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TV Series Review: Shadowhunters Ep4 Spoiler Free

Feb 8, 2016

Shadowhunters: Episode 4

Episode Name: Raising Hell
Release date: 2 Feb. 2016
Running Time: 42 mins
Starring Katherine McNamara,Dominic Sherwood, Alberto Rosende, Matthew Daddario, Emeraude Toubia, Isaiah Mustafa, Harry Shum Jr.,Alan Van Sprang, David Castro, Kaitlyn Leeb
Watch: Freeform (US) – Netflix (Worldwide)
Episode Reviews: 1|2| 3 | 4

After getting a clue about who may have wiped Clary’s memories, the crew hunts down the High Warlock of Brooklyn, Magnus Bane. With all of the warlocks in hiding from Valentine, the team must lure Magnus out with something he can’t refuse – a killer party and something very valuable. But with emotions running high, more may come out of their meeting with Magnus than just the retrieval of Clary’s memories. Meanwhile, Simon doesn’t seem to be himself after his recent Downworlder encounter.
Ep4 is Directed by Tawnia McKiernan.

Raising Hell:

Episode 4 begins back at the institute with Clary (Katherine McNamara) having a nightmare of when her memories were taken.

I am starting to like Katherine as Clary more as each episode goes on and on. She is starting to ‘fit’ more and it’s nice to see her grow. The chemistry between Clary and Jace (Dominic Sherwood) is also starting to build and become more believable and not cringe worthy. We also get to see a shirtless Jace training – and why not.

In Ep4 we also see the tension starting to build between Clary and Simon (Alberto Rosende). We start to see that Simon loves Clary a lot and she only thinks of him as a friend. On the other hand we also see that Simon is very stubborn, Clary just wants to help her mum and the Shadowhunters are the only people who can help her at the moment and he cannot see that.

However I do love the snide remarks Simon has towards Jace and the other shadowhunters, put a real smile on my face.

For the first time in the series, we get to see Simon’s house and room. He goes there after leaving the institute. Maureen (Shailene Garnett) makes an appearance and there is a slight hint of foreshadowing. Simon’s mum also appears in Ep4 and I actually liked her and not looking forward to things that are coming.

The thing that we have been waiting for. Magnus (Harry Shum Jr) and Alec (Matthew Daddario) finally meet! They had me screaming internally, because they were so good together! I loved Magnus’ little side remarks, some were so cute and the faces that Alec pulls just had me smiling like no tomorrow. We start to see the spark between the two and I truly enjoyed it.

However we also see Alec shut down. There is a scene that happens in this episode that brings to light Alec’s sexuality and it seems he is the only one not taking it well and it broke my heart I want everything to be okay.

I feel the fight scenes are becoming better as the season goes on and I hope that they are perfected soon, because you know – big battles and all.

While we are talking about shadowhunters. I need to rant about something. I am seeing many comments about how it’s different from the books, how people are not going to keep on watching because it’s different and I need to say something before I explode.

It’s very, very hard to adapted a book to a TV Series, love at The Vampire Diaries, Pretty Little Liars and The 100. You see parts of the book in them, but that is it. It is annoying me the comments that I am seeing that just complain. I haven’t seen a group of people complain more in my life. It’s crazy what people are saying.

Yes, it’s not like the books, however I do see the books in the TV Series. It’s in the characters look, in the sets, in how the characters act, and in some of the scenes. The essence of the book is there and with each episode it is starting to come out. Also the first book was set during a time line of just over a week, how is a 13 episode series supposed to be set over a week. Everything would be so slow. So by them adding and changing things makes total sense.

Overall, I enjoyed Ep4, I cannot wait to see more of Clary and Jace and Magnus and Alec. I feel that both relationships are going to grow as the season goes on, I like each episode more and more as we go through the season and I do hope it continues, because I do want to see more.

Have you watched Ep4? Did you enjoy it? Are you going to watch more? Did you like the interaction between Magnus and Alec?

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TV Series Review: Shadowhunters Ep3 Spoiler free

Feb 7, 2016

Shadowhunters: Episode 3

Episode Name: Dead Man’s Party
Release date: 26 Jan. 2016
Running Time: 42 mins
Starring Katherine McNamara,Dominic Sherwood, Alberto Rosende, Matthew Daddario, Emeraude Toubia, Isaiah Mustafa, Harry Shum Jr.,Alan Van Sprang, David Castro, Kaitlyn Leeb, Jade Hassouné
Watch: Freeform (US) – Netflix (Worldwide)
Episode Reviews: 1|2| 3

With Simon being held captive at The Hotel Dumort, Clary pleads with Jace, Alec and Isabelle to help her rescue her best friend. As the team readies for the mission, Jace helps Clary learn more about her Shadowhunter powers, Isabelle turns to her favorite Seelie for Intel, and Alec begins to question Jace’s motives and his place in their partnership. Meanwhile, a very scared Simon gets very up close and personal with Camille, the leader of the vampire clan.
Ep3 is Directed by Andy Wolk.

Dead Man’s Party:

As the weeks go on each episode of Shadowhunters keeps on getting better and better, I am actually enjoying it at the moment and my hopes are now high that it’s going to turn into something good.

Episode 3 continues off from the cliff hanger in episode 2 – Simon (Alberto Rosende) being taken by the vampires.

I love how the vampires look. The teeth, the pale skin, the clothes that they wear. It’s modern take on old vampires and I like it. In this episode there is the introduction of two vampires and if you are fans of the book you know who they are. Camille Belcourt (Kaitlyn Leeb) and Raphael Santiago (David Castro).

Though Camille looks different from the books, she has the same vibe about her. She is sexy and persuasive and gorgeous. They have also brought her in quite early compared to the books, however I don’t have a problem with it because I am sure they are doing it for a reason.

Raphael, I am already in love with them. I am one of few people who really likes Raphael from the books. I was so happy when he was casted because he was notably missing from the movie and I loved seeing him on the screen. Castro is going to bring the Raphael that all know and some of us love to light.

We also get to see a bit of Clary’s (Katherine McNamara) anger in this episode. She is fuming and quite anger at the shadowhunters in particular Isabelle (Emeraude Toubia) for the kidnapping of Simon. Clary is ready to jump right now and go and get Simon, however the shadowhunters are trying to do in the logical way and plan. They cannot simply walk into Hotel Dumort.

We see a bit of Simon somewhat heroic nature when he tries to escape by throwing a dagger at Raphael. Which is unsuccessful, but it was still fun to watch.

I love, love, love the sibling banter between Isabelle and Alec (Matthew Daddario). I cannot explain how perfect it is, some of the remarks had me laughing my head off.

In this episode we also get to see more of Hodge, who has this talk with Alec that wanted me to slap him about for. I was like Alec, no don’t believe what he is saying.

In saying that, we also start to see conflict between Alec and Jace (Dominic Sherwood) and I just wanted to cry, because no, this cannot happen. But, they are also parabatai, so it kind of all works out and they always have each other’s backs.

The connection between Jace and Clary is starting to improve as well. In the first 2 episodes it was wired and cringe worthy, but as the series is going on, it’s getting better.

Episode 3 is the episode that we are also introduced for the first time to Meliorn (Jade Hassouné). As much as I hate Meliorn as a character, Hassouné played him really well. He has this presences about him that is perfect for Meliorn. The one thing I disliked about this scene was Isabelle. I truly didn’t like the way that she was portrayed in this scene, having sexy time to get information.

Overall, I actually enjoyed episode 3 of Shadowhunters everything is started to come together and each week the episodes are getting better and better. I like where the series is going and even though it’s not a perfect adaptation, I am seeing things from the books appear in the show, even if it’s smal.

Have you watched Ep3? Did you enjoy it? Are you going to watch more? How are you liking the Series so far?

TV Series Review: Shadowhunters Ep2 Spoiler free

Jan 24, 2016

Shadowhunters: Episode 2

Episode Name: The Descent Into Hell Is Easy
Release date: 19 Jan. 2016
Running Time: 42 mins
Starring Katherine McNamara,Dominic Sherwood, Alberto Rosende, Matthew Daddario, Emeraude Toubia, Isaiah Mustafa, Harry Shum Jr.,Alan Van Sprang, Maxim Roy
Watch: Freeform (US) – Netflix (Worldwide)
Episode Reviews: 1|2|

With the knowledge that Valentine is alive and on the hunt for The Mortal Cup, the Institute is on high alert. Not wasting any time, Jace jumps into action and figures Clary’s memories are the key to finding Jocelyn and The Mortal Cup. Unfortunately, Clary’s memories were wiped leaving her without any recollection of this other life that could help her and the team. With only one other option remaining, Jace, Isabelle and a very reluctant Alec take Clary to the City of Bones to face the powerful Silent Brothers. Meanwhile, Luke continues his search for Clary, and Simon tries to come to terms with his best friend’s new life.

The Descent Into Hell Is Easy:

I feel that episode 2 of Shadowhunters was better than last week’s episode, however, I still think that they have a long way to go.

The episode (The Descent into Hell is Easy, directed by Mick Garris) starts off where the first episode left off, pretty much to the second. I really enjoyed that, since the first episode left off with a tense scene between protagonist Clary (Katherine McNamara), Jace (Dominic Sherwood) and Simon (Alberto Rosende).

I like when series’ start off where it left off in the previous episode. It doesn’t have to be for every episode, but with how the previous episode ended I thought it was perfect.

Shadowhunters now has opening credits. I like they aren’t too long. I dislike how long the GOT opening credits are. I like a quick short clip and then it’s back to business, however, I don’t like get the song was being used. Nevertheless, that is just me being picky.

After the second episode, I stand by my decision that the casting was perfect. I loved every character and how the portrayal by the actors/actress’s was pretty spot on.

However, I do wish that the dialogue was better. It was pretty cheesy for most of the episode, especially Jace’s lines. I love Dom and his playing Jace well, however his lines are letting him down. Clary’s lines are also quite cheesy, nevertheless Katherine brings a spark to Clary that oversees it a little.

I like what they are doing with the characters in Shadowhunters. The banter between Simon and Jace is spot on. The teasing between the two, then fighting for Clary’s attention, Simon saying things that Jace has no clue about. I loved seeing something from the book that I loved in the TV Series.

I also love the banter between Alec (Matthew Daddario) and Isabelle (Emeraude Toubia). They have the perfect brother/sister relationship. Not only do they look like brother and sister, they act it. The way that they tease each other and having little snips at each other – is what I see them like in the book, so that was nice to see.

I also loved seeing the start of Alec being jealous. It was funny at times, especially when Isabelle was in the picture, however it was great to see. I cannot wait to see where this goes.

One thing that had me frustrated in this episode was something to do with Magnus and warlocks in general. They wouldn’t have done what happened in this episode, especially Magnus. It’s not in his nature to do what happened. He might not help shadowhunters, but he wouldn’t do what he did in the show.

I loved seeing more of Luke (Isaiah Mustafa). In the books we don’t see much of him or how much he really does care for Jocelyn (Maxim Roy) and Clary so it was great to see the lengths he would go through to find them both.

The ending of episode 2 shows that there is so much more to come and I am getting excited. Episode 3 is going to be an exciting episode that I cannot wait to see.

As much as I am enjoying Shadowhunters, I and everyone else can say that they are working on a small budget. I wish that the CGI was better, however, I hope that I can get used to it.

Overall, episode 2 of Shadowhunters was better than episode 1 and I hope that goes for more episodes to come. I loved the casting, the dialogue lets me down, and I loved the banter between characters and cannot wait to see what episode 3 brings.

I hope you enjoyed my discussion. What did you think of the second episode of Shadowhunters. I’ll be back next week with my review of episode 3.

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