But one thing’s for sure: Heisserer and his team aren’t too concerned about being totally faithful, so long as they capture the spirit of the story. Whether or not these changes work might depend on how accurate you like your page-to-screen adaptations. With the second season out, the writers behind Shadow and Bone have continued to make daring decisions, leaning on the books as a launching pad instead of a foundation. Right away, showrunner Eric Heisserer made some bold choices - pulling in characters who don’t canonically get introduced till after the main series? Making Alina half-Shu? Adjusting the core romantic relationships? But if the first season’s reception was any indication, those choices were the right ones - fans ate it up. They’ve been beloved for the better part of the last decade, but it was only with 2021’s Netflix adaptation Shadow and Bone that they made it to the screen. Up to bat now is Leigh Bardugo’s bestselling Grishaverse books, a fantasy series that takes place in a world of elemental summoners and impressive thieves. We’ve seen the rise and fall of the Twilights, Hunger Games, and Shadowhunters of the world. Stepping up to adapt a beloved YA series with passionate fans is no easy task.
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