Rent Shadowhunters: Series 1 (2016)
3.8 of 5 from 62 ratings
8h 46min
Having read each book avidly and enjoyed The Mortal Instruments film I waited impatiently to get my hands on this series. I've just returned the first two dvds and cancelled the remaining two from my list. What a slog! Visually impressive but what has happened to the witty banter? Clary's script consists of endless repetitions of "oh I miss my Mum", "thanks for helping me", "yes I just want to find my Mum", "thanks for looking out for me", ad nauseam. Each character is beautiful but bland and emotionless and I couldn't care less what happens to them. Someone has taken Clare's gripping books and turned them into a massive yawn. In contrast the 2013 film feels like a masterclass in acting.