Rachel A

The show’s visuals are top notch and the actual Shadow and Bone storyline of the show is great. The castings as well is superb. The greatest failings of the show is the fact they took the Duology, Six of Crows (set in Ketterdam after the events of the main Shadow and Bone trilogy) and completely mashed it up unsuccessfully in this new show. It kills the stakes, and leaves the characters of the Six of Crows flat whereas they were gripping in the book. If you felt like you were watching two different shows, it’s because you are. The Six of Crows have such strong storytelling and character development that it is such a shame that it’s been made to all focus on Alina. I really wanted to have high hopes for the series, however I cringe every time they force the Six of Crows characters in a storyline that doesn’t do the characters nor the great actors justice. Such a shame...it could’ve been brilliant. Netflix has been breaking my heart lately first with Winx now this. I don’t think my heart is going to be able to take their rendition of The Last Airbender 😩

Great action sequence and believable. Great watching Denzel bring A class acting to this role

*sigh* I wish I could rate it higher but midway through I realized that I didn’t care for any of the characters and I didn’t believe the faux sisterhood either. Even if there is a second season I wouldn’t be watching it

I love the cinematography and the distinct worlds that was created, however I sometimes find myself bored midway through an episode or wishing there was more substance. The actors are doing an amazing job however, I have contemplated not continuing the series twice because of how painfully slow the plot is and how forced some relationships seems to be. I have stopped midway episode 9 and I think that’s good for now. I am not sure if I will finish the series. It’s unfortunate because it really did have a really great cast, synopsis and world building to make it a great drama.

My son loves watching Ms Tab. It’s been such a joy watching how he lights up whenever she is on the screen