Shadowhunters: "Rise Up" (Ep. 9)

Release Date: March 8, 2016

Genre: Young Adult

I don't know about you guys but I am very attracted to Simon. Whether he was a human or a vampire. There was always something behind him and I definitely didn't picture him the way he is portrayed in the show. Now personally, I think that Clary needs to calm down on her hormones. 

Is it just me or is she practically dry humping Jace every single chance she gets? It weirds me out to the fullest but hey, if you want to, go right ahead. I'll just avert my eyes over here. Maybe there. Or there. I just don't want to see it no matter how crazy their romantic tension of their relationship is. 

I was talking to my cousin who actually talks to me about the show but as much as I am disappointed, I have to be happy enough that she was willing to give this TV series a try. Go you. Right now, my feelings towards the show is impractical. 

I love it. Then I hate it. I love it. Then I hate it. AGAIN and AGAIN and AGAIN. Make this stop? Put me out of my misery? Alec especially. Such a two faced arse. He needs to go to Magnus and give him a big arse slobbery kiss on the mouth and flip off everyone else who tries to intervene. 

In this episode, there is unity. Lots of it. From Shadowhunters to Downworlders. You'll hate some. You'll love some. You'll win some. You'll lose some. And I think I fell in love with Luke even more during this episode. 

He is definitely one of the most attractive and yet snarliest characters throughout the show and all around a good hearted character. I love me some werewolves. Ow owwww! Okay, I'll stop there about me ranting about Luke. But he is hot. 

Anyways, this episode will have your head spinning throughout and maybe make you even dizzier after you're done. There is much to soak in this episode and I think that Simon and Clary's relationship was made even stronger. So with a rating of a 3.7 out of 5 stars, I count down the days to my next review.

Recap: After the attack, the Institute and The Clave are on high alert and taking no prisoners to get answers. When Lydia makes a harsh call on the Seelies, Jace, Clary and Isabelle fear that this decision could be disastrous and the wrong way to defeat Valentine. Left with no other choice, the trio takes drastic actions to stop what is about to take place.

Meanwhile, Simon struggles to deal with his new situation, and Alec is emotionally torn with what is happening at the Institute.

Shadowhunters: "Major Arcana" (Ep. 7)

Air Date: February 23, 2016

Genre: Young Adult

Oh my gosh! Yes! See this episode took me to a new place! I got what I asked for and I got more and more action as the episode unraveled. When we left off, Izzy forced herself to be more like her mother and less like herself. Yeah... I actually felt sympathy for her. Giving up her love for Meliorn to take the family heat.

In this episode, you will find more and more of Jace and Clary's relationship and you are definitely going to have to watch this episode because you'll fall in love with them even more!

You're going to squeal with delight in this episode... I mean I did just a little.

There is the romance. The action. The monsters and demons. 

I think that the Shadow world has stolen my heart.

The Mortal Cup is found and the pieces of the storyline are starting to fit together. I know that I started off the reviews as not so hot but after this episode, they are starting to get better and better. Maybe not close to the books but definitely close enough.

Simon though clinically insane, I still love the hot nerd. He's too hard to resist. Plus, he is probably the only one that makes me laugh in the show genuinely. 

With the rating of 4 out of 5 stars on this episode, I cannot wait for the next one. 

Blog you later, awesome nerds.

Recap: After piecing together the clues as to where her mother hid the Mortal Cup, Clary, Jace, Alec and Isabelle are on the clock to find its hiding place before anyone else.

Shadowhunters: "Of Men and Angels" (Ep. 6)

Release Date: February 16, 2016

Genre: Young Adult

"She took her oath as a Shadowhunter seriously." Well first off, I would hope so. Jocelyn got mixed up with the wrong man but for the right reasons. 

This entire episode was practically the whole backstory on Jocelyn, Luke, and Valentine. It wasn't as thrilling as the previous episodes but I liked the idea of getting to know the characters a little better.

What made it a little better was the fact that we had more of the story of Alec and Magnus. Swoooooon. 

"You've unlocked something in me." (Magnus Bane). 

They are probably the cutest couple in the story other than Jocelyn and Luke.

As Clary and Luke come together once again in the dire circumstances, you automatically have to give Clary some credit for trying to survive. But against the wrong people.

Clues were given but memories were forgotten.

Curiosity killed the cat. What are you going to do? It killed something inside of Clary as the truth comes to light. 

The truth comes to light in this episode and it was an episode that you couldn't miss. 

We meet the rest of the Lightwoods family such as little Max Lightwood. The cutest of them all. But something in this episode changes Isabelle. But is it for the better? 

Rating is a solid 4.3 out of 5 stars.

Recap: With Luke in dire need of help, Jace, Clary and Simon take him to Magnus’ lair in hopes of saving his life. Once there, the story of how Valentine came to be evil, and Jocelyn and Luke’s past is revealed to Clary in hopes of triggering her memory of what happened to The Mortal Cup.

Meanwhile, Isabelle and Alec are tasked to restore their family name in the eyes of The Clave.

Shadowhunters: "Raising Hell" (Ep. 4)

Released Date: February 2, 2016

Genre: Young Adult

The show is slowly and I mean slowly getting better and better. However, I truly think that if they made it along the lines of the book, it would be a lot better but I am starting to become fond of the show.

As the show progresses, I am not sure how I feel about the characters because they just don't seem to fit the needs of the characters other than the Lightwood twins and of course Magnus. Out of all of the characters, I really like Simon, Magnus, and Alec because they play their part correctly other than the fact of Simon being a hot nerd. 

Not what I expected nor to be hit with. He's not supposed to be hot and I expressed my anger thoroughly with my family members who all just laughed at me. However, even his band seems to be missing everyone. I don't even remember maureen being in the book nor of the fact that she was wanting date Simon. Am I missing something here?

Anyways, this particular episode is a good 4.1 out of 5 stars but we will have to see where they continue with the story because I cannot wait for more Simon, Magnus, and Alec. I want to see where their story develops. 

I don't think that I am liking this whole parabatai idea being introduced so early in the story or how they describe it... I'm just not feeling how they are describing these moments between Alec and Jace. I think that the only encounter I liked was Alec and Magnus. It was probably the cutest encounter ever. 

Recap: 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.

Blog you later, awesome nerds.

Shadowhunters: "Dead Man's Party" (Ep. 3)

Release Date: January 27, 2016

Genre: Young Adult

Okay, okay. So maybe, I was a bit harsh in the beginning of the show. Trying to be critical of a show is hard but like I said, this show is a free form show. Hence, the fact that they do not and will never follow a book.

The actors and actresses actually are not too shabby. I'm rather fond of the show now and I did re-watch the episodes several times. The special effects weren't bad and the characters are somewhat accurately portrayed. The underlying messages from the books are seen in the show as well as they can but you can't really do much without spoiling the entire plot of the books.

You learn a lot about what is going on in episode 3 and it is definitely the best episode yet. If they keep going at this rate, there will be more fans than you will know. ;) 

I am now watching the show more or less through the eyes of someone who hasn't read the books. I am trying to psych myself up to re-read the books again. I more or less am enjoying the show but again, it would have been better if they followed the book.

When I read the books, I definitely pictured the vampires to not look so pale rather but normal looking. Maybe they look better under glamour but what are we supposed to do? We aren't the directors. They reminded me a lot of Twilight vampires however mixed in with Vampire Diaries vampires. They are pale as hell but they burn in the sun.

The bikes were hot though. I loved the motorcycles and how fast they ran especially what they ran on. Ultimately when it comes down to this episode, I can get this a good 3 out of 5 stars. They are definitely getting up there and hopefully, they will follow the books a little more. It's all the book lovers want.

Plus we want more Simon Lewis for he is definitely a yummy mundie. We love our yummy mundies. ;)

Recap: 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.

Shadowhunters: "The Descent Into Hell is Easy" (Ep. 2)

Release Date: January 19, 2015

Now that the fanbase as subsided, I just want to ask why the hell are you not sticking to the books? I mean, I understand that you guys are FreeForm now but shouldn't you guys at least keep a little to the book... You swung and missed again... Hopefully episode 3 comes to be a little better and along the lines of the book. 

When shows time jump back and forth from the present to the past and then back to the present, I just know it isn't going to be good. I mean, this early in the show? Come on... Give me something good! That's all I ask for. 

You know how last week, I said that the characters were accurately portrayed... Can I retract that statement? I more or less laughed at the show because of how bad they are portraying the books. Do something good for Cassandra Clare.

I need to read the books over again to wash this from my mind. I'm trying so, so, so, SO damn hard to get into this show. At first, I was definitely feeling the show but when I watched the show and thought back on the books... Needless to say, I was disappointed. 

Rating: 3 out of 5 stars.

Recap: 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, Like continues his search for Clary, and Simon tries to come to terms with his best friend's new life.

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.