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Alongside the actors, the production and design teams of Shadow and Bone literally brought the Grishaverse to life. The costuming was immaculate, intricate and fairly close to what I had imagined. The set design was extensive and seemed like it had been plucked right out of the novels, and the special effects, while not something new or innovative, managed to blow me away with the care and thought that you could clearly see had been put into them. The sound design, especially, made the whole experience complete. Not just the soundtrack, which is quite spectacular in its own right, but the sounds they use within the world. They know when to enhance a sound to give it maximum impact. My favourite moment has to be from the first episode when Jesper shoots a bullet through a coin. The slowmo, echoing ringing and over-the-top action is a perfect introduction to Jesper’s character. The crew members have expertly built the foundations for the world of Shadow and Bone in season 1, which will endure throughout the adaptation.