I want to love Shadowhunters, I really do. After episodes four and five showed considerable improvement, I had hope that the show might eventually come into its own and improve. I’m still holding on to that hope, because the show…
Why Malec Is Going To Be The Best Thing About Shadowhunters
As the Shadowhunters TV show slowly makes its way through its first season, one thing that has delighted most fans is the portrayal of fan favorite characters Magnus Bane and Alec Lightwood. ‘Malec’ – or the romantic pairing of Magnus…
‘Shadowhunters’ 1×05 Recap: ‘Moo Shu To Go’
Five episodes in, Shadowhunters finally seems to be hitting its stride. While Moo Shu To Go was far from perfect, it was still much more enjoyable than previous episodes, with better dialogue, acting and chemistry. Let’s take a look at some…
Shadowhunters: The Problematic Portrayal of Isabelle Lightwood
LET ME PREFACE THIS ARTICLE BY SAYING – WE ARE NOT PUTTING DOWN THE ACTRESS PLAYING ISABELLE IN ANY WAY. WE HAVE STATED MANY TIMES OVER THAT OUR ISSUE IS WITH THE WAY THAT IZZY WAS WRITTEN IN THIS SHOW…
‘Shadowhunters’ 1×04 Recap: Raising Hell
I know I’m not the only Shadowhunters fan who went into this episode with extremely low expectations. If you read my last recap, you know that I was very mad with the show’s portrayal of Isabelle, and how they’ve been…
Rants & Raves from Episode 1×03 of “Shadowhunters”
I am a really huge fan of The Mortal Instruments books, so I am adjusting to the changes made to television adaptation. Now that that is out of the way: I am invested in the show and interested to see…
Shadowhunters: Alberto Rosende Tells Us Why Clary Should Choose Simon Over Jace
We fell for Alberto Rosende the moment that he was cast as Simon in Shadowhunters. We have to say that one of the things that we have grown to love about Alberto is his genuine love for the fans, the…
‘Shadowhunters’ 1×03 Recap: “Dead Man’s Party”
In some ways, episode three of Shadowhunters was an improvement over the first two. The dialogue was less cringe-worthy, the acting a bit better and the plot less rushed. The story seems to be coming together very nicely, and the…
‘Shadowhunters’ 1×02 Recap: The Descent Into Hell Is Easy
Going into episode two of Shadowhunters, I was nervous. My initial excitement over the pilot surpassing my low expectations had worn off a bit, and I was worried about the issues I’d had with the show. But while I can’t say I’m…
‘Shadowhunters’ 1×01 Recap: The Mortal Cup
It’s hard to get a good feel for a show based on the pilot. They’re often rushed and disjointed, with everyone from the cast to the writers adjusting to their new roles. They’ll try to cram a little bit too…
