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[shumdarionews]

The highly anticipated season two premiere of Shadowhunters aired last Monday night on Freeform with a jaw dropping new look and feel to the show that definitely didn’t disappoint the anxiously awaiting fans.  With stunning new visual effects and a darker, grittier adult theme, gone were the brightly colored more whimsical looks of the previous season.  One fan described the comparison between the two as “Wizards of Waverly Place transformed into The Walking Dead”, which quite aptly surmised the dramatic change, especially after a deluge of blood and death.  With 1.19 million viewers tuning in for episode one titled “This Guilty Blood”, it far surpassed the season one finale last spring.  This boost will no doubt bring legions of new support to the amazing Shadow World that has been so lovingly created by an immensely talented team of writers, producers, cast and crew.  

We here at ShumDario News found the show brilliantly showcased the talents of Harry Shum Jr. as High Warlock of Brooklyn Magnus Bane and Matthew Daddario as Shadowhunter Alec Lightwood.  Any fears fans had during the hiatus that these two beloved characters would be sidelined this season were quickly laid to rest as the pair lit up the screen for a majority of the episode.  

The audience was quickly thrust to the edge of their seats as the fast paced, intense search for Alec’s parabatai, Jace Wayland, took center stage.  We saw Alec in a near frantic state of desperation lashing out at anyone and everyone, including Magnus, as he attempted to take command of the Institute.  Unfortunately, he was not the one in charge and was swifty put back in his place by the acting head and his ex-fiancé, Lydia Branwell, played by Stephanie Bennett. Alec continued to lose control over almost every aspect of his life throughout this first episode, which was in stark contrast to season one where he was found to be the most “in control” character of the show. It brings a whole new depth and breadth to the Shadowhunter, and feels almost like discovering a brand-new character.  

Showrunners Todd Slavkin and Darren Swimmer have assured fans they plan to develop the emotions and backstories of each character, giving them more depth and dimension.  We felt this change was already quite evident by the end of the first episode alone.  Todd told Empire Online:

“We felt like the characters could have more depth and there could be a more resonant emotionality in the show. In season one, we felt like things moved along very, very quickly, and the show was a little bit more plot-driven as opposed to being character-driven. What appealed to us in the great books that Cassie Clare created were these very interesting characters. It would slow down and you’d have these great moments where you’d get to know them and their back stories. When you’re dealing with warlocks that live for centuries, there’s so much interesting stuff that we felt could be mined.”

The physicality and nuance of Harry Shum Jr’s performance in particular gripped the audience with an impressive array of emotions. From his famous sassy comebacks to his heart wrenching pain and vulnerability. He is a true master of leading the audience through a touching and emotionally poignant journey.  We were enthralled with the fresh look to his signature warlock mark, his newly revamped cat eyes. That made a stunning appearance midway through the episode proving once again just how detailed and impressive the visual effects for this season have become.

Matthew Daddario also opened up with a new level of tenacity as he showed us the deep frustration and anguish Alec is currently going through with the loss of his parabatai.  His usual stoicism now completely unhinged was shocking and at times even hard to watch.  It was the perfect mixture of pain and anger mixed with an underlying sadness which gave his character a new complexity sorely missing from season one.

Magnus and Alec’s budding relationship (referred to in the fandom as Malec) is put through the wringer as we witness three intense scenes with raised voices and harsh words spoken.  The dialogue riddled with zingers like “After everything I’ve done for you!” and “What do you want from me?” felt like blows to the audience’s chest after flying high on last season’s epic kiss.  Shocking as it was for fans of the Malec pairing, this discord brought a sense of reality to the screen, giving the characters more of a human connection the audience could really relate to.  Harry Shum Jr. explained the vision for their relationship to Screener TV:

“I think we’ve left off in some place where there’s still a lot of confusion. Something huge happened obviously in episode 12 of last season, and I think we follow that through. You know that’s a big step for Alec and for Magnus. Specifically… he knows that there’s still a lot of work to be done. It’s not like ‘Oh they kissed and everything is going to be magical!’  Along with the threats that are happening with the Down World and the Shadow World I think all of that’s going to play into how they react towards each other.  At this point it’s not even a relationship quite yet. I don’t think the audience has seen that.  I think there have been things that have been floating around that might happen.”

The two actors together on screen were electric, their combined talents weaving into a potent chemistry which left many fans wondering if their scenes together had been improvised.  The fan favorite moment between the two no doubt the balcony scene where a genuinely apologetic Alec attempts to smooth things over with an obviously wounded Magnus.  After three previous scenes where the pair argued quite vehemently they finally shared a heart melting moment together at Magnus’ loft.  Alec is forgiven and gives Magnus the blush fans had been craving, as well as a simple touch on the arm sliding down to hold his hand which perfectly demonstrated a tenderness and closeness between the characters fans have been dying to see.

As we prepare ourselves to thoroughly enjoy the next 19 episodes coming in this second season of Shadowhunters we are very optimistic that Harry and Matt’s performances will continue to impress us.  The overall improvements to the show as a whole will no doubt add to the enjoyment as this dark and magically dangerous world comes alive on screen each week.  We invite you to follow along with us across all our ShumDario News social media platforms. 

Be sure to tune in to Freeform every Monday at 8/7c for Shadowhunters!

- Team SDN

[richardmaddan]

I can’t believe Christmas is in 2 days. Where did the end of the year go? Wasn’t it September just yesterday?

[marvelousbane-blog]

Tbh it was January like five minutes ago. 

[marvelousbane-blog]

I love everything about this video and so should you. (x)

[alinspire-deactivated20190907]

People in the Shadowhunters fandom need to learn what queerbaiting actually means and find their fucking chill asap because all this senseless hate towards actors (and the trends in the last few months shifted the hate from Matt to Harry in particular, although the others got their fair share as well, especially Kat and Dom.) needs to die. NOW.

Like, an actor teasing about a relationship that’s already canon is not queerbaiting ffs. That’s just you reaching really hard.

Queerbaiting is that thing that happens in tvshows/movies where they insert the oh-so-famous “homosexual subtext” in order to attract fans, LGBT+ fans in particular, but they never intend to deliver in the first place, and they like to no homo themselves out of it, with jokes/by quickly placing one or both characters in het relationships, usually. The point is, they don’t take seriously the possibility of making those character LGBT+, they just like to play with the subtext to BAIT QUEER fans into watching their content, hence QUEERBAITING. It’s pretty self explanatory as a word and context matters.

Stop throwing it around like confetti, otherwise we’ll have yet another word to add on the list of words that lost their important strenght in usage because some hating assholes on the internet decided to deliver it just for shock value whenever they felt like throwing a tantrum, not because the word was actually relevant in that context.

HOW in the name of all that’s holy does the above definition compare to Harry teasing about s2 malec and to malec at all? Get your head out of your own asses, thank you.

[nightfallgoddess]

You cannot tell me that Harry’s race has NOTHING to do with the way that people treat him. He breathes and people want to demonize him. He highlights how important Magnus’s individual storyline is, outside of Malec, and he’s the anti Christ. He reiterates that he’s an actor and just because he plays a character who is lgbt+ doesn’t mean he himself is lgbt+ and suddenly he’s homophobic. Ya’ll hate him for being fucking alive and this has been going on for months. It’s tiring and it’s gross.

[iloveyoualeclightwood]

A concept: Em looking absolutely bewildered on three separate occasions as Matt talks complete nonsense #freeher

[alecblushed]

xx

[specialandrare]

25 Days of Christmas - What’s Your Twenty?

[ks-jins]

Malec + (Magnus’) Balcony

[belovedbane]

Y'all: look at Matt, calling the biphobic unrealistic shit the books did out and making Alec a real character who strives for his happiness instead of a medium to create unnecessary and hurtful drama

Y'all: look at Harry, so in touch with his character, one that is so complex and multi-layered and requires a lot of understanding and empathy to get into and he’s doing such an excellent job at portraying Magnus as round and independent

Me, not even trying to hold back tears: i know…I know, pls stop, I know….

[dailymagnusbane]

New scenes of Magnus in Season 2 [ x ]

[shumdarionews]

7 days to go before Christmas Eve, it’s time for some cuddles and hot chocolate in the Malec household!

[marvelousbane-blog]

Sorry i’ve been MIA for so long but a lot is going on with uni and life right now but YAY I’m back, all ready to gif and edit stuff. 

Also I’m working on something @drakamena‘s related! 

[shumdarionews]

Photobook with the unseen outtakes of Matt’s photoshoot!

Joupin Ghamsari has contacted us because he would like to make a book with the outtakes (including unseen ones!) he has of Matt’s photoshoot!

But he needs our help to know how many books should be printed, so would you be willing to buy this book when it comes out?

>> THE POLL IS HERE <<

Feel free to share the poll to let everyone know! Remember, that would be a 15-20 pages book of Matthew Daddario pictures ;)

We’ll give Joupin the exact number of people who voted yes in our poll, so be sure to vote if you’re interested in buying this book!

[angrylatinxsunited]

[n-horanofrps]

angrylatinxsunited:

Electoral College: Make Hillary Clinton President on December 19

On December 19, the Electors of the Electoral College will cast their ballots. If they all vote the way their states voted, Donald Trump will win. However, they can vote for Hillary Clinton if they choose. Even in states where that is not allowed, their vote would still be counted, they would simply pay a small fine - which we can be sure Clinton supporters will be glad to pay!

We are calling on the Electors to ignore their states’ votes and cast their ballots for Secretary Clinton. Why?

Mr. Trump is unfit to serve. His scapegoating of so many Americans, and his impulsivity, bullying, lying, admitted history of sexual assault, and utter lack of experience make him a danger to the Republic.

Secretary Clinton WON THE POPULAR VOTE and should be President.

Hillary won the popular vote. The only reason Trump “won” is because of the Electoral College.

But the Electoral College can actually give the White House to either candidate. So why not use this most undemocratic of our institutions to ensure a democratic result?

SHE WON THE POPULAR VOTE.

There is no reason Trump should be President.

“It’s the ‘People’s Will’”

No. She won the popular vote.

“Our system of government under our Constitution says he wins”

No. Our Constitution says the Electors choose.

“Too many states prohibit ‘Faithless Electors’”

24 states bind electors. If electors vote against their party, they usually pay a fine. And people get mad. But they can vote however they want and there is no legal means to stop them in most states.

PLEASE SIGN AND SHARE!

[occupy-their-mind-deactivated20]

ANYONE CAN SIGN IT! YOU DON’T HAVE TO BE AMERICAN

[shumdarionews]

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[alexandargideonlightwood-deacti]

This is what happens when I try to post a video of Harry Shum Jr working out!!!

It’s official, Harry is TOO HOT for this site!! His arms are explicit sexual content!! I CAN’T !!!

And this is all he’s been doing!!!

[marvelousbane-blog]

Legend.