7.5
/10
Alina Starkov is a fictional character portrayed by Jessie Mei Li in the TV series Shadow and Bone.
In the first episode they appeared in, titled A Searing Burst of Light (season 1), they were 25 years old.
They appear in all 16 aired episodes and have accumulated 126245 positive votes.
The character of Alina Starkov is mainly associated with General Kirigan, Malyen Oretsev and Inej Ghafa.

Alina Starkov

by Jessie Mei Li

character

Episodes16

  • 7.6
    /10

    A Searing Burst of Light

    episode S1.E1 april 2021
    Unwilling to be separated from Mal, Alina hatches a plan to join him on a perilous expedition through the Fold. Kaz chases a lead on a lucrative job.
  • 7.6
    /10

    We're All Someone's Monster

    episode S1.E2 april 2021
    Alina's actions against the Volcra bring her to the attention of General Kirigan. Kaz runs into trouble while looking for safe passage across the Fold.
  • 7.7
    /10

    The Making at the Heart of the World

    episode S1.E3 april 2021
    Ensconced in the lap of luxury among the Grisha, Alina begins her training. The Crows - Kaz, Inej and Jesper - prepare for their risky journey.
  • 7.8
    /10

    Otkazat'sya

    episode S1.E4 april 2021
    As Kirigan takes Alina into his confidence, Mal volunteers for a dangerous tracking mission, and the Crows plot a heist to get into the Little Palace.
  • 8.4
    /10

    Show Me Who You Are

    episode S1.E5 april 2021
    Alina bonds with Kirigan, and the guests attend her presentation ceremony. Mal communicates news about the Deer. Kaz's plan hinges on a hidden door.
  • 8
    /10

    The Heart Is an Arrow

    episode S1.E6 april 2021
    Furious over the Sun Summoner, Kirigan hunts for information. Alina receives a helping hand when she needs it most. Nina warms to a Grisha hunter.
  • 8.1
    /10

    The Unsea

    episode S1.E7 april 2021
    The fate of the stag leaves Alina in an impossible position with Kirigan, whose connection to the Fold - and the power behind it - falls into place.
  • 8.3
    /10

    No Mourners

    episode S1.E8 april 2021
    In the depths of the Fold, Kirigan demonstrates the scope of Alina's powers, while the Crows cross paths with a stowaway amid a do-or-die undertaking.
  • 7.4
    /10

    No Shelter But Me

    episode S2.E1 march 2023
    On the run and plagued by nightmares, Alina finds a moment of peace with Mal. Trouble awaits Kaz, Inej, and Jesper upon their return to Ketterdam.
  • 7.6
    /10

    Rusalye

    episode S2.E2 march 2023
    Alina and Mal embark on a search for the second amplifier. Kaz hatches a scheme to lay waste to his nemesis. Kirigan seeks a cure for what ails him.
  • 7.5
    /10

    Like Calls to Like

    episode S2.E3 march 2023
    A powerful ally emerges amid Alina's attempt to tear down the Fold. Kaz reckons with ghosts from his past. Kirigan spares no mercy to expand his power.
  • 8
    /10

    Every Monstrous Thing

    episode S2.E4 march 2023
    Alina considers a proposed partnership that could help unite Ravka. With vengeance nearly his, Kaz moves the final pieces of his plan into place.
  • 7.6
    /10

    Yuyeh Sesh (Despise Your Heart)

    episode S2.E5 march 2023
    Alina's connection to Kirigan grows increasingly unstable after his latest strike. The Crows head to Shu Han on a mission to retrieve a legendary sword.
  • 8.1
    /10

    Ni Weh Sesh (I Have No Heart)

    episode S2.E6 march 2023
    Alina and Mal's journey to locate the elusive third amplifier leads to shocking revelations. The Crows run into trouble while breaking and entering.
  • 8.2
    /10

    Meet You in the Meadow

    episode S2.E7 march 2023
    As Alina reels over the staggering cost to harness the Firebird's power, Kirigan readies his army for a ferocious battle pitting Grisha against Grisha.
  • 7.3
    /10

    No Funerals

    episode S2.E8 march 2023
    Forced into an impossible situation during her fight with Kirigan, Alina makes a fateful decision that alters her relationship with magic - and Mal.

Best moments10

  • 7.6
    /10
    62% of the votes

    A Searing Burst of Light

    episode S1.E1 april 2021
    Unwilling to be separated from Mal, Alina hatches a plan to join him on a perilous expedition through the Fold. Kaz chases a lead on a lucrative job.
  • 8.1
    /10
    56% of the votes

    The Unsea

    episode S1.E7 april 2021
    The fate of the stag leaves Alina in an impossible position with Kirigan, whose connection to the Fold - and the power behind it - falls into place.
  • 8.3
    /10
    56% of the votes

    No Mourners

    episode S1.E8 april 2021
    In the depths of the Fold, Kirigan demonstrates the scope of Alina's powers, while the Crows cross paths with a stowaway amid a do-or-die undertaking.
  • 8.4
    /10
    43% of the votes

    Show Me Who You Are

    episode S1.E5 april 2021
    Alina bonds with Kirigan, and the guests attend her presentation ceremony. Mal communicates news about the Deer. Kaz's plan hinges on a hidden door.
  • 7.3
    /10
    39% of the votes

    No Funerals

    episode S2.E8 march 2023
    Forced into an impossible situation during her fight with Kirigan, Alina makes a fateful decision that alters her relationship with magic - and Mal.
  • 7.7
    /10
    15% of the votes

    The Making at the Heart of the World

    episode S1.E3 april 2021
    Ensconced in the lap of luxury among the Grisha, Alina begins her training. The Crows - Kaz, Inej and Jesper - prepare for their risky journey.
  • 7.4
    /10
    13% of the votes

    No Shelter But Me

    episode S2.E1 march 2023
    On the run and plagued by nightmares, Alina finds a moment of peace with Mal. Trouble awaits Kaz, Inej, and Jesper upon their return to Ketterdam.
  • 7.6
    /10
    12% of the votes

    We're All Someone's Monster

    episode S1.E2 april 2021
    Alina's actions against the Volcra bring her to the attention of General Kirigan. Kaz runs into trouble while looking for safe passage across the Fold.
  • 7.8
    /10
    11% of the votes

    Otkazat'sya

    episode S1.E4 april 2021
    As Kirigan takes Alina into his confidence, Mal volunteers for a dangerous tracking mission, and the Crows plot a heist to get into the Little Palace.
  • 7.6
    /10
    9% of the votes

    Rusalye

    episode S2.E2 march 2023
    Alina and Mal embark on a search for the second amplifier. Kaz hatches a scheme to lay waste to his nemesis. Kirigan seeks a cure for what ails him.

Votes per episode

30K
E1
5.2K
E2
6.3K
E3
4.1K
E4
17K
E5
1.6K
E6
20K
E7
25K
E8
2.9K
E1
1.8K
E2
709
E3
1.2K
E4
820
E5
220
E6
1K
E7
8.1K
E8