Ben Barnes is hot, but Mal and Alina are endgame. The Grishaverse has made it onto the small screen, and the fans definitely have some thoughts about Mal and Alina. There’s just something about best friends to lovers that tugs at our heartstrings! Netflix / Via netflix.com Mal and Alina grew up in an orphanage together and became separated when Alina came to the Little Palace to whip her powers into shape. And they’re not technically lovers yet, but many stand by this canonical ship. And yes, we know that Ben Barnes is one flaming hot Cheeto as the Darkling. Netflix / Via netflix.com The kiss between him and Alina? Explosive. But it’s worth mentioning that he’s also low-key evil and put stag horns into her chest, you know? Mal and Alina have that nice Anne Shirley and Gilbert Blythe thing going for them. While Mal and Alina remain pretty much platonic in season one of Shadow and Bone, we’re smitten by their relationship so far. And so is the Internet (as well as Jessie Mei Li) — here’s what the people of Tumblr and Twitter have to say about this ship! 1. Malina for life. #ShadowandBoneNetflix Mal: Alina, know…
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