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…

‘Shadowhunters’ Round Table: WTF Was Last Weeks Episode?

We’ve never held back our feelings when it comes to Shadowhunters and this week won’t be any different. As you prepare for tonight’s episode, we’re revisiting last weeks with something we call Shadowhunters Roundtables. Let’s talk Simon. Do you love…

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’ Round Table: “The Descent Into Hell Isn’t Easy”

It’s that time again – Roundtable time. This week’s Shadowhunters round table is getting your prepared for the new episode tonight, by revisiting last weeks episode, “The Descent Into Hell Is Easy.” What were your overall thoughts on “The Descent…

‘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…

‘Shadowhunters’ Review: The Pilot Shows Potential, But Lacks Heart

Heading into watching the Pilot episode of Shadowhunters, there is one thing that mattered to me. While I get it – there is an expectation that I am going to come down on this show because of my love of…