You had a responsibility – one job really, to deliver good TV. No one is asking for great, no one expects Shadowhunters to win Golden Globes. No one expects anything besides a plotline that makes sense and is cohesive, words…
‘Shadowhunters’ 2×05 Review: ‘Dust and Shadows’
Shadowhunters is at its best when it focuses on its characters, and Dust and Shadows demonstrated that. The character moments were amazing: Jace and Clary’s chemistry continues to be amazing, Alec just about stole every scene he was in, and…
Shadowhunters Needs to Fix its Shapeshifting Rune
Of all the senseless additions to the Shadow World that Shadowhunters has introduced over its first two seasons, the shapeshifting rune – that useful little mark that allows all our nephilim characters to seamlessly disguise themselves as other people –…
‘Shadowhunters’ 2×04 Review: ‘Day of Wrath’
I went into episode four, Day of Wrath, with more hope than I’ve had about Shadowhunters in a very long time. This was the first episode with the new show-runners, who I’d heard pretty good things about. I wasn’t expecting…
‘Shadowhunters’ 2×03 Review: ‘Parabatai Lost’
Remember episode three of the first season? I’m not trying to bring up bad memories, I promise. I know nobody could ever forget the total shitshow that was 1×03, or the controversy and drama that arose from it. The point…
‘Shadowhunters’ 2×02 Review: ‘A Door Into the Dark’
Is it too early to say I’m optimistic? It’s no secret that I was not a big fan of Shadowhunters season 1, aside from a select few storylines. And though the season two premiere showed a lot of promise, that…
‘Shadowhunters’ 2×01 Review: ‘This Guilty Blood’
I’m not sure what I expected from the Shadowhunters season two premiere. A small improvement over season one, I guess? I know what I was hoping for. I wanted good character scenes, better cinematography, more consistent world building and more…
Shadowhunters Got It Right With Simon
Of all the characters in the Mortal Instruments series, Simon is probably the one that translates best to screen. He’s funny, nerdy, relatable, and the one guy who seems to realize how absolutely crazy (and awesome) his situation is. He…
Shadowhunters: Where Have All The Warriors Gone?
Shadowhunters has not been true to the books so far, and that’s not necessarily a bad thing. Every film adaptation needs to make a few changes, and I can accept that. But watching this show I’ve felt like there has…
‘Shadowhunters’ 1×10 Recap: ‘This World Inverted’
The alternate dimension has become a bit of a TV cliché. Once Upon A Time did it last year with the Heroes and Villains book. The Flash did it this year with their Earth-2 storyline. Even Supergirl had a whole…
‘Shadowhunters’ 1×09 Recap: ‘Rise Up’
Tonight’s episode of Shadowhunters had to be good. Why? Because a large portion of its fanbase – myself included – watched this show with a giant, beautiful new Cassandra Clare book beside us. We were re-entering this warped, different world…
‘Shadowhunters’ 1×07 Recap: ‘Major Arcana’
Let me start by saying that Major Arcana, the seventh episode of Shadowhunters, had almost nothing to do with the book. The only episode not to follow a specific section of City of Bones, there were definitely some very weird…
‘Shadowhunters’ 1×06 Recap: ‘Of Men And Angels’
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…
‘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…
