That means they're sure to bump into Nikolai at some point, but we'll discuss him in a bit.Īs season 1’s final entry revealed, Kirigan has tapped into his Darkling powers and created new Fold creatures known as Nichevo’ya. With Alina and Mal going their separate ways to the Dregs following season 1’s finale, the second season will continue their journey to new lands to keep Alina out of Kirigan’s reach. That's based on those returning cast members, new additions to the show's line-up, and what the season 1 finale set up. Season 2 is likely to follow stories from Siege and Storm, Six of Crows, and King of Scars. Spoilers follow for Shadow and Bone season 1 and the novel series.
Nikolai becomes a key ally of Alina and Mal’s, so his arrival in Netflix’s adaptation will be vital if the TV show predominantly follows Siege and Storm’s storyline in season 2. In the books, Nikolai adopts the pseudonym Sturmhond and leads a pirate armada that aids the war effort for the kingdom of Ravka. 9, The Witcher) will portray Wylan in season 2.Īnother fan favorite character set to appear in season 2 is Nikolai Lantsov, and he'll be portrayed by Irish actor Patrick Gibson (Tolkien, The Darkest Minds). In the novels, Wylan Van Eck joins the Dregs as their demolitions expert for a job inside Fjerdan’s military stronghold known as the Ice Court.
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This was hinted at in season 1’s final episode, so expect them to join forces as they do in the novels.Īs for characters who have also made the leap from Bardugo’s book series to the live-action TV series, Wylan Hendriks (whose surname has been changed from 'Van Eck' for the TV show) is one of four new confirmed cast members. As in the Six of Crows duology, the Dregs’ story (more on this below) will line up with Nina and Matthias’, so we should see that trio link up with the latter duo. Kaz, Jesper and Inej, too, are part of the season 2 lin- up. Ben Barnes as General Kirigan/the DarklingĪs Shadow and Bone’s principal protagonists, Alina and Mal will return, while Kirigan – who survived the attack in the Shadow Fold in the season 1 finale – is also back.
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Here's a full rundown of season 2's confirmed cast of characters, and the actors who will portray them: