharacter.3601]

@@talia1628 no I haven't because I'm sure the events taking place in six of crows will be in season 2.

[@mariumfaisal3470]

I've loved him ever since Joost hated his mustache

[@bye3568]

I watched the whole thing in a day

[@creamsilver2513]

Kaz? Is fucking boring, Jasper is the real GOAT

[@agust_dino897]

Finally an adaptation of books where the fandom is happy with the depiction of characters and story. Normally you hear everyone complaining about the books being way better but with the Grishaverse we're all so happy. The casting is glorious, the characters got better, the important dialogue is basically the same and the special effects are nice! It's basically perfect. I mean, the author was heavily involved in the making and I trust her with all the choices. If you liked this, I think you're definitely gonna like what's to come because I believe this was just the basis of the story and it's gonna become even better because we haven't even seen all the characters yet, who are arguably our favourites. I'm personally so excited for s2! (Pls I just wanna see Wylan and Nikolai because how are they gonna look? They got Ben Barnes as the Darkling, how are they gonna get such a fabulous actor for Nikolai too?? I'm gonna melt at their voices too omg)

[@Alice-oe6pv]

Actually, for me, it's the opposite. Since I read the books before watching it, I didn't imagine the characters like that at all. Depiction of characters kind of ruined it for me since I imagined them in a completely different way.

[@importedposter4152]

@@Alice-oe6pv that's because you probably imagined them how they were actually described. in the show, the characters are nothing like the books. the only really accurate character would probably be jesper. a lot of people are talking about how good the casting is, and sure, they're good actors for the type of show, but it's a terrible cast for an adaptation.

[@importedposter4152]

you can't really say "the books are way better" because it's not even the same story. the show is a terrible adaptation. it looks at the source material like it's a suggestion, not an actual story to follow.

[@fadereraquadri1018]

@@importedposter4152 I actually disagree. I think most of them fit how they were described exceptionally well. In fact, Jesper is probably one of the least accurate casting choices since he's described as a lot darker skinned, and I use 'least' very lightly because Kit is still a really good choice for the character.

[@importedposter4152]

@@fadereraquadri1018 none of them were accurate... i already explained exactly how. how were any of them accurate?

[@MariaCaliii]

The way you ignored the crows😭 And why would you run from Zoya, she can literally do anything to me🛐