Shadowhunters: S01E03 Dead Man's Party

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This week we picked up at the institute right after Simon was kidnapped. Alec portrayed the perfect rule following Nephilim.

When I think of Alec I think of the saying: Sed lex dura lex- The law is hard but the it is the law.

Alec is just such a by the books guy and in a way I'm excited to see him break to finally go against what people expect of him. He's constantly talking about reporting to the Clave.

When we came back to the institute and Clary says 'What about this stuff, these screens, can any of this help me find Simon?' It kind of felt unrealistic. It's not like she's never seen a computer before. Shadowhunters are less acquainted with modern tech than mundanes.

Clary was kind of acting like a jumpy child. Which I thought was perfect since she was distraught over her missing best friend.

I liked the sibling banter between Alec, Jace and Izzy. It was interesting seeing them tease each other about their things.

I felt so bad for Simon. He always gets stuck in bad situations.

Raphael was quite intimidating. He did a great job of playing the emotionless vampire.

It was actually funny seeing Simon try to escape. He threw a knife at Raph! A knife. As if that would
hurt.

Camille. When she first entered the room, I kind of thought her tone was off. I mean it was monotonous. How sweet. You're bleeding.

I didn't really like that scene at the cemetery. I didn't quite feel it!

Also, why the hell would Clary believe they actually say Aabra Ka Daabra.

Also, it's not that easy to learn how to use a weapon. How the hell did she learn it in one go? They train their whole lives and all it took was Jace guiding her?

What the hell was up with Camille freezing Simon? Do vampires have magic?

The Izzy Meliorn scene was overrated. I didn't like it. I don't know why but I just didn't.

Even though I wish Alec starts to stand up for himself, I'm actually glad he still went to fight by Jace's side. He wouldn't be Alec if he didn't.

I loved the bike scene. The one where they fly around in the sky!

The fight scenes in the show have become better and I enjoy them now. I do have a question. How do they not mess up their hair while fighting?

I'm glad Raph helped them escape. I mean it was the right thing to do. The shadow world should stand as one against Valentine!

The Jace-Alec fight in the end though... I kind of felt bad for Alec. Jace always takes him for granted.

Anyways. Next weeks episode should be interesting.

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Shadowhunters: S01E02 The Descent Into Hell Isn't Easy

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When I heard that episode two was out along with episode one I was so excited that I immediately watched it. I was quite happy with the improvement of episode two as compared to episode one. It was easier to go through and the whole thing seemed to be more fluid.

I was happy to have more Simon time in this episode. Alberto Rosende was amazing in his portrayal of Simon. And honestly Clary and Simon seem like genuine friends in this TV Show.

Their friendship seemed more real than Jace and Alec's Parabatai relationship.

And the whole thing with the burning runes. I never really imagined it like that. They don't say runes are painful in the books.

And Simon panicking when Jace grabbed his hand! I actually loved that reaction, over-reaction but completely Simon like.

What I didn't like is that Jace didn't seem too Jace like. I always imagined him as the kind of person who hides his vulnerability behind cocky comments and false bravado and I could see them attempt that but it wasn't too realistic.

"I'm tough! I can handle the runes. So bring on the runes!" Simon hits Jace and gets hurt "What exactly are the runes?"

Aw! Si! You're amazing. And his awkward comment about Izzy when she puts on the rune! So cute.

Luke's fight with the circle member completely gave away what he was, didn't it? It seemed obvious to me.

Also. Hodge. He's Clary's parents age but looks more her age. I mean look at him!

He does play the part well. I was absolutely horrified at how the Clave punished him. I was also curious about his mark. If he still had the mark why didn't Jocelyn and Luke and Robert and Maryse? If Robert and Maryse had it then why did their kids not know about it.

And I don't see why Hodge thought Clary was Jocelyn, they look alike but not completely the same. And there should be no confusion 'cause Jocelyn would've aged.

What does the theme song say though? Does it say THIS IS THE HUNT?

The scene where she said 'I hate to make you suffer like this' seemed unrealistic she was a little stiff.

I did like the scene between Clary and Jace though.

I liked Dot. She was such a loyal friend even though she knew helping Clary would probably end her life.

During the Sizzy scene when Izzy said Jace was almost certain, I found myself longing for the slap scene from the book. I'm crazy. And the super fast running still baffles me. I never imagined it to be that fast.

Emeraude Toubia did a great job of portraying Izzy, she was flirty, confident, just Izzy.

And the scene where Clary is in Izzy's clothes. I mean seriously? She's wearing a shirt and pants and complaining when she was in a much more revealing dress before that. It's a little much if you ask me. She complains too much.

I like that Clary and Izzy become friends, it's nice to know Clary has someone backing her up.

Mathew Daddario was an excellent Alec. He was the perfect authority figure that caved to everyone else's wishes.

I was upset when Magnus ran away. He never seemed like a coward to me but here he was one. But I know he'll become the Bane we know and love.

I felt bad when Dot got captured by the Circle.

Now we enter the City of Bones.

It didn't seemed like a cemetery, it was like a place where stoners would hang out not the Silent Brothers.

That scene outside the gates of Silent City was great. The group had such a great dynamics. Alec walking away was great.

The silent brothers looked so wired. Their eyes are supposed to have runes over them, not stitched. I didn't like how they were portrayed in the movie either.

The whole Clary finding out about who Valentine really was did seem realistic.

Alec's reaction to the revelation was realistic and Clary's reaction was realistic too. I liked the parts which seemed realistic.

And I'm kind of pissed at Izzy for leaving Simon in the car, that was a truly stupid move.

Then was the scene with Raphael. It could've been more intense. I would've enjoyed it more.

It broke my heart when Dot died, she was such a great friend to Clary.

Anyways, I thought this episode was much better that episode one and much easier to follow.

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Shadowhunters: S01E01 The Mortal Cup

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I might have given this three stars but I'm hoping that one day, it's up to five.

Let's start from the very beginning.

I know shadowhunters are supposed to be faster and stronger but definitely not like that. I mean come on. They feel more like vampires than Nephilims. 

Even though I'm getting used to the whole activating runes thing, it's still a little weird.

Let's talk about the shape shape shifting demon. What I don't get is that why it didn't change shape before. I mean when they see the Demon's photo at the institute it looks the same as when they hunt it but the moment they follow him it changes shape. If I were the demon, I'd constantly change shape.

And can't demons see shadowhunters even when they have the cloaking rune on. Also the Clace scene is so abrupt. 

"Hey, can you watch where you're going?" ~Clary

"You can see me?" ~Jace

Theme Song

I do like that we go back eight hours and see the events leading up to the moment where Clary is introduced to the Shadow world.

We see Clary audition for Art School.

I didn't get the whole decorative thing. It didn't look decorative and did it have some significance. Why would they care if she drew some monsters and I'm kind of curious about it's significance.

And the scenes with Simon and Clary. I love that he's so riled up about her getting in. Their friendship seems so genuine. The whole I'll end them thing was such a friend thing to say and their dynamic is just perfect.

Then we see Clary's special ability to turn real objects to pictures. Personally, that was a bit early. It should've happened latter. The moment I saw the tarot card I immediately knew. Yes I know it's because I read the book but as soon as the new comers heard about cup, they probably got it too!

And then there was the thing about Luke controlling the dog. I mean anyone who's never read the book might jump to the conclusion about what he is immediately.

There was no such thing as subtlety in this show.

I love Clary and Jocelyn's dynamic but the flashback, not really that realistic.

And why would they need to tie Clary down. It kind of seemed unnecessary.

I did not like Maureen, when we first saw her I was like, Maia! And where the hell is the rest of Simon's band? Where is Eric? Where are the others? How the hell will we meet Kyle then?

Alec just seemed so Alec. He's amazing. He has this reserved feel about him that feels perfect for Alec. Izzy isn't half bad either, but I had a little trouble with Jace's portrayal. He isn't as cocky or witty as he's supposed to be. He was who I was most excited about and he was kind of a let down.

The scene at the club was alright. It didn't blow my mind but it was okay.

I didn't like the portal though. It seemed to disintegrate Clary. That's just not how portals work!

Valentine. Now he was a character who was played flawlessly.

I wish Clary was the one that killed the Ravener demon like she did in the books. I mean it was the first demon she killed in the book, it was significant. I also wished that we had that scene with Clary and Jace right before she lost consciousness and he had that quip. It was something Jace would definitely say and they cut that line. Also the slap. I mean come on. Clary slapped him for not being sure about her being a Nephilim and still putting that rune on her.

I love that we have new characters and that we get to see this world in such depth. It's going to be quite interesting.

I'm hopeful about how this series will turn out though, I have high hopes.

Anyways, so all the people who've never read the book, what did you think of it. Is it better for you since you're not psychoanalyzing and comparing each line that comes out of the characters mouths?

PS. I plan on watching it to the very end no matter what happens.

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