Disclaimer - I watched the Netflix series Shadow and Bone BEFORE reading the books so I'm biased.
I think the TV series really did a great job with casting, with making the dynamic between Alina and Kirigan less creepy than in the books, Mal had his own character arc that helps…Â
A few years ago, when my kid was watching Sesame Street, I realized Mr. Noodle was also Cary Loudermilk on Legion and my mind was totally blown. Bill Irwin is a gem!
I actually do appreciate the first season of LOT because it sets up some of my favs well for their future arcs and finished strong AND it was also given room to course correct at the end. Reading the AV Club recaps along with watching the middle seasons was particularly rewarding.…Â
I do want to give a shout out to Kez and Inej - their onscreen chemistry is FIRE and their first season slow-burn is great and spot on for how their relationship is described in the books.
Unfortunately, the second season jumped the shark a bit on Inej's stuff - she doesn't like…Â
I didn't realize they were the same person until this post! Mind you, I stopped watching Grey's after they killed off McDreamy but still! She was so good in Midnight Mass!
I would like to point out that both stories in #12 AND 18 all took place in Lancaster County, PA, population 550K. My spouse and I (we lived there 9 years) always thought there was a disproportionate amount of effed up stuff that happened in that county compared to other places.…Â
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