In the gripping Season 2 finale, "No Funerals," the besieged fort becomes the battleground for Nikolai, Wylan, and the ominous Nichevo'ya. The stakes escalate dramatically as Alina bravely executes their plan, sacrificing Mal in a heart-wrenching moment that unleashes a torrent of energy, obliterating the Fold.
Following the destructive aftermath, Kirigan seizes the opportunity to manipulate Alina's grief, proposing a twisted relationship. Alina, resilient and empowered, resoundingly rejects Kirigan's advances, choosing justice over darkness as she fatally stabs him. The narrative takes an unexpected turn as Alina defies warnings and taps into merzost to resurrect Mal.
The intense showdown against the Darkling's Nichevo'ya, coupled with the burning of Kirigan's body to thwart relic creation, adds layers to the emotional complexity of the finale. Mal, mourning David's death, decides on a new path, joining Inej, Tamar, Tolya, and Nadia on their flying ship.
Nina's journey to Hellgate for Matthias, who bravely resists his drüskelle beliefs, unfolds with a poignant resistance against injustice. Meanwhile, Kaz unveils a new job involving the smuggling of jurda parem, a powerful Grisha-enhancing drug.
The coronation ceremony, meant to symbolize hope, takes a dark turn as an assassin, fueled by jurda parem, attempts to thwart the celebration. Alina, now wielding shadow powers, confronts the assailant, culminating in a powerful and unexpected conclusion.
"No Funerals" masterfully navigates the intricate threads of sacrifice, resilience, and the relentless pursuit of justice, leaving viewers eagerly anticipating the next chapter in the spellbinding world of "Shadow and Bone."