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List of 15 Shows Like Shadow & Bone to Watch While Waiting for Season 3 News

List of 15 Shows Like Shadow & Bone to Watch While Waiting for Season 3 News
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As fans eagerly await news of a potential third season of Shadow and Bone, they may find themselves craving more fantasy adventures like those found in Leigh Bardugo's Grishaverse book series.

But with Netflix known for axing shows, fans can't be sure if they'll see a continuation of the beloved series.

To help fill the void in the meantime, here is a list of 15 immersive top picks that will surely become your new obsession.

1. Lockwood & Co. – Based on the books by Jonathan Stroud, Lockwood & Co. is set in an alternate version of modern Britain where ghosts run rampant and only teenagers can sense them. Like Alina Starkov, the series focuses on a character with exceptionally rare gifts.

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2. Chilling Adventures of Sabrina – Based on the Archie comic books, the series is set in the world of witches and follows the titular Sabrina Spellman as she navigates the challenges of living between two worlds. Overall the series is fun, spooky, and doesn't take itself too seriously.

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3. The Bastard Son & the Devil Himself – Based on the novel Half Bad by Sally Green, the show follows the story of Nathan Byrne, who discovers he is the son of the world's most dangerous blood witch. The series only has one season, but it has been well-received by fans.

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4. The Shannara Chronicles – Based on Terry Brooks' The Sword of Shannara trilogy, the show is set in a fictional world plagued by a returning evil. The series follows three heroes as they protect an ancient tree to stop the escape of banished demons.

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5. Shadowhunters: The Mortal Instruments – Adapted from Cassandra Clare's book series, the show follows Clary Fray's journey as she discovers she's a half-human, half-angel. Clary is then thrown into the world of demon hunting and Shadowhunters. The series serves as a reboot of the 2014 film.

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6. Vampire Academy – The book series by Richelle Mead inspired the show, which tells the adventures of Moroi vampire princess Lissa Dragomir and her damper guardian Rose Hathaway. The show is set at St Vladimir's Academy, a supernatural boarding school for teens.

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7. The Magicians – Based on Lev Grossman's book series, the show follows the lives of students at Brakebills University for Magical Pedagogy to train as magicians. It's almost like an American Harry Potter with adult themes.

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8. His Dark Materials – This BBC and HBO co-production, based on Philip Pullman's book trilogy, features a girl named Lyra and her journey to find her missing friend. Set in a fantasy world where every human has a personal daemon, it includes a truly original story and a talented cast.

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9. The Sandman – Based on the comic book series by renowned author Neil Gaiman, The Sandman follows the story of Morpheus, the Lord of Dreams, and his interactions with the human world. Each episode relates to an ongoing narrative as Morpheus attempts to save the dream world.

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10. Carnival Row – Set in a world of mythical creatures and humans, Carnival Row follows the investigation of a string of murders in a city filled with tension and unrest. The show features a unique and attractive style led by Orlando Bloom and Cara Delevingne.

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11. Avatar: The Last Airbender & The Legend of Korra - Although both are animated series, they are perfect for fans of Shadow and Bone. Both series are set in a complex world where some people are "benders" - they can control the power of one of four elements: water, air, earth, and fire, but only one person, the Avatar, can control them all.

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12. Ragnarok - A lesser-known Norwegian series and a modern take on Norse mythology. The story follows Magne Seier, the reincarnation of Thor and a group of other Norse gods, as he discovers that the family that owns the local factory are Jötunn (giants) who want to destroy the town.

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13. The Untamed - A Chinese drama that blends magic, adventure, political intrigue, and heart-wrenching emotions. The series follows the lives of powerful cultivators Wei Wuxian and Lan Wangji as they navigate a power struggle between clans.

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14. Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood - The anime adaptation of the manga that is widely considered to be one of the best stories ever written.The story of the Elric brothers and their quest for the Philosopher's Stone features a world-ending threat and profound themes on the nature of humanity, friendship, and sacrifice.

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15. The Wheel of Time - This epic fantasy, inspired by the famous novels by Robert Jordan, is a Prime Video series set in a world where history works in cycles of creation and destruction. It follows channeler Moiraine as she seeks out the person who could be the reincarnation of the Dragon, who is destined to take on the Dark One and save or destroy the world.

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