Shadowhunters: Season 3 Episode 2

Episode Name:  The Power That Be
Release date: 27 March 2018
Running Time: 42 minutes
Starring Katherine McNamara, Dominic Sherwood, Alberto Rosende, Matthew Daddario, Emeraude Toubia, Isaiah Mustafa, Harry Shum Jr.
Directed By: Matt Hastings 
Watch: Freeform (US) – Netflix (Worldwide)
Episode Reviews: Season 1 | Season 2 | Season 3

With the institute under siege by a greater demon, tensions between shadowhunters and warlocks are higher than ever as Alec tries to remain in control of the situation.

Meanwhile, Jace plans a date for Clary and it doesn’t go to plan.

 

 

The Power That Be:

After last weeks episode, I knew that we were in for trouble and oh boy did that happen. Episode 2 was intense, kept me on the edge of my seat and made me laugh so much. It was such a great mixture of humour and seriousness. 

In this weeks episode, Alec and Magnus visit the new Head Warlock of NY, they run into some trouble. That causes a chain reaction for Shadowhunters and Downworlders alike. While Jace tries to woo Clary with their first official date and things don’t go to plan. 

The Power That Be had a real big focus on Magnus and Alec and I loved it! The banter between the two of them just put a smile on my face. Sometimes I did feel that the connection was lost, but they are still trying to find their feet with one another. The audience is also able to see another of Magnus vulnerable sides this week and that was really cool. I really love where the writers are taking Magnus and Alec relationship and I knew there will be struggles in the future so, I am waiting. 

One of my favourite scenes this week was when Magnus and Alec broke into ‘someones’ house. You could tell that they both really didn’t know what they were going, but they tag team really well. 

The new High Warlock of NY – ahh. What can I say? I hate him and love him at the same time. While they have swayed away from the books in this sense. I think it has really worked here, it’s caused this tension and I am really excited and nervous to see where it goes.

In The Power That Be, we also get to see warlocks powers at their weakest and that was so interesting. And it’s all to do with ley lines. There is something and it causing warlocks powers to wreak havoc. 

While Jace is trying to plan a date for Clary. It was adorable, I couldn’t stop myself from laughing so much. He is trying so much, but like always it backfires and well, just made me laugh even more. However, in saying that I still feel a real disconnection between Jace and Clary and that’s really annoying. 

In this week episode, we see the first sign of the Simon and what the Seelie Queen did to him. And gosh I am so excited. Again they have changed this from the book, but I am intrigued to see where they are taking this. 

One of the things that Shadowhunters does do well is the magic scenes. It doesn’t look too fake, but also doesn’t look like it’s nothing. It’s that nice combination of both. There is one scene with Magnus’ eyes – so good! 

I hate addressing this all the time, but I think that I need to. I have to separate the books from the show. They are different, they have changed things that make a huge difference later on. But I understand why and I need to live with that. I can’t keep on having a go at the showrunners and writers about it – it’s done. In saying all this – so much has changed from season 1 and I am really enjoying this season so far. I cannot wait to see where it goes. 

And that is it! Have you watched The Power That Be? What did you think of it? Are you excited to see where they take things? Let’s Chat!