From Freeform's Shadowhunters webpage |
Clary and Isabelle go to The Citadel for answers.
EMMALY'S REVIEW
I think the Iron Sisters were cool. I'm happy how they were perforated and that they showed how they were badass warriors.
I also like the story line with Clary creating runes. I'm glad they kept that as a key part of her story, and that although subtle now will hopefully unfold to be major as it does in the books.
We got a little more weirdness between Clary and Jace, if only a little bit. I'm wondering if we should probably get a little more emphasis on them being brother and sister, a story line that seems to be skimmed over a little. Maybe more to come?
I still can't see why they killed Jocelyn. What help has it given to the story, that a main character alive through the whole book series is killed off now? It so looks like the actor bailed more than the character needed to die. Good luck Maxim (p.s. I did like Lena Headey better in this role).
Um no more Yin-Fen Izzy, we know what happens to addicts (sniff sniff). A blind man can see that this is going to end badly.
It's good we finally know Clary is clear of demonic blood. And see Izzy you need to stay away from the Yin-Fen.
Does Aldertree really need to be such a pain? I know the Clave are still doubting Jace but he is going a bit far for me and becoming unbelievable.
The awkwardness between Alec and Magnus is cute. Alec don't ask the "how many before me" question, that's just going to get you into trouble! Good to see their relationship isn't straightforward and easy from the start. We still love that we get to see this on screen.
Good to see Maia and Simon together and hearing a bit of her back story, and the bad things about adapting to be Downworlders.
It's nice to see Simon negotiating with Luke in werewolf form. I know I've said it before but Simon is one of the only characters in the show that is close to the book.
Was it just me or was the reunion between Clary and Luke not that huge. Her mum died, he is basically her step dad and has been missing and he gets a basic hug. I would have thrown myself at him. Again makes Clary's character flat and one dimensional.
Overall, the one word I can think of to describe this episode is flat. A lot is going on that involves a lot of emotion but we just don't see it. These characters are meant to be going through Hell, and Clary is sitting on he bed saying how she misses her Mum, like she dies 3yrs ago not 3 days. I feel like it was being criticised for having too much overacting and now it's falling short.
SOPHIE'S REVIEW
Remember last week? We had glimpses of the book characters? Yeah. Well, that was fun. But, this week brings us another episode and sadly, an uneven approach to the unraveling of the mess that Season 1 created.
We start off the episode by going to visit The Adamant Citadel. The home of the Iron Sisters, forgers of weapons and fierce warriors in their own right. Was anyone else praying that we wouldn't see Tessa? Me, too. Please, please, please, DO NOT TOUCH Infernal Devices. Just keep going and try to unfurl this hot mess.
I loved that Izzy and Clary were trying to find answers from the Iron Sisters, but WHO THE H IS SISTER CLEOPHAS? Were you all thinking NOT TESSA like I was?!? Okay, I realize I'm obsessed with ID, and no, I'm never going to get over the worry.
From Freeform's website. |
From Freeform's website. |
In the mean time, Simon and Maia are bonding over looking for Luke, whom they find about to make a tasty meal of some campers. You see in Freeform's Shadowhunters world, when werewolves experience a bad loss, they eat campers. Look up at Clary and Jace's expressions in the above still and yeah, they mirror my own right now. But, don't worry. We have SuperVampSimon to the rescue. He will use his new ability to, what was it, compel (?!?!) Luke to stop. Yelling "Bad Dog!" (a nod to Rachel Hawkins' Hex Hall) may have had the same effect. The special effects were cool, but somehow I kept remembering the Twilight wolf pack and how they would've ripped apart Simon. Oh wait, I was helped along by this image of WolfishLuke in a deer's eye. Edward, where are you, when we need you the most?
Look, Edward, you can see Jacob, I mean Luke, in the deer's eye. Photo courtesy of Freeform's Shadowhunters webpage. |
Let me leave you with the very best part of episode 6:
From Freeform's Shadowhunter's webpage |
Also, Jace cleaning weapons in the Weapons Room and his rage towards Aldertree at the assignment was all sorts of awesome. Especially if Aldertree is Sebastian. Angry, righteous Jace is my very favorite Jace of all. Unless, it's Great Pancake Jace from Lady Midnight. But, that's hopefully a story Freeform will never touch.
Are you guys still watching Season 2? What are your thoughts?