TV Review: Shadowhunters Season 3 Episode 1 "On Infernal Ground" [Emz]

So,, the latest Season on Shadowhunters has begun on Freeform (America) and Netflix (UK). This series will be based roughly on the 4th book (City Of Fallen Angels) and possibly the 5th book (City Of Lost Souls).

Here is the Synopsis:

Secrets abound as the Shadowhunters and Downworlders attempt to return to normal following Valentine's death; Clary struggles with keeping her secret about Raziel's wish; Lilith sets a plan in motion as Simon spends time in the Seelie Court.

Brief Explanation of The Episode

This episode kicks off a little while after the Death of Valentine and Cary using the Angel Raziel to bring Jace back to life (unbeknownst to everyone else.) We start with Cary officially becoming a Shadowhunter after ridding the world of Valentine.

Alec is, of course, suspicious following the disappearance and reappearance of his Parabatai rune. Clary tells Jace she wants to tell him what is going on, but Jace says they can't

Luke's Police Partner Ollie finds out about the Shadow world after figuring out that he is a Werewolf and pushes Luke until he stops denying and admits it.

Simon is being held in the Seelie Court and is very confused as to why. Eventually after being pushed she lets him go but only after working him... without telling him what it's all about.

Clary finds her signature Weapon, Double blades she later learns from Luke that the Blades belonged to her mother and father.

We meet Lilith (but not yet by name) who through Possession control a man to kill his wife and then whilst, being searched for by the Shadowhunters after Luke noticing that it was no ordinary murder, Ollie (Luke's Police Partner) tries to arrest him and is knocked out Luke tries to attack also but is knocked away also. The demon climbs out of the human and attacks Clary she is eventually able to kill it using her Anglic Rune, of course, Luke chirps up mentioning that perhaps the blades are not her signature weapons.

Alec learns that Magnus is no longer the High Warlock of Brooklyn following his alliance with the Seelies that fell apart.

Jace is having nightmares of Jonathan trying to kill Clary or telling Jace to kill her. 

Review:

This was a brilliant return for this series, I have been so excited everytime that it gets renewed for another series after the failed movie.

I enjoyed seeing Clary being.. I think the right phrase is 'Badass' during her fight with the demon.

I also laughed at Isabelle's frustration with the Vending Machine and the flirting with a Doctor who helped her get the candy out of the Machine.

After knowing what happens in the books with Jace after his resurrection, I am intrigued to see if Jonathan is in his nightmares or if there is more to it.

Finally, I believe that we haven't seen the last of Lilith, what happened in this episode was just the tip of the iceberg.

I can't wait for the next episode.

Till next time

Emz x

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TV Review: Stitchers Season 1 Episode 3 "Connections" [Emz]

Now episode 3 was interesting, it required Kirsten stitching into the mind of a newlywed t prove who killed her.

This episode guest starred Michael Grant Terry who I remember from Bones.

Here is the synopsis:

When a murky stitch doesn't give enough evidence against a newlywed husband accused of killing his wife, Kirsten attempts to prove her strong feelings about his innocence. This effect on Kirsten, brought about by residual emotion from the stitch, makes Cameron worry that she will end up like Marta. Meanwhile, Linus and Camille get to know each other better. 

Review:

So this was interesting as Kirsten retrieves all of Ed ( the "father" that looked after her) belongings. So Kirsten and Camille spend time going through photographs and other items.

During this episode Kirsten has to stitch into the mind of a Newlywed who was killed. Most people think that the husband is the person who killed her or set up the murder, but Kirsten doesn't believe it.

After multiple awkward conversations with the husband as she had picked up habits and mannerisms of his dead wife.

In the end the team solve the murder despite almost getting killed in the process.

I really enjoyed the episodes. I look forward to watching the next episode.

Till next time.

Emz x

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TV Review: Stitchers Season 1 Episode 2 "Friends In Low Places" [Emz]

I quite enjoyed episode 1 and this episode was rather good.

Here is the Synopsis:

Kirsten and the team cross paths with Detective Fisher while probing the case of a young woman who died from an overdose of a dangerous new drug.

Review:

So, this episode was a little different, Stitch wise to the last one. Kristen has to battle the effects of of a dangerous new drug whilst is a victims memories and to figure out what happened to her and how she died.

Also, Kristen is trying to solve the case as soon as she can so she can "stitch" into her dead "father's" memories to see why he committed suicide of was murdered.

With a little help from Camille and a lot of hindrance from Detective Fisher they solver the case, learning in the process that Camille was hired by the Stitchers program to keep an eye on Kristen. Also Detective Fisher is introduced to the Stitchers program.

The only problem is that they solve the case a little to late and Kristen is no longer able to Stitch into her dead "fathers memories, as he is past the stage where his memories are still able to be seen.

That's all for this review.

Till next time

Emz x

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TV Review: Stitchers Season 1 Episode 1 "A Stitch In Time" [Emz]

Now I have never seen this show before but I had been interested in it for a while.

The only ast member I had heard of was Alison Scagliotti as she used to star in Warehouse 13.

The first episode is called "A Stitch In Time." 

Here is the Synopsis:

ABC Family's first procedural drama, "Stitchers," follows Kirsten, a young woman recruited into a covert government agency to be 'stitched' into the minds of the recently deceased, using their memories to investigate murders and decipher mysteries that otherwise would have gone to the grave. Working alongside Kirsten is Cameron, a brilliant neuroscientist whose passion for the program is evident in his work. The secret program is headed by Maggie, a skilled veteran of covert operations, and includes Linus, a socially immature bio-electrical engineer and communications technician. Kirsten's roommate, Camille, a gifted computer science grad student, is also recruited to use her skills to assist Kirsten in her new role as a 'stitcher'.

Review:

I quite enjoyed this episode. It is a little different from what i'm used to watching. So Kirsten is stitched into the minds of a eseaced person and has to work out what the memories mean. Usually the search is for something npartcular.

In this case a man blew himself up but has left 2 other bombs it different places and they have to try to decipher them to work out where the other bombs are.

Kirsten is thrown in at the deep end with this one but manages to gather Intel from the memories. She goes rogue though to try and work out where these places are and where the bombs are.

I like the tone of the show it was quite good. I look forward to watching more.

Till next time

Emz x

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TV Review: Beyond Series 1 Episode 2 "Tempus Fugit" [Emz]

So I have finally watched the second episode. This episode is a mixture of Holden trying to adjust to his life, but also being very wary of people around him.

Here is the plot:

Holden tries to forget about the strange events he has experienced and lead a normal life; Holden attends a college party with Luke, but his memories of Willa cause trouble; Tom and Diane attempt to bond with their now-adult son.

Review:

This was an interesting episode. it continues on from last time but Holden is very jumpy as he doesn't understand what is happening to him.

He keeps seeing people and places but he isn't physically there. The biggest reaction is when his brother takes him to a college party and he inhales drugs through a game. The effect ends up making him burn the house down by accident.

We also see the man in the yellow jacket from last time and find out he is working for someone called Frost.

I will review episode 3 eventually

Till next time

Emz x

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TV Review: Beyond Season 1 Premiere "Pilot" [Emz]

So I have just started watching this show. I kept seeing it advertised when following Shadowhunters: The Mortal Instruments.

Here is the Premise for the first episode:

Holden Matthews miraculously wakes up from a devastating coma to the wonderment of his parents Tom and Diane and younger brother Luke. But the world has changed since Holden went to sleep, and he now has to navigate being an adult when all he remembers is being a child. At the same time, Holden is experiencing abilities and memories he can't explain, and a mysterious woman named Willa warns him not to trust those around him. When a sinister stranger attacks Holden and claims he knows about his new powers, Holden is faced with uncovering just what happened to him while he was in a coma.

Review:

Well this was certainly different. Its still sci-fi and fantasy but at least it's not time travel or people would think I was obsessed. 

Anyway, I quite liked this. The fact that he is trying to catch up with what he has missed whilst he was in a coma, but not knowing why everyone seems to be out to get him. It's a little different from your usual coma stories. 

After being given a message on not being able to trust anyone and then a stranger saves him, but doesn't remember them. That makes for an interesting story-line. Having amnesia from a coma is one thing but in this case having amnesia from what happened while he was in the coma is very different.

I look forward to seeing whats to come.

Till next time

Emz x

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TV Review: Shadowhunters Season 2 Finale "Beside Still Water" [Emz]

Here is the synopsis of this episode:

Jace and Clary make a final stand; a traitor is revealed; Alec and Izzy have an unexpected encounter with a large mass of demons; Luke and Simon attend to some unfinished business with the Seelie Queen.

So before I continue *Spoilers!*

So this season has been based on the Mortal Instruments Books: City of Ashes and City of Glass.

Obviously, there have been many major differences throughout the series, including the death of Clary's mother Jocelyn. 

So this finale is the final act of Valentine trying to rid the world of Downworlders and Shadowhunters that do not do as he wishes.

A brief explanation of the episode:

After the supposed death of Sebastian/ Jonathan (yes it's complicated) we start the episode with Maya having been captured by the Seelie Queen and Luke and Simon going to find her. Whilst the Shadowhunters are battling some very powerful demons. 

Clary and Jace portal to Idris after finding out that Valentine got there with the help of the Seelie Queen. They learn that one of their own has betrayed them to work with Valentine and tries to kill Clary. Jace manages to rescue Clary but ends up being killed by Valentine.

So this is where is see the end of City of Glass kind of occur, Clary manages to free herself after being knocked out by Valentine 

She manages to free herself using Jace's Stele and then fights her father before killing him. As Valentine had already raised the angel Raziel, she asks him to bring back Jace.

Review:

I really enjoyed this episode along with the whole season. The fact that the show doesn't completely follow the books leaves you guessing what is going to happen next. the fact that Clary brought back Jace keeps that theme from the City of Glass.

I can't say I was disappointed but it was all over a bit too quickly and left you with multiple cliffhangers going into the third Season.

Overall I am really excited for Season 3 to air in January 2018.

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