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Shadow And Bone Season 2: The Cliffhanger's Ending Explained

If you are looking for an explanation for the ending of Shadow And Bone Season 2, scroll down for more unexpected details. As fans of Netflix's Shadow and Bone return to Ravka for Season 2, the main cast, headed by Alina Starkov (Jessie Mei Li), is on a mission to reunite the kingdom and permanently end the Shadow Fold. Meanwhile, they're looking for power amplifiers to enhance Alina's magic before she faces off against General Kirigan/The Darkling.

#1. The Darkling And Alina Speak In Dream.


The Darkling And Alina Speak In A DreamSource: Distractify


Alina and Prince Nikolai (Patrick Gibson) have rallied their human and Grisha troops to square off against the Darkling's Grisha in the final episode of Shadow and Bone Season 2. Meanwhile, the Crows, Zoya (Sujaya Dasgupta), and Tolya (Lewis Tan) have traveled to Shu Han in quest of a legendary blade that can cut through any material — including the Nichevo'ya, the Darkling's shadow monsters.

Thankfully, the Crows arrive just in time for Alina and Mal to meet the Darkling in the Shadow Fold for a final fight. Alina and Mal earlier discovered that the third amplifier needed to complete her power is Mal himself, forcing Alina to choose between sacrificing her love or not having the strength to stop her foe.

#2. Inej And Zoya Fight Shadows In The Fold.


Inej And Zoya Fight ShadowsSource: TIME


The Crows, Zoya, Tamar, and Tolya assist Prince Nikolai in leading the troops on the battlefield to victory. Meanwhile, Alina and the Darkling fight, with the Darkling landing the decisive blow — against Mal to seize Mal's power. Alina strikes and kills the Darkling with the shadow-destroying sword. Mal demands that Alina use his power to permanently end the Shadow Fold. She stabs him and burns down the Fold.

Fortunately, the group has a Heartrender on site, Nina Zenik, who brings Mal back to life. Following the Darkling's ominous request that no trance of his body remains, Nikolai, Zoya, Alina, and Genya ignite the Darkling's funeral pyre together. Following the funeral, the group anticipates Nikolai's coronation as King, and Mal chooses to leave Alina and become the pirate Sturmhond for a while to find himself. Tamar, Tolya, and Inej accompany him on his next high-seas adventure.
Related: Shadow & Bone: 9 Details To Remember Before Watching Season 2

#3. Nikolai And Mal Say Goodbye.


Nikolai And Mal Say GoodbyeSource: Distractify


Alina, Zoya, and Genya choose to remain with Nikolai and help shape a new Ravka in which Grisha and non-magical folk are treated equally. Alina previously turned down Nikolai's marriage proposal (even as a platonic alliance), but she will travel to Shu Han to return the legendary blade and try to mediate peace on Ravka's behalf. Nikolai is still recovering from a wound he received during the fight against the Nichevo'ya. What he finds, terrifyingly, is that darkness is spreading across his body. Despite his reservations, Nikolai conducts the crowning, but the events do not go as planned.

#4. Prince Nikolai Prepares For His Coronation.


Prince NikolaiSource: Gizmodo


Kaz Brekker has returned to Ketterdam with Nina, Jesper, and Wylan after effectively reclaiming the Crow Club from mob boss Pekka Rollins, according to the voiceover. He describes the global spread of a dangerous new drug called jurda parem, which is highly addictive and tenfold increases a Grisha's strength, but the creator has gone missing. Onscreen, we see him propose a fresh heist to Nina, Jesper, and Wylan. Back at the ceremony, just as Nikolai is about to be crowned king. Fjerdan Heartrender under the influence of jurda parem strides forward and nearly kills the entire procession. Including the majority of Ravkan officials. Alina uses the Cut to halt the woman, a move that only the Darkling is capable of due to the use of violent shadow magic. Alina is taken aback by her new abilities, and the show comes to a close.

Many fans were surprised by how many twists and turns Shadow and Bone Season 2 concluded with. But book readers know this could only be the beginning. Remember to keep watching Shadow and Bone Seasons 1 and 2 on Netflix for a shot at any potential future seasons.

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