Now the leader of the Grisha and Queen-to-be of Ravka, though her soul is tainted by the use of merzost .

During King Nikolai's coronation, a Fjerdan assassin—enhanced by the power-boosting drug jurda parem —attacks. Alina reflexively uses the "Shadow Cut," a dark magic signature of the Fold, much to the horror of the court and herself.

Alina uses merzost (forbidden shadow magic) to bring Mal back to life. However, Mal returns feeling "untethered" from his destiny and chooses to become a privateer (the new Sturmhond) to find his own path.

Crowned King of Ravka, but secretly infected by the Darkling’s shadow monsters ( nichevo'ya ), showing signs of a dark transformation in his reflection.

Remains imprisoned in Hellgate; despite Nina obtaining a pardon for him, he becomes further radicalized after being forced to fight in the pits.

The season two finale of Shadow and Bone , titled serves as a dramatic conclusion to the Fold arc while setting the stage for a darker future involving the drug jurda parem . Key Plot Summary

Detailed recaps and fan discussions of this episode can be found on platforms like TV Tropes and Apple TV . Shadow and Bone S2E8: "No Funerals" Recap - TV Tropes

Departs Ravka on the Hummingbird to seek his own purpose away from the burden of being an amplifier.