3.01 - follow up review - The weapons of choice
So I finally got the chance to take a moment to watch Shadowhunters s3 premiere on Freeform on demand (gotta make sure they get ratings credit) and here are my follow up thoughts. My immediate reaction can be read HERE
Can we all take a moment to appreciate whoever got rid of the terrible opening sequence/dialogue from 2b? Thank the Angel we don’t have to waste screen time on that nonsense anymore
Clary is slowly realizing that her wish to bring Jace back to life was short sighted and selfish but she can’t bring herself to regret it saving him, still she hates lying to Alec and Izzy (also Izzy’s kick would have broken the glass on that vending machine. Just saying)
It’s clear that Clary learned how to be a terrible liar from Luke, he’s like a little puppy who destroyed the couch and then looks at Ollie like “it wasn’t me” but he’s covered in stuffing and guilt
I like that they are using the classic back story of Lilith - Adam’s first wife, barren, etc. - great intro for the new villain. Also, her look is on point, beautiful but dangerous
Clary’s backflip is better than Jace’s - her flip has purpose, he looks like he’s just peacocking. Also, the flips aren’t needed.
The demon that possessed Tim was a creepy contortionist. However, I think it was too easy for Clary to kill it.
Magnus tells Raphael that Larenzo Rey is a pompous ass and he orchestrated the whole thing that cost Magnus his title as high warlock. So is Larenzo working with the Seelie Queen???
Raphael is going to get grounded by his warlock father for being a naughty naughty vampire liar. Shame on you Raphael
I love how malec is written so wording and phrasing matters, it’s real… Alec didn’t tell anyone else about the counsel offer because he wanted to stay with Magnus… Magnus wanted to be supportive of Alec’s career ambitions but neither of them wanted to be separated from each other… This was an amazing way to show us how committed they are to their relationship, even if sometimes things get lost in translation - also, I love that Cat speaks to Alec as Magnus’ partner
As my final thought, I have to say I prefer Sarah Hayland’s Seelie Queen to the little girl. Sarah fits the part better for me - in looks and manor. Especially when dealing with Simon
