JNHFan2000 2,943 Posted April 22, 2021 Share Posted April 22, 2021 Thought I'd make a threat to talk abou the new series releasing tomorrow. I personally can't wait!! So all things Shadows & Bone! From story to costumes to the score by Joseph Trapanese Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,281 Posted April 22, 2021 Share Posted April 22, 2021 10 minutes ago, JNHFan2000 said: Thought I'd make a threat to talk abou the new series releasing tomorrow. Quote I personally can't wait!! So all things Shadows & Bone! From story to costumes to the score by Joseph Trapanese I don't know what this is, I've never heard of this. You're gonna have to help us out here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faleel 5,330 Posted April 22, 2021 Share Posted April 22, 2021 It's this: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,281 Posted April 22, 2021 Share Posted April 22, 2021 Huh. Never heard of it before Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,326 Posted May 2, 2021 Share Posted May 2, 2021 Tried the first episode last night but didn't make it to the end. It's not the new GOT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edmilson 7,384 Posted May 2, 2021 Share Posted May 2, 2021 But is it better than the later seasons of GOT? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JNHFan2000 2,943 Posted May 2, 2021 Author Share Posted May 2, 2021 It's not GoT, nor does it try to be. It's a completely different story with different characters and a different world. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Stu 15,495 Posted May 2, 2021 Share Posted May 2, 2021 How’s the score Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wojo 2,453 Posted May 2, 2021 Share Posted May 2, 2021 4 hours ago, Edmilson said: But is it better than the later seasons of GOT? That's not fair. We've all had BMs better than the last two seasons of GOT. We finished the first episode of Shadow and Bone but I doubt we will stick with it. The storytelling is hampered by the lack of a map. It isn't until the end of the episode you realize who is where and when with respect to "the fold." By then, most people will give up. The intro credits clockwork map was a major strength of GOT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arpy 4,145 Posted May 3, 2021 Share Posted May 3, 2021 I agree with the confused geography and the different nations largely unexplained. Trapanese's score is alright, if a little anonymous in being light on thematic material and instead relying on powerful ostinato-driven pieces. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,326 Posted May 3, 2021 Share Posted May 3, 2021 14 hours ago, Edmilson said: But is it better than the later seasons of GOT? Of course not. Even if the later seasons of GOT weren't fully up to scratch, it was still engaging because of the entire setup of those first seasons. And the dialog was still better than what I heard in Shadow & Bone. Then there are the completely uninteresting cardboard characters ... GOT it is NOT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KK 3,307 Posted May 3, 2021 Share Posted May 3, 2021 Visually, from the trailers at least, this looks pretty B-movie fantasy anyway. Certainly not screaming GOT to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,326 Posted May 3, 2021 Share Posted May 3, 2021 I dunno, a Fantasy kingdom, a giant wall, ... Must it really be made of ice before people see it? Soon you guys will claim Jupiter's Legacy doesn't want to be The Boys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wojo 2,453 Posted May 3, 2021 Share Posted May 3, 2021 It's not a wall. It's a magical storm that people want to get through, but can't. In GOT, it's a wall that people don't want to get through... Until the Wildlings are introduced and define it as a magical wall that they want to get through, but can't. Damnit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,281 Posted May 4, 2021 Share Posted May 4, 2021 @JNHFan2000, you started this thread full of excitement about the new show - and its score - and then have not really returned to this thread to share your thoughts now that it's out. So let's hear your thoughts on this show! Try to sell people here on watching it with you! And tell us what you think about Trapaneze's score! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wojo 2,453 Posted May 4, 2021 Share Posted May 4, 2021 We just watched the second episode. It's slow world building. If that's the Little Palace, where's the Big one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JNHFan2000 2,943 Posted May 4, 2021 Author Share Posted May 4, 2021 I myself loved the show. It is indeed a slow burn but absolutely worth the watch. From epusode 5 on the show goes from kind of slow, to action packed and reveal after reveal. The cast is great. Especially Ben Barnes. The Visuals are also beautiful. And I get that people are a bit confused about the world and what is exactly about. But it will get much more clear. As for Trapanese's score. It also takes some time to get used to, but there a a couple of themes that I liked and tge score album on it's own is very enjoyable. I'm especially fond of the tracks 'Court Demonstration' & 'Her Name Is Alina Starkov'. Yavar Moradi and Jay 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor 7,463 Posted May 4, 2021 Share Posted May 4, 2021 3 hours ago, JNHFan2000 said: I myself loved the show. It is indeed a sloe burn but absolutely worth the watch. From epusode 5 on the show goes from kind of slow, to action packed and reveal after reveal. Sorry to hear that. "Slow burn" would have been a big selling point to me. "Action-packed" and "reveal after reveal" are not selling points to me. But it's on my list, so I'll check it out when I get the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,281 Posted June 7, 2021 Share Posted June 7, 2021 Shadow and Bone Renewed For a Second Season at Netflix JNHFan2000 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rough cut 1,714 Posted August 2, 2021 Share Posted August 2, 2021 I saw S1 and was really impressed. There are a couple of things to dislike about the show, but the good definitely outweigh the bad. I’d recommend this to anyone who’d like a new high quality show to watch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JNHFan2000 2,943 Posted February 17, 2023 Author Share Posted February 17, 2023 Excited Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,281 Posted March 9, 2023 Share Posted March 9, 2023 Season 2 OST album https://music.apple.com/nz/album/shadow-and-bone-season-2-soundtrack-from-the-netflix-series/1673108527 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JNHFan2000 2,943 Posted March 20, 2023 Author Share Posted March 20, 2023 Over the last couple days I've watched Season 2. I still think this is quite a strong show. Not everything works 100% and it won't be for everybody, but the show has such a distinct look and feel it doesn't really matter. It did took me 1 or 2 episodes to get back into it after 2 years since the first season. But once I was back in I had a blast. The visuals, production, costumes and music are all very strong. The cast is also great. Ben Barnes really has a fun time playing the bad guy I feel, he's very good. Jessie Mei Li, Archie Renaux, Freddy Carter, Amita Suman, Kit Young & Danielle Calligan + some new cast memebers are all great. But standouts for me are Daisy Head & Zoë Wanamaker. Wanamaker is great in the role of mentor etc. I was actually really upset when she died. Although she went out great! Daisy Head's Genya is the most interesting character to me. She gets some great dramatic scenes and Head is a very strong actress. She was also great in the fifth episode of The Sandman and I'm looking forward to seeing her in Dungeons & Dragons. The season ended in a way that this could be the end of the whole show. But I would love it if another season gets made though. The final scenes were quire graphic and made me excited about the next part of the story. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rough cut 1,714 Posted March 25, 2023 Share Posted March 25, 2023 (I didn’t read your post, @JNHFan2000, as to avoid any spoilers.) I loved S01. I put it above Amazon’s The Lord Of The Rings or HBO’s The Wheel Of Time. I’ve only watched the first episode of S02 yet, but so far I can only think - is the magic gone? Granted, I watched S01 half drunk, while on vacation on an island of off the coast of west Africa, and I’m watching S02 at home on my off hours before going back to work in the morning… But still, I’d hate to say that I’m misremembering… fingers crossed that S02 finds the magic… or that I find a drink (and, God forbid, a cigar)! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JNHFan2000 2,943 Posted March 25, 2023 Author Share Posted March 25, 2023 It took me 2 episodes to get into it again. And I do think it got better and better after that. I especially love the sequences in Shu Han later in the season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rough cut 1,714 Posted March 25, 2023 Share Posted March 25, 2023 I’ll keep watching. JNHFan2000 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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