The Art of Adaptation
Angels, I’ve taken forever to digest the ending of Shadowhunters. Not because it was a fantastic show that ended on its highest achievement. Not because it was a fantastic show that in the last season made its main female protagonist turn crazy wanting to burn down cities. Actually, it kind of did do that. But no, […]
Read More Shadowhunters – Must Come to an EndSpoiler Warning. Angels, I’ve been struggling this season. We’re only four episodes in, but I feel like we’ve seen so many repeated plot points and wayward trajectories that I’m holding on to this finale by a thread. A final season shouldn’t mean a failing season, but that’s what it feels like to me. Through Lost Souls, Original Sin, Beati […]
Read More Shadowhunters – Lost SeasonWith the series finale of Shadowhunters kicking off tonight, I thought it would be fun to look back at the past 3 seasons in memes. I’ve loved covering this show. I’m a fan of the novels who grew to be a fan of the show. Is Shadowhunters perfect? No. But maybe that’s what makes it endearing. […]
Read More Shadowhunters – A Look Back in MemesThe mid-season finale for Shadowhunters did what the show does best – leave fans divided and arguing over the trajectory of the story. From the beginning, Shadowhunters has intentionally changed the storyline for many characters while keeping the essence of the plot intact, hoping to keep readers surprised. Surprise! It was a big one. One that made […]
Read More Shadowhunters – Mid Season KidnappingAngels, we are a quarter of the way through season 3 of Shadowhunters. From On Infernal Ground to Stronger Than Heaven, we’ve watched Simon get the Mark of Cain, Jace join the dark masquerade, Raphael lose everyone he’s loved, and Clary move heaven to help her boyfriend. But is it living up to City of Fallen Angels? Let’s break it down. […]
Read More Shadowhunters – From Ground to Heaven. A Quarter ReviewShadowhunters Season 3 kicked off with On Infernal Ground opening with our first view of Alicante, Simon stuck in the Seelie Court, and Jace having too many waking in dream moments. This season appears to be picking up right where the book City of Fallen Angels begins, my least favorite Clare novel. This can go two ways: this […]
Read More Shadowhunters – On Tenuous GroundIt’s been a few months since Rebecca and I did an AW article, books we’re reading and loving…or not so much. It’s not that we haven’t been reading. The issue, or gift, is that we’ve been reading a ton! Not all of these books are scheduled for movie adaptation, but some of them should be. […]
Read More The AW (Adaptation Watch) 2018Please note: the following article contains spoilers for the season finale of Shadowhunters as well as spoilers for the series The Mortal Instruments. Wow. I have so many emotions right now, not the least of which is a desire to party with Drunk Luke. It’s no wonder the tightly wound NYPD cop and pack leader with too […]
Read More Shadowhunters: Season 2 FinalePlease note: the following article contains spoilers regarding the books The Mortal Instruments and the TV show Shadowhunters. The ground has thawed! The trees bloom with green buds! Spring is in the air and the Shadowhunters are free again to leave the Institute! Anyone else feel like they can breathe again? It’s like we spent all winter locked […]
Read More Shadowhunters: Hail & Farewell to Winter in TorontoPlease note: the following article contains spoilers for those who haven’t read The Mortal Instruments or seen the TV show. I’m two thirds of the way through Lady Midnight and I really want to get back to it because Emma’s dealing with a lethal combo of revenge and heartbreak, so I’ll make this brief. On some levels […]
Read More Shadowhunters: Forever Fallen – The List
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