Shadowhunters: "Morning Star" (Ep. 13)

Air Date: April 5, 2016

Genre: Young Adult

Shingh, shingh, shingh. I can fight with swords too! Just kidding. I would probably do more damage to myself than the opponent. But that's how I feel about swords.

Oh, how my heart aches as I want to cuddle Jace because of how much my heart breaks that he didn't get his happily ever after. I felt the pain and betrayal in this episode because of every little thing that had happened with Hodge. 

When I think of the name Hodge, I immediately think of the line from White Chicks. 

"Hodge and Dodge... AHA. Hodge and Dodge, get it?"

No really, do you? Because I don't. 

Anyways, moving on. I think my heart broke with every second that passed during this episode. They portrayed the book so perfectly yet so wrong in every way. I think that out of all the episodes, this was probably the second best out of all. 

Now personally, I think that this episode could be a lot better. However, since this is the last episode of the season, I don't think that these reviews will continue for the show. Perhaps I will continue on the reviews of Shadowhunters. Now that the hype for it has died down inside of me and the show has ultimately disappointed me. Although, I did get a good song from the first episode. Other than that, everything went downhill. 

Yep, downhill. 2.7 out of 5 stars. 

Blog you later, awesome book nerds. 

Recap: Jace, who is still reeling from everything that has happened, makes hunting down Valentine his number one priority even though he continues to wrestle with his conflicted feelings. In hopes of finding a way to stop Valentine before it is too late, Clary and Simon must find the key to unlocking Jocelyn’s coma. But that key to unlocking Jocelyn’s spell may just undo the Downworlder peace treaty, Simon’s relationship with Raphael, and the Vampire clan in the process. Meanwhile, Alec must deal with the aftermath of his decision and what his choice means for his future.

Shadowhunters: "Blood Calls to Blood" (Ep. 11)

Air Date: March 22, 2016

Genre: Young Adult

Okay, where to start with this episode? As much as there was a soulful reunion between people, where was the action? I kept reading the books because there was so much fighting going on that it made my head spin.

I understand that they are trying to make the storyline come alive in their eyes but I just do not see it and I am not a happy person when it comes down to it. 

It is centered around romance and the whole reunion feel but to be honest, I didn't feel anything. I didn't feel the love. I felt lust. I didn't feel happiness for when they are reunited but rather disdain because it wasn't like the books. 

They drown themselves in each other and are truly dependent on one another. However, I don't know if I am feeling the show anymore. I have been weaning myself off of it because I am not getting a good vibe from them anymore. 

I space off and do other things while I watch this show now and I think a show should be able to grab you right from the start and carry on through. Are you guys running out of ideas? Because I know that I am. 

Questions that I asked myself all throughout was if Alec was willing to do anything to save his sister from losing her runes? Or if the fact that you are too afraid to show your true selves means it won't be to the full potential? 

This episode was heart warming and yet I only felt it at one point and that was when I was cheering on Izzy and Alec showing their sibling powers. 

So with a rating of 3.2 out of 5 stars, I'll blog you later.

Recap: After receiving important intel about Valentine from a surprising ally, Clary, Jace and Luke devise a plan to rescue Jocelyn. With the mission looking almost impossible, the three will stop at nothing to rescue Clary’s mother and put a stop to Valentine once and for all.

Meanwhile, Inquisitor Herondale arrives at the Institute for Isabelle’s trial as Alec turns to Magnus for help.

Shadowhunters: "Bad Blood" (Ep. 6)

Release Date: March 1, 2016

Genre: Young Adult

Have you guys checked out Clary, Izzy, Magnus, and Luke killing it with Taylor Swift's Bad Blood? If not, watch it under Harry Shum Jr. Facebook page! 

Of course, a happy late birthday to Izzy because she's the object of beautiful and action fierce. Can we ask for more? 

Cause baby, we got bad blood, you know it used to be mad love! Belt it with me! Okay, yes, I like to be stupid every now and then. ;) But I love me some Swifty. 

Anyways, this episode made me want to punch Jace in the face. As hot as an alpha male is, seeing it on the screen made me just gag and maybe give him a hug around his neck with my hands but hey, some people are into seeing it on the screen.

New character is introduced and a new connection? Weird, I have never knew this in the book so maybe I need to reread the books. Yet again. 

Oh my gosh, I have to say little Max is the cutest thing in the world! I can't handle how tiny he is compared to Alec and Izzy. But I also didn't picture him that tiny. Isn't he supposed to be 7 or 8? Or at least in that age range because he looks like he's 5 or 6. I get that they are going for the Lolita effect. But, the book... It's there for a reason.

Is Cassandra Clare even helping with the show? Do they know they are botching the show up slightly? Well, I guess botch would be a bit harsh because they do get some things right and they gave me Simon. He's hot. I say that every review of the show. Even better in this episode but you'll just have to watch it and find out why. 

Clary shows the book Clary as she is getting consumed by Jace. I cannot wait for reality to kick in... Well I guess, in some way, it did in this episode. I think I sniffled... Or straight up balled my eyes out because it was something that took my breath away.

"He never would have known about the Shadowworld if it wasn't for me."

That part actually broke my heart... But, I still have to rate this episode a 3.3 out of 5 stars. But hey, there's always next week to try to make the Shadowhunters better.

Blog you later, awesome nerds.

Recap: With word of Alec, Jace and Isabelle’s “extracurricular activities” with Clary reaching The Clave, a convoy is sent to observe the Lightwoods running the New York Institute. Once The Clave representative arrives, it is very clear how much trouble the Lightwoods are in.

Meanwhile, Clary is faced with a devastating decision.

Shadowhunters: "The Mortal Cup" (Ep. 1)

Release Date: January 12, 2015

OH MY GOSH, IT FINALLY CAME AND IT'S FINALLY HAPPENED!

As you can see, I was geeking out.

But okay, I'll be honest, they definitely could have picked a better Jace Herondale... He just doesn't fit my standards. But he is attractive in his own way. In all reality, I think that Shadowhunters couldn't be farther from the books. They inserted the scenes in places where they should have occurred later on.

This show is definitely not the strongest transition between books to tv. It didn't even have a strong transition from book to movie. Which is sad because it was one of the most anticipated shows of the year.

But who am I to decide where the scenes go because don't get me wrong, the show was alright because it somewhat accurately portrayed each of the characters.

Jace: His fascination with Clary.
Clary: Her love of art, family, and friends.
Jocelyn: Her protectiveness.
Luke: His affections.
Simon: His secret affections for Clary, oblivious to other women.
Isabelle: Her rambunctious affections to piss off her parents.
Alec: His animosity towards mundanes.

By the way, I pretty much yelled at my screen the entire time during this whole show because of the fact that everything was a bit off for me. Especially this one part where they completely screwed up the entire process. So WTF.

Clary has turned 18. Adult biologically and genetically, or so she says. But when she turned 18, her whole life turned to shite. She looks clinically insane in her friends eyes. When she meets Jace, the void in her life is filled with the curiosity to know more about him. To navigate this world, she will need the help of Jace, Isabelle, and Alec. 

Rating: 3 out of 5 stars.

Recap: Based on the bestselling young adult fantasy book series The Mortal Instruments by Cassandra Clare, Shadowhunters follows Clary Fray, who finds out on her birthday that she is not who she thinks she is but rather comes from a long line of Shadowhunters – human-angel hybrids who hunt down demons. Now thrown into the world of demon hunting after her mother is kidnapped, Clary must rely on the mysterious Jace and his fellow Shadowhunters Isabelle and Alec to navigate this new dark world. With her best friend, Simon, in tow, Clary must now live among faeries, warlocks, vampires and werewolves to find answers that could help her find her mother.

Nothing is as it seems, including her close family friend Luke, who knows more than he is letting on, as well as the enigmatic warlock Magnus Bane, who could hold the key to unlocking Clary's past.