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When most people think of successful fantasy TV shows, HBO and Prime Video are probably the first two networks that come to mind. They’ve both upped their investments in the fantasy genre lately with new seasons of House of the Dragon, The Wheel of Time, The Rings of Power, and more, but Netflix isn’t that far behind.

There are some great Netflix fantasy shows to stream right now! Since Game of Thrones, Netflix has quietly assembled an epic lineup of fantasy shows. There were so many shows that could have made this list, but I wanted to choose a very small, select group of shows that fantasy fans need to watch if they haven’t yet.

So, let’s get the ranking of the best Netflix fantasy shows started with Shadow and Bone.

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The Sandman is a fantasy drama series developed by Neil Gaiman, David S. Goyer, and Allan Heinberg. Based on the comic book of the same name by Gaiman, Sam Kieth, and Mike Dringenberg, the Netflix series follows Lord Morpheus, aka Dream, one of the Endless and the ruler of the Dreaming, who returns to his kingdom after a century of captivity and tries to rebuild it. The Sandman stars Tom Sturridge, Boyd Holbrook, Vivienne Acheampong, and Patton Oswalt. So, if you loved the immersive fantasy world, adventurous story, and compelling characters in The Sandman, here are some similar shows you should check out next.

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American Gods is a fantasy drama series co-created by Bryan Fuller and Michael Green. Based on the 2001 novel of the same name by Neil Gaiman, the Starz series follows Shadow,...

Kevin Costner and Morgan Freeman’s production, set against the backdrop of the Civil War, The Gray House, has received a major update, with the reports revealing that the historical television drama is expected to get a release date soon.

Starring Mary-Louise Parker alongside an ensemble cast, the limited series focuses on the female espionage agents operating during the American Civil War. The series premiered at the Monte-Carlo Television Festival on June 14, 2024; however, an official release date has not yet been revealed.

And a new update from TV Line has teased that a major announcement about the show is expected sometime this summer. “Producers tell Inside Line that filming has definitely wrapped on the mini, and you should expect a major announcement this summer,” stated the recent update on the historical drama.

Costner and Freeman’s Civil War Spy Drama Has Been in the Works Since 2022

Initially announced in 2022, Kevin...

Things have definitely been moving very slow for Kevin Costner and Morgan Freeman-produced miniseries The Gray House. The show was first announced to be in the works back in 2022, and there really hasn't been a ton of information about the production and its status. Now, we finally have a promising update.

A little over a year ago in April 2024, Variety shared that the historical drama would be opening the Monte-Carlo Television Festival that year, which took place in June. Then a few months after that in September, Deadline revealed that some big names in the music industry have contributed to the soundtrack. We'll get to that in a moment. Though since then, almost a year later, any updates including a release date or even streaming home have not been shared. Until now.

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It's easy to be skeptical of movies that are based on video games and gaming franchises, as history has proven that they are pretty hit-or-miss. However, "Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves" was one of 2023's best fantasy flicks, with the film taking viewers on an epic adventure through the Forgotten Realms while simultaneously turning the universe of the complex "Dungeons & Dragons" RPG into an accessible, family-friendly blockbuster. You don't have to roll some dice at the behest of a Dungeon Master to appreciate the movie, but viewers who enjoy getting sucked into a campaign will appreciate its deep-cut references to the D&d lifestyle.

Directed by Jonathan Goldstein and John Francis Daley, "Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves" is a joyous big-screen fantasy flick that provides an alternative to grimdark shows like "House of the Dragon." The story follows the valiant bard Edgin Darvis (Chris Pine) and a group of...

Stories based in the world of Doctor Who go beyond what fans get to tune into week after week on Disney+ or the BBC. They can be read through novels or heard through audio dramas from Big Finish. Now, a new audio drama brings back a fan-favorite Doctor Who character on a new adventure that will also feature a Shadow and Bone star. Sacha Dhawan returns as The Master in Call Me Master: Monsters. The new box set of audio dramas will be released in September of this year. The full-cast audio drama will revisit the incarnation of the Master first met in the Thirteenth Doctor's era. A summary for the new set reads:

"When the Doctor’s not around, the Master cuts loose. Sacha Dhawan’s incarnation of the wicked Time Lord returns for three brand-new adventures in his latest box set of audio drama. This time around, the...

A Buffy the Vampire Slayerreboot may still be awaiting a pilot order, but that hasn’t stopped major developments from happening behind the scenes - including some unexpected family connections. Hulu’s Buffy the Vampire Slayer reboot is causing plenty of buzz even though it’s still in the incredibly early development stages. The new iteration is not a retelling, but rather a continuation that expands on the lore of Slayers, with a new lead reportedly set to take center stage. There has been plenty of speculation surrounding the Buffyreboot cast, and Sarah Michelle Gellar and Alyson Hannigan poured fuel on the fire during an interview while promoting the charity campaign Ask2BSure.

During a recent interview with Us Weekly, Sarah Michelle Gellar revealed that some children of the original Buffy cast auditioned for roles in the upcoming Hulu revival. While casting decisions are still under wraps, the surprising detail...

The Wheel of Time has been an epic undertaking for Prime Video. Adapting the long-running fantasy book series begun by the late Robert Jordan and finished by Brandon Sanderson, the show takes place in a world where women are able to wield the mystical One Power. Young Rand al'Thor is the rare man who can channel. He is the Dragon Reborn, a legendary figure who can either save or destroy the world.

The Wheel of Time is one of the latest in the long run of fantasy shows on TV, which means there's plenty more like it to check out. These 15 shows can appeal to The Wheel of Time fans and are worth checking out!

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Let's start with the obvious choice, another show on Prime Video based on an epic fantasy franchise.

Coming off an original-film heavy February, Netflix has a mix of classics, theatrical releases and original projects arriving in March 2025.

Those seeking action-packed installments that will get adrenaline going can tune in for The Electric State starring Millie Bobby Brown and Chris Pratt arriving March 14 to the streamer or Den of Thieves 2: Pantera which arrives March 19. Others in the mood for feel-good or funny films can enjoy a selection that have largely already landed as of the first of the month, which include 50 First Dates, Wedding Crashers and more.

Find the best new films on Netflix in March 2025 below:

The Electric State – March 14 (L-r) Millie Bobby Brown, Chris Pratt and Ke Huy Quan in ‘The Electric State’

The action film directed by the Russo brothers arrives on the streamer March 14. Starring Chris Pratt and Millie Bobby Brown, the film follows the pair through a sci-fi adventure in a world with sentient robots.

Deadline reports that Netflix has scooped up The Forgotten Realms, a live-action Dungeons & Dragons TV series from Shawn Levy (Deadpool & Wolverine) and Drew Crevello (WeCrashed).

You may recall that the Dungeons & Dragons series was originally developed for Paramount+, which gave it an eight-episode, straight-to-series order in 2023. The project was originally overseen by Rawson Marshall Thurber (Red Notice), and Crevello later joined as executive producer and showrunner. However, it didn’t move forward and Hasbro Entertainment began the process of shopping the series elsewhere.

Crevello wrote the pilot for The Forgotten Realms and will serve as showrunner. He will also executive produce alongside Levy and Dan Levine through their 21 Laps Entertainment banner. It’s still early days, but it could launch a Dungeons & Dragons universe for Netflix.

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Fantasy show cancelations are always disappointing for dedicated fans, but it's especially frustrating when series are cut short on the heels of cliffhangers. Unfortunately, this is a common occurrence for streaming shows, especially within the fantasy genre. Numerous fantasy shows have been canceled before completing their original plans, and in some cases, this means major incidents remain unresolved. This can be seen with several of Netflix's recent projects, though it's not the only platform to have this problem.

Fantasy shows tend to have intricate plots, which makes it difficult to end a season on a conclusive note, unless it's the final outing. If there's more story to tell, projects attempt to build momentum ahead of another season. This makes things worse when they're unexpectedly canceled, as there are huge questions and storylines that never get addressed properly.

Shadow And Bone (2021-2023) Canceled After Season 2

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If you are a fan of the fantasy genre then you must be aware of the sub-genre, dark fantasy which uses a blend of horror, dark themes, and supernatural elements. Dark Fantasy has become one of the most popular genres in television after the release of shows like Game of Thrones, which at one point was one of the best shows ever made. That’s why we decided to compile a list of the best dark fantasy shows you can find on Netflix right now.

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Interview with the Vampire is a dark fantasy gothic horror drama series developed by Rolin Jones. Based on The Vampire Chronicles by author Anne Rice, the AMC series follows the life story of vampire Louis de Pointe du Lac as he tells it to veteran journalist Daniel Molloy,...

Exclusive: The musical stars are coming out for Kevin Costner and Morgan Freeman’s The Gray House.

Leslie Greif opened the series’ playlist exclusively for Deadline and there is serious star wattage in there, including an original song performed by country music legend Willie Nelson, which closes the series. Elsewhere, Shania Twain, Killer Mike and Yolanda Adams are among those to feature, and Jon Bon Jovi co-writes one of the show’s songs.

“My idea was, instead of having one [end] title song, I’m going to have eight different songs by Grammy-winning artists and in different genres of music, which are written for our show and are going to tell a story of that episode,” said Greif, who exec produces and wrote the script with Darrell Fetty, and John Sayles.

Nelson’s “Heart of America” was penned by Erin Enderlin, Jim ‘Moose’ Brown and Jeff Fahey. It closes the limited series,...

Hollywood icon Hugh Grant explains what went wrong with 2023's Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves.

Per The Hollywood Reporter, Grant discussed the 2023 fantasy adventure, which he referred to as "such a good film," before noting that the lackluster response and weak promotion of Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves was the "biggest mystery." Grant asked, "Why didn't anyone do market research before? I think that's what went wrong: Basically, people just thought, I don't want to see a film about this game. Why had no one asked the public?"

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Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves was released in March 2023 to largely glowing reviews from critics. The film starred Chris Pine as the wayward bard Edgin Darvis, who teams up with an eclectic group of heroes including Michelle Rodriguez' barbarian Holga Kilgore,...

Adding a missing Dungeons & Dragons class could allow Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves 2 to resolve a major storyline. Despite updates on the Dungeons & Dragons sequel being few and far between, the possibilities for its story are numerous due to its connection to the tabletop games' lore. Honor Among Thieves only explored a few small corners of the vast, official world of D&d and really focused on just a few kinds of characters and classes audiences are familiar with.

The film showcased many classic D&d tropes and character outlines, such as Edgin Davis, (Chris Pine) a charming and cunning bard, and Holga, (Michelle Rodriguez) a powerful and tough barbarian. Audiences witnessed many moments that would be at home in any D&d game, including failing to distract a set of guards. That being said, Honor Among Thieves 2 still has the potential to expand on these characters' journeys...

With so many canceled shows continuing in comic or graphic novel form, its safe to say Shadow and Bone is not exempt from the conversation. Shadow and Bone was canceled in November 2023, barely a week after Netflix released a connected game titled "Enter The Fold" during Geeked Week. And while a comic run would be a good way to see the show safely continued, it breaks my heart as a comic fan to say that a Shadow and Bone comic book continuation wouldnt workand its not what the show deserves.

Shadow and Bone was a fantasy TV show that premiered in 2021 and centered around the discovery of Sun Summoner Alina Starkov and her countrys political divide. Its second season arrived in 2023 after much anticipation. The adaptation combined the trilogy Shadow and Bone with the duology Six of Crows, both written by author and executive producer Leigh Barudgo.

Unfortunately, both Shadow and Bone...

Honor Among Thieves 2 must explore the threat of Szass Tam for a satisfying sequel. Szass Tam's power as a lich and necromancer offers ample storytelling opportunities. Focusing on Szass Tam would fix the first film's issue of lackluster villain development.

If Honor Among Thieves 2 does happen, then the movie must deliver on the most exciting promise made during the first film. Honor Among Thieves has become a highly beloved film despite its initial box office failure, with a critical Rotten Tomatoes score of 91% and an audience score of 93%. Despite the film's popularity, Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves 2 updates have been slow to arrive, creating doubt about whether the film will get its sequel or if its story will be left unfinished.

While the initial film does wrap up a lot of the major character stories, Honor Among Thieves' ending still left a few things open for a sequel film to explore.

“The Gray House” actors Mary-Louise Parker and Ben Vereen want people to wake up. Especially before the November election.

“I think they aren’t as horrified as they should be. We could potentially have a convicted felon as our President! There is a real lack of alarm,” Parker tells Variety at the Monte-Carlo Television Festival after the premiere of the Civil War series.

“Such ugliness was unleashed in our country by our previous President. It just spread, like some kind of virus. It gave people a sense of agency about their ignorance, their racism. It’s hard.”

“It’s frightening! People are not upset. There is a whole generation of ‘I don’t care,’” adds Vereen.

“There are scenes in this series that look just like the Jan. 6 [Capitol attack], don’t they. All of a sudden, it comes back into focus. You go: ‘Wow. It is happening again, now.’”

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Morgan Freeman isn’t a fan of Black History Month.

“I detest it. The mere idea of it. You are going to give me the shortest month in a year? And you are going to celebrate ‘my’ history?! This whole idea makes my teeth itch. It’s not right,” he tells Variety.

“My history is American history. It’s the one thing in this world I am interested in, beyond making money, having a good time and getting enough sleep.”

Having exec produced Civil War series “The Gray House” alongside Lori McCreary through Revelations Entertainment, the past is very much on Freeman’s mind.

“If you don’t know your past, if you don’t remember it, you are bound to repeat it,” he says. During election year, this statement seems particularly poignant.

“Do you know this song? ‘To everything, there is a season.’ It really, really works in showbusiness.

The cancellation of Shadow and Bone left fans disappointed with unresolved storylines. Actor Ben Barnes' commitment to The Institute makes a Shadow and Bone return uncertain, as the actor takes on a lead role in the Stephen King adaptation. Other Shadow and Bone stars like Archie Renaux, Freddy Carter, and Daisy Head have also moved on to new projects, making a revival seem even less probable.

Stephen King's The Institute show kills any hope I had left for a Shadow and Bone revival. Shadow and Bone is a young adult fantasy show based on the Grishaverse books by Leigh Bardugo, and its popularity soared following its premiere in April 2021. Shadow and Bone gripped me from the beginning with a talented cast including Ben Barnes, Jessie Mei Li, and Archie Renaux. The show brought some of my favorite characters and relationships to life with a compelling narrative, making it a thrilling experience from start to finish.

The Monte-Carlo Television Festival has rolled out the blue carpet welcoming star guests for its 63rd edition, but it also has an eye on the future.

“We’re always working towards expanding and developing the festival. Each year, we get better and better,” executive director Cécile Menoni says.

Listing “fabulous highlights,” Menoni gushes over this year’s Crystal Nymph winner: Morgan Freeman. The award recognizes the “stellar body of work” of the veteran actor, who recently exec produced “The Gray House,” which celebrated its world premiere Friday at the opening ceremony. Mary-Louise Parker, Daisy Head, Amethyst Davis and Ben Vereen attended.

“It’s such a thrill for us to honor him,” Menoni says.

The fest will also take a closer look at rising stars, with “Bridgerton’s” Simone Ashley given the International Golden Nymph for most promising talent. Honorary Golden Nymph – “Our festival’s highest accolade” – will go to “true fan favorite” Olivier Marchal.

Prince Albert II of Monaco opened the 63rd Monte-Carlo Television Festival Friday, accompanied by a panoply of stars led by Morgan Freeman, “Seal Team’s” David Boreanaz and “Bridgerton’s” Simone Ashley.

The opening ceremony took place under stormy skies at the Grimaldi Forum, where the world premiere of limited series “The Gray House” opened the event. Many of the show’s stars were in attendance, including Mary-Louise Parker, Daisy Head (“Harlots”), Amethyst Davis (“Kindred”) and Ben Vereen (“Roots”), along with executive producers Leslie Greif (“Hatfields & McCoys”), Lori McCreary (“Madam Secretary”) and Freeman.

“The Gray House” is distributed by Republic Pictures, and produced by Kevin Costner’s Territory Pictures, Freeman and McCreary’s Revelations Entertainment and Greif’s Big Dreams Entertainment.

Boreanaz, star of “Bones,” “Buffy the Vampire Slayer,” “Angel” and “Seal Team,” serves as president of the festival’s fiction jury. He is joined by jury members Piv Bernth,...

Mary-Louise Parker never shied away from a challenging part. It’s this fearlessness that has translated into success in movies, television, and the Broadway stage. The actress, known for everything from Fried Green Tomatoes and Angels in America to The West Wing, and Weeds, continues to find work she is passionate about. The latest is the upcoming limited series The Gray House. Told across eight episodes, it’s a historical true story centering on unsung women who turned the tide of the American Civil War in favor of the North. A Virginia socialite, her mother, and formerly enslaved sister-in-arms are among those who come together and risk their lives building an underground spy network for the greater good. They ultimately helped turn the tide against the Confederacy. Amethyst Davis, Daisy Head, and Ben Vereen are also part of the ensemble cast. The project comes with several heavy hitters including Kevin Costner...

Morgan Freeman just turned 87 and remains as passionate as ever about his chosen profession. The legendary actor and beloved “voice of God” in varying documentaries has amassed quite a body of work. One that will be honored by the Monte-Carlo Television Festival where Freeman receives the Crystal Nymph by Prince Albert II of Monaco. Past honorees have included Donald Sutherland, Helen Mirren, and Michael Douglas. Along with accepting the Lifetime Achievement award, he’ll also attend the premiere of The Gray House. The six-episode limited series centered on unsung women who headed an underground spy ring during the Civil War. Mary-Louise Parker, Amethyst Davis, Daisy Head, and Ben Vereen lead the ensemble cast. This project was made possible thanks to Freeman and Lori McCreary’s Revelations Entertainment production company alongside Kevin Costner’s Territory Pictures and Big Dreams Entertainment. It is a Republic Pictures title being distributed by Paramount Global Content Distribution.

A live-action Dungeons & Dragons TV series was in development for Paramount+ and had even been given an eight-episode, straight-to-series order by the streaming service, but Deadline now reports that the project is no longer moving forward.

However, the Dungeons & Dragons series isn’t entirely dead, as Hasbro Entertainment will be shopping it to other potential buyers. It’s also said the series will receive a creative update which will be tackled by a new creative team. The version which was sold to Paramount+ was overseen by Rawson Marshall Thurber (Skyscraper), who wrote the pilot script and was going to direct the first episode. Drew Crevello (WeCrashed) was brought on to serve as executive producer and showrunner last year.

The report states that Hasbro remains committed to the Dungeons & Dragons TV series, meaning that it will likely be a matter of when, not if, the project emerges elsewhere.

What really happened during the 48 hours leading up to the assassination of President John F. Kennedy — at least according to mob bosses — is heading to the big screen in the upcoming film “November 1963: The Killing of a President.”

The mob’s version of events were passed down to Chicago mob boss Sam Giancana’s nephew, Nicholas Celozzi, by Sam’s brother, the late Joseph “Pepe” Giancana, who drove around with his brother Sam during those two days.

“The reason why there’s this fascination or anxiety is because people know that what they’ve heard so far doesn’t make sense,” Celozzi tells Variety of the ongoing interest in the circumstances surrounding JFK’s assassination, even 60 years later. “They keep talking about it because they’re waiting to hear something that makes more common sense.”

Celozzi, whose film producing and writing credits include “The Legitimate Wiseguy,” “The Class” and...

Morgan Freeman will receive the Crystal Nymph for lifetime achievement at this year’s Monte-Carlo Television Festival. The veteran actor is set to be recognized for his television work at the opening ceremony of the event June 14, with Prince Albert II of Monaco presenting the award.

Although Freeman is primarily known for his feature work, his television career stretches back to the early 1970s. He has been nominated for four Primetime Emmy Awards during his career, and he’s had notable recent roles in the Amazon Prime Video series Solos, Netflix’s The Kominsky Method and Paramount+’s Special Ops: Lioness.

The Freeman and Kevin Costner produced historical drama The Gray House is also set to premier at the festival, after the opening ceremony. The American Civil War drama tells the story of Union spies, and features an ensemble cast that includes Robert Knepper, Mary-Louise Parker, Amethyst Davis, Daisy Head and Ben Vereen.

Morgan Freeman will receive the Crystal Nymph Award at the Monte-Carlo Television Festival, which runs June 14-18 in Monaco.

Freeman will receive the award at the opening ceremony from Prince Albert II of Monaco, in recognition of his television career.

The festival will open with the world premiere of “The Gray House,” in the presence of executive producers Freeman, Leslie Greif and Lori McCreary, as well as actors Mary-Louise Parker, Daisy Head, Amethyst Davis and Ben Vereen.

The Honorary Golden Nymph will be awarded to the French actor and director Olivier Marchal, for his contribution to the entertainment industry, at the closing ceremony.

Simone Ashley, best known for playing Kate Sharma in the second season of “Bridgerton,” will receive the International Golden Nymph for Most Promising Talent.

This year’s Fiction category includes three world premieres: “Madam”, “Alone at Sea” and “Night Therapy”.

The festival will also screen the international...

Kevin Costner’s ‘The Gray House’ To Open Monte-Carlo TV Festival

The 63rd Monte-Carlo Television Festival, which takes place 14-18 June, has added a touch of star power. The Kevin Costner-produced civil war spy drama The Gray House will be this year’s World Premiere Screening. The limited series, which Costner’s Territory Pictures and Morgan Freeman’s Revelations Entertainment are making alongside Republic Pictures and Big Dreams Entertainment, will open the fest following a red carpet arrival and opening ceremony. The show, based on a true story, stars Mary-Louise Parker, Daisy Head (Harlots), Amethyst Davis (Kindred) and Ben Vereen (Roots) as the unsung women who turned the tide of the American Civil War in favor of the North. Paramount Global Content Distribution has international sales rights. Previous Monte-Carlo openers have included Harlan Coben’s Shelter, Last Light, Empire, Absentia, Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan and L.A’s Finest.

“The Gray House,” the Kevin Costner-produced limited series about a female spy ring during the Civil War, will open Monaco’s 63rd annual Monte-Carlo Television Festival in June.

The six-episode limited series tells the hidden-history tale of four Southern women — a Virginia socialite and her mother, a formerly enslaved Black woman and a high-end prostitute — who served as key espionage agents for the Union. The foursome are credited as unsung heroes who helped end the nation’s brutal cleavage in 1865. Mary-Louise Parker, Amethyst Davis, Daisy Head and Ben Vereen lead the ensemble cast.

Morgan Freeman and Lori McCreary produce through their Revelations Entertainment banner alongside Costner’s Territory Pictures and Big Dreams Entertainment from Republic Pictures. Paramount Global Content Distribution is handling distribution of the series but it’s not yet clear where “Gray House” will land in the U.S.

“As a storyteller, I’ve always looked to history.

Genya Safin is a key character in Shadow and Bone, but her TV adaptation falls short of her powerful arc in the novels. Tragic backstory of Genya, maimed by the Darkling, is shortened in the series, leaving out critical moments from the books. Genya's storyline suffers in season 2, with rushed character development and a lack of depth in relationships, ultimately ending in tragedy.

Genya Safin (Daisy Head) is a major character in season 2 of Netflix's Shadow and Bone, and though she has a strong and complete arc in the novels, her portrayal in the TV adaptation leaves something to be desired. Based on the Shadow and Bone trilogy by Leigh Bardugo, the TV show of the same name premiered on Netflix in April 2021. Shadow and Bone features an ensemble cast of characters who belong to one of seven nations, constantly at odds with one another in a world known...

This article contains mild spoilers for Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves.

Between Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves and Baldur’s Gate 3, fans of the popular tabletop roleplaying game (Ttrpg) Dungeons & Dragons had a lot going for them in 2023. Both have a lot to offer longtime fans, and prove that the game can transcend mediums and still be thoroughly enjoyable. But what’s even more compelling about the love that Honor Among Thieves and Baldur’s Gate 3 have received is the fact that they’ve brought so many newcomers into the world of Dungeons & Dragons.

Even if you don’t know a thing about D&d, Honor Among Thieves is such a fun movie to watch. The story makes this fantasy world accessible, and the cast does a great job of bringing the film’s chaotic but well-meaning band of misfits to life. There are plenty of easter eggs for D&d lovers,...

Shadow and Bone adapts Leigh Bardugo's books, delivering a story of magic, greed, personal growth, and romance. Though the story takes audiences through a unique fantasy world, the thing the show does best is the characters. Combining two of Bardugo's series, the show has even more characters to work with, leaving it full of interesting characters, including the religious criminal Inej (Amita Suman), the prince-turned-privateer Nikolai (Patrick Gibson), the immortal Darkling (Ben Barnes), and so many more. Yet, with all the fascinating people in the story, many don't get the time they deserve. In fact, the show sidelines one of the deepest and most tragic stories in the series. Genya Safin (Daisy Head) plays a pivotal role, but her dark history is brushed over in favor of the action. It is understandable with so much going on, but this denies Genya her journey, which exposes the worst of this fictional world.

The first season of Netflix's Shadow and Bone flawlessly encapsulates Alina Starkov's (Jessie Mei Li) wholesome "best friend to lover" arc with Mal (Archie Renaux), and even the delicate romance between Genya (Daisy Head) and David (Luke Pasqualino). With the first season being largely based on Leigh Bardugo's trilogy's first installment of the same name, these couples had a decent advantage. However, Season 2 is crammed with storylines from the trilogy's final two novels and random aspects of Six of Crows. Unfortunately, the Crows got the short end of the stick, with each couple losing their spark and burning chemistry on screen.

Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves may not have been a box-office success, but it did receive some pretty rave reviews, but is that enough to justify a sequel? Chris Pine believes so, as he recently teased Dungeons & Dragons 2 while speaking with GamesRadar.

“I’ve heard some rumors about it,” Chris Pine said of a possible Dungeons & Dragons 2. “But I don’t know anything yet. But I feel pretty confident that it may happen.” When asked if he would return to reprise his role of Egdin Darvis, Pine responded, “Absolutely.“

Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves brings the rich world and playful spirit of the legendary roleplaying game to the big screen in a hilarious and action-packed adventure which follows “A charming thief and a band of unlikely adventurers undertake an epic heist to retrieve a lost relic, but things go dangerously awry when they run afoul of the wrong people.

Shadow and Bone is one of five shows cancelled by Netflix earlier this week, and some of those involved with the series have reacted to the news on social media.

Shadow and Bone aired for two seasons on Netflix, with season two arriving in March. Starring Jessie Mei Li, Archie Renaux, Freddy Carter, Amita Suman, Kit Young, Danielle Galligan, Daisy Head, Calahan Skogman, Lewis Tan, Anna Leong Brophy, Jack Wolfe, Patrick Gibson, and Ben Barnes, the series follows a young woman (Li) as she deals with having rare powers.

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Shadow and Bone Release Date: 2021-04-23 Cast: Daisy Head, Kit Young, Julian Kostov, Ben Barnes, Jessie Mei Li, Simon Sears, Gabrielle Brooks, Amita Suman, Kevin Eldon, Danielle Galligan, Jasmine Blackborrow, Freddy Carter, zoe wanamaker, Sujaya Dasgupta, Luke Pasqualino, Archie Renaux, Calahan Skogman Genres: Fantasy, Drama, Action Seasons: 2 Streaming Service(s): Netflix Directors: Mairzee Almas, Lee Toland Krieger, Jeremy Webb, Bola Ogun, Karen Gaviola, Laura Belsey, Dan Liu Story By: eric heisserer, vanya asher Writers: Eric Heisserer, Vanya Asher, Daegan Fryklind, Shelley Meals, Christina Strain, M. Scott Veach, Donna Thorland, Erin Conley, Nick Culbertson Showrunner: Eric Heisserer Shadow and Bone author Leigh Bardugo expresses her disappointment and heartbreak over the show's cancellation, thanking the cast and crew and acknowledging the fans. The cancellation is reported to be part of Netflix's planned decrease in scripted originals and the show's underwhelming performance compared to its cost. Delays in production due to...

When the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes got underway earlier this year, many Netflix shows were left with fates up in the air.

Now that the strikes are over and Hollywood is getting back to normal, the series won't be making the cut for additional seasons are being revealed.

Deadline revealed Wednesday that Shadow & Bone, Glamorous, Agent Elvis, Farzar, and Captain Fall will not be returning.

Shadow & Bone is the highest profile of the five shows, having made it to a second season.

Despite the freshman season garnering considerable buzz, Shadow & Bone Season 2 launched earlier this year to little fanfare.

Based on the Grishaverse books by Leigh Bardugo, Shadow and Bone Season 2 follows Alina Starkov, who is now on the run.

The series stars Jessie Mei Li (Alina Starkov), Archie Renaux (Malyen Oretsev), Freddy Carter (Kaz Brekker), Amita Suman (Inej Ghafa), Kit Young (Jesper Fahey), Danielle Galligan (Nina Zenik...

Return of the Owlbear: Fans want to see the Owlbear make a comeback in a sequel to "Honor Among Thieves" due to its impressive onscreen presence and usefulness in battles. Beholders: The iconic Beholder creature should be included in "Honor Among Thieves 2" as a formidable foe that uses magic and cunning to challenge the party. Exploration of Different Settings: The sequel should go beyond the standard medieval setting and explore other "Dungeons & Dragons" settings like Ravenloft or Eberron to make the world feel more diverse and immersive.

If a sequel to Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves ever happens, these are the things from the popular tabletop RPG that it must include. While the fantasy film didn't make an enormous amount of money at the box office, it gained a number of fans when it hit streaming who otherwise might have dismissed the film as a medieval version of a Marvel movie.

SkyShowtime, the European streaming home to releases from Paramount and Universal, has revealed its upcoming film and TV slate through the rest of the year, including “The Super Mario Bros. Movie” and “Poker Face.”

Just one year since the streaming service’s launch in the Nordics and six months since its rollout in 20 more European markets, SkyShowtime is on track to have 50% of this year’s box office on the platform.

“Less than a year since our launch, SkyShowtime boasts an impressive line-up of amazing content,” SkyShowtime CEO Monty Sarhan said in a statement. “From the latest Hollywood hits and exclusive global series to our local originals, SkyShowtime offers subscribers across Europe an incredible selection of the world’s best entertainment. And with even more spectacular content to come in 2024, SkyShowtime will continue to deliver great entertainment at a great price.”

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The absence of certain D&d spells in Honor Among Thieves limited the party's abilities and potentially altered the outcome of their quests. The inclusion of spells like Mage Hand, Polymorph, and True Seeing could have provided strategic advantages and aided in overcoming challenges. Spells like Stoneskin, Geas, and Fly would have given the characters added protection, new narrative avenues, and more options for problem-solving.

Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves surprised its audience with its imaginative portrayal of the beloved tabletop game, but a number of missing spells could have changed things in the party's favor. Dungeons & Dragons is renowned for its inventive play style that enables players to build their character and play almost any way they choose. For magic-based characters, it gets even more fun as they level up. However, there are still limitations on the number and kind of spells that can be used to...

The upcoming "Shadow and Bone: Destinies" role-playing game, from Germany-based Chimera Entertainment, based on the Netflix fantasy TV series, will enable users to play as their favorite characters while traveling through the 'Grishaverse', available in 2023 on Netflix:

"...in a world cleaved in two by a massive barrier of perpetual darkness...   "...where unnatural creatures feast on humans, young soldier 'Alina Starkov' (Jessie Mei Li) uncovers a power that might finally unite her country.    "But as she struggles to hone her power, dangerous forces plot against her.     "Thugs, thieves, assassins and saints are at war now, and it will take more than magic to survive..."

Cast includes Ben Barnes as 'General Kirigan'/'The Darkling', Freddy Carter as 'Kaz Brekker', Archie Renaux as 'Mal Oretsev', Amita Suman as 'Inej Ghafa', Kit Young as 'Jesper Fahey', Sujaya Dasgupta as 'Zoya Nazyalensky', Danielle Galligan as 'Nina Zenik', Daisy Head as 'Genya Safin' and Simon Sears as 'Ivan'.

Actor Darren Kent, known for his roles in Game of Thrones and Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves, has sadly passed away at the age of 39. Kent had a successful career mostly in television, starting in 2004 with an uncredited role in Shameless and later starring in Mirrors and Snow White and the Huntsman. Kent was not only a talented actor but also a writer and director, with several completed or in-progress short films and TV projects. His passing is a great loss to the entertainment industry.

Actor Darren Kent, known for his role in such fantasy genre projects like Game of Thrones and more recently in the live-action adaptation of Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves, has sadly passed away at the age of 39 years old. The actor had a successful career mostly in television, which started back in 2004 with an uncredited role in hit series Shameless. In 2008, he got...

Stars: Chris Pine, Michelle Rodriguez, Hugh Grant, Regé-Jean Page, Justice Smith, Sophia Lillis, Chloe Coleman, Daisy Head, Jason Wong | Written by Jonathan Goldstein, John Francis Daley, Michael Gilio | Directed by Jonathan Goldstein, John Francis Daley

I have never played a single minute of the famous Dungeons and Dragons game, but if the experience is anything like the one you get from this film, then sign me up. Dungeons and Dragons: Honour Among Thieves conjures up all the energy and fun of a 90s swashbuckling adventure and throws it deep into the depths of fantasy, creating something fun and exciting for a new generation.

From the writers and directors of Game Night, the 2018 comedy starring Jason Bateman and Rachel McAdams (the film that made all other studio comedies look like they were falling behind), have done the same with the action-adventure film. Studios can once again look at these two filmmakers...

To celebrate the release of Dungeons & Dragons: Honour Among Thieves available for fans to Download & Keep now and on DVD, Blu-ray, 4K Uhd and 4K Uhd + Blu-ray SteelBook® 31st July, we have 2 Blu Rays to give away!

A charming thief (Chris Pine) and a band of unlikely adventurers undertake an epic heist to retrieve a lost relic, but things go dangerously awry when they run afoul of the wrong people (Daisy Head and Hugh Grant) in this hilarious and action-packed adventure.

Fans who purchase the film on Digital and on DVD, Blu-ray, 4K Uhd and 4K Uhd + Blu-ray SteelBook® will have access to fascinating bonus content taking them deeper into the exciting world of Dungeons & Dragons. Go inside the making of the movie, featuring interviews with Chris Pine, Michelle Rodriguez, Regé-Jean Page and more. Explore the universe, characters, magical creatures, epic fight sequences, and stunning visual effects. Plus,...

Exclusive: Platform Public Relations on Tuesday announced its appointment of Jennifer Curran to the role of Vice President, Global Talent Relations & Strategy, as well as its launch of new divisions in Asia and Europe.

While continuing work with U.S.-based clients, EVP, Talent Relations Angela Mach will head up the Asia Global Business Division which includes Korean artists Ateez, The Boyz, The Rose and Soji Arai (Pachinko). Monica Cueto will serve as Director of the Madrid-based European branch with clients Pepe Barosso (Gran Turismo), Alex Pastrana (Elite) and Isis Valverde.

Launching her career at Summit Entertainment, where she worked on the Twilight franchise and more, Curran segued to the firm formerly known as Rogers & Cowan in 2014, focusing there on talent relations and awards strategy. The latter company afforded her the opportunity to work with the likes of Rob Lowe, Jeff Daniels, Riz Ahmed, Kelly Marie Tran, Jacob Elordi, Emily Ratajkowski,...

Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves is a fantasy movie that relies heavily on CGI and special effects, but the cast and crew traveled to many different European countries to film numerous portions of the project. The film stars Chris Pine, Michelle Rodriguez, Justice Smith, Sophia Lillis, Regé-Jean Page, Hugh Grant, Daisy Head, and Chloe Coleman and is adapted from the popular role-playing game, Dungeons & Dragons. For viewers who are also Dungeon & Dragons (game) fans, Honor Among Thieves is based on the Forgotten Realms campaign setting.

Although some of the action sequences and other moments in Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves were filmed in front of a green screen, the directors, Jonathan Goldstein and John Francis Daley, and cinematographer, Barry Peterson, took advantage of gorgeous and historic locations in Europe to shoot their movie. Production began in April 2021 and had ended by August of the same year. Overall, they filmed in four countries — Iceland,...

Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves follows a thief as he leads a ragtag group on an epic quest to rob one of the richest men in the land and save his daughter. The adventurers must find an ancient relic lost to the world many years ago in order to succeed in their heist. The stakes are higher than anyone expected when the adventurers make enemies out of an ancient sect of powerful magic users.

The movie brings the world of Dungeons & Dragons to life on the big screen, and it's now available on digital prior to its Blu-ray release on May 30. Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves is directed by John Francis Daley and Jonathan Goldstein, who also co-wrote the script with Michael Gilio. Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves stars Chris Pine, Michelle Rodriguez, Regé-Jean Page, Justice Smith, Sophia Lillis, Hugh Grant, Chloe Coleman, and Daisy Head.

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In Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves, a charming bard-turned-thief leads a ragtag band of misfits on an epic quest to rob one of the richest men in the land and save his daughter. To succeed in their mission, the adventurers must find an ancient relic lost to the world many years ago. However, their plan becomes even more dangerous as an ancient sect of powerful magic users becomes their enemies, and they discover the stakes are higher than they could have ever imagined.

John Francis Daley and Jonathan Goldstein directed Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves and co-wrote the film with Michael Gilio. Chris Pine, Michelle Rodriguez, Regé-Jean Page, Justice Smith, Sophia Lillis, Hugh Grant, Chloe Coleman, and Daisy Head star in Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves. Jeremy Latcham serves as producer, reuniting with Daley and Goldstein after producing their MCU movie, Spider-Man: Homecoming.

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Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves is a movie starring Chris Pine and Michelle Rodriguez, as well as the great Hugh Grant with his peculiar (and marked) English accent… in the lands of Tolkien.

Very nice and with a lot more sense of humor than the previous ones. A film that blends comedy and the most inconsequential adventure genre very well.

The kind we all love.

And, above all, it knows how to distinguish itself in treatment and narrative approach from the rest of fantasy productions so hackneyed lately.

Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves Movie review

Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves is easy to love, it knows how to win over the audience with a fantasy story that, told in the most entertaining way possible and full of jokes, knows how to make a niche among the ostentatious mega productions of this type.

It has style and the effects,...