How old does the darkling look?

An estimate would put him at 500 years of age, if not a bit older. In season 1's episode five, he's somewhat frustrated about Luda's mortality. After all, Grisha can still die and it seems he and his mother, Baghra, are the only ones who have survived for as long as they have.
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How much older is the darkling than Alina?

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In the books, the Darkling appears to be only a few years older than Alina, who is 17. But by making him look older, the series keeps the unhealthy power dynamic between these characters in the forefront of viewers' minds.
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What does the darkling look like?

The Darkling is described as a tall handsome young man, appearing not much older than Alina despite his ancient age. He has ink-black hair, gray eyes, and sharp, beautiful features.
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How old is the darkling in Shadow and Bone book?

Although the Darkling passes himself off as the 120-year-old great-great-great-grandson of the Black Heretic, he's actually much older... and much more closely related. As it turns out, the Darkling is the Black Heretic, and has faked his death several times to avoid suspicion.
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Is the darkling in love with Alina?

Bardugo, the author of the Grishaverse novels as well as executive producer of the show, walks a very fine line. She doesn't objectively romanticize the Darkling, but lead character Alina Starkov, against her will and better judgement, does, to an extent.
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Did the darkling have a wife?

Many centuries ago, known then as the Black Heretic, the Darkling returned home to his partner Luda, who was also a Grisha Healer.
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Why did Alina's hair turn white?

During The Darkling's attack at Os Alta, he reveals that he has set nichevo'ya on Genya Safin for sparing Alina. Alina fights him and uses merzost, which causes her hair to turn white, and nearly drains her of her power, defeating them both. This leaves her almost dead and the Darkling, also, badly wounded.
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Does Grisha grow old?

Yes, it's the same in the books, the more powerful they are the longer they will live. However, an exact age is never specified, but it is implied the life span of a grisha could easily go beyond a century.
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Are all Grisha immortal?

Normally, Grisha are not immortal in the sense vampires are. However, using their powers grants them health and strength. As Nina points out in the Six of Crows book, Grisha who use their power never get sick, so, unless they die in battle, they can be very long-lived and age slowly.
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How old is Zoya in Shadow and Bone?

When Zoya was sixteen, she made her first journey across the Shadow Fold with the Darkling and other Grisha. Upon arriving in Novokribirsk, Zoya brought copious gifts to her aunt Liliyana and met Liliyana's ward, an orphan named Lada, who became Zoya's adoptive cousin.
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How old is the black heretic?

History says it was made by a Grisha some 400 years previous, a Shadow Summoner known as "the Black Heretic" who has been dead for years.
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How old is Kaz Brekker in the show?

Kaz Brekker, also known as Dirtyhands, is a 17-year-old master thief with a reputation for doing anything for the right price. He has a personal vendetta against Pekka Rollins, who swindled Kaz and his older brother Jordie out of all their money when they first arrived in Ketterdam.
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Did they age up the characters in Shadow and Bone?

In the series, Nina is aged up, and her spying for The Darkling creates another tie between what's happening with Alina in Ravka and with the Six of Crows characters.
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Is Alina in Six of Crows?

Alina isn't a part of the Six of Crows duology (although characters from those books are used in the Shadow and Bone series on Netflix.)
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How old is the darkling actor?

Ben Barnes, who plays The Darkling General Kirigan, is the oldest member of the main Shadow and Bone cast. He was born on August 20th 1981, and you might recognise him from The Chronicles of Narnia or Westworld.
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How do Grisha live forever?

The more powerful a Grisha is, and the more they make use of their powers, the longer their lifespan can stretch. General Kirigan is on par with Alina Starkov as one of the most powerful Grisha who have ever lived, and this is what has allowed him to survive for hundreds of years without appearing to age at all.
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Did the darkling create the fold?

As revealed in a flashback in Episode 7 of the series, the Darkling created the Fold when he was cornered by the King's men. He had already made an enemy of the King, who was afraid of the Darkling's power and was now hunting down and rounding up Grisha.
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How long does the average Grisha live?

It feeds us instead of consuming us. Most Grisha live long lives." "But not one hundred and twenty years." "No," he admitted.
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Who does the darkling end up with?

Ultimately, though, Mal and Alina are endgame. After three books of will they or won't they, Alina's dalliance with the Darkling, and near-engagement to Nikolai, the pair end up together running the old orphanage where they grew up in Keramzin.
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Why are Grisha hated?

The Fjerdans despise and distrust Grisha, viewing their abilities as unnatural and therefore evil. Their drüskelle warriors frequently kidnap Grisha and put them to trial, only to kill them in the end. Understandably, the Grisha therefore hate and fear Fjerdans.
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Did Mal sleep with Zoya?

Mal was oblivious to Alina's love from before book one even began. He slept with Zoya and countless others before he realised who was waiting by his back door.
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How old is Alina 90th fiance?

The 27-year-old reality star apologized for using hurtful words, but most thought her apology wasn't sincere. Finally, TLC decided to cut ties with Alina and edit out her segments from the season. Alina may have lost her reality TV gig, but she is still working as a burlesque artist.
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Is Alina Starkov Shu in the books?

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The series protagonist, Alina Starkov, we are told, was born in the border regions of Shu Han and Ravka and is herself part Shu. In the book series, however, Alina was full Ravkan, Ravka being the Grishaverse's stand-in for Czarist Russia.
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Is Shadow and Bone Cancelled?

6/8/2021 update: Shadow and Bone has been renewed for a second season on Netflix.
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