How Shadow And Bone Gaslit Its Fans With Unannounced Changes to Season 1
Although it's a solid way to introduce new viewers to the show, it just confuses old fans.
As season 2 of Shadow And Bone approaches, fans are getting more and more ready to continue their adventures with their favorite character.
It's been quite a while since they last saw the cast on screen as Season 1 premiered back in April 2021. It's no wonder that many fans went back to re-watch it before tuning in to Season 2, but they were in for a surprise.
Recently, the first episode of the first season was changed, which caught many viewers by surprise, as these changes were not officially announced.
If you were to start watching Shadow And Bone on Netflix now, the episode would begin with an animated intro and explanation of the world.
This is helpful for those unfamiliar with Leigh Bardugo's books, but has left some viewers confused and questioning their own memories.
"I'm pretty sure they added it after the fact to add some clarifying world-building exposition right off the bat," said Redditor tout-le-monster, explaining a possible reason for the addition.
Not everyone agrees that this is a good idea, considering how much information the intro gives new viewers.
It is always nice to have a bit of backstory to understand the rules of the universe in which the story takes place, but not to the point where it might lead to some major plot twists.
However, since the first season of the show was heavily criticized for its lack of backstory and confusing storylines, this new addition seems justified.
Whether it will spoil or improve the experience of new Shadow And Bone viewers only the time will tell. It is likely that season 2 premiere will bring a lot of attention to the show, bringing in the new wave of fans.
Shadow And Bone season 2 is set to premiere March 16 at 12 a.m. PT on Netflix.