Shadowhunters: S01E07 Major Arcana

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So the episode begins with Jace, Clary and Magnus discussing the mortal cup. Magnus’s comparison of Valentine getting the cup with Beyoncé riding a dinosaur through times square was like something that book Magnus would do.

Then Luke came in and said he had it and it all seemed so easy.

Also, Magnus giggling! That was perfect.

Then the scene with Simon and Maureen. Hell no. It was supposed to be Izzy.

Then he sees Clary. And then he screws up by calling Maureen Clary. WTF. And he sprints from there.

Then we end up at the NYPD. I was confused about why Luke was kind of arrested.

What the hell is up with Jace’s binocular vision?

I’m a little surprised by how attached Izzy is to Meliorn. He’s just supposed to be one of the many. I get that the reason behind my criticism is the continuous comparisons but I can’t help it.

I liked the scene between Alec and Izzy. I love their relationship. They seem to actually care about each other and truly seem like family.

That Clace scene in storage closet seemed so suggestive especially after what Izzy said. And the whole 10% thing that Clary says reminded me of the scene in the book where she slapped Jace.

That scene was nice.

And then Simon at Java Jones. It was weird. He was acting so paranoid and jumpy. It was nice seeing his transformation since we never saw that in the books. The barista remembering Clary reminded me of the end of City of Heavenly Fire.

The IA officer kind of reminded me of Robert, I don’t know why.

The demon pox reference! It was amazing!

Jace’s reaction to being slapped was hilarious. He’s such a cocky guy that he can’t fathom a girl even faking dislike! Alec has never slapped me. I have a plan and no one will be slapped.

I felt bad for the Captain. Her death was unfair but necessary.

Then we saw Simon with his family. I’m afraid he’ll tell them about it all. I actually like his mother and sister. They’re nice. The whole breaking the table was awesome!

How the hell did Alaric not see Jace and Clary? He’s a werewolf. Downworlders can see through the glamour. I mean Luke just said it! Okay, so they hid. I’m writing it as I’m watching it so some of this may be premature.

I’m still getting used to the runes hurting.

Clary pulled the cup out of the card at the perfect moment. I love that it wasn’t instantaneous and was done at the right time. And I love that Clary was able to know that the demon wasn’t Jace.

Okay, so let’s skip everything and jump to the end. No! What happened to the midnight flower?

I loved that scene between them. It was cute and passionate and beautiful. Perfect.

I loved Clace in this episode. They seemed to be more real in this.

I wish Clary paid more attention to Simon. He's her best friend and I get that she has a lot going on but so does he. She dragged him into this world and the least she can do is give a damn!

Also. The ending. I felt so sorry for Simon! He's just so sweet and amazing and it was so sad what happened to him.

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Shadowhunters: S01E06 Of Men And Angels

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So. I'll start by saying I'm hoping this show will be a success, but I didn't like this episode. Mostly the flashbacks.

The quality of the flashbacks wasn't good, and I wish that the present actors played the characters. The other actors didn't look anything like the current actors. They could've just used makeup and made them look younger. Also, I just love the cast, and I would like to see them regardless of the flashbacks unless they get a toddler or a kid.

The alpha bite thing is a new concept to me, and I would like to learn more about this, but it's an interesting idea.

There's some tension between Alec and Jace in this episode, and I totally side with Alec on this one. Jace just keeps using him and barely shows any kind of gratitude.

In this episode, Jace and Alec work together as a team. I was a bit put off by Jace though. First Alec and then him. How the hell do they not understand what's up with Simon? I mean they spent their whole life in the shadow world, how the hell are they not reading the signs correctly.

And Max! He's adorable. Like a little button!

I like Robert though. Especially his relationship with Izzy, it's like he's trying to make up for Mayrse's coldness.

And speaking of them, what the hell is up with the whole family honor shit. They betrayed the Clave and sided with Valentine and then they expect their children to turn their lives upside down.

I hope Alec tells them to piss off when they tell him to marry someone for their family's honor. I always thought they were better than that. There weren't any arranged marriages in the books. Honestly, arranged marriages piss me off, especially when it's forced. I hope I misunderstood, or at least they decide not to do it. Maryse was acting like a total child! I'm starting to hate her.

I liked the Magnus and Clary scenes. I could sense that he actually cared for her. He should, he watched her grow up. I always thought that their relationship should've got more focus. And I kind of hope we get more Magnus & Clary scenes in the show than we did in the book and I want Magnus to express how much he cares for her.

I felt bad for Clary. Poor Clary had to learn about how evil her father was. Also, I'm still not used to the super speed for the shadowhunters. That's the speed I'd assume vamps run at.

Also, why did Simon leave the money? That was confusing.

And then we had another Max scene. He was adorable.

I hate that Izzy felt as if she needed to change for her mother's approval. That is ridiculous. She was perfect!

And in the end, we officially found out about Clary's ability to turn real objects to paintings and sketches.

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Shadowhunters: S01E05 Moo Shu To Go

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So we pick right where we left and Clary tells Jace about her vision and Alec walks in. We discover it is a portal shard. It kind of reminded of that scene from the movie where the portal blasts and the shards are discarded around the room.

Alec being the responsible adult he is tries to make the right decision and takes the necklace.

And that thing about the three and a half shadowhunters. Oh Alec. Just wait. There will be a day when you two will have to team up against Jace's brand of crazy!

I love the relationship Clary has with her mother. Clary felt like she could tell her mother everything, that they were there for each other no matter what. She was the cool mom.

And then we see Maryse. God. She was so cold to Izzy.

The way she acts about Clary. She acts like she never knew Jocelyn personally. Jocelyn was one of her only female friends! And we know all about you in Idris? Really?

And I felt so bad for Izzy. She says Shadowhunters aren't huge huggers and then Maryse hugs both Jace and Alec.

She's judgy and mean! I don't like her. I hate her character but thought the actress did a great job.

I like that Jace stood up for her though.

Then we see Luke again. I feel so bad for him. He looses the woman he loves and the girl he loves like a daughter thinks he was using them and he has to find her and work for the pack.

Alec was acting weird about the memory. Of course he loved Jace. Like Jace said. They're brothers. Of course they love each other! I know that's not what Alec thinks. It's just the wanting the unattainable will mean he will never have to make the choice and truly face the truth.

I really wish Clary could have best of both worlds. When she was outside the art school I really wished she could attend. Not now but maybe when things cooled down.

Like I always say. Simon and Clary is such a great best friend. Kat and Alberto fit into that role perfectly and I really like the way the showrunners are developing Climon.

We see Izzy, Jace and Meliorn. Well. Goodness! How awkward was it for Jace?

Every Valentine scene we have is creepy and perfect. It's just that he is creepy. He is supposed to be creepy. I love the way he is portrayed.

Question: How does Alec not realize whats up with Simon? He get the sight all of a sudden and super strength. No warning bells? Really?

And Simon, ever charming. After me! 

Then Clary pulls out the JC Box. I'm curious about how she finds out about JC. All my fellow book readers already know and I can't wait for the others to find out.

We find out about the dead Seelies. I hate Seelies but I did feel bad for them.

Then Clary and Si get kidnapped. Jace was so mean to Alec. He's always so mean to him.

Jace makes a low blow about Alec's mom. He's already insecure.

The wolves keep asking Clary about the cup and threaten Simon.

I can't believe the werewolves were introduced in this episode. It was the right time. We're only a few episodes shy of half way.

So Simon finds a way to contact Jace and also finds out the location. He basically hands everything to them on a platter.

Luke helps them and gets hurt in the process.

I'm glad Jace went with Clary but I was upset about Alec choosing not to.

Anyways. It was a good episode! I think the best so far.

Shadowhunters: S01E04 Raising Hell

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So. The opening scene was a little much. I get having a nightmare but no one moves like that when they're asleep. Its supposed be like thrashing not whatever that was.

Then she sees Jace instead of Simon. That I didn't have a problem with.

That little scene with her and Simon was sweet. I thought that apology was needed. The poor boy keeps risking his life for her.

In this episode we begin to see the effects of Simon drinking from Camille and her drinking his blood. He's not really transforming yet, you need to die for that but he still experiences the effects, the hallucinations, the rages, and all the other side effects.

So Jace decides to go train after seeing Clary and Simon have a moment and Clary rushes into the room.

Clace had a moment here which was abruptly interrupted by Izzy.

The stand off between Jace and Simon was entertaining. I liked it. Not loved but liked.

Simon seemed like he was having a psychotic breakdown which was perfect considering what was happening to him.

I felt so bad for poor Simon. He kept feeling like Clary kept choosing Jace over her.

Also. When Hodge said, Magnus probably only helped Jocelyn because he was paid. I didn't quite agree. Maybe in the beginning. And even though it's never addressed I felt as if Magnus might have formed a bond with Clary. I mean he sees her grow up. He's had a child and Clary was in a way the closest thing to a child to him and I always thought he actually genuinely loved and cared for her even if he acted ignorant at first. Not a child but maybe family. To me he always seemed to genuinely love her. Does anyone else think that?

That scene with Valentine was creepy, which is a good thing.

I wish Magnus was warmer towards Clary for the sames reasons I mentioned before. He should know her pretty well and yet he was shocked when Clary saved a Warlock. I'm glad he offered to protect. It showed he somewhat cared for her.

The whole Parabatai tracking thing confused me. I'm hoping they explain this more later.

Also. We see a warlock's kid in this episode. How can a Warlock have a child? Is she adopted? I would like an explanation.

The summoning of the memory demon though. That I did not like. I mean, I'd probably get used to it at some point but right now, I need to adjust a little.

Anyways. I thing the TV Show is going to go somewhere great and hopefully we'll get more that 13 episodes.

I like that the TV show is bringing a little originality to the world we already love. They're not sticking to the book but they're not butchering it and I'm thankful. Every week I'm genuinely looking forward to the TV Show and not just because I feel like I have to. If it were a copy I wouldn't enjoy it as much and I'm glad it's turning out as it is.

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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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