https://justanaroacequeerandtheirfavoriteshows.com/heartstopper daily 0.75 2025-12-23 https://justanaroacequeerandtheirfavoriteshows.com/heartstopper/episode-8-boyfriend monthly 0.5 2025-11-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/bcf1a1fb-7200-4eb2-a544-35c837d8fa4f/temp_image_DE73B50E-0F2C-434A-ADB2-BB63CB428B3B.jpeg HeartStopper Season 1 - Episode 8 Boyfriend Here we go, episode 8. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/c37a64ae-750a-494e-9e3a-9cadc610b86f/temp_image_B0B2F4AF-F18C-48E2-B57D-C077C031902A.jpeg HeartStopper Season 1 - Episode 8 Boyfriend Look, I get that Ben was struggling with figuring himself out and felt he couldn’t talk to his family. But that is no excuse for how he treated Charlie! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/20a0c452-fede-499b-9d20-5b93602407e0/temp_image_2591CD5D-7916-4A67-A7C3-D59D164A98EC.jpeg HeartStopper Season 1 - Episode 8 Boyfriend Tori is such a Queen! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/47f3c8f3-f9cd-46fb-8626-afbf01932932/temp_image_2988D0D4-05EB-4E24-8C6A-CD7A64EB9796.jpeg HeartStopper Season 1 - Episode 8 Boyfriend I call him The Boy Who Sees Everything https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/072c9dea-3f68-4c7c-aa2f-550a0b02b5b2/temp_image_72EC6354-8407-4862-B2CA-FC4A614FACFB.jpeg HeartStopper Season 1 - Episode 8 Boyfriend I do hate that Charlie sacrifices so much - Rugby, Nick, his own happiness - just to get on Tao’s good side. Honestly, I still blame Elle. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/4c376d94-5ab9-48a2-aa99-a766b3028b97/temp_image_F17CCA41-D770-4806-8AE0-CFC10FE452AE.jpeg HeartStopper Season 1 - Episode 8 Boyfriend Charlie, my sweet boy, YOU ARE NOT A CURSE!! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/62020f6f-96f8-412b-8b87-cc370c37c2de/temp_image_6F19942D-8A15-42C3-A873-711620ED3F61.jpeg HeartStopper Season 1 - Episode 8 Boyfriend I still maintain that ever Queer kid needs a teacher like Mr. Ajayi! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/94adfd22-1b80-473f-b99d-3ea4d5bbe495/temp_image_D6BF255E-51B6-4011-AE40-A8EB24583282.jpeg HeartStopper Season 1 - Episode 8 Boyfriend The way Charlie looks down at him, literally, is such a great metaphor! Talk about turning tables. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/877adf15-1b0d-473c-bec2-437c8795ca1d/temp_image_A2BEF189-65E3-4A68-8E28-85523885BC74.jpeg HeartStopper Season 1 - Episode 8 Boyfriend Tao behaved quite selfishly in this episode, but I am glad he and Charlie made up. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/de3fd2ba-ee7d-4f1f-a130-bea8c6e698d2/temp_image_A742B335-29DC-40FB-B8E9-EA8ED473FCCD.jpeg HeartStopper Season 1 - Episode 8 Boyfriend Isaac is my very fav and I hate that we don’t get more of him. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/93fdac3c-0c78-42d5-89e8-67dc9415a630/temp_image_C1A3BDCA-93CE-43D7-87BB-17A6ABFAF7B0.jpeg HeartStopper Season 1 - Episode 8 Boyfriend Explain to me how Nick pulls Charlie from the field and none of these kids figure it out!! Only Charlie and Nicks friends. I know teenagers are self involved, but none of them had suspicions?! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/05b25892-2b67-4e1c-8895-415dc2a8259b/temp_image_9CF2E56E-08E8-462F-987F-8FDCA97883B1.jpeg HeartStopper Season 1 - Episode 8 Boyfriend Gods bless Charlie’s friend group! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/f755b018-1cbc-4079-b924-d6e370b33898/temp_image_26C15234-9F4D-4761-A046-92D1B4B2D213.jpeg HeartStopper Season 1 - Episode 8 Boyfriend This moment in the corridor is so so sweet. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/64cd78b4-fabd-4931-9de7-095d29fa93ee/temp_image_3726FB43-FC9E-4478-B0B2-EFC3D937B342.jpeg HeartStopper Season 1 - Episode 8 Boyfriend These two are just so adorable. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/da28a213-250b-462c-a400-069a1115cc84/temp_image_D584417B-9756-41D7-A9CD-D12C96BE445E.jpeg HeartStopper Season 1 - Episode 8 Boyfriend I told y’all I was going to do this! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/92b79d9a-d9a0-40a5-89c2-20414203163d/temp_image_FF3CF893-0186-4D70-9037-DAC9F1DA9DFC.jpeg HeartStopper Season 1 - Episode 8 Boyfriend Every Queer kid deserves a mom like Sarah. If everyone could just accept us like this, there would be no fear of coming out. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/0988733a-6d9e-4e11-ac10-8d399b9fde97/temp_image_A9825798-E84C-4F35-B8C5-CF8BE2EC30F4.jpeg HeartStopper Season 1 - Episode 8 Boyfriend A sweet and happy ending to Season 1. But will it stay that way? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/047ebbb5-f1c2-42b3-aa2d-8c16705c1b25/temp_image_8B6FC9C2-37F1-45B6-921C-5018276E29B1.jpeg HeartStopper Season 1 - Episode 8 Boyfriend That’s the end of Season 1. Stay tuned for Season 2. https://justanaroacequeerandtheirfavoriteshows.com/heartstopper/episode-7-bully monthly 0.5 2025-10-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/288b6f6d-bfae-4302-b9c4-9fefd91bde1b/temp_image_C0B91D7D-1709-45C8-A18B-B876FFCA076C.jpg HeartStopper Season 1 - Episode 7 Bully Bully’s are just plain evil. But even more so when you’re a teenage. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/5d28db63-86f2-4b5e-a36c-3ea672a6812c/temp_image_7E84C5C2-4495-4C17-80DD-F580306B74B0.jpg HeartStopper Season 1 - Episode 7 Bully I mean, just look at that face! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/04389405-625b-4a3f-a43f-34ad10d40611/temp_image_2E0F749E-F465-4F61-A84E-343017539676.jpg HeartStopper Season 1 - Episode 7 Bully I would have loved to have a sister or friend like Tori when I was a teenager. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/a16b7e7b-e231-4ed6-ae1b-5ae487cfd9d3/temp_image_BB964A3F-1307-4665-913F-2BB1DE0F064D.jpg HeartStopper Season 1 - Episode 7 Bully And I really would have loved to have a dad like Charlie’s! This man is a saint! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/f21d5b04-938b-498f-9872-416a7d0d0e8e/temp_image_ED7F50DB-4AC0-4327-94A1-0BED4D252A29.jpg HeartStopper Season 1 - Episode 7 Bully That smile says it all https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/dc99a877-1848-4184-826f-782238d26789/temp_image_A08A3CEE-296F-4BE6-8862-3E6B75EA8673.jpg HeartStopper Season 1 - Episode 7 Bully Nick knew there was every possibility that Harry would see, but he went for it anyway. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/6c1b1366-57bb-4ab9-bdc3-6ddf9f44d975/temp_image_89A7EB25-ACA9-4B29-9F85-1E447BBC42FC.jpg HeartStopper Season 1 - Episode 7 Bully We all know that Charlie only said that to protect Nick. Hell, even Nick knows that. But it still hurt him. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/09e9dc33-31c2-43da-9485-54f0a3a77c54/temp_image_7D62067E-0228-4EC5-A7C8-4C33C038E877.jpg HeartStopper Season 1 - Episode 7 Bully Buddy, I hope you like orange because, at this rate, you’re headed for prison. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/648519ff-ddce-4842-bfaa-e61fbf790444/temp_image_51A43163-B973-43AA-A6A7-76CE211B6313.jpg HeartStopper Season 1 - Episode 7 Bully We wait 7 episodes to see this happen. And it was so worth it! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/9429db6d-bb51-47cb-9e34-540729265d80/temp_image_D88C25AD-730E-4508-A6BC-5472D5214C7C.jpg HeartStopper Season 1 - Episode 7 Bully She can read him like a book. And he knows that he can be honest with her. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/d1224b4e-696e-4dc5-add2-06be4f4f5688/temp_image_C165B7A2-2582-4B86-B8A6-02668F466F49.jpg HeartStopper Season 1 - Episode 7 Bully Look at her face. She just knows there is more going on here. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/ad8e3520-2924-4ecf-b73b-b83de8a481b9/temp_image_EF3D719C-45D6-4013-869D-042CBDF69C00.jpg HeartStopper Season 1 - Episode 7 Bully Nothing else needs said here. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/a4094a18-4ffe-4711-a667-97d713c94e23/temp_image_BA0559CB-17A6-41EE-8258-AD69C5701A6C.jpg HeartStopper Season 1 - Episode 7 Bully Nick also telling him that he doesn’t deserve to be treated the way the guys at the theatre were treating him is so great. This is exactly the kind of person Charlie needs in his life. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/8f6fa216-cb6a-4c9f-9eb9-95afbee2dd50/temp_image_1EF4223D-81B3-45E0-BE7C-D8DC234DB400.jpg HeartStopper Season 1 - Episode 7 Bully Charlie specifically asked her to not tell Tao. And he had his reasons, which he gave her. But she took that decision out of Charlie’s hands. This was a really shitty move and I definitely lost respect for her here. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/3ee5b91a-ce61-439e-aa1d-ebecd5081fd5/temp_image_C223A3D7-4C36-41E1-A3FB-A4ED2EC9FC8C.jpg HeartStopper Season 1 - Episode 7 Bully Tao knows exactly the effect these words will have on Charlie but he says them anyway. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/6ae9460c-c517-446c-a319-971011de1c53/temp_image_03B50053-56EB-4FB2-80C2-C7B99A491186.jpg HeartStopper Season 1 - Episode 7 Bully Bro is on a roll! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/fffd399e-ccc2-428f-bbd1-538ede9fdb0b/temp_image_E6E6D075-891C-4ED4-BD43-21893488CA8B.jpg HeartStopper Season 1 - Episode 7 Bully One more episode to go in this first season. I will try to get them out faster. Life got crazy on me. https://justanaroacequeerandtheirfavoriteshows.com/heartstopper/episode-6-girls monthly 0.5 2025-10-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/0c1a74c2-6da9-491a-a969-985bc57c18dd/temp_image_DC08F992-5DE6-4731-8ACE-0EED863B0781.jpg HeartStopper Season 1 - Episode 6 Girls Girls - Coming out is hard for us, too. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/1653a1e6-5ccd-4759-8fc8-6ac7cf46fcc4/temp_image_51AD2306-E42C-432B-B94D-4D35A5D929F3.jpg HeartStopper Season 1 - Episode 6 Girls I love this mother/son relationship. And I love that they have this time together. It makes me almost miss my sons being young and having movie and game nights with them. Almost… https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/7bb74b9f-f25f-431a-b90f-8e3a13ce00c3/temp_image_A93AE244-7F94-4CB1-ACA6-8F281F4E77CA.jpg HeartStopper Season 1 - Episode 6 Girls I think that Nick is determined to learn about himself for many reasons. Not the least of which is to understand feelings he has been suppressing since childhood. Which we hear about in season 2. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/27d85c70-45f3-4e8b-8e36-2a184bca4279/temp_image_934F5116-A1EC-4D38-B7EF-FC39F9DA93F6.jpg HeartStopper Season 1 - Episode 6 Girls And, of course, because he wants to understand and become more comfortable so he can feel ready to come out because he hates having to ask Charlie to keep them a secret. Nick carries a lot of guilt about that. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/c322b17b-918a-447f-8a27-0e6d0c6e553b/temp_image_3545A8A8-6D94-4827-95B9-75B256D3604F.jpg HeartStopper Season 1 - Episode 6 Girls Tara’s struggle with trying to adapt to the new way that her schoolmates are now viewing her is way too real. One of the reasons us Queer people hesitate to come out is because of exactly what happens to Tara here. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/200283ce-5220-4d15-8ec2-a0da2403c604/temp_image_5FCA0075-0EE2-4961-A4B7-F7A85644535B.jpg HeartStopper Season 1 - Episode 6 Girls After what Charlie went through with Ben, he could have been far less patient with Nick. But that’s not Charlie. He is a wonderful kid. And he cares enough about Nick to not want him to go through what Charlie went through the previous year. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/42f47358-e927-46a3-8a7c-f94ec555faa2/temp_image_DA438A43-568A-49E5-AA48-020EDEF1FE93.jpg HeartStopper Season 1 - Episode 6 Girls Nick really needed someone else that he could talk to about what he is going through, besides Charlie. Not that talking to Charlie is bad, but Charlie is also a bit biased because of how he feels about Nick. Tara and Darcy will keep it real. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/b69f51bf-5778-4c8c-827a-5c87d7590b77/temp_image_819C007D-6C24-4A6C-9E29-663548CBCED0.jpg HeartStopper Season 1 - Episode 6 Girls And they do. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/ada85121-7180-4fd6-b560-b5a49d203f7b/temp_image_5BA64B6A-45E7-47EC-97B7-C78F24FC9254.jpg HeartStopper Season 1 - Episode 6 Girls I love how they never run out of things to say to each other. I love how they can laugh and joke with each other. But also have the hard conversations and cry. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/01df2c58-0930-4042-8d9c-b759a6738943/temp_image_C043CF27-C9EA-47E5-9CD7-6CFAA8C1D06C.jpg HeartStopper Season 1 - Episode 6 Girls They have truly found their place in this world - with each other. I just hate that Isaac gets left out of this conversation and the milkshake/concert ‘date.’ https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/26da3b35-4feb-4c7f-a166-1c4df134c0ac/temp_image_686BA07F-19D5-4BF2-885D-A2C996BFC922.jpg HeartStopper Season 1 - Episode 6 Girls If there is another character, after Isaac, that I identify with - it is definitely Darcy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/200a80fe-48d8-454a-b165-01fe6d8e4bba/temp_image_3986AE34-4154-4883-B9B2-70775BF1444E.jpg HeartStopper Season 1 - Episode 6 Girls It is so unfair that we have to come out, at all. Even more unfair that - if and when we do - we run the very real risk of losing family and friends and even status. It’s hard enough as an adult, pure torture for a teenager. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/affde009-69dd-410a-bb7a-a7ed29f8ee13/temp_image_B974F999-A241-4ED3-A647-221E2F482A05.jpg HeartStopper Season 1 - Episode 6 Girls Only 2 more episodes of Season 1 left. https://justanaroacequeerandtheirfavoriteshows.com/heartstopper/episode-5-friend monthly 0.5 2025-09-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/d3060deb-df03-4c27-85cb-1cccb1156a52/temp_image_7C623BEF-954E-4373-BB6A-E87BFF4BA606.jpg HeartStopper Season 1 - Episode 5 Friend Friend - what an interesting word. It can be both a good and a bad thing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/ef7c10fa-33aa-430b-8383-c74a2e291a58/temp_image_F3F159A4-E826-4E0B-ABA1-7D053367CDBF.jpg HeartStopper Season 1 - Episode 5 Friend I also find Tao and Charlie’s little banter hilarious. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/197f8b85-9035-450f-96fa-01fc96175d79/temp_image_B38755BD-A88D-41F1-B3BD-F37347839334.jpg HeartStopper Season 1 - Episode 5 Friend It’s funny, Nick doesn’t think that he’s all that strong or brave. But he is so wrong. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/7040d86a-ef1b-4673-9405-b47305bf2b1c/temp_image_BD4D0C9E-BB91-454A-81A6-3DD987EF9295.jpg HeartStopper Season 1 - Episode 5 Friend Okay, this time he did actually hear Nick make the date with Imogen, so I can’t be too mad. He really does think that he’s protecting Charlie. And I do hate how Charlie always gets upset with Tao for defending them against Harry. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/ab2111ea-41cd-4d00-be5f-04214523293a/temp_image_A6A2CC3E-5674-47F0-B0F5-736B5EF52C21.jpg HeartStopper Season 1 - Episode 5 Friend Guys I just absolutely adore Olivia Coleman. The woman is such a goddess! I hope she’s in the movie! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/ef76e9dd-f6d1-4be8-85fd-276fbe294d9c/temp_image_4EF62861-3132-4258-BFBD-FB1C83567B42.jpg HeartStopper Season 1 - Episode 5 Friend They know how Charlie feels about him, well Isaac really knows… And they are willing to give him a chance for Charlie’s sake. I love that. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/45d89ddf-bdac-4a91-9712-e9304babbc80/temp_image_59EAB407-1DD2-4C09-AC08-F794D7BB90F0.jpg HeartStopper Season 1 - Episode 5 Friend Now that’s a friend group! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/35907b5e-e7f9-4f30-bb1c-1d70a968f629/temp_image_5FD90135-4DA2-4D6D-92E6-2B80E2C3CD22.jpg HeartStopper Season 1 - Episode 5 Friend I love how good Charlie is at flirting with Nick. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/1b2f0641-9ade-4a88-9535-1de571aa0384/temp_image_726992A2-6CB3-40D8-9F9D-1AE7E32F11D8.jpg HeartStopper Season 1 - Episode 5 Friend Tao, sweet sweet Tao, you need to trust Charlie. Even just a little, my love. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/a919c366-933d-4fa0-84f2-ba6bf69f1d1d/temp_image_AAF8AE6A-FE2E-4E5A-A53C-B234466ED56F.jpg HeartStopper Season 1 - Episode 5 Friend I just can’t with that look on Nicks face! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/4623c489-fe81-45cc-ad7e-31dab79471c3/temp_image_AA8603EA-49E4-4377-96F7-BAD93C0E9D57.jpg HeartStopper Season 1 - Episode 5 Friend Nick knows that he is making things hard on Charlie by asking him to keep them a secret. You can tell that he feels terrible about it. At the same time, he’s not ready to come out. It’s a very hard place to be in. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/8d4e9928-2f49-4bc1-b1e7-4d72aa13c2f7/temp_image_8A8E79AC-0A77-4764-ADBF-C90AFF68D4D1.jpg HeartStopper Season 1 - Episode 5 Friend It’s almost as if Nick wanted to give Tao the opportunity to yell at him. And Tao takes it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/f7d6fec9-548a-4803-ad4a-384ca5754619/temp_image_DE36BDB8-FF83-4A8E-BAC8-8EA85F743458.jpg HeartStopper Season 1 - Episode 5 Friend These guys are just so adorable. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/7f612495-a02d-4b8b-b4f5-63013fafe346/temp_image_6A3B46EE-DA49-4ECC-808A-F409A4F09BF3.jpg HeartStopper Season 1 - Episode 5 Friend Nick, you are wise beyond your years, my darling. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/e934bd7a-d604-46d3-8e7a-a58b4bec542c/temp_image_80EBB1FF-E9BC-41AA-BCDB-DC743842A8A2.jpg HeartStopper Season 1 - Episode 5 Friend We are officially more than half through the first season. https://justanaroacequeerandtheirfavoriteshows.com/heartstopper/blog-post-title-four-dsft2 monthly 0.5 2025-09-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/f1082a66-e342-4316-ba89-d7ed8a682db0/temp_image_AFD45F5F-EA95-48FD-8C51-C09030D1DAEE.jpg HeartStopper Season 1 - Episode 4 Secret We are at the half way point of Season 1. And what a ride it has been already. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/70320c58-20b7-41d5-b254-3bdeb4e283c2/temp_image_7863E6E4-17F2-42DE-863D-00B53A9B006B.jpg HeartStopper Season 1 - Episode 4 Secret Nick knows that he messed up by leaving Charlie sitting alone in that ballroom. He also knew that facing Charlie and explaining himself in person was the best way to handle everything. Very mature, Nick! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/ea64fec9-eb5b-43f4-b62a-b4857f55a7d6/temp_image_08B121A9-DDE0-4891-890B-EFAC1D7DBBE0.jpg HeartStopper Season 1 - Episode 4 Secret Listen! This woman irritates my very soul. You’ll see… https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/1cf2bc86-94d6-465f-830c-3a674ab8961e/temp_image_68464470-59E2-42D4-BA28-AF56E16A367A.jpg HeartStopper Season 1 - Episode 4 Secret Nick is right. Charlie apologizes way too much. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/bb44a5b8-5377-496e-9526-5b055b896cc9/temp_image_72E80771-104F-426E-B83C-FA0E7A20AD89.jpg HeartStopper Season 1 - Episode 4 Secret Watching this scene, part of me wants to hug Nick and reassure him that what he is going through is normal. And part of me wants to jump out that window because Nicks emotions are way too relatable. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/f07a656a-0d78-4657-97cf-178b0bf86e36/temp_image_936AB992-B43C-4F42-B994-EE5A6E570DE1.jpg HeartStopper Season 1 - Episode 4 Secret Sneaking around can be fun and exciting. For a short time. Soon enough it takes a toll on a person. Then you start feeling like you’re not good enough. It’s a Catch 22. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/d96fe6cd-e2c9-4349-8cfd-da8b2a243bcb/temp_image_438BEFBF-3133-4D2E-8B6B-9E92438D7B8F.jpg HeartStopper Season 1 - Episode 4 Secret Enough said!! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/eff55d26-5394-4edf-aaea-1a33bc66073d/temp_image_26988C6E-8D7A-49F1-93A5-5B859F30B89A.jpg HeartStopper Season 1 - Episode 4 Secret I would really love to know who bullied Charlie the year before. Something tells me those kids did not get any kind of punishment for what they put this sweet soul through. And that is NOT okay. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/3eb503e7-4095-45f4-8943-ba9ed6ed7eec/temp_image_66B3C8A1-42E0-4F2A-B8C2-1089E5400F81.jpg HeartStopper Season 1 - Episode 4 Secret I haven’t discussed Darcy and Tara much, yet. Don’t worry, I will. They become a big part of the show soon enough. Very important members of Charlie’s friend group. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/e363b511-68be-4e77-bd4f-5f020a6726db/temp_image_88A907B0-A37D-4D2C-B5D5-93E80259EEB7.jpg HeartStopper Season 1 - Episode 4 Secret It never ceases to amaze me just how much like Isaac I am. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/315db2f9-cb9e-4b27-a8de-e41d30a4c1a1/temp_image_C679E428-CCF3-4388-8447-06A54B09852C.jpg HeartStopper Season 1 - Episode 4 Secret Clearly, Tao has issues of his own. And I think they go beyond the death of his father. There is something else going on inside this kid. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/6970e553-e105-483b-887d-6e38aa4ee306/temp_image_7297FEA1-5F06-4596-95AD-62DD6EB21B4A.jpg HeartStopper Season 1 - Episode 4 Secret Something tells me that it is a combination of both. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/f0692fcc-5667-450d-8c96-11bdfd04e31c/temp_image_132784C0-EAE7-48D5-BBD8-8853055E8F63.jpg HeartStopper Season 1 - Episode 4 Secret This kid overcame his fear of getting hurt, only to get hurt. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/5b3a0c7d-f049-4bc3-9a52-d2166eb931c1/temp_image_CEB06F0B-D364-4494-9C30-E0AB8054EDC8.jpg HeartStopper Season 1 - Episode 4 Secret And this lot just stood there watching like it was a movie on a screen. Seriously, how hard would it have been to run over and check on your teammate! Do better boys! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/ef7b8327-bf9f-4ca5-961f-b4e21b25b3bd/temp_image_33B1F8C4-FE4B-472F-A02C-B1DFA30ABD95.jpg HeartStopper Season 1 - Episode 4 Secret I know none of these guys went running to check on Charlie, either. But I am going to guess because they knew they weren’t supposed to be on the field and didn’t want to get Charlie in trouble. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/d303860d-4cc4-4dc9-bd04-7ad1cd53f26a/temp_image_EF563A85-0C83-4974-BCFB-FC7873AB80F5.jpg HeartStopper Season 1 - Episode 4 Secret These two are definitely worried that Charlie is in over his head. And they definitely think Nick is not handling any of it well. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/164d74f2-39e2-49de-8a87-eaea41a44996/temp_image_DC9621C4-B9F3-4F3A-B777-552176D640CD.jpg HeartStopper Season 1 - Episode 4 Secret As sweet as this scene was, it was also heartbreaking. Charlie so worried about Nick and what others will think of him. Charlie, you’re the one that is hurt! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/1efb34fd-a2da-4a25-9f55-e2539f9b004e/temp_image_6564324C-5AF1-4606-A277-FD905768FCB3.jpg HeartStopper Season 1 - Episode 4 Secret I just LOVE that Isaac grin! This guy is just the most adorable! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/563f8596-c975-4e7e-bf11-de5a8e1f9c8f/temp_image_083F0996-BCD3-4D2B-A0EF-159E80DE1DAE.jpg HeartStopper Season 1 - Episode 4 Secret These are the kinds of guys that I stood up to in high school. Bullies for no good reason other than they can. It’s so gross. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/0cd12f8f-0942-4ac3-acf8-a9311a7c068f/temp_image_D9026DDA-8681-4AA9-BB33-0D617724200D.jpg HeartStopper Season 1 - Episode 4 Secret Come back for the second half of season 1. It’s coming very soon. https://justanaroacequeerandtheirfavoriteshows.com/heartstopper/blog-post-title-three-dnsxr monthly 0.5 2025-09-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/82c0e9d6-0747-4e8d-a24d-07d63fe842b1/temp_image_722A959D-9613-4870-BA28-CCF8EEF741AD.jpg HeartStopper Season 1 - Episode 3 Kiss No spoiler here because the big event is the title of the episode. So if you don’t know a kiss is coming somewhere, you’re not paying attention. That said, this kiss is a huge deal. But so is everything leading up to it. Realizing your sexuality - or lack of - is one thing. Accepting it is a whole other thing. And let’s not even go into coming out - YET. We’ll get there soon enough. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/d7b0afa3-1f62-4ccf-998f-84b5bd47dc08/temp_image_CA0B0FDD-BE92-40E9-B1FD-93F6859783DC.jpg HeartStopper Season 1 - Episode 3 Kiss Being a teenager and knowing that you are very different is confusing and scary. Questioning your identity and who you really are and what it all means is terrifying. I knew I was Queer when I was 9 years old, but that was a huge NO NO in the 80’s. I spent over 30 years hiding and denying what was going on inside of me. I can’t tell you how much love and respect I have for kids like Nick and Charlie that come out when they are younger, despite all the negativity. I wish I could have been half as brave. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/2e3af7de-ad4b-462a-bba7-c566b437714e/temp_image_D27A10B2-8F6A-42B3-AD11-F0767B82CB6C.jpg HeartStopper Season 1 - Episode 3 Kiss If only I had had Buzzfeed and their quizes back then. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/661311c7-764f-42e5-98ca-b4e1dc6d94fb/temp_image_6404E893-38D1-454B-BFC0-8596D346845E.jpg HeartStopper Season 1 - Episode 3 Kiss We all knew someone like Harry. This guy IS the reason we fear coming out. Whether we know him as a schoolmate or family member or society as a whole. There has always been a society of Harry’s judging and hating us. For whatever dumbass reason. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/1b6edcfd-e901-4ee1-ad1b-787bc55ffa65/temp_image_2F81B456-443B-4020-924C-937C7656C322.jpg HeartStopper Season 1 - Episode 3 Kiss See, I don’t just relate to Isaac as fellow AroAce. This character is like me in so many ways. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/fa93803d-0e0f-463b-801d-139790d48831/temp_image_B7FBD8EB-2284-41A3-8023-33D09566FDED.jpg HeartStopper Season 1 - Episode 3 Kiss Oh how I wish every Queer kids had a parent like Charlie’s dad! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/8c4fbd84-07da-4a78-bad4-45540c0b66d2/temp_image_3D8AE6F1-41FF-4DA0-98EC-A33C30C926A9.jpg HeartStopper Season 1 - Episode 3 Kiss Charlie spends so much of the show looking sad and scared and unsure that when he smiles, it’s such a special thing. And that smile just lights up his face. Joe is so damn talented! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/9b6d49fc-0114-4b92-94fa-e1430920c331/temp_image_E2671B0A-81FF-4702-9905-579A12296617.jpg HeartStopper Season 1 - Episode 3 Kiss Nick, my love, there is absolutely nothing wrong about loving someone that can make you smile like that! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/e7efdc99-edd3-42a8-9a2a-8fd21476fa8a/temp_image_F70E26B0-65D4-47F0-8B9B-C015B09609B3.jpg HeartStopper Season 1 - Episode 3 Kiss The fact that Elle and Tao believed Isaac cracks me up. Do you guys not know this kid?! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/5fde098d-5980-44fa-bc67-c3dc9924dd82/temp_image_221ED757-6FBA-4FB6-9B2F-CC47149C11CE.jpg HeartStopper Season 1 - Episode 3 Kiss I may not understand all of the Gen-Z lingo (though I absolutely love that ‘Ohio’ is an insult) but I do understand Cringe. And Harry definitely is it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/1b0cc7c4-faec-478d-8178-7aeedea028b1/temp_image_6F42BEC5-B3E1-4925-9E4E-24216FC4C7F3.jpg HeartStopper Season 1 - Episode 3 Kiss Sadly, it’s a fact of life that - as people grow and change and form new relationships - their childhood friendships fall by the wayside. No matter how good your intentions, it happens. Well, not to me because I don’t do relationships. I’m usually the one being left behind lol. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/4c89ba12-9ff7-40eb-879a-3565ad2167f2/temp_image_F97FB177-AB5D-4D3E-B5A2-594E101983AB.jpg HeartStopper Season 1 - Episode 3 Kiss Also, by the look on Tara’s face, I think she suspects his feelings for Charlie. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/1036d728-7584-4705-90b9-ef8ee5021945/temp_image_95F1918B-1D4F-4E3E-AB59-503F9CC2FADD.jpg HeartStopper Season 1 - Episode 3 Kiss Change is scary. No doubt about that. But it is also necessary. And can be a very good thing. All you can do is fall into it and let it happen. No use in fighting it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/6b2d416a-0c18-4a99-8272-806e6a55d036/temp_image_2CD0421E-8045-4C61-975D-9AA6ED0F978D.jpg HeartStopper Season 1 - Episode 3 Kiss Sweet Charlie, you are so much stronger than you think you are. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/e164688d-f6bf-4f74-8ec5-e3d79fd4ba39/temp_image_A49BBA17-F65A-49FA-B5E7-00EB13E1B4BF.jpg HeartStopper Season 1 - Episode 3 Kiss Another great example of the graphics this show uses to emphasize feelings. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/0bde9e8d-c237-4637-bd5d-93883a9f71c2/temp_image_7DBCA845-E961-4860-A1BA-8C2A44CB3D5E.jpg HeartStopper Season 1 - Episode 3 Kiss You can feel Charlie’s anxiety and hope. You can feel Nick’s confusion and desire. I’m telling you, these kids (Joe and Kit) are phenonmenal. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/bc3a7ba3-4852-4812-9bc0-34b873e195e6/temp_image_AD54C57B-8A68-457A-B9E7-3A8FF0267978.jpg HeartStopper Season 1 - Episode 3 Kiss Sure one of the kids could have told him they saw Nick go up the stairs but they would have seen Charlie, too. And I guarantee that if Harry knew Nick had gone upstairs with the ‘gay’ kid, Harry would have mentioned it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/dc7298a9-4401-41fe-94ac-8e29c0390a9e/temp_image_05F6B046-AB4E-43F5-9B37-0FB355C37F38.jpg HeartStopper Season 1 - Episode 3 Kiss Don’t feel too bad, Nick. Most of us run away from the knowledge that we are Queer atleast once before we finally accept it. Hell, I got married and had two kids before I finally admitted everything to myself. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/30dae590-c08d-4a47-83a4-b9ab43a5e1f9/temp_image_854A128E-0BC6-49D2-947F-8764FF91F9F3.jpg HeartStopper Season 1 - Episode 3 Kiss I had to get Charlie’s dad in here again. Because he is just so understanding and accepting and concerned about his son. He’s the king of Queer kids Dads. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/07d2505c-3378-4f03-a584-c8959517d22a/temp_image_2A35EC41-532B-4722-B3FA-73FC357B46D1.jpg HeartStopper Season 1 - Episode 3 Kiss Hope you enjoyed this little ride through episode 3. Episode 4 will be here before you know it. https://justanaroacequeerandtheirfavoriteshows.com/heartstopper/blog-post-title-two-kz9a6 monthly 0.5 2025-08-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/1e2155f3-c088-4f87-a127-78934d56f80d/temp_image_B072B7A2-2A5D-4D53-BC5F-4BBE1A9D9629.jpg HeartStopper Season 1 - Episode 2 Crush I love how this episode builds Nicks and Charlies friendship while, simultaneously, showing Nicks growing feelings for Charlie. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/454446ad-b01d-4624-ad67-a9dc469a1398/temp_image_C88274BB-CA77-4EC6-80A8-D754BA1A874A.jpg HeartStopper Season 1 - Episode 2 Crush It just shows how in tune with Charlie Nick already is. This is exactly who Charlie needs in his life. Yes, he has great friends but they’re not tuned into Charlie on the same level that Nick is.Well, maybe Isaac, but in a very different way. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/8877bc08-d5b6-43be-b89b-3bd41cbbeb63/temp_image_1D83AB23-AC8C-421D-834D-AD62620B3A6A.jpg HeartStopper Season 1 - Episode 2 Crush Right away, we get a look at just how exceptional Nick is. He is not the ‘typical’ popular jock kid. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/22055377-810f-4bdf-bdc8-76d399e22e1c/temp_image_D0848AC8-5E2A-4466-ABB3-C800FB3172D8.jpg HeartStopper Season 1 - Episode 2 Crush This poor kid. He wants to tell Nick about Ben, but he doesn’t want Nick to think less of him. And he knows that Nick and Ben run in the same circle. So that’s not helping. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/b7b6e19d-852c-4b0f-8286-76562adf2d2f/temp_image_5FF269BA-5331-491A-AFC7-CBBCB71A1E97.jpg HeartStopper Season 1 - Episode 2 Crush The fact that he decides to go full in and complete honesty tells us exactly who Charlie is. And that he is not as weak as he thinks he is. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/f2e1e039-2078-47cb-a890-be28cc7df7c2/temp_image_3224177E-06A0-4121-B07B-53601CA4814E.jpg HeartStopper Season 1 - Episode 2 Crush I can see waiting a day or two to allow Elle to adjust to a new school. But A WEEK?? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/a22c6043-8390-4e13-bb0f-da4a53534ffd/temp_image_73C2D3E0-DD26-49CC-8383-7B9CA2C1FEF9.jpg HeartStopper Season 1 - Episode 2 Crush You would think being friends with Charlie, they’d be better at it. I mean, we are not as hard to spot as y’all think we are. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/faceb6a0-d225-4d6b-b8e6-c37f96149209/temp_image_583130F9-D672-4BCA-B4E3-324B22041D5C.jpg HeartStopper Season 1 - Episode 2 Crush Isaac really is my spirit twin in every way. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/18f8914b-4c00-48f7-bf63-87698be5a947/temp_image_C407068F-4F2A-4F08-8FFC-41954C48FBB5.jpg HeartStopper Season 1 - Episode 2 Crush I am so glad that Charlie has Ajayi. It’s so important for Queer kids to have atleast one person they can talk to that understands them. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/5d279ed8-5721-4a6c-9ccb-30e5dd9571df/temp_image_6F0417B2-DB04-4899-A936-B73FA288152C.jpg HeartStopper Season 1 - Episode 2 Crush And she only ever talked to Charlie. Seriously, it was a legitimate theory!! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/2d294a1a-9ddb-40db-a525-48ab8eff5c3a/temp_image_04251C5E-C45B-41D0-A186-37870D838E18.jpg HeartStopper Season 1 - Episode 2 Crush This whole scene was just gorgeous. Watching the friendship between Charlie and Nick - it was so beautifully done. Especially by Joe and Kit. Such talent in ones so young. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/7eee993f-be7d-40e0-9f88-75b6a6592215/temp_image_B61FD9F7-CF0C-409C-97C3-C4BD9765ACD5.jpg HeartStopper Season 1 - Episode 2 Crush I wish every Queer kid could have a parent like Sarah Gods, how much easier our childhoods would be if we did. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/9a328e3e-d1eb-4ac8-b8ec-e7126005ee87/temp_image_52285D98-6FA5-4862-9AB5-38349FF377DD.jpg HeartStopper Season 1 - Episode 2 Crush Nothing against Rhea Norwood, who is a fabulous actress. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/185c0d6e-ed0c-47fc-84e8-423adb895e5f/temp_image_D045DDD1-37AA-44DC-8A25-8BC65B4FAEE7.jpg HeartStopper Season 1 - Episode 2 Crush I know Tao’s protectiveness is born from the bullying that Charlie suffered after coming out. I get that and I respect it. But, my guy, we need to verify things before we break the heart of our best friend. Yeah? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/60458e48-3e8a-4606-86c7-3efda194ad54/temp_image_5F255162-6C65-47FA-8FE3-094FA6BD6996.jpg HeartStopper Season 1 - Episode 2 Crush Truly, this friend group is the best one I have seen since the Beacon Hills Gang. (If you know, you know) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/89c4b9dd-dd0a-4648-b086-ad066890fb3b/temp_image_8DFF977D-33E5-4CEC-A7F6-C2E7A4655295.jpg HeartStopper Season 1 - Episode 2 Crush Listen to Isaac, Charlie!! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/5cb7ce07-4a94-49f0-92e6-2e95e18fdd71/temp_image_00B4274C-09B0-4D49-852C-7FF515701898.jpg HeartStopper Season 1 - Episode 2 Crush The black outlining, like in the above image, shows when someone (usually Charlie) is having a negative mental health moment. Then there are the floating leaves every time Nick and Charlie look at each other. There are hearts for other couples and other moments. It’s quite unique and I am really impressed with the whole concept. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/ae5bebdc-5269-417b-9352-312bdb58e706/temp_image_A5E110BE-4979-4E9C-BDB9-E22130334894.jpg HeartStopper Season 1 - Episode 2 Crush When you start having to face that you can no longer hide from who you truly are - well, that’s traumatic no matter what age you are. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/5057cbfa-531b-43d1-8513-6d4fb40a74b2/temp_image_838F6F50-E1BF-431B-8071-B41BA96730A1.jpg HeartStopper Season 1 - Episode 2 Crush Poor Nick!!!!!! He may be confused and scared, but he’s not running away. And I love that. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/6e777c6a-0e7a-404e-877c-c88e4174cc13/temp_image_89B8C370-325E-48C4-8840-3B76DE0BDC47.jpg HeartStopper Season 1 - Episode 2 Crush I hope you enjoyed my look into Episode 2. Come back soon for 3. https://justanaroacequeerandtheirfavoriteshows.com/heartstopper/blog-post-title-one-75n6k monthly 0.5 2025-08-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/3aee56a0-cd5b-47a5-99a6-950365ee2349/temp_image_7BF550AA-6B76-4621-B716-31DE569B1249.jpg HeartStopper Season 1 - Episode 1 Meet Here we go! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/c65976b7-aed7-41d1-b726-8df1719a68ad/temp_image_D04FE758-B43A-4C82-9AD4-D0C31DC87D30.jpg HeartStopper Season 1 - Episode 1 Meet I mean, the guy has no personality. And clearly not a fan of kids. Like, Dude why are you there? Surely there has to be something you can do with your life that will make you smile. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/0e24bc9e-be2c-4f15-bef9-7cb0e5c3935c/temp_image_FF62290E-9208-4606-80D4-7F8963FE8B6E.jpg HeartStopper Season 1 - Episode 1 Meet Joe Locke is absolutely adorable. He plays vulnerable yet strong so well. He finds that perfect balance and it is just beautiful to watch. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/e0cb2249-1b11-4e35-98ff-77fd6441814b/temp_image_37FC3CE0-FEBB-4383-B8E0-1E486550E08D.jpg HeartStopper Season 1 - Episode 1 Meet Sebastian Croft is so epically talented. Even knowing just how sweet and funny Bash is - he does a great job of making me really NOT like Ben. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/3b088ccd-5565-42e6-ae2c-79a2d27cf593/temp_image_808BC091-1DB0-4EB5-B3C7-B134316AEAF9.jpg HeartStopper Season 1 - Episode 1 Meet I love that ‘Hi’ has become a thing in so many shows like this. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/852e2509-60f5-4870-92b8-83c6421c5f07/temp_image_3EE430B9-9F04-464D-A2BE-01CE012B0CCA.jpg HeartStopper Season 1 - Episode 1 Meet I love that Nick just sees Charlie. He doesn’t see a shy, quiet nerd. He just sees Charlie. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/52985ef3-1ef9-4e61-8016-bb8e96dc6c92/temp_image_36B155A0-5522-4924-89EA-28CA1040B3EF.jpg HeartStopper Season 1 - Episode 1 Meet This scene does remind me of my own high school lunch days. My group and I were misfits, too. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/36f1072f-eb63-4939-94e9-0dd6125aaba1/temp_image_66DD4FBB-BE1A-40A6-BF67-7A934BFDF9CA.jpg HeartStopper Season 1 - Episode 1 Meet Isaac’s (and Tobie’s) journey is my very favorite of the show. Because his journey is so very close to mine. It was actually this character that set me on the path I am on now. And Tobie’s growth, the way he is able to run with the storylines he gets - so amazing. You’ll see… https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/43f58b4c-9029-4ff5-bc64-af66bdaffbf7/temp_image_E2A2D4A5-BA15-4E48-BF49-F4B064FA4351.jpg HeartStopper Season 1 - Episode 1 Meet Especially in Season 1, he always makes me think of Rupert. That’s a good thing. As for Kit, the kid has talent. He manages to give the popular Nick an innocence and naivety that was unexpected. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/04e22f1e-2346-4d27-9a49-5f0cd45254e8/temp_image_4992E9FF-59A3-48C5-9FC0-2E6E76D4EDFD.jpg HeartStopper Season 1 - Episode 1 Meet Right here, Tao let us know that we were in for a very intense, emotional ride with Charlie. Even with this warning, I was not prepared for just how emotional it was going to be. And I am saying that as someone that is almost incapable of expressing emotion. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/1a03b45f-ee7b-4d0d-946c-f636db7989fa/temp_image_CC852AD7-AF62-481D-9C91-8A926130A759.jpg HeartStopper Season 1 - Episode 1 Meet Elle was not in this fist episode much. Thank goodness that changes as the season goes on. But this, taking her cell phone during lunch confuses the hell out of me. And I am still waiting for someone to explain it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/e336db20-d5e4-4201-a610-d39ac5f8d6d9/temp_image_63E124B8-6270-40BC-A09F-7E92FCE1F5BF.jpg HeartStopper Season 1 - Episode 1 Meet This guy is a hero! He is THE definition of what a teacher should be. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/a814a4ab-bc53-4e6c-bcd2-1edce62e9a39/temp_image_CA7FEA49-1F64-4A75-BA36-5B63A86710BF.jpg HeartStopper Season 1 - Episode 1 Meet It’s so hard watching this sweet kid try to let go of his abusive ‘boyfriend.’ Really because it IS too relatable. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/e0197b21-0213-4d8c-aee6-e1e38e5cfeb7/temp_image_C333D2E8-262D-4585-9491-92E8EB491B46.jpg HeartStopper Season 1 - Episode 1 Meet Way to go, Charlie!! Proud of you! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/c3d4920a-6029-4ac6-9155-0b6d7187244e/temp_image_357B1911-E99E-497E-A102-C026F500863E.jpg HeartStopper Season 1 - Episode 1 Meet From this first scene, Tori caught my attention. I knew there was going to be a story here. We had to wait until Season 3 to get it, but we did. Totally worth the wait. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/df45677e-24aa-489b-90cb-8074255cb88f/temp_image_DE8CCCAF-D946-40C8-8DC6-7BD79E426E19.jpg HeartStopper Season 1 - Episode 1 Meet Ben does NOT deserve to even share space with Charlie! Charlie deserves only the absolute very best! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/c825e4ca-4fb2-442f-b8e6-0f81892de590/temp_image_3E257732-7CD3-4BEC-BE39-6E3538D52841.jpg HeartStopper Season 1 - Episode 1 Meet Enter the absolute very best! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/3d965b9e-7726-4981-9f86-813964b2949d/temp_image_CADAB031-DE04-4A90-90E1-186072146BDD.jpg HeartStopper Season 1 - Episode 1 Meet Listen, I have been a fan of Olivia for a very long time. The woman is a Goddess. So yes, you will see this exclamation, often, through these first two seasons. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/1de78d9a-db45-48ba-be6e-4541fba3040d/temp_image_DC8AA0DA-0696-4D6F-8632-DF6BA0BD8470.jpg HeartStopper Season 1 - Episode 1 Meet Every time I watch this show, and watch Charlie sitting at that bus stop struggling with what to text to Nick - I always tell him ‘Just say thank you, Charlie.’ And when he actually does, I scream with delight that a character finally did what I told them. Yes, I do this EVERY TIME! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/dc20c8fe-7ba9-45b6-8104-c8af2c734d59/temp_image_23833EF2-A3D3-4BD3-9D90-FCAC7505DE2E.jpg HeartStopper Season 1 - Episode 1 Meet I hope you enjoyed this little stroll through the first episode of Heartstopper Season 1. I’ll be back soon with Episode 2. https://justanaroacequeerandtheirfavoriteshows.com/heartstopper-season-2 daily 0.75 2026-02-16 https://justanaroacequeerandtheirfavoriteshows.com/heartstopper-season-2/episode-8-perfect monthly 0.5 2026-02-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/34591957-7b14-4b14-b729-d4ba84b1840d/IMG_8939.jpeg Heartstopper Season 2 - Episode 8 Perfect This last episode of Season 2 is perfectly imperfect. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/c925d3da-940c-48db-810a-c6b26b6b31fb/IMG_8940.jpeg Heartstopper Season 2 - Episode 8 Perfect The Gang to the rescue. I love how they all come together and go to help Tara when she calls for help. What a great friend group! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/a0b292d7-ab42-4418-9e74-7e4d3b68df75/IMG_8944.jpeg Heartstopper Season 2 - Episode 8 Perfect Coach convincing Ajayi to text Frouq and get him to the prom by saying that they need another chaperone is pure genius. What a great wing woman! I love their friendship so much. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/1d49cb22-165b-4365-a2de-53c95f79b14d/IMG_8949.jpeg Heartstopper Season 2 - Episode 8 Perfect I love this Tao and Nick conversation. I love that these two have become so close. And I love that Nick knows he can talk to Tao about his worries about Charlie and Tao will understand and listen. Nick needs that. Because it’s about to get bad. Stay tuned for Season 3 to see what I’m on about… https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/bdddf4c7-3c26-40ec-8bef-c5a7b6d92068/IMG_8956.jpeg Heartstopper Season 2 - Episode 8 Perfect This is one of my fav scenes of the whole series. How the globe on Charlie’s dresser is dark the entire time that Nick is alone in the room, waiting for Charlie. Charlie making Nick close his eyes before he enters the room because he is nervous about Nick’s reaction. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/80970557-81c6-4218-9999-220f9d72af05/IMG_8959.jpeg Heartstopper Season 2 - Episode 8 Perfect Then, the minute Charlie tells Nick that he can open his eyes and Nick sees him. The way Nick’s face lights up, as does the globe - the symbolism is absolutely gorgeous. What a clever way to show that Charlie is Nick’s entire world. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/efbb178e-845c-4004-ac79-b8737c6c7889/IMG_8961.jpeg Heartstopper Season 2 - Episode 8 Perfect Isaac breaks my heart in this scene. I can tell he is dreading going to this dance. Knowing that all his friends will have dates, knowing that they will wonder why he doesn’t and that he has no idea how to explain it to them and make them understand… It’s so raw and real. And familiar. This is something I still struggle with. Trying to make people, who think that falling in love is what everyone should do, understand that is not something that you want or desire - it’s daunting and feels impossible. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/981c9bf8-bd34-4544-8119-32ac1d7771dc/IMG_8966.jpeg Heartstopper Season 2 - Episode 8 Perfect Charlie dragging Isaac up for a prom photo of the four of them is so sweet. I love Charlie and Isaac and their friendship. I love how Charlie wants Isaac to know he is not alone and that they will all be supportive and understanding. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/253e590b-426e-4da6-ba90-28ccfed2a53b/IMG_8969.jpeg Heartstopper Season 2 - Episode 8 Perfect I love that Otis, Sai, and Christian approach Nick and give their support to him and Charlie. You can see just how relieved and happy this makes Nick. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/ad6bb2cc-a739-4ed3-8609-c911943d87cd/IMG_8981.jpeg Heartstopper Season 2 - Episode 8 Perfect They’re so freaking adorable and I just can’t!! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/a5c81841-0812-45cc-95e1-72a89128ee10/IMG_8984.jpeg Heartstopper Season 2 - Episode 8 Perfect Isaac going to the library to get the book on being Asexual is everything! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/3fac1f33-7dbf-477e-9412-2043b479d0db/IMG_8987.jpeg Heartstopper Season 2 - Episode 8 Perfect Darcy finally opening up to Tara and telling her everything is so heartfelt. I am so happy she finally did. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/92a5e95a-8fde-49e0-aa52-b9bf03c5ffb0/IMG_8990.jpeg Heartstopper Season 2 - Episode 8 Perfect And I am so happy that the group is making sure that Isaac feels included and loved. Without even being told, they know that Isaac is feeling some type of way and it is their responsibility to change that. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/746ad1e0-fcc9-42d8-8650-bd13dcc04178/IMG_8999.jpeg Heartstopper Season 2 - Episode 8 Perfect Nick telling the story of Rugby camp when he was 12 and realizing that he had a crush on his instructor is so real. I am pretty sure that most Queer people have this. There have been many times, since realizing that I am AroAce, that a memory will come back to me and I’ll be like ‘Oh, that’s why.’ https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/65176530-587f-4b67-a9b9-3123d414d6f9/IMG_9009.jpeg Heartstopper Season 2 - Episode 8 Perfect Charlie finally opening up and finally telling Nick about the bullying and how bad it was is so heartbreaking. But I am so glad that he did. Charlie needed to do this. And it opens the door for complete healing. Which we will see in Season 3. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/6be51be4-4efe-437e-aa39-38fc8ac9f2be/IMG_5210.jpeg Heartstopper Season 2 - Episode 8 Perfect Speaking of… That’s a wrap on Season 2. Up next, Season 3 and only 8 more episodes to go. See ya next time for Love https://justanaroacequeerandtheirfavoriteshows.com/heartstopper-season-2/episode-7-sorry monthly 0.5 2026-02-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/23e2f1a6-8a78-4f35-b232-d3df97010b14/IMG_8867.jpeg Heartstopper Season 2 - Episode 7 Sorry Isaac finally lashes out. Nick’s dad is back, Nick’s brother is back, and Ben is back… Heartstopper should be sorry! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/ed9e97a6-480b-43f6-84d4-83f4b635d3be/IMG_8869.jpeg Heartstopper Season 2 - Episode 7 Sorry Sarah is just the most supportive mom ever. I love how she loves Nick unconditionally and has accepted Charlie’s role in Nick’s life fully and completely. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/b8b0e932-6420-422f-9b55-a52c0a77ba13/IMG_8871.jpeg Heartstopper Season 2 - Episode 7 Sorry I really love Charlie and Tori’s relationship. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/9c6f5422-1dd8-4c1c-b5b1-5c581da2e19b/IMG_8882.jpeg Heartstopper Season 2 - Episode 7 Sorry I love how the texting among the group always plays a prominent role. Truly drawing on real life. Because, whether you’re a teenager or an adult-ish, texting is a way of life. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/f8735f54-8c05-4185-94df-f6fcaed085cd/IMG_8884.jpeg Heartstopper Season 2 - Episode 7 Sorry Look, I know I keep commenting on how great this friend group is, but only because it is well deserved. Look at them all pitching in to help Darcy buy this suit for prom. We all deserve a friend group like this. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/0d2af303-e078-48b0-bf06-8067f9437c00/IMG_8894.jpeg Heartstopper Season 2 - Episode 7 Sorry This conversation between Isaac and James is so sad. And so real. What Issac is saying to him are words I have said to myself. Knowing you don’t feel the way others do, or the way society expects you to, is so confusing and scary. And James saying maybe Isaac just hasn’t found the right person yet, is so frustrating. I have heard that more times than I care to think about. It really amplifies the feelings that there is something wrong with you. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/e98fe874-c776-45ba-902f-f8b20a753b58/IMG_8898.jpeg Heartstopper Season 2 - Episode 7 Sorry And the way his friends react - well, it’s not their fault. Society teaches us that there are certain expectations about relationships, even for Queer people. It’s almost unfathomable for people to believe that some of us just may not have the desire for romantic or physical attraction. Yay for Isaac for telling them off, though. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/75794360-0082-4eba-ac90-1f72f2b57b29/IMG_8906.jpeg Heartstopper Season 2 - Episode 7 Sorry I love this art show for so many reasons. But, complete honesty, the biggest reason is because it sends Isaac on his path to discovering AroAce - for both himself and me. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/2298d3a6-08ef-4ccd-b55c-9836f87fae83/IMG_8911.jpeg Heartstopper Season 2 - Episode 7 Sorry This painting make anyone think of another painting? Like the one that caught Elle’s eye back in Paris at the Louvre? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/f80c2abf-fb5d-4cd4-949c-1a5c00b26f88/IMG_8912.jpeg Heartstopper Season 2 - Episode 7 Sorry The way that Nick steps in front of Charlie, as if to protect Charlie from Ben, is just the sweetest thing. I may not experience romance, myself, but I know what it looks like. And Nick is the definition of Romantic Figure. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/5f1b7eea-9e5f-4bc3-8414-938d1f57e635/IMG_8913.jpeg Heartstopper Season 2 - Episode 7 Sorry And when he respects Charlie’s decision to hear Ben out, yet remains close behind, is just more proof of that. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/c08c7e1c-7d4d-4618-ae91-b74bd4d93f2c/IMG_8916.jpeg Heartstopper Season 2 - Episode 7 Sorry Charlie telling off Ben is epic. He has come such a long way from the timid, unconfident boy of Season 1. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/8baaa3b7-d28a-42f0-8e0d-ccb0113b8528/IMG_8919.jpeg Heartstopper Season 2 - Episode 7 Sorry When I first watched this show, I wondered if crossing his arms was something Kit chose to do for Nick. After watching several episodes, and other works that Kit was in, I now know that this is very much a Kit thing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/90a269f9-bdfe-4d11-a561-c97a94de2d3c/IMG_8922.jpeg Heartstopper Season 2 - Episode 7 Sorry OLIVIA COLEMAN!!!!!!! I just love this shot of her, so ethereal and soft. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/579207af-eb48-47ea-8cf1-83b15205373f/IMG_8923.jpeg Heartstopper Season 2 - Episode 7 Sorry Explain to me why none of the adults put an end to David’s bullshit?! Tori tried. David’s an ass who is intent on humiliating Charlie and Nick. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/30123071-4c57-40c8-b93f-6959fdf97fc3/IMG_8927.jpeg Heartstopper Season 2 - Episode 7 Sorry But the way Nick stands up to him and tells him off is just beautiful. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/43e7bbb4-024c-43c9-a46f-9a9375695691/IMG_8932.jpeg Heartstopper Season 2 - Episode 7 Sorry I do like that Sarah comes out to check on him after she tells off Nick’s dad. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/1d75dbde-5996-4af2-b799-53f1220df03d/IMG_8934.jpeg Heartstopper Season 2 - Episode 7 Sorry Nick asking Sarah why his dad doesn’t care is so heartbreaking. And all too familiar. Too many times, I asked this same question while growing up. Eventually, as Nick learns here, you just have to learn not to care. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/1d90dc29-1e4e-47e7-9e96-4e5a2171199c/IMG_8937.jpeg Heartstopper Season 2 - Episode 7 Sorry Seriously, Tori is the ultimate older sister! David is lucky she didn’t kick him down the stairs. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/1fa4f014-9b0d-4e35-84da-0a095c5af338/IMG_5210.jpeg Heartstopper Season 2 - Episode 7 Sorry Well, the end of Season 2 is in sight. See you next time for Perfect. https://justanaroacequeerandtheirfavoriteshows.com/heartstopper-season-2/episode-6-truthdare monthly 0.5 2026-02-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/a54ffbe9-991d-4590-91dc-b55a3ec95ddc/IMG_8096.jpeg Heartstopper Season 2 - Episode 6 Truth/Dare Teenagers, alcohol, mostly unsupervised, and a different country. What could go wrong… https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/3a55c8ab-43b4-4acb-8618-6e97787382ea/IMG_8099.jpeg Heartstopper Season 2 - Episode 6 Truth/Dare Nick’s dad is an ass. I know terrible fathers and this man is Type A terrible dad! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/33f89866-0b35-4c8c-9e55-aed90ba4dee3/IMG_8101.jpeg Heartstopper Season 2 - Episode 6 Truth/Dare How adorable are Isaac, Charlie, and Nick doing the Where’s Wally book together? Also, I see you Heartstopper. Nice side step right there. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/66758b9a-3eb9-4cc5-8a5f-7704ce659c67/IMG_8108.jpeg Heartstopper Season 2 - Episode 6 Truth/Dare I love that the boys are just as excited as the girls about Tao and Elle’s kiss. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/3bb061c3-f67d-4e91-b4c7-2f8e7b73cb25/IMG_8109.jpeg Heartstopper Season 2 - Episode 6 Truth/Dare And bless Tara, who is not messing around! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/68ecc7f9-52ca-44c5-8785-5112de92f8d3/IMG_8110.jpeg Heartstopper Season 2 - Episode 6 Truth/Dare That look on Isaac’s face - I understand that look far too well. Don’t worry Isaac, you lead us both to some much needed answers in the next episode! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/27375a88-e385-4e2d-ab0b-cf5bc165c511/IMG_8112.jpeg Heartstopper Season 2 - Episode 6 Truth/Dare This hallway convo between Nick and Charlie about coming out is so sweet. I love how supportive Charlie is. And I am so proud of Nick. For what he says here and what is about to come. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/f0b93245-d910-4b53-84f9-9ccaa4f66bee/IMG_8116.jpeg Heartstopper Season 2 - Episode 6 Truth/Dare The group taking Isaac to the book store is so sweet. They may not quite understand Isaac, yet, but they love him and want him to know that he matters. This is peak friend group. They even make sure to include him in the photos during their tour of the city. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/1f6f253e-d122-4233-849b-88bcc93b1846/IMG_8118.jpeg Heartstopper Season 2 - Episode 6 Truth/Dare You can see Nick instantly relax when they enter the LGBTQIA+ Community. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/9141b478-4e03-4227-9d36-e3466f8c17d0/IMG_8124.jpeg Heartstopper Season 2 - Episode 6 Truth/Dare I love that they are focusing more on Isaac this season. Showing how difficult it is to be the only single person in a room full of couples and wanna be couples, is so important. It’s a lonely place to be and our story rarely gets told. Bless Heartstopper for breaking ground! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/5e246e04-92eb-4287-ab25-5eee049e75e7/IMG_8132.jpeg Heartstopper Season 2 - Episode 6 Truth/Dare It’s even more difficult when you don’t understand why you feel the way you feel and what is happening inside of you. Tobie does such a fabulous job showing the loneliness and confusion. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/47d3d752-97f2-4d6e-8789-e2fb606293f9/IMG_8137.jpeg Heartstopper Season 2 - Episode 6 Truth/Dare I’m so proud of Charlie for refusing Harry’s apology and shutting the door in his face. Our boy is really finding himself. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/07623880-8acc-4074-8bdb-5b8cc895fd84/IMG_8139.jpeg Heartstopper Season 2 - Episode 6 Truth/Dare Tao kissing Charlie, during Spin The Bottle, is hilarious. And Nick’s face is priceless. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/f0a55c6f-5b60-4e12-bc0e-76ff43fc9ca1/IMG_8140.jpeg Heartstopper Season 2 - Episode 6 Truth/Dare And this one! Picking on Charlie like they do! But they do inspire Nick to find his courage and come out, so I’ll try to forgive them. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/390f5a78-6248-42a9-8434-f1d44ecfc41b/IMG_8142.jpeg Heartstopper Season 2 - Episode 6 Truth/Dare Isaac’s sadness is killing me! Poor guy is sitting there struggling to understand what happened between him and James in the hallway. And now he has to sit here and watch his friends and classmates kiss and talk about their relationships. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/347f9622-123f-423e-9fd3-8e0579430cf8/IMG_8143.jpeg Heartstopper Season 2 - Episode 6 Truth/Dare But Nick taking Charlie’s hand, confessing to the hickey, and telling everyone that they are dating is such a sweet scene. I am really really proud of Nick. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/3b674bff-8420-43e9-a9a0-a7168924cdd9/IMG_8147.jpeg Heartstopper Season 2 - Episode 6 Truth/Dare Why do they take Darcy to Ajayi and Farouq instead of to a toilet? I have watched this episode so many times and I am still so confused by this decision! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/0209d02c-1c3a-45b4-89d1-bd131f235921/IMG_8148.jpeg Heartstopper Season 2 - Episode 6 Truth/Dare I do love Ajayi and Farouq, though! Watching them realize they’re attracted to each other is so sweet and adorable. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/2a07e66c-a6b4-43da-bae7-c003d9191c16/IMG_8150.jpeg Heartstopper Season 2 - Episode 6 Truth/Dare I don’t know what Joe and Kit are saying to each during this final montage, but I love the way they are making each other laugh. They may even talk about this in an interview, somewhere. But I am still working my way through those. Price I pay for being 3 years late to the show. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/72498514-b97b-4579-b757-78d60c8dc590/IMG_5210.jpeg Heartstopper Season 2 - Episode 6 Truth/Dare Well the big truth is finally out there. See ya next time for Sorry. https://justanaroacequeerandtheirfavoriteshows.com/heartstopper-season-2/episode-5-heat monthly 0.5 2026-01-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/45f9ff8b-c967-4b7a-8569-986a3fc5ba03/IMG_8057.jpeg Heartstopper Season 2 - Episode 5 Heat Episode 5 finds us still in Paris with the gang. Let’s see what they are up to. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/9e48c84d-cfdb-47eb-8637-1a41b4121383/IMG_8038.jpeg Heartstopper Season 2 - Episode 5 Heat Charlie and Nick’s reaction to the hickey is hilarious. The panic those poor kids go through, tho. It would be heartbreaking if Tao didn’t show up when he does. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/379d6862-55db-42ef-91fa-7bef0b428c2f/IMG_8048.jpeg Heartstopper Season 2 - Episode 5 Heat These looks on their faces are so precious. Nick knows that Tao would kill him if he could. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/e22c6c07-13d5-43bc-a6d2-476b7c973f27/IMG_8050.jpeg Heartstopper Season 2 - Episode 5 Heat Tao going full on “Dad’ mode is one of my favorite season 2 moments. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/555f0bb1-e361-47a9-8d7e-c04a09962aeb/IMG_8064.jpeg Heartstopper Season 2 - Episode 5 Heat At this point in the series, I am in two minds about Nick. As someone who took decades to come out, partially - and then another ten to come out, fully - I get his fear. And he shouldn’t come out before he’s ready. At the same time, I have been someone’s secret, so I get what it is doing to Charlie to - essentially - be shoved back into the closet. It’s not fair to Charlie and I feel so bad for him. And I am irritated that Nick is letting Charlie take all the shit for that hickey. Even without confessing, he could still defend his ‘friend'.’ https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/db011d3b-702a-427a-a5e7-dce331816c0e/IMG_8065.jpeg Heartstopper Season 2 - Episode 5 Heat Isaac telling Harry off is fabulous! And I hate that his friends never find out that he did this. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/7e3b8260-0cd9-4a79-be51-fd785d39f06f/IMG_8069.jpeg Heartstopper Season 2 - Episode 5 Heat I just love this moment of them on the Eiffel Tower. I love their surprise that Harry sticks up for them. Nick’s ‘weird’ makes me chuckle every time. And I love that they take a selfie for Sarah (OLIVIA COLEMAN!). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/34022157-a3e4-41a0-bfb4-f02dea382bd4/IMG_8853.jpeg Heartstopper Season 2 - Episode 5 Heat Tao’s confession is both sweet and heartbreaking. He should have known that Charlie would not be angry. I think it’s impossible for Charlie to hate anyone. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/1152aa14-d231-46f2-8b14-0f442d5d581d/IMG_8074.jpeg Heartstopper Season 2 - Episode 5 Heat Crossing my fandoms here, but - in my head - somewhere on this bridge is a lock that says ‘Aku Cinta Kamu’. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/3ece0d66-16f3-4bd4-bc50-f5561993861d/IMG_8079.jpeg Heartstopper Season 2 - Episode 5 Heat Quiz time for the Diehards - Do y’all know why this piece catches Elle’s eye and makes her stop and smile like that? I know what I think it is. Drop your ideas or thoughts in the comments. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/079c59f7-967a-430d-bb84-d468a190189a/IMG_8083.jpeg Heartstopper Season 2 - Episode 5 Heat I love this moment between Nick and Elle as they look at the painting on the ceiling. And the conversation they have - Elle - You don’t always need to understand it to enjoy it. Nick - This one feels kind of romantic. Elle - Yeah. Nick - Guess that’s true of real life, as well. Elle - What? Nick - Like… You don’t have to understand your feelings, completely, to know you like something. You don’t have to always have figured everything out. You can just… feel. Nick, my guy, you are a wise teenage boy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/981bd70c-554e-4926-a2b0-bf52053726ed/IMG_8086.jpeg Heartstopper Season 2 - Episode 5 Heat Charlie passing out was scary. But it’s fascinating how they show that by making his ‘view’ go all white and blurry like this. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/ed265909-392a-449c-9619-a5c952545ca6/IMG_8087.jpeg Heartstopper Season 2 - Episode 5 Heat And Nick catching him, as he goes down, is so sweet. And terrifying. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/de9ea4ca-5bcc-44e6-a4b8-30bdc6a9fa53/IMG_8090.jpeg Heartstopper Season 2 - Episode 5 Heat Ajayi and Farouk continue to be as cute as our gang! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/754decb5-8779-4fad-9b3f-0ff9d3c50896/IMG_8092.jpeg Heartstopper Season 2 - Episode 5 Heat I love that Isaac and Imogen are the ones that took off to get Ajayi and Farouk after Charlie goes down. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/f2a8ac7e-4751-42ce-868b-9d4b7de3e7fb/IMG_8094.jpeg Heartstopper Season 2 - Episode 5 Heat I love that the group are just chilling on the floor with Charlie, as if it’s just an everyday occurrence. I think this helped Charlie not feel quite as embarrassed as he could have. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/d0978a83-ef3b-4e8c-8f51-0fe6db4c0635/IMG_5210.jpeg Heartstopper Season 2 - Episode 5 Heat That’s a wrap on episode 5. See ya next time for Truth/Dare. It’s an important one so keep an eye out. https://justanaroacequeerandtheirfavoriteshows.com/heartstopper-season-2/blog-post-title-four-lr658-tcthp-wmg6k monthly 0.5 2026-01-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/1a11e0fe-5bab-46ae-b94d-34588861ce1e/IMG_7989.jpeg Heartstopper Season 2 - Episode 4 Challenge Episode 4 and Paris, France. Here we go. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/160e0d00-ad03-420c-9faa-1ece2965c185/IMG_7981.jpeg Heartstopper Season 2 - Episode 4 Challenge Poor Nick. He is really struggling. He wants to come out and keeping Charlie a secret is killing him. But, right now, the fear of how his life will change, if he does, is much stronger. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/f05d9c98-ddc1-46e7-82b9-1e987197d139/IMG_7982.jpeg Heartstopper Season 2 - Episode 4 Challenge I love that Charlie sits with Isaac on the coach. This friendship is so special and it needs more attention. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/24c878f9-0a7a-4d92-b9cf-3a1d40b3f1a2/IMG_7985.jpeg Heartstopper Season 2 - Episode 4 Challenge And I love the look Isaac gives Ben when he walks by. Isaac may be quiet but he sees everything. He is very protective of his friends. Especially Charlie. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/a028a143-afe8-4bb9-8e28-e5847a5e8a67/IMG_7994.jpeg Heartstopper Season 2 - Episode 4 Challenge Poor Issac, asking Charlie how he knew that he liked Nick. It’s okay that you never feel any of that stuff, Isaac! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/5ef5290e-7af3-4840-97e0-14eba28a1d63/IMG_8002.jpeg Heartstopper Season 2 - Episode 4 Challenge “What the hell was that?’ Tao’s reaction to Nick speaking perfect French is hilarious. And just what we needed to finally getting this two on the track to becoming friends. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/fc4d2cb6-486d-49b4-95e3-03217959de36/IMG_8003.jpeg Heartstopper Season 2 - Episode 4 Challenge Darcy asking Farouk why she can’t see any fish outside the windows has got to be one of the best lines ever spoken in TV! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/d8661470-afd7-485a-a5c9-b5c742f5ff58/IMG_8008.jpeg Heartstopper Season 2 - Episode 4 Challenge Tao choosing to not share the bed with Isaac so Charlie and Nick can share a bed is such a Tao move. But I get why he did it. And it was not the wrong move to make. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/22c40c15-7fa2-4a88-b0ec-330411298dd0/IMG_8012.jpeg Heartstopper Season 2 - Episode 4 Challenge This friend group is so chaotic and mischievous and I love it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/57635644-7a6c-4b34-bd90-373a59110029/IMG_8015.jpeg Heartstopper Season 2 - Episode 4 Challenge I love this conversation between Charlie and Tara. Charlie needed someone to talk to that wasn’t Nick. And I think it is quite poetic that he and Nick both go to the same person to talk about the other. And Tara being comfortable enough to talk to Charlie about Darcy is so sweet. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/e3202afb-bf1e-4952-8845-917f8fe703a2/IMG_8019.jpeg Heartstopper Season 2 - Episode 4 Challenge Imogen is more bearable this season. But she still talks about herself way to much. However, I do love the ‘I think being honest is better than living with regret.’ line. That is quite a mature point of view. And I need Nick to pay attention!! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/5f26cfd7-e5ba-4a89-a0d1-f32ec128b870/IMG_8020.jpeg Heartstopper Season 2 - Episode 4 Challenge Ben, you have a lot of nerve sitting down next to Charlie and pretending like all is good! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/40c3ea3b-2d19-40b2-99a6-ceda84c7fdd1/IMG_8021.jpeg Heartstopper Season 2 - Episode 4 Challenge I do love that Nick gets all protective. But, my guy, if you had come out when you first told Charlie you were going to, Charlie could have been sitting next to you and Ben would have never tried this. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/ec7fb91d-8892-49bb-9521-4362cc5b3af5/IMG_8025.jpeg Heartstopper Season 2 - Episode 4 Challenge I love that Imogen made a scene at dinner. And called out Ben for being a jerk. But let’s leave Charlie out of it, Imogen. Yeah? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/b110209d-b536-46e0-8416-5e5025c0de95/IMG_8027.jpeg Heartstopper Season 2 - Episode 4 Challenge How sweet are Nick and Charlie for going to check on her, tho!! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/12dbaf7c-92bd-4d25-8c8b-fa1873f9009f/IMG_8029.jpeg Heartstopper Season 2 - Episode 4 Challenge And this hug!! Sooooo cute. I just love this friend group so much. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/32841525-3b2a-418a-bf52-b98347b2f36e/IMG_8032.jpeg Heartstopper Season 2 - Episode 4 Challenge Look at my guy, Isaac. Sitting back there with his book and pretending to not know what is going on around him. Isaac truly is my spirit twin! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/ec8fb319-d33c-402a-a310-c773f1f96377/IMG_8034.jpeg Heartstopper Season 2 - Episode 4 Challenge Finally all of Nick’s attempts with Tao are paying off. We are finally getting to see these two form a friendship. It’s about time, boys. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/3e4c3c96-982a-4567-80d0-08f5f27b5112/IMG_8036.jpeg Heartstopper Season 2 - Episode 4 Challenge Can I tell y’all how much I love that Isaac fell asleep with the book over his face! And that he is still holding onto it! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/c4b2b1d4-d7f7-4365-a93f-c0627bb760f2/IMG_5210.jpeg Heartstopper Season 2 - Episode 4 Challenge This marks the half way point of Season 2. See back here soon for Heat. https://justanaroacequeerandtheirfavoriteshows.com/heartstopper-season-2/blog-post-title-three-y3peb-4lwnz-55nhc monthly 0.5 2026-01-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/f2476107-f9d6-4bab-9ac3-36359df7755c/IMG_7113.jpeg Heartstopper Season 2 - Episode 3 Promise Decisions are made, today. Chances are taken. But how much of it pays off? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/37f0e67a-5a34-423d-aaac-d74450d77a98/IMG_7083.jpeg Heartstopper Season 2 - Episode 3 Promise Isaac and Charlie trying to help Tao plan his date with Elle is hilarious. And typical teenager. We always have to make things far more complicated and extravagant when we’re young. Tao, love, just be yourself. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/8ec81e15-663e-484b-9840-9628b4c65999/IMG_7085.jpeg Heartstopper Season 2 - Episode 3 Promise Isaac face, here, is the best. He is trying to be helpful. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/e7d74486-6b95-42b9-b7cb-02bed8e8893b/IMG_7092.jpeg Heartstopper Season 2 - Episode 3 Promise Nick, why look so surprised that Otis, Sai, and Christian are talking to you? They’ve been trying for awhile now, hon. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/cc5d8e96-a3c0-4275-9e8c-3608a8c36b03/IMG_7099.jpeg Heartstopper Season 2 - Episode 3 Promise I am so happy that they finally make up. I really like these three. And though I love that Nick has fit into Charlies friend group so easily, I think it is important that he maintains a friendship with these guys. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/42d1286f-546e-4c90-b2af-5b4689dcc5b3/IMG_7108.jpeg Heartstopper Season 2 - Episode 3 Promise Nick, you’re a doll and I adore you. But please stop telling Charlie that you’re going to come out. Everytime that you don’t follow through, you break him just a little bit more. I know that’s not your intention but Charlie is sensitive. And after all he’s been through, you’re going to make him think he’s not worth it. Just wait until you finally come out, then tell him it’s been done. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/34ed1e98-ee95-41a8-8ffa-d4c2c765db3f/IMG_7115.jpeg Heartstopper Season 2 - Episode 3 Promise I love Coach! We needed more of her. She is so great with the kids. Especially Charlie and Nick. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/57d86c45-6810-44ac-9bd6-0aa028aec654/IMG_7117.jpeg Heartstopper Season 2 - Episode 3 Promise Isaac and James are adorable together. And I LOVE this library display! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/5a396faf-78d2-4358-bdae-207c3f5dfa9a/IMG_7127.jpeg Heartstopper Season 2 - Episode 3 Promise Truly Ajayi and Farouk compliment each other so well. The perfect Ying and yang. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/82634230-05af-4ff0-8518-3fb768863db2/IMG_7134.jpeg Heartstopper Season 2 - Episode 3 Promise Listen! I know we’re supposed to focus on Elle while Tao is asking her out. But I find that impossible to do with Isaac and Charlie behind her being so giddy and adorable over it! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/c4ad816f-44de-44aa-8751-8366cb58b2c1/IMG_7143.jpeg Heartstopper Season 2 - Episode 3 Promise And look at Tao! He cleans up well. I love this shirt. I need this shirt. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/20610cbe-c645-430d-b83d-932109ff8913/IMG_7146.jpeg Heartstopper Season 2 - Episode 3 Promise And OMG those are huge boxes of popcorn! UK friends, are they really that big over there? Because if so, I am definitely moving there. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/68b6a7a2-da48-49b7-9c58-2a71c19a51b3/IMG_7148.jpeg Heartstopper Season 2 - Episode 3 Promise I think Nick not feeling well has as much to do with all the stress he’s putting on himself to come out, as much the over exposure to the sun. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/01f9dfa0-edce-4489-be7f-567e352c31f4/IMG_7154.jpeg Heartstopper Season 2 - Episode 3 Promise Charlie standing up for Nick and telling Harry to piss off was glorious! Charlie may be sensitive, but he’s a tough little thing. Especially when you mess with those he loves. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/3b19b561-ae99-417b-9640-5bc5c5848fdc/IMG_7157.jpeg Heartstopper Season 2 - Episode 3 Promise Every Queer person deserves a parent or even friend or family member like Sarah. Also, OLIVIA COLEMAN!! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/99c6b0f3-f98e-4331-86e4-5523b64f8714/IMG_7159.jpeg Heartstopper Season 2 - Episode 3 Promise I love when Nick calls Charlie ‘Char.’ It’s a great nickname. And it’s so sweet. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/8ae8940f-ad92-45fb-b34c-d9a8424111c5/IMG_5210.jpeg Heartstopper Season 2 - Episode 3 Promise See you next time for Challenge. https://justanaroacequeerandtheirfavoriteshows.com/heartstopper-season-2/blog-post-title-two-t5my5-k4xmd-w97ay monthly 0.5 2026-01-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/5d986baa-9b9d-4335-98d5-e7e30a16db30/IMG_7019.jpeg Heartstopper Season 2 - Episode 2 Family Episode 2 was quite powerful. And traumatic. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/cad32845-4b20-4c56-a403-e3e249827a61/IMG_7005.jpeg Heartstopper Season 2 - Episode 2 Family Nice to see that Parent/Teacher conferences suck just as much in England as they do in the US. What an absolute torture these meetings can be. For both student and parent. poor Charlie. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/20215ebe-1752-4fdc-bab8-8071afa67f0f/IMG_7009.jpeg Heartstopper Season 2 - Episode 2 Family If you study, tho - you can have a bit of a less experience like Nick. Way to Nick! Also, OLIVIA COLEMAN!!!!!!!!! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/40455ac9-dad8-4aa2-bcdd-4507755b617c/IMG_7014.jpeg Heartstopper Season 2 - Episode 2 Family As much as Charlie’s mum annoys the hell out of me, she’s not wrong here. Blaming all the time Charlie spends on Nick for his poor grades is a fair and factual assumption. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/1ec28900-5e74-4c3b-b200-83605a0d64fa/IMG_7024.jpeg Heartstopper Season 2 - Episode 2 Family Charlie, my sweet boy, if you’d put half as much time and effort into your course work as you do the drums and Nick, you wouldn’t be failing. And you wouldn’t have gotten grounded. You gotta do the hard stuff first, man. Then the fun stuff. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/ddba2a25-de2a-4b35-8e0f-30cc02ad512e/IMG_7028.jpeg Heartstopper Season 2 - Episode 2 Family I love the addition of Sahar, this season. She’s so funny and sassy. Exactly what was missing from this otherwise excellent friend group. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/c434852e-5fa1-40a8-a97e-10569dae134f/IMG_7034.jpeg Heartstopper Season 2 - Episode 2 Family I also love the addition of Farouk. He is the perfect Yang to Ajayi’s Ying. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/4b85e2e5-4fd3-484e-868a-cbc7a0ee8aa8/IMG_7040.jpeg Heartstopper Season 2 - Episode 2 Family Okay, I can’t stand stalker Ben, but he is not completely off base here. Telling Nick that he is the same as Ben is going too far. However, Nick’s actions are the same. By asking Charlie to hide their relationship and to lie to his friends, he is putting Charlie in the same spot Ben did. The reasons are different, but the effect is the same. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/86073cfa-68d1-4d2a-9356-8f80a0064c1a/IMG_7041.jpeg Heartstopper Season 2 - Episode 2 Family Nick’s reaction says that he knows that Ben is not wrong. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/a82afb6a-6884-47b7-add8-9a05c0d6a555/IMG_7047.jpeg Heartstopper Season 2 - Episode 2 Family I love this moment in the park between Charlie, Nick, and Nellie. It is so sweet and relaxed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/f23560a3-0c60-41f1-887d-b780bc698d6c/IMG_7052.jpeg Heartstopper Season 2 - Episode 2 Family I love a happy Charlie. Also, I want rainbow swirls to follow my gay self around!! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/2ca51ab9-f371-4652-9d11-c982dc3a37e0/IMG_7061.jpeg Heartstopper Season 2 - Episode 2 Family Nick freaking out in his Maths exam is so relatable. I am also a hater of Maths. I have been since I was 8 years old. Thanks for that, Mrs. Diddle! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/599518df-8104-4466-bbfb-de459eae3b8e/IMG_7062.jpeg Heartstopper Season 2 - Episode 2 Family Charlie! Not a fan of Marvel movies? Oh my sweet boy! We need to work on your taste in movies. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/6a91f5a9-57f5-44b3-bf1d-0887ecf484fe/IMG_7071.jpeg Heartstopper Season 2 - Episode 2 Family Nick’s right, David is gross! It’s amazing how Sarah is such a sweet and wonderful mom but only Nick turned out like her. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/881e3b39-ee71-407c-a4fd-c5d87d7fa5e2/IMG_7074.jpeg Heartstopper Season 2 - Episode 2 Family This is such a sucky place to be, mentally. I do know, personally. Poor Charlie. I really wish he would talk to someone. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/f03e50e3-a332-456c-ba0a-86bce9e538fd/IMG_7075.jpeg Heartstopper Season 2 - Episode 2 Family I love this moment between Tao and his mom. I love Tao’s mom! She’s so great! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/8dee5857-5f5f-4947-b77c-3f1c6c0a00fa/IMG_7080.jpeg Heartstopper Season 2 - Episode 2 Family The panic on Isaac and Charlie’s faces, when Tao tells them about his feelings for Elle, is hilarious. Good thing they recover quickly. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/029bec52-925a-4b73-80ca-a889468054ca/IMG_5210.jpeg Heartstopper Season 2 - Episode 2 Family See ya next time for Episode 3 - Promise. https://justanaroacequeerandtheirfavoriteshows.com/heartstopper-season-2/Blog Post Title One-3zaa9-zlxng-3b5gt monthly 0.5 2025-12-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/3ab03a8d-c2e2-4d25-af21-65d578e2dfad/7585369457011264798_live_0.jpeg Heartstopper Season 2 - Episode 1 Out Nick’s struggle to come out is completely understandable. But so is Charlies struggle to be patient and understanding. Once you’re out, no one wants to be pushed back into that closet. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/9fc9d061-0457-424b-b3ac-e1a3c031867d/7585369457011264798_live_1.jpeg Heartstopper Season 2 - Episode 1 Out Seriously, could these two be any sweeter?! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/0737384b-d1f6-4ff2-adc4-c7ead67f79af/IMG_7558.jpeg Heartstopper Season 2 - Episode 1 Out Honestly, I am both touched and confused by their need to always be together and touching. I think it is so sweet. But, at the same time, I know I hate being touched and having someone always in my space. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/ef8dd588-8a3c-4e6d-9e67-55764be396d3/7585369457011264798_live_3.jpeg Heartstopper Season 2 - Episode 1 Out I really like Otis, Sai, and Christian. I am so glad they realized that Nick was the better friend. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/b5757886-19a1-482f-bbc3-6c2514a72455/7585369457011264798_live_4.jpeg Heartstopper Season 2 - Episode 1 Out Nicks reluctance to trust them is understandable, tho https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/f1dbcd28-7ace-4060-9071-6ced943e2b66/IMG_7559.jpeg Heartstopper Season 2 - Episode 1 Out This is the scene where I realized that Isaac is the most like me. Being the only single person in your friend group - even when you’re happy being single - is hard. It really makes you wonder if something is wrong with you. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/8fc5921b-b06d-4a0e-b503-737c64cc9ff0/7585369457011264798_live_6.jpeg Heartstopper Season 2 - Episode 1 Out Poor Charlie. You’re feelings matter, too. Well done, Joe! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/585261df-cb1d-4a6f-af7f-fc9d995df012/IMG_7560.jpeg Heartstopper Season 2 - Episode 1 Out I didn’t care much for her, in the first season. But she grows on me. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/d388a5b7-743d-4926-b7dd-fb95cc12ebc6/IMG_7561.jpeg Heartstopper Season 2 - Episode 1 Out Truly, everything about them is just adorable. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/9c160ef7-ba5a-443f-a037-dd1fe2d3b3c7/7585369457011264798_live_9.jpeg Heartstopper Season 2 - Episode 1 Out And I love how supportive and caring they are of each other. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/46de7e1d-a440-4b06-8aee-538216cdd243/IMG_7562.jpeg Heartstopper Season 2 - Episode 1 Out See! Sooooo cute! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/40cea5e0-b09b-4c02-8615-51ad01cecbc5/IMG_7563.jpeg Heartstopper Season 2 - Episode 1 Out Oh Charlie. You should have known better. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/b087b1f8-b809-4027-804a-9085e545b4f0/7585369457011264798_live_12.jpeg Heartstopper Season 2 - Episode 1 Out Look how sad he looks. Poor boy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/c75ecad9-4cd5-4076-81d7-fd8b237198d8/IMG_7556.jpeg Heartstopper Season 2 - Episode 1 Out We are off and running with season 2. https://justanaroacequeerandtheirfavoriteshows.com/heartstopper-season-3 daily 0.75 2026-02-17 https://justanaroacequeerandtheirfavoriteshows.com/shadowhunters-season daily 0.75 2026-03-19 https://justanaroacequeerandtheirfavoriteshows.com/shadowhunters-season/episode-13-morning-star monthly 0.5 2026-03-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/478f1292-f62e-4dcf-9ecd-ebe32fece97e/IMG_1780.jpeg ShadowHunters Season 1 - Episode 13 Morning Star This final episode of the season doesn’t slow down. Alec and Magnus face the fall out of the non-wedding. Jace goes off the rails, completely. Magnus faces his past. Simon is not the pushover from the beginning. Alec faces a brand new fear. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/9a87be51-1888-414d-ba47-6afeba3912fa/IMG_1733.jpeg ShadowHunters Season 1 - Episode 13 Morning Star Alec, I am so proud of you for standing up to Maryse and defending Magnus. Any Queer person whose coming out was anything similar to this, knows how terrifying and even impossible it can feel. To have to defend yourself to your family and friends, the people that are supposed to love you unconditionally, the people that are supposed to protect and defend you. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/b8e84183-3b65-4f6f-98ba-d716acbe74dd/IMG_1738.jpeg ShadowHunters Season 1 - Episode 13 Morning Star Once again, Alec is speaking on behalf of all of us that could not speak for ourselves in our own moment like this. Once again, Matt handles the moment beautifully and honors the Queer Community. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/03a523e6-c88c-44d0-9523-b13beda74b66/IMG_1745.jpeg ShadowHunters Season 1 - Episode 13 Morning Star I love how Magnus recognizes, immediately, that Alec needs a moment to process all that just happened. The fact that it is Magnus that suggests that they slow down and start at the beginning is so powerful. The way Magnus is so tender and patient with him. Harry does a great job of showing the other side of this story. And, also, making the Queer Community so proud. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/0f0b73c7-13bc-4481-8ae5-bb0501dc645e/IMG_1750.jpeg ShadowHunters Season 1 - Episode 13 Morning Star I love that both Magnus and Alec recognize what Lydia did for them. I love that they both go to her room to check on her. And I love that they are both concerned about her when they find her unconscious. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/e060c56b-244d-4061-85aa-6faea00ca573/IMG_1759.jpeg ShadowHunters Season 1 - Episode 13 Morning Star Jace is really running with this “He’s my father so I must be evil, too.” thing. Isn’t he! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/8e9ed4d5-f943-4bd9-b961-99634c9b5f9e/IMG_1760.jpeg ShadowHunters Season 1 - Episode 13 Morning Star Valentine is the worst kind of villain. Because he’s so damn good at it. Everything he says, you know it’s pure madness. But he has a way of saying things that make you think that it actually made sense. Grade A narcissist for sure. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/6f5b9afe-097b-40c7-9c25-dcd9f71d155c/IMG_1765.jpeg ShadowHunters Season 1 - Episode 13 Morning Star Izzy is such a badass and I adore everything about her. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/eeba1b4b-348e-401e-901c-e2dba04a813e/IMG_1766.jpeg ShadowHunters Season 1 - Episode 13 Morning Star I love seeing Alec and Luke working together. They work well together. They just need to learn to pay better attention and not turn their back on the person they’re worried about. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/433fdced-5351-4b82-abdb-5a6074cc3166/IMG_1773.jpeg ShadowHunters Season 1 - Episode 13 Morning Star You will stop loving someone. You can even get to a point where you can’t stand that person. But the pain that they caused you never truly fades. It gets absorbed into you and becomes a wall in the structure of who you become https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/ee8ec9bd-4d58-4773-88c5-7a328a1ef495/IMG_1776.jpeg ShadowHunters Season 1 - Episode 13 Morning Star Camille fascinates the hell out of me. She’s so cold and unemotional and conniving. I hate how she hurt Magnus. But I am thoroughly fascinated by everything else about her. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/dfc37cde-6377-4667-9416-4161e33fab6a/IMG_1781.jpeg ShadowHunters Season 1 - Episode 13 Morning Star I am so proud of Magnus for telling Camille what he really thinks about the things that she has done. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/83da7218-3e5e-40f9-a344-5cf84dc170f7/IMG_1785.jpeg ShadowHunters Season 1 - Episode 13 Morning Star Okay, Alec and Izzy, I love the hell out of both of you but you can’t walk in on something and assume you know what is going on. You need to let Magnus explain. Also, Alec, you’ve been kind of dick to Magnus since the wedding so you owe him. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/611ab6fa-60fc-47f8-b65f-fb20654cb80c/IMG_1787.jpeg ShadowHunters Season 1 - Episode 13 Morning Star I love confident and commanding Simon. The way he stands up to Camille is just gorgeous. I am so proud of how he is growing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/feb0ae4c-53f2-429f-a8e5-77379e6e41af/IMG_1794.jpeg ShadowHunters Season 1 - Episode 13 Morning Star Valentine, you absolutely terrifying and genius psychopath! Look, Jace! You’re not the only one who can be unreasonably stubborn. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/88789eb4-e143-49d0-85cd-1bad54e93101/IMG_1795.jpeg ShadowHunters Season 1 - Episode 13 Morning Star Jace!! You are not Valentine! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/76af5315-c344-418d-9ac3-2d90bcb17ff1/IMG_1797.jpeg ShadowHunters Season 1 - Episode 13 Morning Star All of this insanity because he found out his father is a psyco and the girl he is in love with is his sister. So much for not being ruled by emotions, eh Jace… https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/bf77b993-a53f-42a9-8c7e-f9d9e02f302b/IMG_1802.jpeg ShadowHunters Season 1 - Episode 13 Morning Star Look at my guy, Alec! Rushing in to save Clary’s life, again. Even though she is not his favorite person, he’s still there for her. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/d1755291-656a-4c5d-8d84-cf5f479f1d61/IMG_1806.jpeg ShadowHunters Season 1 - Episode 13 Morning Star Alec - Yeah. But what she said about you being immortal is right. You watch the people you care about age and die. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/de820b50-0638-4469-a160-570089232026/IMG_1808.jpeg ShadowHunters Season 1 - Episode 13 Morning Star Magnus - Alexander, I may be the High Warlock of Brooklyn but even I can’t see the future. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/5c047d29-0ba4-44b1-8704-4c975d7a28dd/IMG_1809.jpeg ShadowHunters Season 1 - Episode 13 Morning Star Alec, my love, you need to listen to Magnus. Worrying about the future is a waste of time. Enjoy the time and love you have with Magnus, right now. That’s all that matters. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/0790e7d7-8a8e-41ce-b3df-59b34983be0f/IMG_4203.jpeg ShadowHunters Season 1 - Episode 13 Morning Star I love watching Magnus do magic! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/ace70142-53d7-497e-b186-48aba8c2cf66/IMG_2024.jpeg ShadowHunters Season 1 - Episode 13 Morning Star This is it for Season 1. Thank you for joining me on this journey through the Shadow World. If you thought this was fun. just wait until you see what Season 2 has for us. See you next time for This Guilty Blood. https://justanaroacequeerandtheirfavoriteshows.com/shadowhunters-season/episode-12-malec monthly 0.5 2026-03-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/5b45f2a1-e21b-4ed2-9b86-fd5ef4917da1/IMG_1704.jpeg ShadowHunters Season 1 - Episode 12 Malec From heartbreak to love wins and everything in between. This episode has everything. Alec and Clary make up. Alec and Jace make up. Clary and Jace are not speaking. Magnus gives up, briefly. Alec continues to believe he is doing the right thing, until he doesn’t. Malec officially becomes canon and the Queer Community gets the representation we never had but always deserved. Alec faces reality. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/08735eb6-bf64-4264-a98a-b2365ec00834/IMG_1585.jpeg ShadowHunters Season 1 - Episode 12 Malec I love this moment of peace between Alec and Clary. Her bringing the cup back and helping save Izzy has really helped on Alec’s return path from the dark side. It has really started to change his perspective. Who would have thought that Clary would play such a role in Alec’s redemption arc. Interesting that he’s still pissed at Jace, tho. In a lot of ways, there is so much more trauma there then there ever was between Alec and Clary. I think it is the fact that Alec feels that Jace didn’t have enough faith in Alec as a leader and that’s why Jace refused to listen or do things Alec’s way. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/cf68126b-c890-438e-9dd4-daaa45334793/IMG_1589.jpeg ShadowHunters Season 1 - Episode 12 Malec This Malec scene is so intense and beautiful and devastating. You can see exactly how Alec feels and how hard he is trying to fight it. It is crushing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/c463947e-0e9d-461a-90f5-8e4a96391c32/IMG_1591.jpeg ShadowHunters Season 1 - Episode 12 Malec All those emotions that Magnus describes are extraordinary. And exactly what happens to them when they are close to each other. I may not have ever experienced these things, or desire to, But I absolutely want my favorite characters to have that. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/5c999904-6d34-4f81-8c9c-46a5dc491b6b/IMG_1595.jpeg ShadowHunters Season 1 - Episode 12 Malec “Emotions are never black and white. They’re more like symptoms. You lose your breath every time they enter a room.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/ddc8daec-3ff0-4a6a-a629-1f9bbb515525/IMG_1596.jpeg ShadowHunters Season 1 - Episode 12 Malec “Your heart beats faster when they walk by.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/73e3e183-2233-430e-870f-2995900592fe/IMG_1598.jpeg ShadowHunters Season 1 - Episode 12 Malec “Your skin tingles when they stand close enough to feel their breath. I know you feel what I feel, Alec.” YEAH HE DOES, MAGNUS!! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/0ba73020-4b3a-4e79-ba73-1253d8c0a722/IMG_1613.jpeg ShadowHunters Season 1 - Episode 12 Malec “Besides, you don’t want to tarnish your family’s perfectly crafted image, do you?” Listen! Much respect to Magnus for him wanting to avoid Alec. But even more respect for the petty snark when they do come face to face. You deserved that, Alec. And, Magnus, try all you want, but I see that pain you’re trying to hide, my love. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/33512b21-8d11-473d-a639-5ab5f84b06e1/IMG_1619.jpeg ShadowHunters Season 1 - Episode 12 Malec My heart does break for Jace. I know he is struggling with the whole ‘sibling’ thing. But I do think this is good for him. He is focused, again. But he is being too hard on Clary. She’s suffering, too. He shouldn’t be treating her like it’s her fault. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/8ca00c2b-9d3c-4e04-8dc5-145426ba326f/IMG_1621.jpeg ShadowHunters Season 1 - Episode 12 Malec I really like Ragnor. And I really like his interactions with Magnus. I wish we had gotten more of him. And of their friendship. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/65660630-499f-4a97-8b0c-c0cc90337b2e/IMG_1623.jpeg ShadowHunters Season 1 - Episode 12 Malec This scene is hilarious. The way Ragnor appears to talk to himself, confusing poor Clary. Only to reveal he was talking to a glamoured Magnus and Jace the whole time. I love it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/4cc180ca-de60-4a3c-930e-fb24c98d663a/IMG_1629.jpeg ShadowHunters Season 1 - Episode 12 Malec As if Magnus isn’t hurting enough over Alec’s rejection and his impending wedding, they take away his oldest friend! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/cbd05eea-7e57-4c99-8dfc-d985a54bb638/IMG_1639.jpeg ShadowHunters Season 1 - Episode 12 Malec As cold as it sounds, Lydia makes excellent points. Not all of us are ruled by emotions or the concept of love. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/38b8c41d-444c-4102-9805-17d43d80d041/IMG_1645.jpeg ShadowHunters Season 1 - Episode 12 Malec “They’re really about best friends and how they’re always going to be best friends. Even if one of them gets married.” Excellent advice on bachelor parties, my sweet Simon. Very wise. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/a6db5f39-9f80-4ade-a28c-65bf23d7733a/IMG_1650.jpeg ShadowHunters Season 1 - Episode 12 Malec Magnus seeing Ragnor, while going through Ragnor’s stuff, is so touching and heartbreaking. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/5f3df73e-6dbf-45d8-8db6-c8836ea283b5/IMG_1651.jpeg ShadowHunters Season 1 - Episode 12 Malec “You let her break your heart, my friend. You’re immortal. She killed you.” Ragnor’s view on what Camille did to Magnus is very interesting. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/51a28ded-cd21-49e4-8fc8-03054a4ced09/IMG_1657.jpeg ShadowHunters Season 1 - Episode 12 Malec Izzy, you’re a genius. This is the perfect bachelor party for Alec. And his and Jace’s confessions about Clary and Magnus and each other are heartbreaking. My poor heart. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/904335c0-1aee-4a0f-ad4d-23223b4ffa16/IMG_1660.jpeg ShadowHunters Season 1 - Episode 12 Malec Jace - But I only ever did what I thought was right. But I never wanted to hurt you. I’m sorry. Alec - I know. You know, we just got caught up in all this drama. Jace - Yeah. I mean, you’re re getting married tomorrow. Alec - And Clary’s your sister. You know, what’s up with that? Jace - Don’t even get me started. I kissed her. What’s worse, I wanted her. I was falling in love. I must be sick or something. I don’t know. Honestly, I just want to jump through the tv and hug them both. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/1423de43-d01c-4351-b4ae-48bc66c4d624/IMG_1663.jpeg ShadowHunters Season 1 - Episode 12 Malec But Alec and his soliloquy absolutely destroys me - heart and soul - every time. “No. You’re not… you’re not sick. Situations just… it’s confusing. Trust me, I know. You know, it’s like you have this plan for your life. And you know what you need to do, what your responsibilities are. And, you think, if you follow the rules, everything’s going to be fine. And then somebody comes along and pushes you off that path. You just…” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/a7209ea1-e484-4cdd-a560-9787fe7f5694/IMG_1668.jpeg ShadowHunters Season 1 - Episode 12 Malec But it’s Jace last piece of advice that really hits home. “I mean, you still have to be true to yourself.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/8fd0e4a2-1594-47b6-9e3b-6a3d989e7e49/IMG_1675.jpeg ShadowHunters Season 1 - Episode 12 Malec “Though I know you won’t believe me, someday someone will come along who will tear down those walls you’ve built around your heart. When that love comes back to you, you must do everything in your power to fight for it.” Magnus! I need you to listen to Ragnor, very carefully. Then do exactly what he says. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/413eb1df-c143-470a-8a19-5acc7435e57c/IMG_1680.jpeg ShadowHunters Season 1 - Episode 12 Malec Listen! Magnus crashing this wedding is one of the best scenes in television history. The way he stops and looks at Alec. How he calmly stands there waiting for Alec to choose him — because we all know Alec is going to! The way he puts Maryse in her place by telling her ‘This is between me and your son. I’ll leave if he asks me to.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/07363ee8-e630-40a6-a9ce-64bdb2ae1415/IMG_1681.jpeg ShadowHunters Season 1 - Episode 12 Malec The way Alec freezes as soon as he sees Magnus. The way we just know that he is experiencing everything Magnus talked about earlier. How he apologizes to Lydia before leaving her at the altar. The way he tells Maryse '“Enough!” as he strides down the aisle toward Magnus. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/bb2054a2-75c0-46a5-bf9c-a612fbcb780f/IMG_1694.jpeg ShadowHunters Season 1 - Episode 12 Malec Then THE KISS!! The moment that everything changed for the LGBTQIA+ Community and the way we are represented in media. The official birth of a couple that would spend the next 2 years setting a precedent for the Community and how we should be treated and represented. And the birth of a fandom that still thrives even 7 years after the show has ended. Not only did Harry and Matt give us one of the most perfect scenes, ever. They made us seen. They made us important. They made us matter. And they paved the road for what LGBTQIA+ should be in TV and movies. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/624a9f27-a589-4cc2-9200-6a0477a3d3b8/IMG_1708.jpeg ShadowHunters Season 1 - Episode 12 Malec Simon’s enthusiasm and his The Graduate analogy is so fucking adorable. He’s so animated when he is comparing Magnus and Alec to Ben and Elaine. And I love every second of it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/347f3f9d-e5bd-4a12-a906-3d5069bc08b8/IMG_1710.jpeg ShadowHunters Season 1 - Episode 12 Malec Magnus and Alec’s confusion while they try to understand what Simon is saying is hilarious. Just those looks on their faces is enough to send me giggling. Then Alec tops it off with ‘Who invited the vampire.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/6f6d9248-a73f-4293-ac2b-38efad964447/IMG_1716.jpeg ShadowHunters Season 1 - Episode 12 Malec How adorable is Alec as he paces around Magnus, all nervous. Yet, you can also see how relieved and happy he is to finally have the truth of himself out there, now. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/3e1a2ff5-8b33-4db0-8ec3-8b75e0771a79/IMG_1721.jpeg ShadowHunters Season 1 - Episode 12 Malec Every Queer person’s nightmare is being rejected by our loved ones when we come out. And too many of us are. But Alec doesn’t take it from his mother. His “I’m the same person I’ve always been. Now everything’s just out in the open.” are words we all would love to say to those that rejected us. Matt’s portrayal of this moment is extraordinary. With these words, he gave Alec the power to stand for all of us. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/1050755b-b65d-488f-8569-ef89f03d6c69/IMG_1731.jpeg ShadowHunters Season 1 - Episode 12 Malec Magnus - You know what I just realized? We still haven’t gone on our first date, yet. Alec - Yeah. You’re right. Wanna, I don’t know, get a drink sometime? Magnus - I would love that. Alec - Great. The most perfect and adorable way to end this most important and groundbreaking episode. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/ed880151-44b1-471f-9f4f-7f2910b996b9/IMG_2190.jpeg ShadowHunters Season 1 - Episode 12 Malec And, with that, we only have one more episode of season 1 to go. See you next time for Morning Star https://justanaroacequeerandtheirfavoriteshows.com/shadowhunters-season/episode-11-blood-calls-to-blood monthly 0.5 2026-03-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/8010e9ef-544c-4655-a36f-a82be3b2154a/IMG_1505.jpeg ShadowHunters Season 1 - Episode 11 Blood Calls To Blood This back half of Season 1 is really fucking with our emotions. Episode 11 is all about destroying our them. Alec plays to Magnus’ love of putting on a good show to get him to help Izzy. Magnus rises to the occasion, fabulously. Izzy takes The Clave to task during her fight for freedom. Lydia sees the light. Alec and Jace fight, again. And Magnus makes a very emotional plea, which affects Alec — even though he pretends it doesn’t. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/bcd3017f-7e88-45b4-b594-23af64f7610a/IMG_1453.jpeg ShadowHunters Season 1 - Episode 11 Blood Calls To Blood “Everyone has a choice, Alec!” YES!! You tell him Izzy! I said that same thing but he didn’t listen to me! Lydia made her choice and so did you. You chose to let your anger at your parents rule your head and shut down your heart. I love the hell out of you, but this is on you, too. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/0b50b472-1cd1-4c42-9168-a58ecb745728/IMG_1457.jpeg ShadowHunters Season 1 - Episode 11 Blood Calls To Blood Alec, I think you’re starting to figure it out. We’re not all the way there, yet. But we’re getting there. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/b49853be-069a-4055-8584-6479c0c09897/IMG_1461.jpeg ShadowHunters Season 1 - Episode 11 Blood Calls To Blood “Funny how those rules for Downworlders stop being such a big deal when you need our help.” Excellent point, Raphael! I love the Shadowhunters, but they are definitely conceited. Thankfully, our favorite little gang are starting to fight against that status quo. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/db5253eb-af50-49fb-b889-16e3a1e0a51c/IMG_1479.jpeg ShadowHunters Season 1 - Episode 11 Blood Calls To Blood I am so proud of Izzy and the way she handles this whole trial bullshit. She could have cried and begged, she could have taken the ‘Alec’ route and joined the dark side. But she did neither. She remained stoic and brave and kept to her belief that she was doing the right thing. Even willing to face de-runing to do what she believed to be right. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/cfec0b67-2a5a-4155-a75e-90462a971632/IMG_1488.jpeg ShadowHunters Season 1 - Episode 11 Blood Calls To Blood I am the biggest Malec fan you will find, but… Magnus sassing Alec about Lydia and the trial and calling him ‘Alec’ is peak petty. And, as the pettiest of bitches, I am so here for it. I know he is doing it to hide the pain of Alec choosing a lie over Magnus, but — honestly — is there a better reason to choose pettiness than being lied to?! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/1907d12f-6899-4faa-b404-fcd12fb82c6a/IMG_1496.jpeg ShadowHunters Season 1 - Episode 11 Blood Calls To Blood Regular Shadowhunters fans know the term ‘The Law is hard but it is the law” and how unfair it is. Mangnus using the shortened ‘The Law is The Law’ version to continue his mocking of Alec’s very poor decision is absolutely hilarious, even though it’s said in pain. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/72b76607-77b8-4af9-bcc4-38642a3e270a/IMG_1498.jpeg ShadowHunters Season 1 - Episode 11 Blood Calls To Blood Alec/Matt’s quick little smile when Magnus/Harry says that line is adorable. Matt’s reaction makes me think that either the entire line and delivery were improved by Harry. Or Harry chose to exaggerate it. Whichever way it actually came about, Harry and Matt’s delivery and reaction make this one of my fav Malec moments. Oh, and Alec, we know that asking Magnus to represent Izzy was NOT Izzy’s idea. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/dfda4ee6-7e17-46de-a687-a35fbe5e4e70/IMG_1513.jpeg ShadowHunters Season 1 - Episode 11 Blood Calls To Blood I am so proud of how quickly Clary saw through Michael’s story. Our girl really is a quick study. She may not have all the pieces, yet. But she is rapidly getting there. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/3cccbb82-a354-4d8b-9a61-d44fcc029009/IMG_1525.jpeg ShadowHunters Season 1 - Episode 11 Blood Calls To Blood Speaking of ‘Michael’, I may not trust him, but he is right about Jace. The fact that Jace is with Clary and not Alec speaks volumes. I’m not saying Clary doesn’t deserve help, because she absolutely does. It’s the way she and Jace have been going about it — completely against everything Alec has said and asked of them. Jace is too attached to quickly and it is messing with his head, his priorities, and loyalties. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/60458ce0-f6a9-494e-8975-874698c547e5/IMG_1527.jpeg ShadowHunters Season 1 - Episode 11 Blood Calls To Blood I really wish they would not have kept slicking Dom’s hair back. I much prefer it all loose and wild and free like this. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/8fb486e7-efca-4644-95b4-3db825dad1e0/IMG_1528.jpeg ShadowHunters Season 1 - Episode 11 Blood Calls To Blood I love legal advisor Magnus. I mean look at that face. His opening statement is full of excellent points. In front of a fair judge, he would have won the case on those words alone. But we all know Imogene was far from fair. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/28ac176d-a35d-4394-ac91-680eb6aafc9b/IMG_1543.jpeg ShadowHunters Season 1 - Episode 11 Blood Calls To Blood Alec, I’m going to need you to listen closely to Izzy’s words because they are gorgeous. Calling out the Clave for thinking that their Angel blood makes them superior. Reminding them that they are part mundane, as are most Downworlders. Compares their behavior to Valentine’s. It’s all so good. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/76e4a9ff-9621-45eb-9b00-1988798df338/IMG_1561.jpeg ShadowHunters Season 1 - Episode 11 Blood Calls To Blood Magnus calling Lydia to the stand is brilliant. You clever boy. And I love how quickly she figured out who each of them are “A brother and sister who disagree on everything except for how much they love one another. And how loyal they are to each other. A man who took this case, pretending to want payment in rare objects but who really believes that injustice toward his friends is intolerable.” Just brilliant! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/9c4e854a-9c17-4089-9346-7b50503379d5/IMG_1554.jpeg ShadowHunters Season 1 - Episode 11 Blood Calls To Blood We all know that Alec has the most beautiful smile in the Shadow World. But these little half smiles are my favorites. There is just something so sweet and innocent about the way they light up his face. Well played, Daddario. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/ba65b33e-6bfb-4e88-a3ff-c8ae4ffb24b9/IMG_1565.jpeg ShadowHunters Season 1 - Episode 11 Blood Calls To Blood What Valentine does here, making Jace and Clary believe they are siblings, is shitty. But I don’t hate it. They are both out of control in their ‘defiance’ of Alec. They need distance from each other, to regain clarity. This lie gives them (and us) that. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/833fe39c-c6a9-428f-8f20-7ed419af5f75/IMG_1573.jpeg ShadowHunters Season 1 - Episode 11 Blood Calls To Blood Jace and Alec both make some great points, here. Jace telling Alec that he would have regretted it if he had turned in Meliorn, his accusation that Alec almost killed him by using the Parabatai bond. Alec telling Jace that he lied to him and betrayed him, his accusation that Jace allowed the Mortal Cup to get to close to Valentine. Ultimately, I do have to agree with Alec, though. In this argument, he does have the higher ground. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/accd25ed-5169-4c6e-b5e5-625f431fc2fd/IMG_1575.jpeg ShadowHunters Season 1 - Episode 11 Blood Calls To Blood “You’ll be lonely all your life. Neither of you deserve it. And I don’t either.” Magnus, you are 100% correct. The look on his face when he confronts Alec, is devastating. This attempt to get through to Alec borders on a plea. Magnus is really showing his heart, here. Something we know he hates doing. And he gets rejected. Honestly, Alec is lucky he keeps trying after this. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/12b0b934-12b3-4f4e-aaf4-7f241c604582/IMG_1578.jpeg ShadowHunters Season 1 - Episode 11 Blood Calls To Blood And you can see it on Alec’s face, how badly he wants to let Magnus in. How badly he wants to be with him. But his misguided duty is still ruling instead of his heart. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/d66ea566-d552-4228-8879-b56ac046133c/IMG_2190.jpeg ShadowHunters Season 1 - Episode 11 Blood Calls To Blood Another emotional rollercoaster of an episode. See you next time for Malec. https://justanaroacequeerandtheirfavoriteshows.com/shadowhunters-season/episode-10-this-world-inverted monthly 0.5 2026-03-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/f29820de-49ab-496c-946c-5575478963b0/IMG_1341.jpeg ShadowHunters Season 1 - Episode 10 This World Inverted Inverted means upside down or opposite. And this episode is definitely that. Clary travels to an alternate universe where Alec is the out, proud, and very social one while Magnus is hiding who he is. Valentine is a good guy, and pretty cool. And Izzy is an adorable geek. Back in the real world, Alec fights for Izzy by betraying Jace, who betrayed him first. Simon masquerades as a psychopath. And it’s all definitely upside down. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/e0a28f6d-0a75-4334-8f0b-11e3db529778/IMG_1243.jpeg ShadowHunters Season 1 - Episode 10 This World Inverted I adore Meliorn. He’s funny. He’s sarcastic. He’s cryptic. He’s sassy. My kind of being. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/ada6a267-d228-4b2a-827b-46cd29b8163b/IMG_1249.jpeg ShadowHunters Season 1 - Episode 10 This World Inverted AU Magnus is giving off serious Mike Chang vibes in this commercial. Harry is such a chameleon as an actor. I swear the man can play any role. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/7c87eee9-3a9a-4f6a-ad71-33e038c40be1/IMG_1254.jpeg ShadowHunters Season 1 - Episode 10 This World Inverted See, Alec! This is what happens when you align with the wrong side and follow the bad rules. Your fiancee, whom I am currently not a fan of, arrests your sister, whom I thoroughly adore. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/3b4d2d7e-5b3c-45c0-a919-dab1ad223175/IMG_1259.jpeg ShadowHunters Season 1 - Episode 10 This World Inverted “And the theme… is… Amazing!” I love AU Alec so very much! Not more than regular Alec, just in a different way. This Alec is proudly Queer. He’s funny and light hearted. Just as intense about his career as our Alec, tho. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/7a5723dd-a57c-4c4d-b0d5-2c7a4264ebdf/IMG_1260.jpeg ShadowHunters Season 1 - Episode 10 This World Inverted AU Izzy crushing on AU Valentine is hilarious. Clary’s reaction just makes it that much better. As much as I love badass Izzy, I love geeky Izzy just as much. And Emeraude is wearing that Star Wars shirt very well. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/81723c5e-c8e1-4365-a8f3-bf128f49f0eb/IMG_1261.jpeg ShadowHunters Season 1 - Episode 10 This World Inverted I love flamboyant out and proud Alec. I wish we had seen more of this. And once again, Matt’s commitment to representing the LGBTQIA+ Community correctly and with dignity shines. And is very much appreciated and respected. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/27e470c1-ae69-4628-9df2-75ae89914b43/IMG_1274.jpeg ShadowHunters Season 1 - Episode 10 This World Inverted Alec, I know you want to save Izzy, but offering to give the Cup to the Clave is rash. Doesn’t matter, tho. It’s not there since Jace took it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/4451a218-9ee7-4581-b04f-353dd04cf4ad/IMG_1283.jpeg ShadowHunters Season 1 - Episode 10 This World Inverted I love Magnus and Clary’s friendship in every universe. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/416c2500-aeff-44c8-af7c-cf5d1d9353b1/IMG_1295.jpeg ShadowHunters Season 1 - Episode 10 This World Inverted Alec! I get that you’re mad at Jace for taking the cup. I really do. You’re even right to be. He should never have taken from the Institute. But to say that Jace weakened your bond, that you cannot trust him - this is not you, my love. This is definitely Dark Alec talking. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/2d92b1b1-9d6d-4f1f-ba6e-51965d4551f2/IMG_1312.jpeg ShadowHunters Season 1 - Episode 10 This World Inverted Simon does make a good little psychopath! Someone tell Alberto’s team that we need him to play the bad guy in something very soon. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/8da49674-6704-4ddf-b1bb-d4eaba821e6a/IMG_1317.jpeg ShadowHunters Season 1 - Episode 10 This World Inverted AU Valentine is so much fun! He’s funny and brilliant and just the right kind of weird. Also, a Mad Hatter party is genius. And I love that AU Alec helped him come up with the theme and plan the party. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/e019780b-0bd8-455f-9ce7-6dd62a84665f/IMG_1320.jpeg ShadowHunters Season 1 - Episode 10 This World Inverted “I’m not letting Jace sacrifice my sister for his girlfriend’s pointless crusade.” While I don’t agree that Clary’s ‘crusade’ is pointless, I do agree with Alec on the rest. I haven’t been able to say that much in the last few episodes, because Dark Alec really has a loose grip on reality. But Jace has a loose grip on loyalty so I get it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/2a31fc7f-b85c-41a7-96ec-dce3a9a80c04/IMG_1326.jpeg ShadowHunters Season 1 - Episode 10 This World Inverted I really hate Dark Alec tracking Jace through their Parabatai Rune and risking their connection. I get the sentiment behind why he chose to do it. And we do get shirtless Matt. But I still hate it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/c518d445-5892-4433-a264-0d6a2891937e/IMG_1332.jpeg ShadowHunters Season 1 - Episode 10 This World Inverted The role reversals for AU Malec’s first meeting is absolutely glorious. And a perfect mirror. The way AU Alec looks at AU Magnus is exactly the way Magnus looked at Alec back in episode 4. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/579b18dd-f797-4fbd-a0cd-98ccc2d1c814/IMG_1333.jpeg ShadowHunters Season 1 - Episode 10 This World Inverted The way AU Magnus stammers, looks completely undone, and then rushes away is exactly how Alec reacted. See cover photo for further evidence. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/2d08f407-54e3-4385-8613-0611e41d2288/IMG_1342.jpeg ShadowHunters Season 1 - Episode 10 This World Inverted “Playing hard to get. I love a challenge.” And I love that AU Alec says that, echoing Magnus and that first phone call. These two are so damn adorable in every universe. Which, as a fanfic reader and writer, I know for a fact. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/f47dda7d-953a-48e7-a93c-72169efac91f/IMG_1351.jpeg ShadowHunters Season 1 - Episode 10 This World Inverted Magnus is the best in every single dimension. And I will die on this hill! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/9670d22f-e4ae-4fda-8dc9-bccfbe4db3e9/IMG_1365.jpeg ShadowHunters Season 1 - Episode 10 This World Inverted Alec, you didn’t fail Izzy. You did try. It’s not your fault. But I am glad to see that you’re waking up and seeing the whole picture. We are definitely nearing the end of the Dark Alec reign. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/01b17df6-aa5b-456b-a9fd-5297e0ccac63/IMG_1271.jpeg ShadowHunters Season 1 - Episode 10 This World Inverted Well that was a fun trip across the Shadow World verse. See you next time, back in the regular universe, for Blood Calls to Blood. https://justanaroacequeerandtheirfavoriteshows.com/shadowhunters-season/episode-9-rise-up monthly 0.5 2026-03-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/cde80003-248b-42ce-bf6f-a112c4af36e5/IMG_1139.jpeg ShadowHunters Season 1 - Episode 9 Rise Up This episode is wild, emotionally and mentally. Magnus gets his heart broken (but pretends he’s fine). Alec goes dark side. Simon reaches acceptance. Jace is surprised by everything he’s missed. Clary realizes going it alone is not all it’s cracked up to be. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/73ceee47-b6e6-405e-989a-1ff91b825658/IMG_1129.jpeg ShadowHunters Season 1 - Episode 9 Rise Up Simon, I get that you are going through a lot, so I am going to allow this bout of irrationality. But please get it together soon! I miss sweet, rational, smart Simon. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/f28a2349-5261-47ea-8f33-838623b23776/IMG_1134.jpeg ShadowHunters Season 1 - Episode 9 Rise Up Jace, if you were at the Institute where you should be or at least checking in - you’d know what was going on. And you could have been there to help Alec. No offense, Clary. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/449a99fc-1f5f-489c-99da-44cac1744c70/IMG_1141.jpeg ShadowHunters Season 1 - Episode 9 Rise Up Alec! Being rude to the true person of your affection is NOT following your heart! I get that you’re scared of being rejected by your loved ones. I get that you’re afraid of losing your career. I get that you're just afraid. But being mean to Magnus is not an acceptable cover or way to deal. Get it together, my guy! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/1ff45088-780d-49e7-9bfd-d538660cfaeb/IMG_1146.jpeg ShadowHunters Season 1 - Episode 9 Rise Up I hate how betrayed Meliorn looks, right here. I know that he gets that Izzy was not involved in his arrest. But in his eyes, she’s guilty by association. And I get why he feels that way. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/217d674f-6ba3-4df8-be8e-5f6d2d42c106/IMG_1155.jpeg ShadowHunters Season 1 - Episode 9 Rise Up Lydia, following the law is not good when those laws are born from hate and prejudice. Breaking laws meant to protect = not okay. Breaking laws meant to hurt = okay! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/1f257d69-22de-4e57-a1a8-df3d082f0815/IMG_1158.jpeg ShadowHunters Season 1 - Episode 9 Rise Up You should have been there Jace! You should have listened to Alec. You should have honored your Parabatai Oath. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/9e574e5e-acbd-45c6-8ef7-89a06e661d61/IMG_1162.jpeg ShadowHunters Season 1 - Episode 9 Rise Up DARK ALEC HAS ARRIVED! Dear Hecate, even playing dark side, Matt is still so damn pretty! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/7db03ef8-8897-4035-ac45-a191c1f853d7/IMG_1170.jpeg ShadowHunters Season 1 - Episode 9 Rise Up Alec! This is not the way! I know you’re angry at Maryse and Robert. You have every right to be. But there are better ways to deal with this than marrying Lydia. No offense, Lydia. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/09c7bb30-16a6-4986-b1fe-57b3bbf2e7f9/IMG_1175.jpeg ShadowHunters Season 1 - Episode 9 Rise Up I understand the sentiment behind everything Alec says to Robert. Hell, I even agree with him. But marrying Lydia is not the way to fix what Robert and Maryse broke. I am proud of him for going off on Robert, though. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/abe1d008-2135-4b96-9ba3-68eccaf9255d/IMG_1189.jpeg ShadowHunters Season 1 - Episode 9 Rise Up I do love Jace and Izzy going to Magnus for help. I’m less thrilled that it requires Magnus to be less than honest with Alec. But Jace is right (did I really just say that?!) Alec is not thinking clearly right now. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/b650e9b2-9f68-44ed-a618-f3c41f4f3504/IMG_1191.jpeg ShadowHunters Season 1 - Episode 9 Rise Up You know it’s bad when Izzy is willing to conspire behind Alec’s back and steal from Alec. She might be wild and independent but she is fiercely loyal to and protective of Alec. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/b14a8f64-a30b-4a55-b90d-420c237c24b3/IMG_1198.jpeg ShadowHunters Season 1 - Episode 9 Rise Up Speaking of stunningly, ridiculously beautiful - Hey Harry! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/4d3cc231-6c7b-4210-b5cd-026fa555c2f1/IMG_1211.jpeg ShadowHunters Season 1 - Episode 9 Rise Up This conversation kills me! Alec telling Magnus about his engagement to Lydia. Magnus trying to play like he understands. The pain in both their eyes. Magnus’ ‘Goodbye, Alexander.’ Harry and Matt break me into a million pieces with this! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/6facd6d5-48da-450e-9de8-5bb600fb07d7/IMG_1221.jpeg ShadowHunters Season 1 - Episode 9 Rise Up That look on Alec’s face tells me that I am not the only one left broken by that conversation! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/9abfdf7b-4f8d-4468-a554-45b8682b81be/IMG_1223.jpeg ShadowHunters Season 1 - Episode 9 Rise Up Clary, my love, I adore you. Truly I do. But it is a bit late to be worrying about ‘going alone.’ Your insistence on doing just that is what got all of us to this point. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/898a2314-77e0-458a-b627-6cefd8c24afd/IMG_1224.jpeg ShadowHunters Season 1 - Episode 9 Rise Up “Whatever it takes to protect the Downworld. It’s my world now.’ Sweet sweet Simon. I am so damn proud of you! My precious boy! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/0ecbfd0f-fb59-4379-9e3c-056463306d58/IMG_1230.jpeg ShadowHunters Season 1 - Episode 9 Rise Up ‘I don’t want to live if we’re on different sides, Alec.’ Oh Jace! I know I was mad at you, but this fight is brutal and these words - the look on Alec’s face! The whole thing leaves me gutted every time. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/b56ecdac-15d7-453c-aafc-0c6be79877d7/IMG_1238.jpeg ShadowHunters Season 1 - Episode 9 Rise Up Alec! For the love of the Angel (and my sanity) I need you to get it together, my love. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/a15da5ea-4030-48b1-8051-6e93699f3165/IMG_2024.jpeg ShadowHunters Season 1 - Episode 9 Rise Up Another emotional rollercoaster of an episode. See ya next time for This World Inverted. https://justanaroacequeerandtheirfavoriteshows.com/shadowhunters-season/episode-8-bad-blood monthly 0.5 2026-03-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/ec934447-37e1-4b38-9853-036a3f0c8943/IMG_1111.jpeg ShadowHunters Season 1 - Episode 8 Bad Blood Blood is definitely the focus in this episode. Alec makes the ultimate sacrifice for his family blood. Magnus has a hard time keeping his blood from racing during a visit to the Institute. Simon finds he has a new obsession for blood. Jace is still being loyal to the wrong blood. Clary makes an impossible choice for her blood - well almost blood. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/20a289e9-c050-4552-85b4-a6a370d5c161/IMG_1031.jpeg ShadowHunters Season 1 - Episode 8 Bad Blood Alec, you’re way to good of a person. Jace needs to know what his choices are costing you. Seriously! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/1cc0dff6-db8a-4f3d-ae80-cdf52925d598/IMG_1037.jpeg ShadowHunters Season 1 - Episode 8 Bad Blood Alec - I told you. Jace - Don’t say it. Izzy - Someone’s trying to break in. Jace - Could be the Circle. Alec - I told you so. Jace - Too soon. I don’t know why but this scene cracks me up every time. I really really love the dynamic between Alec and Jace. Even with how intense it is. Or maybe because of it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/238457eb-d534-4f92-bb52-e65d93584685/IMG_1042.jpeg ShadowHunters Season 1 - Episode 8 Bad Blood This whole Clave being involved thing is because of these two! Not because of their children! And they damn well know it. These two are almost impossible to like in this first season. Especially this episode. They are way to hard on Alec and Izzy and Jace. Especially Alec! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/10e2f28e-0039-49dc-a211-c85e58d0a9e4/IMG_1049.jpeg ShadowHunters Season 1 - Episode 8 Bad Blood It irritates my soul that Alec is even part of this reprimand! It should be Izzy, Jace, and Clary. Alec has done his best to try to keep the three of them in line and to follow the rules. But they have run right over him. This should not be happening to Alec! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/2836e9dd-58e7-4a35-b81d-b231be9ea9e0/IMG_1052.jpeg ShadowHunters Season 1 - Episode 8 Bad Blood Look at my archer, protecting his little brother. I’d swoon if I did things like that. Lydia - That reaction time was abysmal. Except for you. Because that is Alec Lightwood, Lydia. And he’s the best! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/48806b5c-a772-42ca-9b22-cdde9da73f01/IMG_1065.jpeg ShadowHunters Season 1 - Episode 8 Bad Blood Lydia, you’re cute for a blonde. But you are not Alec’s type. Trust me. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/fa2ab1e3-38d3-4fc0-809f-3802d29d7895/IMG_1080.jpeg ShadowHunters Season 1 - Episode 8 Bad Blood Maybe I’m not supposed to love that Lydia just told Alec about his parents being Circle members. But, dear Hecate, I do! I do feel bad about how it hits him, at first. But we get a few episodes of Dark Alec out of it, so win-win. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/7117162d-3a00-4535-92d8-a81820638c6a/IMG_1083.jpeg ShadowHunters Season 1 - Episode 8 Bad Blood “Magnus is quite magical.” Yes he is, Alexander. Oh, and we know exactly what you meant by that… https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/beb0206f-199c-4980-ad1d-e69132acddef/IMG_1088.jpeg ShadowHunters Season 1 - Episode 8 Bad Blood Lydia, you don’t know what Alec’s parents have put him through recently. He has every right to be angry. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/9df62151-c363-4802-9827-c57c08b76604/IMG_1092.jpeg ShadowHunters Season 1 - Episode 8 Bad Blood Poor Magnus. That look on his face when Izzy lets slip that their parents are trying to marry Alec off. Don’t worry, my love! He’ll find his way to you soon enough! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/26d3d9d5-2ccb-435f-823a-4f0b9d9e82ab/IMG_1094.jpeg ShadowHunters Season 1 - Episode 8 Bad Blood I don’t know what it is, but I really love the way that Alec says “Magnus’ in this scene. There’s an intensity to it. And it’s almost like he’s not surprised to see Magnus. Of course there is also just that brief moment when Matt’s adorable New York accent slips out. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/930e72c7-7bb7-4dc5-bfe8-17808bf5b368/IMG_1095.jpeg ShadowHunters Season 1 - Episode 8 Bad Blood The way Magnus is so captivated by Alec is so adorable. Harry plays this moment perfectly. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/6b6c928e-7204-46c7-910a-06b1bd00512b/IMG_1101.jpeg ShadowHunters Season 1 - Episode 8 Bad Blood This moment! Harry’s adorable smile. And Magnus telling Alec that maybe it’s time he starts living for himself. To do what’s in his heart! It’s just so sweet. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/ad85ec13-9750-49fa-aff7-345cfcf82e63/IMG_1110.jpeg ShadowHunters Season 1 - Episode 8 Bad Blood And Alec agreeing with him. Getting all of our hopes up so quickly. Because we all know that what Alec really wants is to be with Magnus! Even Alec knows that. Now if he would just admit it, already! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/09aa57ae-94c7-49e5-afc9-36c29e8b636f/IMG_1115.jpeg ShadowHunters Season 1 - Episode 8 Bad Blood Clary has such a hard choice to make here. My heart breaks for her. And honestly, I think I would have made the same choice. Simon did not deserve what happened to him! Jace, on the other hand. Dude! I get that you want to help Clary and you should. But you are also needed at the Institute. I’m guessing that Parabatai Rune must really be on the fritz because Jace is absolutely clueless about what Alec is going through! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/14132f21-658c-4d9c-a459-194aafad63f8/IMG_1117.jpeg ShadowHunters Season 1 - Episode 8 Bad Blood Raphael! They’'ll never make me hate you!! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/e8edc598-6415-4e3a-9c1c-7a311b93bd21/IMG_1122.jpeg ShadowHunters Season 1 - Episode 8 Bad Blood Alec! What the hell are you doing?? I get it, that you want to save the Lightwood name. You want the Clave to know that you are not your parents. I really do understand, my love. But this is NOT the way!! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/8dc3e69a-d73d-4ecc-80ea-8693d8e97330/IMG_1125.jpeg ShadowHunters Season 1 - Episode 8 Bad Blood Oh Sweet Simon! My poor poor boy. And I really got nothing else for you, right now. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/7be7347c-9e73-4410-8a5b-2e805054e2df/IMG_2024.jpeg ShadowHunters Season 1 - Episode 8 Bad Blood This episode was definitely an emotional ride. See ya next time for Rise Up. https://justanaroacequeerandtheirfavoriteshows.com/shadowhunters-season/episode-7-major-arcana monthly 0.5 2026-03-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/01e96ca7-f3e6-4929-8ece-43a17180c3ab/IMG_0958.jpeg ShadowHunters Season 1 - Episode 7 Major Arcana Alot of major events in this episode - Clary finds the Cup. Izzy makes some changes. Simon confronts reality. Alec is forced to confront more than one truth about himself. And Magnus has some interesting imagery for Queen Bee. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/2d62bb18-2b15-4375-9e66-92726a7aa206/IMG_0959.jpeg ShadowHunters Season 1 - Episode 7 Major Arcana It’s rare for us to get a Magnus/Jace team up and that is a crime. This back and forth between them, as they talk with Clary about the Cup, is hilarious. I have seen the behind the scenes footage and Harry and Dom are absolute menaces on set. Maybe that’s why they didn’t get more scenes together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/f7128925-4e3a-4c91-8713-cd150724d637/IMG_0966.jpeg ShadowHunters Season 1 - Episode 7 Major Arcana I hate Izzy becoming something she is not. All to please her mom and try to earn Maryse’s approval. It’s such bullshit! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/a0ba0fde-14a1-4c7f-a5ec-c573ac618d28/IMG_0977.jpeg ShadowHunters Season 1 - Episode 7 Major Arcana “Didn’t do much sleeping.” Poor Alec. The quick backtrack from this is funny and sad. Sweet boy, it’s okay to have feelings for Magnus! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/baa6ae17-f2c9-4440-8db6-aac994e5acf5/IMG_0982.jpeg ShadowHunters Season 1 - Episode 7 Major Arcana I love how Izzy is always trying to subtly tell Alec that it’s okay that he is gay. And that he can talk to her about it. I have to say, Matt does a great job of playing the too-terrified-to-come-out-of-the-closet so accurately. Because that fear of rejection, of losing everyone and everything you love, is so real. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/4c751d88-9904-4aff-bd40-b487d4cb2e27/IMG_0984.jpeg ShadowHunters Season 1 - Episode 7 Major Arcana Jace and Clary’s little show at the police station is so funny. Jace rolled with the… punches… pretty well. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/41173088-fbd4-46cc-aca6-56f599148cb2/IMG_0990.jpeg ShadowHunters Season 1 - Episode 7 Major Arcana Poor Simon! He is totally freaking out. And he’s not wrong. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/2729ed3b-5bc4-40d9-870d-1d1bb747778b/IMG_0994.jpeg ShadowHunters Season 1 - Episode 7 Major Arcana This little moment with Alec and Jace is intense. Like everything else with the two of them. But it is funny, too. I can’t help it, I love brooding, grumpy-cat Alec! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/c581efe7-dca0-4988-b0d7-50c12c98aab0/IMG_0999.jpeg ShadowHunters Season 1 - Episode 7 Major Arcana “Demon Pox is a disaster. This I an inconvenience.” I am one of those people that enjoy the show more than I do the books they are based on. But I do love this little reference to the books. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/fdd60f36-e070-4301-aba4-31dda6cfcc20/IMG_1003.jpeg ShadowHunters Season 1 - Episode 7 Major Arcana As often as Alec shoots this look at Clary, she’s lucky that looks don’t kill. This time it really was an innocent question on Clary’s part. And you have to admire how she doesn’t let it intimidate her. If only she would calm down and start working with him rather than against him, though. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/b3f88562-c212-4592-ae07-acf50f1502e0/IMG_1004.jpeg ShadowHunters Season 1 - Episode 7 Major Arcana “That would be awkward.” Gee, I wonder why it would be awkward to call Magnus for help. Alec is not amused at Izzy bringing this up, right now. But then again, poor Alec is rarely amused in season 1. Good thing that face is so damn pretty. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/8494cba1-9de0-48e6-880f-c2a0b9a0de6e/IMG_1005.jpeg ShadowHunters Season 1 - Episode 7 Major Arcana Poor Simon! As if he’s not going through enough! He doesn’t need this from his mom and sister! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/2ec4173c-1838-448a-8750-09e181418d41/IMG_1007.jpeg ShadowHunters Season 1 - Episode 7 Major Arcana “Practice for asking out Magnus.” Truly Izzy is the best sister ever! And let’s take note of how Alec did NOT deny that he would ever want to do that!! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/83116daa-9b56-467d-a480-ae293b1840bf/IMG_1010.jpeg ShadowHunters Season 1 - Episode 7 Major Arcana Poor Alec really is not good at flirting. This scene is so adorable awkward. Doll, with that face, all you have to do is smile and say ‘hey’ ala Derek Hale, and anyone - male or female - will be putty. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/e3289e43-a75e-47e6-8aba-3acc8c283414/IMG_1014.jpeg ShadowHunters Season 1 - Episode 7 Major Arcana “I don’t say this, often, but I agree with Clary.” Sardonic even while complimenting Clary. But hey, we’re making progress. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/dee1507e-f34b-4757-9cb7-05249daea740/IMG_1015.jpeg ShadowHunters Season 1 - Episode 7 Major Arcana Alec staying back to hold off the demons so that the others can get Clary and the Cup to safety is so heroic. Doesn’t stop me from screaming ‘NO’ every single time, though! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/edb4cf8a-7c9f-4144-bb21-2b8ebe1e29ab/IMG_1018.jpeg ShadowHunters Season 1 - Episode 7 Major Arcana I just love Archer Alec! I love even more that it is really Matt - and not a double - that does most of the archery stuff. I am such a fangirl for a great archer! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/3c77cf5d-1ddb-43f2-90a0-872b48522dce/IMG_1022.jpeg ShadowHunters Season 1 - Episode 7 Major Arcana So, clearly, Clary’s powers are activated by fear and anger. I loved watching her pull that cup from the card and then use it on the demons. A nice little glimpse of the badass Shadowhunter our little Clary will soon become. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/e9eafef1-2313-40b4-a2d1-b59437b4102d/IMG_1023.jpeg ShadowHunters Season 1 - Episode 7 Major Arcana Sweet Alec! It’s okay! You’re not in love with Jace and he is not your soulmate! Doesn’t make me want to hug him any less during this scene, though! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/c4e5cfe5-020e-45d6-ba7b-0c962e3b6330/IMG_2190.jpeg ShadowHunters Season 1 - Episode 7 Major Arcana See you next time for Bad Blood. https://justanaroacequeerandtheirfavoriteshows.com/shadowhunters-season/episode-6-of-men-and-angels monthly 0.5 2026-03-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/327fe6af-c704-44f1-b73e-17ce01d96506/IMG_0861.jpeg ShadowHunters Season 1 - Episode 6 Of Men and Angels Magnus is back - saving lives, repairing brotherhoods, bringing our Shadowhunters back to the same side, and clueing us in to the importance of Virgin Shadowhunter Energy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/b50a5fa9-93f3-432d-b923-a62c04561882/IMG_0845.jpeg ShadowHunters Season 1 - Episode 6 Of Men and Angels The show wastes no time reminding us that our favorite Parabatai are on shaky ground. When Magnus says he needs Alec and Jace asks why and says he doesn’t think he is ready to talk to him is heartbreaking and powerful. The whole mess with Clary has really driven a wedge between these two better than brothers. Proof that the Parabatai Rune cannot defeat lust or stubbornness. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/bb14d1ac-5dd8-4ac7-862e-ef34384c08c4/IMG_0847.jpeg ShadowHunters Season 1 - Episode 6 Of Men and Angels In true Magnus fashion, though, he brings bit of levity to the tension when his ‘Virgin Shadow Energy’ is the reason for wanting Alec there. Cracks me up every damn time. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/4ea902d9-8732-4cc9-ae0b-e79984110177/IMG_0848.jpeg ShadowHunters Season 1 - Episode 6 Of Men and Angels And then there’s Simon with his perfect one liners. This time it’s the ever golden ‘That explains so much.” Proof that only Jace is the downer in this particular threesome. And oh gods how I wish we would have gotten more of these three. So entertaining! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/f0a98e64-8b07-49f3-bce5-f044b3984a7a/IMG_0857.jpeg ShadowHunters Season 1 - Episode 6 Of Men and Angels I love the relationship that Alec and Izzy have with Max. The age difference could have really caused some problems and definitely could have caused an uncrossable chasm between the two older siblings and their much younger brother. But not the Lightwoods. They love that boy unconditionally. And it is beautiful. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/28c0ea14-1ae7-4dba-adbf-ec2b6112143c/IMG_0860.jpeg ShadowHunters Season 1 - Episode 6 Of Men and Angels Daddario should ALWAYS be smiling! For the love of the Angel! Someone please tell his rep team to build this into all his future projects. See his latest movie “Holiday Touchdown” for more examples. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/4105fb7a-cf9c-4df0-91d5-84d51d86cfb1/IMG_0867.jpeg ShadowHunters Season 1 - Episode 6 Of Men and Angels This fight with Simon proves that Jace is not as mad at Alec as he thinks he is. Good to know the Parabatai Rune has not lost all its power. Now, Jace, quit following Clary around like a lost puppy! You know, exactly what you have accused Simon of doing! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/afb48f11-05eb-4ced-8973-7481938a8d05/IMG_0876.jpeg ShadowHunters Season 1 - Episode 6 Of Men and Angels This conversation between Maryse and Alec is very sweet. And proves that Maryse is not a terrible mother. Just one that has gotten her priorities messed up. Like I said, last time, there is pain there. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/8c543330-9e63-4d8e-bf81-4575499d7462/IMG_0886.jpeg ShadowHunters Season 1 - Episode 6 Of Men and Angels Magnus, you try to play it coy and cool. But I see you and that big soft heart you try to hide. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/94dc2e3d-6f64-4f53-95d1-3b58ecef59f1/IMG_0891.jpeg ShadowHunters Season 1 - Episode 6 Of Men and Angels The passion with which Magnus tells Clary about the past is breathtaking. Harry is so damn good! Like crazy talented! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/e8d3a991-5433-4a34-b048-1186397f2035/IMG_0893.jpeg ShadowHunters Season 1 - Episode 6 Of Men and Angels Listen Robert! Clary is the one that went rogue! And Jace. And Izzy, a little bit. Not Alec! He tried to stop them! Get it right, man. I mean, yeah, Alec went along. But he spent the whole time telling them it was a bad idea. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/a279ef2f-e351-4ec3-84d2-293d58d1c720/IMG_0897.jpeg ShadowHunters Season 1 - Episode 6 Of Men and Angels Magnus telling Clary the story of her parents and of Valentine’s downfall is so powerful. I love their friendship! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/17083e06-cadb-4e82-8219-770e330736ee/IMG_0911.jpeg ShadowHunters Season 1 - Episode 6 Of Men and Angels Alec has every right to be pissed, Izzy. You and Jace should have listened to him, not Clary!! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/5102d416-b424-4101-ae02-398c944e405e/IMG_0915.jpeg ShadowHunters Season 1 - Episode 6 Of Men and Angels OMG! Alec getting to Magnus just as he starts to collapse from using all his magic! The way Alec catches him, the way they look at each other! Magnus asking Alec to help him by sharing his energy and Alec’s ‘Take what you need!’ This scene destroys me every single time! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/e846aae4-e0ef-47cf-9ae3-95cdcb183c6a/IMG_0917.jpeg ShadowHunters Season 1 - Episode 6 Of Men and Angels And their clasped hands!! Oh my heart!! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/c8051e19-d2d7-4a9c-bbf3-e55413881d79/IMG_0927.jpeg ShadowHunters Season 1 - Episode 6 Of Men and Angels Very smooth of Harry to try to cover his laughter at Matt’s face when he takes a drink of his cocktail. He failed, but A for effort, my guy! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/7adccefc-7ea7-44fc-babc-2f12a7afeb1d/IMG_0928.jpeg ShadowHunters Season 1 - Episode 6 Of Men and Angels I love this entire conversation between Magnus and Alec. It’s intense and sweet and exciting. The way they look at each other, Magnus’ complete honesty, Alec’s intrigue and confusion. It’s all so damn beautiful. And so accurate to what first developing feelings for someone can be like. Harry and Matt sold the hell out of this scene! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/9ae6fb2e-d728-4769-85f6-7e04140e0dca/IMG_0940.jpeg ShadowHunters Season 1 - Episode 6 Of Men and Angels And this is one of my fav improv moments! You can tell by Harry’s grin, that he knew doing this was going to be a good move. And he was right. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/143b94aa-f9dc-45b1-84f4-2594647bb62d/IMG_0941.jpeg ShadowHunters Season 1 - Episode 6 Of Men and Angels Daddario couldn’t keep a straight face. And the whole scene is so adorable. And this is not the last time we will see these two improv on each other. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/36616a3e-fb2a-4d16-95e2-c754c2738c3c/IMG_1271.jpeg ShadowHunters Season 1 - Episode 6 Of Men and Angels See you next time for Major Arcana. https://justanaroacequeerandtheirfavoriteshows.com/shadowhunters-season/episode-5-moo-shu-to-go monthly 0.5 2026-03-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/a8193cd0-8eb2-4c8b-860e-16d6098d6195/IMG_0811.jpeg ShadowHunters Season 1 - Episode 5 Moo Shu to Go On this episode, most of the drama is between our little wanna be love triangle. Clary is still being selfish, Jace is thinking with the wrong head, and Alec is getting thrown under the bus for Clary’s choices. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/901557ed-27f9-40c0-a3e2-562527623f6d/IMG_0758.jpeg ShadowHunters Season 1 - Episode 5 Moo Shu to Go Alec is right, Clary! You’re ruled by your emotions. That makes you reckless and selfish. You need to learn to temper them and think rationally. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/2f8fb998-1b6a-47b1-bc71-ca27a52f86a3/IMG_0759.jpeg ShadowHunters Season 1 - Episode 5 Moo Shu to Go You really have to admire Alec’s subterfuge, here. The fact that he was able to fool both Jace and Clary and get his hands on that necklace to lock it away is impressive. My man is fucking genius!! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/8ecb0346-fe9b-4a38-9df9-356d84f6a464/IMG_0761.jpeg ShadowHunters Season 1 - Episode 5 Moo Shu to Go Listen! Maryse may be acting cold and aloof, but I know a survival tactic when I see one. There is pain there, behind everything she does, and between her and her children. What they need is a good sit-down conversation! Mind you, this doesn’t excuse her behavior in future episodes! But we’ll get there. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/06196598-d537-4f6b-a36b-cb154064591f/IMG_0762.jpeg ShadowHunters Season 1 - Episode 5 Moo Shu to Go Yes, Clary - once again - Alec has very good to be irritated with you. Your rebellion is costing him so very much! Girl, I really need you to understand that there are so many more people involved than just you and your mom. I get it, I do. But you have to dial it down! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/ded698df-7781-4e6c-867f-4250efdbdf43/IMG_0766.jpeg ShadowHunters Season 1 - Episode 5 Moo Shu to Go “You love me. I love you, too. We’re Parabatai, almost like brothers.” Oh, Jace! For the love of the Angel, you cannot be this dense!! And that look brief look of hope on Alec’s face when Jace said he loves him. DEVASTATING! Also, I am pretty sure Jace is on the Aromantic Spectrum, somewhere. Possibly DemiRomantic. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/66181596-5a88-4a6d-91c0-c91ecadfab63/IMG_0781.jpeg ShadowHunters Season 1 - Episode 5 Moo Shu to Go This hug, tho! You just know it is killing Alec. I really hope Jace is that dumb because I can’t bear the thought that he would hug Alec like this knowing that Alec thinks he’s in love with Jace. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/1a4e4787-44c2-4a4d-8725-a371df87a450/IMG_0791.jpeg ShadowHunters Season 1 - Episode 5 Moo Shu to Go Despite it all, Alec shows up and helps Clary train. And how the hell Clary can look at that face and deceive it or lie to it or want to hurt it in anyway is beyond me! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/6a055aa8-a77a-4a4b-962f-6922b714e44a/IMG_0793.jpeg ShadowHunters Season 1 - Episode 5 Moo Shu to Go I love this convo between Alec and Clary. It’s riddled with tension and distrust but it’s honest. Neither of them are trying to dominant or out do the other. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/53739821-5b54-4efe-86b0-b414dff2219a/IMG_0798.jpeg ShadowHunters Season 1 - Episode 5 Moo Shu to Go The only look we get of Magnus we get, this episode. But it’s such a fun scene. Alec and Magnus just get cuter and cuter each time they are together. Let us not forget the iconic “Playing hard to get. I love a challenge.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/59a72116-4637-4f4d-8e1c-50a461363f7d/IMG_0800.jpeg ShadowHunters Season 1 - Episode 5 Moo Shu to Go And once again, Alec sacrifices what he wants for what he feels is his duty. Putting Magnus off because Clary has disappeared on him. This girl! Let me tell ya! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/0b8cb011-141f-4d97-b495-aaf7d18cc40e/IMG_0805.jpeg ShadowHunters Season 1 - Episode 5 Moo Shu to Go You gotta give Clary credit, she keeps trying with Alec! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/2bcd1e29-a338-4d36-9194-477571a85d9f/IMG_0810.jpeg ShadowHunters Season 1 - Episode 5 Moo Shu to Go “Climbing a fire escape excites Mundanes. I’ll never understand these people.” This scene cracks me up, every time. Grumpy Cat Alec has some really great lines. But then, I adore great sarcasm. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/fd8a3878-33eb-43f1-9e07-ee391a885c4a/IMG_0814.jpeg ShadowHunters Season 1 - Episode 5 Moo Shu to Go Oh how I love Archer Alec! I am such a fangirl for vigilante archers. Alec makes such a great addition to this elite yet small group. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/9acb566f-04ec-4349-b60a-0fb6a810b7c6/IMG_0819.jpeg ShadowHunters Season 1 - Episode 5 Moo Shu to Go Jace, it’s really shitty of you to blame Alec for Clary’s rebellion. That girl is 18 years and responsible for her own actions! If she would have listened to him at the Institute, none of this would have happened! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/f249dc6a-5f48-460e-8ea8-4c552a441413/IMG_0823.jpeg ShadowHunters Season 1 - Episode 5 Moo Shu to Go “You know you can’t cast spells with that thing.” Ha, oh Luke!! Dark humor is a favorite of mine! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/e2a4d3a3-49fc-4b25-bde5-a9788babc629/IMG_0825.jpeg ShadowHunters Season 1 - Episode 5 Moo Shu to Go I do love this moment between Clary and Alec. The first sign that they can be friends someday. I love that she takes the time to thank him. It means a lot. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/dd59ea55-1128-45fc-8f2a-bfa23db27475/IMG_0834.jpeg ShadowHunters Season 1 - Episode 5 Moo Shu to Go I do enjoy this rescue scene. It’s nice when they all work together. And I hate when Alec and Jace fight. Especially over a girl. Don’t get me wrong, I love Clary - or I will eventually - but come on, guys! Get it together! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/e0bdf88b-317b-467f-bb32-1e5c7c71dd13/IMG_0840.jpeg ShadowHunters Season 1 - Episode 5 Moo Shu to Go “Are you two okay?” No, Izzy! They’re NOT okay! Jace is NOT thinking, right now! He’s being ruled by emotions. But this is our first clue that there is one thing that is more powerful than the Parabatai Rune… falling in love. And that’s a weird thing for an Asexual to say. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/b83f11bc-110d-42f3-b8e0-be4a32d6b080/IMG_1118.jpeg ShadowHunters Season 1 - Episode 5 Moo Shu to Go The drama continues in Episode 6. See you next time for Of Men and Angels. https://justanaroacequeerandtheirfavoriteshows.com/shadowhunters-season/blog-post-title-four-lr658-tcthp-n5z4b monthly 0.5 2026-03-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/21e5221a-e78d-42b6-ac9e-fb5268a6b235/IMG_0723.jpeg ShadowHunters Season 1 - Episode 4 Raising Hell This is the episode that gives us the beginning of Malec - one of the most ground breaking and important Queer couple of modern media. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/54ea2d68-3db3-4ffe-9fb0-406d2a1acec1/IMG_0662.jpeg ShadowHunters Season 1 - Episode 4 Raising Hell Jace, I know you’re new to emotions so let me help you out. This one is jealousy. Ask Alec. He can teach you all about it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/244b9679-77a6-433a-9ea5-51fbc4c5112b/IMG_0664.jpeg ShadowHunters Season 1 - Episode 4 Raising Hell And in this scene, we have Jace Wayland as Captain America… https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/5f0c257b-2350-4316-863e-ab618527a076/IMG_0666.jpeg ShadowHunters Season 1 - Episode 4 Raising Hell ‘You don’t get to talk to me, Captain America.’ Seriously, Simon has some of the best lines in this show. I know this one stems from a mix of vampire venom and jealousy, but it’s so good. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/8a214a09-fcac-4d55-bc42-eba0eec56f44/IMG_0673.jpeg ShadowHunters Season 1 - Episode 4 Raising Hell I love this team meeting about Magnus. This group really knows how to emphasize a guys mystery. Just wait, tho, guys. He’s so much more! And is it just me, or does Alec have a hard time taking his eyes off that screen?! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/968655dd-cb13-4a77-9585-f3cc094a6bb6/IMG_0689.jpeg ShadowHunters Season 1 - Episode 4 Raising Hell The debate as to whether straight actors should play Queer roles is currently a hot topic, again. I am one of those Queers that is not bothered by it, as long as the actor handles the role with grace, care, and authenticity. They must portray the character as honestly as they can and they must give the LGBTQIA+ Community the respect and love we deserve. Harry Shum Jr does that in spades with Magnus! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/c37a8b25-7180-4e66-b7b8-a5668dd368fb/IMG_0693.jpeg ShadowHunters Season 1 - Episode 4 Raising Hell I just love suspicious grumpy cat Alec! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/1898fc69-07cb-4da5-b20a-58c44bc5c8b0/IMG_0704.jpeg ShadowHunters Season 1 - Episode 4 Raising Hell “Who are you?” While it is not an official meeting, this is the first time our beloved Malec comes face to face when Alec saves Magnus from an attack by a Circle member. And I love how taken Magnus is with Alec! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/278cae6b-fc03-4c8a-a831-091a7c32658d/IMG_0705.jpeg ShadowHunters Season 1 - Episode 4 Raising Hell I really hate when Alec and Jace fight. However, everything that Alec says, here, is spot on. Clary has been dead set on doing everything her way and has caused nothing but trouble for Alec and his position at the Institute. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/28b09ba4-91f9-4ba0-8a7d-612322dc9e89/IMG_0711.jpeg ShadowHunters Season 1 - Episode 4 Raising Hell This Parabatai tracking is so intense. Everything about Alec and Jace is. My heart breaks for Alec every single time. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/359a7036-df09-47bb-b6a0-21cd0fe12d4f/IMG_0712.jpeg ShadowHunters Season 1 - Episode 4 Raising Hell Jace, please explain to me, how you can be that close to Alec, see him look at you like that, be that intimate, and not realize his feelings. Or maybe you do and pretend not to so as to not hurt him. But wouldn’t Alec sense that? Yeah, I am the last one to try to understand this Parabatai thing. As someone who doesn’t understand intimacy and falling in love - I am highly un-qualified. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/4cc2a15b-5d20-4cf6-adfd-9fafeefe83e2/IMG_0720.jpeg ShadowHunters Season 1 - Episode 4 Raising Hell Here it is, kids. The reason we’re all here. Well, the cool kids anyway. The birth of Malec as they finally, officially meet. How adorable is Alec as he struggles to speak. And that smile! Yep, he is immediately taken with Magnus. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/3194cee6-2e66-4ad0-87eb-3bc3349a0a62/IMG_0729.jpeg ShadowHunters Season 1 - Episode 4 Raising Hell Oh gods, I adore Magnus so much! So outspoken and honest with just the right amount of flamboyant. Sheer perfection. And yes, Alec, he is flirting with you. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/d10ddf0f-8b1f-4d6b-b173-04611cbd0a76/IMG_0732.jpeg ShadowHunters Season 1 - Episode 4 Raising Hell “Pretty boy, get your team ready.” “I’m not talking to you. I’m talking to you.” Such a hilarious and entertaining way for Magnus to put Jace in his place and stroke Alec’s almost non existent ego. It's pure gold. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/5591efdc-0d5d-4843-b1d0-74569f7797f3/IMG_0741.jpeg ShadowHunters Season 1 - Episode 4 Raising Hell Then Alec’s shrug and smug face as Jace looks at him in confusion is absolutely hilarious. I love these early days of Magnus flirting with poor Alec. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/34eb6edc-711a-4bae-af60-50b00313f20c/IMG_0744.jpeg ShadowHunters Season 1 - Episode 4 Raising Hell Another great Malec flirty moment - when Magnus makes the comment about Michaleangelo being great in bed and then looking at Alec. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/af323ef4-83b4-4486-b4b7-46d68eca838e/IMG_0746.jpeg ShadowHunters Season 1 - Episode 4 Raising Hell Another bewildered look from Jace and nonchalant shrug from Alec - it’s an excellent scene. And so beautifully done by Harry, Matt, and Dom. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/d9d7c3cf-6dac-4ac6-9fa0-679100157808/IMG_0750.jpeg ShadowHunters Season 1 - Episode 4 Raising Hell I love how observant Izzy is. Hell, I just love Izzy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/d1cc9795-bda3-4aeb-b30e-64040048ddc0/IMG_0753.jpeg ShadowHunters Season 1 - Episode 4 Raising Hell Oh Alec! So scared of the truth of himself that he almost sets a Greater Demon free. It will get better, sweet boy. I promise. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/0bbbbf8e-8e3c-475b-89c6-fe3723e5262c/IMG_1271.jpeg ShadowHunters Season 1 - Episode 4 Raising Hell With each episode, we learn more and more about our Shadowhunters and the world they protect. See you next time for Moo Shu to Go. https://justanaroacequeerandtheirfavoriteshows.com/shadowhunters-season/blog-post-title-three-y3peb-4lwnz-k6ype monthly 0.5 2026-02-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/fda592ce-b6fa-4b84-972f-ff07ac9e37a5/IMG_0374.jpeg ShadowHunters Season 1 - Episode 3 Dead Man’s Party The first two episodes taught us that the Shadow World is facing a threat. Episode 3 gives a better look into just what the Shadow World is. And who it's protectors are. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/b05e0fce-a6b6-487e-9b84-e59cafa8b655/IMG_0367.jpeg ShadowHunters Season 1 - Episode 3 Dead Man’s Party Clary, babe, you are new here! Sit down, shut up, listen to Alec! For the love of the Angel! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/fd374ef7-1e14-4ead-a7b6-d721c8dc2a23/IMG_0368.jpeg ShadowHunters Season 1 - Episode 3 Dead Man’s Party Honestly, I have no reason for this shot other than I couldn’t bring myself to delete it during editing. I mean, LOOK AT IT! When I say that I enjoy window shopping in the Men’s section, this is what I mean. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/7cc6b5ab-5d90-4920-aab0-48e1ea54d917/IMG_0371.jpeg ShadowHunters Season 1 - Episode 3 Dead Man’s Party Poor Simon. I know, I am saying that a lot in these first few episodes. But this poor kid. He is really going through it. And *SPOILER ALERT* it’s not going to get any better for him any time soon. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/0254585a-2d8b-4343-b39d-7ac41cdae394/IMG_0384.jpeg ShadowHunters Season 1 - Episode 3 Dead Man’s Party Jace, darlin, you have to understand Alec’s reluctance to trust Clary. So much has happened since she entered the picture. And now, finding out that she’s Valentine’s daughter. Putting his (obvious to everyone but you) jealousy aside, the guy makes some great points. And it’s all too much for him. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/50e25c51-0455-46bd-b7c9-ec80248c798d/IMG_0389.jpeg ShadowHunters Season 1 - Episode 3 Dead Man’s Party “See you at the hunt.” “At the hunt.” If I haven’t made it clear, I just love these two. And I am so very intrigued by this Parabatai thing. While I have made the decision to keep my views of the source material separate from these reviews — I have to say that the show does cover the Parabatai thing better than the books. IMO, of course. Feel free to disagree. Respectively, of course. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/85c8483c-9c84-421b-89f0-023313661138/IMG_0394.jpeg ShadowHunters Season 1 - Episode 3 Dead Man’s Party I love this scene. But I don’t think for the same reasons as most other fans. It’s extremely haunting and beautiful. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/17a92571-5a12-403f-b872-2a29266331d6/IMG_0403.jpeg ShadowHunters Season 1 - Episode 3 Dead Man’s Party “We’re Parabatai. There’s no human bond that compares to what Alec and I have. We’re bound together for life. Bound to fight together, to protect each other. In battle, our hearts beat as one. If one of us were to die, part of the other would die inside, as well.” Jace’s explanation of his and Alec’s Parabatai Rune is so intense. It’s like the mythological explanation of true love. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/3bcedbed-caec-4d6c-859f-30f108a091f7/IMG_0404.jpeg ShadowHunters Season 1 - Episode 3 Dead Man’s Party Raphael, you can pretend to be cold and mean all you want. But I see you, boo. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/ca5a39b0-cf00-4210-b6aa-fdbf2db66d89/IMG_0407.jpeg ShadowHunters Season 1 - Episode 3 Dead Man’s Party I cannot express how much I love that Alec is an Archer! All of my fav vigilantes are. Since I first discovered the Green Arrow when I was 6 years old, I have loved the Archers. Anyone can shoot a gun or wield a blade. It takes a different kind of soul to be able to handle a bow and arrow. And, by the Angel, does it suit Matt so damn well! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/d6a8d6bb-4bf0-4518-8424-87bb4e2740fb/IMG_0409.jpeg ShadowHunters Season 1 - Episode 3 Dead Man’s Party Alec usually does such a great job of keeping his feelings inside. But here, in this conversation with Hodge, he lets that slip to show the vulnerability, the fear of not being enough, the certainty that he is not important. Of course, he’s so wrong about all it! But he’ll learn that before this season is done. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/c6ad0c60-1fd9-4aae-a711-273f7868f41c/IMG_0411.jpeg ShadowHunters Season 1 - Episode 3 Dead Man’s Party Listen Hodge!! Alexander Lightwood stands in no one’s shadow! Not even Jace Wayland’s!! Especially not Jace’s! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/05df9599-1fff-4a49-adbd-fb7613563d5d/IMG_0413.jpeg ShadowHunters Season 1 - Episode 3 Dead Man’s Party Alec! Don’t look like that!! You are just as important as Jace! And you sure as hell are nothing like Hodge!! However, you do wear that look very well… https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/6b8d167f-a5aa-426c-9d7f-0f34fd4d0d02/IMG_0421.jpeg ShadowHunters Season 1 - Episode 3 Dead Man’s Party This scene is really fun. That’s honestly the only reason it’s here. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/cf6c2d59-a438-4a6b-a3c5-fd130ed639fb/IMG_0424.jpeg ShadowHunters Season 1 - Episode 3 Dead Man’s Party I just love when Alec smiles and he needs to do it so much more. And he will… https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/e733397c-c1a8-49bf-a305-19218f4a0d65/IMG_0431.jpeg ShadowHunters Season 1 - Episode 3 Dead Man’s Party I love everything about Alec and Izzy’s time while breaking into the Dumort. From the conversations to the battles, it’s all so well done. Matt and Emeraude nailed it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/6eab1aea-6e35-4e0a-b39b-32a14e09a4a7/IMG_0434.jpeg ShadowHunters Season 1 - Episode 3 Dead Man’s Party “Okay.” One simple word, yet Alec says it with such flair. And look at the way he holds that bow! And that smile!! Truly Matt is so damn magical! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/ca8856f8-f313-4797-919a-55e03f1c5eb0/IMG_0435.jpeg ShadowHunters Season 1 - Episode 3 Dead Man’s Party And look at that little grin. He knows he is going to hit his mark and save the girl. Even if it is a girl that he doesn’t like or trust and blames for the way Jace has been acting. And even though he is gay and would rather save the boy. Unfortunately Magnus is not in this episode. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/2befdb63-c6a8-4502-ad78-4b49d02e4530/IMG_0440.jpeg ShadowHunters Season 1 - Episode 3 Dead Man’s Party “I’m older than you Jace. I’m not in your shadow.'“ That’s right!! You tell him, baby!! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/c520564e-be81-443f-be24-4833fe3db434/IMG_1271.jpeg ShadowHunters Season 1 - Episode 3 Dead Man’s Party That was our first lesson in the Vamps of the Shadow World, What will we discover next? See ya next time for Raising Hell. https://justanaroacequeerandtheirfavoriteshows.com/shadowhunters-season/blog-post-title-two-t5my5-k4xmd-76rd9 monthly 0.5 2026-02-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/d669594a-ae46-448d-bc54-477408b668b3/IMG_0300.jpeg ShadowHunters Season 1 - Episode 2 The Descent Into Hell Isnt Easy This show just doesn’t believe in slow burns or buildups. And I fucking love it! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/845fb7bf-c43d-413d-9a88-2b7420a85aae/IMG_0276.jpeg ShadowHunters Season 1 - Episode 2 The Descent Into Hell Isnt Easy That look on Simon’s face, when the Institute reveals itself to him, is precious. Get used to it, Sweet Simon. You’re going to be spending a lot of time there. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/5bcb7659-262c-4fee-83f5-68e8175a6c13/IMG_0285.jpeg ShadowHunters Season 1 - Episode 2 The Descent Into Hell Isnt Easy Listen! I love this dynamic between Simon and Jace. Absolutely fantastic and hilarious. I get the feeling that Dominic is like Dylan O’Brien - he just has chemistry with everyone he works with. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/f85c27be-0140-4453-85d9-126418b67e69/IMG_0291.jpeg ShadowHunters Season 1 - Episode 2 The Descent Into Hell Isnt Easy And this whole scene is so well done. Jace teasing Izzy about her cooking while Izzy looks at Simon like he’s the fly in her web. And Alec just hanging in the background, smirking! Honestly, the 4 of them are so magical and I just love everything about it. It’s a great tease scene to show just what we are getting into for the next 3 seasons. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/edd3267a-776e-472b-94f7-e66f4d1554e3/IMG_0293.jpeg ShadowHunters Season 1 - Episode 2 The Descent Into Hell Isnt Easy Poor Hodge. So willing to help Clary and Jace, even while that Circle Rune burns him, is so impressive. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/3fe72543-b37f-430f-8d4b-4cff7a0ad69b/IMG_0297.jpeg ShadowHunters Season 1 - Episode 2 The Descent Into Hell Isnt Easy ‘The Little Girl.’ Ha! Oh Alec! We really don’t get enough of you in these first few episodes. He is not playing around when it comes to where Clary needs to be. And I really hate that no one backs him up. Because it will turn out he is more correct than any of them could have imagined. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/5c1fc6e5-a241-47e8-817e-5cc6e73b9ae7/IMG_0298.jpeg ShadowHunters Season 1 - Episode 2 The Descent Into Hell Isnt Easy Interesting that Alec doesn’t trust Clary or Simon but he has no trouble discussing the Circle with them. I guess proving a point beats being suspicious when you’re (the beautiful) Alec Lightwood. And I am here for it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/c37aa2fe-8105-4c2d-a800-5773f2490f56/IMG_0311.jpeg ShadowHunters Season 1 - Episode 2 The Descent Into Hell Isnt Easy Magnus is sheer perfection. From looks to clothes to personality to demeanor, he just glows. Harry is such a magical, massive beautiful talent and I love that he got to shine so bright in this show. This show makes it so clear just how wasted he was on Glee. And how wasted he is, now, on Grey’s Anatomy. This man should be a leading man in Hollywood!! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/34ec9788-0662-4788-8904-de6b35690b62/IMG_0316.jpeg ShadowHunters Season 1 - Episode 2 The Descent Into Hell Isnt Easy Jace! All these years of living with the Lightwood’s and you never figured out that Alec thinks he is in love with you? Even with that Parabatai Rune (more info on that in a few episodes)? Dude, really?? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/0f9baf61-202d-46e0-98ef-c0c3be72ee84/IMG_0317.jpeg ShadowHunters Season 1 - Episode 2 The Descent Into Hell Isnt Easy I love that Clary finds her inner strength so quickly. I am definitely liking her so much better in this episode. Now if she would just slow down and let Alec and the others teach her how to be a Shadowhunter instead of thinking she has all the answers to a world she didn’t even know existed a few days ago! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/3177b1ca-54c0-4963-8f52-29cbd19aad4e/IMG_0324.jpeg ShadowHunters Season 1 - Episode 2 The Descent Into Hell Isnt Easy It’s funny how much I love both Alec and Jace, even though they are complete opposites. But I understand them both, anyway. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/a7d4a386-3e3d-4a0a-bd64-ecf9356fbb0c/IMG_0339.jpeg ShadowHunters Season 1 - Episode 2 The Descent Into Hell Isnt Easy Just when you think they can’t highlight just how pretty Matt is even more, they put him in this golden light. Making him look exactly like the Angelic being he is playing. Well done, Shadowhunters. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/3bea5dc5-92f6-440f-bebc-13bc681c121f/IMG_0342.jpeg ShadowHunters Season 1 - Episode 2 The Descent Into Hell Isnt Easy “I can’t be here, anymore.” Oh how I love Alec and his complete honesty!! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/69af3c47-d09d-4ede-bea5-fba67808ec98/IMG_0347.jpeg ShadowHunters Season 1 - Episode 2 The Descent Into Hell Isnt Easy “It’s cute. You assume I have feelings. I don’t.” It’s a concept that is foreign to most mundanes, Jace. I get it, though. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/7f10276b-d0dc-4ce6-bf9a-22443c642398/IMG_0348.jpeg ShadowHunters Season 1 - Episode 2 The Descent Into Hell Isnt Easy “Never shuts up!” Alec is not having it with Simon. And oh gods, how I wish we had gotten more of these two interacting! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/8677ec4e-c1d7-4982-a2b0-9e32e6c3d8de/IMG_0354.jpeg ShadowHunters Season 1 - Episode 2 The Descent Into Hell Isnt Easy I love how well Izzy handles Alec. He can be dark and brooding and beautiful all he wants. Izzy isn’t having it and is going to have her fun. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/1149d000-d2f7-4df6-a873-9d39c1319223/IMG_0357.jpeg ShadowHunters Season 1 - Episode 2 The Descent Into Hell Isnt Easy Jace, Alec is making some really great points. I’m not saying to turn on Clary, but you need to show some caution. This girl shows up out of nowhere and now you find out she is the daughter of the man that is trying to destroy everything. It’s not out of the realm of possibility for something to be up. Caution, my guy. Listen to your (beautiful) brother! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/73ac229c-8a16-4ff1-8154-b3ab79a6e302/IMG_0360.jpeg ShadowHunters Season 1 - Episode 2 The Descent Into Hell Isnt Easy Simon is kidnapped and you just know that Alec is blaming himself for that. Even though Izzy is the one that was with him. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/63e2de9d-46be-4354-9b40-f17ddcb4f2c9/IMG_0362.jpeg ShadowHunters Season 1 - Episode 2 The Descent Into Hell Isnt Easy Poor Simon!! Buddy, this is why we don’t follow people around like a puppy dog. You’ll learn, sweet Simon. Also, Hey Raphael!! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/f18b0f1b-d92c-431e-8828-4a1dfc413121/IMG_1118.jpeg ShadowHunters Season 1 - Episode 2 The Descent Into Hell Isnt Easy Episode 2 was a wild ride. Can’t wait to show you what 3 has for us. See you soon for Dead Man’s Party. https://justanaroacequeerandtheirfavoriteshows.com/shadowhunters-season/Blog Post Title One-3zaa9-zlxng-fw5wm monthly 0.5 2026-02-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/451926c6-bf74-4e09-9d36-f342f1ffeb2f/IMG_0200.jpeg ShadowHunters Season 1 - Episode 1 The Mortal Cup Buckle up, kids. Because the Shadowhunters, and their associates, are something we’ve not seen before. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/b7c5858d-ed30-4ebe-9208-5ccb6546d014/IMG_0173.jpeg ShadowHunters Season 1 - Episode 1 The Mortal Cup I absolutely love this opening scene. It is dark and mysterious. It is an introduction to Alec, Jace, Izzy, and their world that makes you want to know what the hell is happening and who are these beautiful people. Are they the good guys? The bad guys? Somewhere in between? I knew, the first time I watched this show, that I was going to love this team. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/b21094f6-f94b-4a22-8748-3288e8189af8/IMG_0181.jpeg ShadowHunters Season 1 - Episode 1 The Mortal Cup Seeing Alberto as Simon was very strange. I came to this show already knowing him as Gallo from Chicago Fire. But Simon Lewis won my heart quickly. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/b5aeb7cd-c061-4575-8340-757da0d3451e/IMG_0186.jpeg ShadowHunters Season 1 - Episode 1 The Mortal Cup Listen! I have interestingly coloured green eyes. But Luke’s beautiful, emerald wolf eyes make mine look boring in comparison. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/b63668bb-e524-4cf3-ab47-6ccd9db9d361/IMG_0190.jpeg ShadowHunters Season 1 - Episode 1 The Mortal Cup The first time I saw the stele, I was so excited. It looks very similar to my wand. Except mine has a wooden shaft with gems on the staff. And crystals at each end. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/7f100c57-d8ce-4e31-b0e4-3dbc63e40846/IMG_0194.jpeg ShadowHunters Season 1 - Episode 1 The Mortal Cup Clary! I’m going to need you to remember that your mom tried to talk to you. But you were too concerned about going out with Simon to take two seconds to sit and listen to her. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/1a98315c-2ae9-478f-a800-27b3fbaa26b1/IMG_0199.jpeg ShadowHunters Season 1 - Episode 1 The Mortal Cup I love that our introduction to Magnus is him defending a young Clary against Jocelyn. Even if he did give in and do what she asked. It shows, from the start, that the man that will become our favorite warlock does have a heart. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/65c1c96d-6a8a-4348-ac37-5398332d594d/IMG_0210.jpeg ShadowHunters Season 1 - Episode 1 The Mortal Cup The first time I saw Alec and Izzy together, without Izzy wearing the white wig, I really thought they were twins. They’re both dark haired, sarcastic, and oh so beautiful! And no, I did not read the books until months after I saw the show. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/12e0d85a-fc5d-4dd0-9202-5a1005481044/IMG_0217.jpeg ShadowHunters Season 1 - Episode 1 The Mortal Cup Whoever did the casting for this show really knew what they were doing. Watching this show for the first time, last May, I was floored by just how beautiful everyone is. I had to stop and wonder if these were real people because they are all so damn pretty. Especially Daddario… https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/3ec91952-0eaf-4d19-ab06-1e78b22886c6/IMG_0223.jpeg ShadowHunters Season 1 - Episode 1 The Mortal Cup Simon’s look of confusion, as he watches Clary talk to no one, is absolutely hilarious. Alberto sold the hell out of this scene. And it makes me giggle every time. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/3bc9b928-cd26-4ad6-9bee-615086100835/IMG_0231.jpeg ShadowHunters Season 1 - Episode 1 The Mortal Cup Yellow eyed Magnus is such a vibe. Especially when he gets all tough and dominating like this. And speaking of unbelievably pretty people, can we take a minute to just admire the breathing art that is Harry Shum Jr.!! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/0300a37b-dfdd-4940-ae2f-910a27f1894a/IMG_0239.jpeg ShadowHunters Season 1 - Episode 1 The Mortal Cup Izzy is such a badass. And I love that she can fight like this! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/7184fb59-36b2-414c-ac9a-e031a4ae1f69/IMG_0245.jpeg ShadowHunters Season 1 - Episode 1 The Mortal Cup Watching Alec and Jace fight together is just mesmerizing. The way they move in sync and with inherent faith in each other is just magical. If I didn’t already know about Malec (the reason I came to this show in the first place) I would have thought they were a couple. But, let’s be real, Alec deserves someone that will truly see him. And as much as I love Jace, he is not that man. Jace is far to self involved for someone like Alec. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/4723efd4-e401-4296-a4c3-88f304b3abce/IMG_0249.jpeg ShadowHunters Season 1 - Episode 1 The Mortal Cup Holy Hell, this fire took off fast. I mean, I know it’s magical - powered by Rune magic - but this was insane. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/85dfb213-4aa7-4e66-b224-d0bc0f7ea60c/IMG_0251.jpeg ShadowHunters Season 1 - Episode 1 The Mortal Cup And I just realized that Jocelyn lit this fire by drawing a Rune on her hand!! Remember that detail when we get to season 2. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/795c1e51-207b-4121-9ae0-620b5e154f47/IMG_0252.jpeg ShadowHunters Season 1 - Episode 1 The Mortal Cup Excellent timing, Jace. Oh how I love a fellow master of sarcasm and dry wit! Which is why Jace is definitely in my top 5 of favorites. Most of the time. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/759033de-74f1-45ca-8022-8ebff22acd86/IMG_0262.jpeg ShadowHunters Season 1 - Episode 1 The Mortal Cup I enjoy the fact that Alec does not trust Clary. Or even really like her. Jace and Izzy are taken with her, immediately. But not our suspicious older brother. Alec is not having it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/9e744823-f7ab-41cb-83ff-fd305123a88f/IMG_0263.jpeg ShadowHunters Season 1 - Episode 1 The Mortal Cup For someone that says she wants to know what is going on, Clary sucks at shutting up and listening. She really really irritates my soul in this scene. Every time, all I can think is ‘Girl shut up and let the man explain.’ https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/e233c6d1-795f-4d0f-b436-0c3c6227b00b/IMG_0269.jpeg ShadowHunters Season 1 - Episode 1 The Mortal Cup Poor sweet Simon. That face when Jace and the dead guy appear out of nowhere is so precious. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/216f1e17-ea99-4568-84ba-e74f49c334c4/IMG_1271.jpeg ShadowHunters Season 1 - Episode 1 The Mortal Cup See ya next time for The Descent Into Hell Isn’t Easy. https://justanaroacequeerandtheirfavoriteshows.com/shadowhunters-season-2 daily 0.75 2026-04-01 https://justanaroacequeerandtheirfavoriteshows.com/shadowhunters-season-2/blog-post-title-three-y3peb-4lwnz-nzfze monthly 0.5 2026-04-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/7bbce980-1a33-4498-9d68-5c4c0e2505e4/IMG_2338.jpeg Shadowhunters Season 2 - Episode 3 Parabatai Lost But it’s not just the Parabatai that are lost. Alec is lost, mentally. Trapped somewhere between his bond with Jace and his own consciousness. Jace is lost physically. Trapped in a cat and mouse game with Luke’s werewolf pack. Magnus is lost, emotionally. Trapped between wanting to save Alec and knowing this is one magic trick he can’t perform. Izzy is lost, spiritually. Trapped between risking her brothers life and making a deal with the devil. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/d8b21855-6c01-4d19-9620-0ffd6a23c238/IMG_3583.jpeg Shadowhunters Season 2 - Episode 3 Parabatai Lost The flashback of Young Alec and Young Jace and their first meeting is so adorable. I also love how, as kids, Alec is shown as being smaller than Jace - even though he’s older. Then, when they are older, Alec is the taller of the two. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/0069e548-7af6-42b5-9ca3-e0bb868f5f44/IMG_2280.jpeg Shadowhunters Season 2 - Episode 3 Parabatai Lost Izzy! Don’t yell at Magnus. He’s doing all he can given the limited access he has to what he needs because you’re all stuck at the Institute. Magnus loves Alec, too. Even if he hasn’t said it, yet. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/022273a0-219a-4e92-87f9-28b93ff4e0f5/IMG_3585.jpeg Shadowhunters Season 2 - Episode 3 Parabatai Lost I love how Clary comes storming in, demanding to see Izzy, telling off Raj and Jocelyn, and lying to Aldertree. Now this is a terrifying Clary. And this is the moment I went from liking Clary okay to loving the hell out of her. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/820bf913-42a9-4ff7-a7e1-441bb84a7820/IMG_2285.jpeg Shadowhunters Season 2 - Episode 3 Parabatai Lost Magnus - You were only trying to do what you always do. Manipulate people into helping you fix problems that you created. And now Alec is paying the price for it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/3f8fc4ce-368f-4c5f-9af8-84c036590a92/IMG_2288.jpeg Shadowhunters Season 2 - Episode 3 Parabatai Lost YOU TELL HER MAGNUS!! Magnus telling off Jocelyn is one of my very favorite moments of the series. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/33930387-9494-4c8e-9b61-7494eb72a2b6/IMG_2291.jpeg Shadowhunters Season 2 - Episode 3 Parabatai Lost Jace, my warrior, this is what happens when you let a man you know is walking evil get inside your head. You made a stupid decision and now Alec could die because you can’t get to him. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/ac8eb5b1-3f92-4521-affb-f88e1b0ecdcf/IMG_2295.jpeg Shadowhunters Season 2 - Episode 3 Parabatai Lost Aldertree! Pissing off Magnus was a bad idea! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/b37f6de1-d3a0-4a10-ac84-dfeec9f389f1/IMG_2297.jpeg Shadowhunters Season 2 - Episode 3 Parabatai Lost He’s not just a powerful Warlock. He is the most powerful Warlock and he is in love with someone who currently knocks at deaths door. My advice - Leave him be and let him do what he needs to do. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/439acc83-48c0-406c-9c7b-650d2a6fd07b/IMG_2299.jpeg Shadowhunters Season 2 - Episode 3 Parabatai Lost Yeah, this is the face of a powerful warlock who has had absolutely enough of narcissistic Shadowhunters trying to tell him what to do and prevent him from saving Alec. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/84500e6f-b4a0-46c8-8ac3-56d07f44fc50/IMG_2302.jpeg Shadowhunters Season 2 - Episode 3 Parabatai Lost Let me tell you, I shout with joy at this scene every time! Because, Raj, you’re an asshat and you deserve every single second of what Magnus does to you! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/28572947-aa5a-4eba-838a-8ef73fde92d8/IMG_2307.jpeg Shadowhunters Season 2 - Episode 3 Parabatai Lost Jace, now would be a good time to use those Shadowhunter Strength, Iratze, and Stamina Runes and get the hell out of there. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/407467d7-8c40-4dd6-8f1b-10341adf83ed/IMG_2309.jpeg Shadowhunters Season 2 - Episode 3 Parabatai Lost Luke! Why the hell did you bring her? Maia is the reason that Jace is in the hospital in the first place! What happened to wanting to get the full story before just deciding to kill the boy!? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/51d92669-e330-4344-b19d-19984bd6e5e4/IMG_2320.jpeg Shadowhunters Season 2 - Episode 3 Parabatai Lost The fact that everyone is willing to believe the absolute worst of Jace with no proof whatsoever! No one is giving this guy a chance to tell his side! And it irritates my soul! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/a8c2aa64-9c9f-44cb-9437-d99baa134f3e/IMG_3589.jpeg Shadowhunters Season 2 - Episode 3 Parabatai Lost Jocelyn, you have a lot of nerve. You tried to kill Jace with an arrow. Now you want him to trust you?! Even worse, he thinks that his mother tried to kill him. Fuck off with that bullshit. I wouldn’t trust you either! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/d9da3e01-1685-402d-802a-796f82ba0445/IMG_3593.jpeg Shadowhunters Season 2 - Episode 3 Parabatai Lost Jace - Well, I guess we both drew the short straw. Life lesson, don’t fall in love with the devil, right? Ugh! Poor Jace. Also, SHE”S NOT YOUR REAL MOM! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/5bce3954-4b6d-4d12-9fdf-a56e0332e906/IMG_2331.jpeg Shadowhunters Season 2 - Episode 3 Parabatai Lost Izzy! I understand why you’re working with Aldertree. We need him so Alec can live. But I HATE this deal!! Like really, truly hate this deal! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/eb7e0703-4c57-4f34-bd3f-c58fde96d066/IMG_2334.jpeg Shadowhunters Season 2 - Episode 3 Parabatai Lost Magnus pleading with Alec to come back is so heartbreaking. I feel it in my soul. Harry Shum Jr is so fucking spectacular! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/8a92cadd-6dcb-4b4f-ac32-8ea027fc1867/IMG_2337.jpeg Shadowhunters Season 2 - Episode 3 Parabatai Lost I cannot explain how much I wish that this kiss would have worked to bring Alec back. I know this story is about Alec and Jace, not Alec and Magnus, but that would have been so epic. Hey, a Queer can dream, right? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/3e79afeb-45c3-4e68-a64c-3379c4ea87db/IMG_3601.jpeg Shadowhunters Season 2 - Episode 3 Parabatai Lost I love this scene between Teen Alec and Teen Izzy. It’s sweet, it’s funny, it’s so Alec and Izzy! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/25ed81f8-7e85-45a0-a405-a7e40585fc47/IMG_3603.jpeg Shadowhunters Season 2 - Episode 3 Parabatai Lost She has always been supportive of Alec. Has always tried to let him know that she knows he’s gay and it’s okay. And I love how she’s always been able to talk sense into him. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/760c07b7-f961-455e-ba09-1d2f2cc4aa4f/IMG_2342.jpeg Shadowhunters Season 2 - Episode 3 Parabatai Lost Jace pleading with Maia to let him get to Alec so he doesn’t die, is so powerful. I just love Dom and this scene is an excellent example as to why. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/be42784f-e5eb-457d-a339-5439a8ca19ba/IMG_2344.jpeg Shadowhunters Season 2 - Episode 3 Parabatai Lost Maia?! Seriously?! Get a grip! These wolves are so unreasonable! Yeah, Yeah, I know… https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/4d645d14-0be2-4b58-8068-4ec252aa0c0f/IMG_2346.jpeg Shadowhunters Season 2 - Episode 3 Parabatai Lost I love Izzy showing up just in time to save Jace. And I love this shot of Emeraude!! Goddess! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/36acddda-2924-4747-ba9e-e9ddc40d2bc1/IMG_2350.jpeg Shadowhunters Season 2 - Episode 3 Parabatai Lost It’s about fucking time, Luke!! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/dd51e48e-3179-4ef2-b005-466eb6e37481/IMG_3609.jpeg Shadowhunters Season 2 - Episode 3 Parabatai Lost This moment between Magnus and Jace - when Magnus hands the Parabatai stone to Jace, their clasped hands, the look they share - it’s like a quiet agreement between the two that they will always do anything to save Alec. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/dbe56c7e-c900-4ee4-8607-afaacde158b5/IMG_2358.jpeg Shadowhunters Season 2 - Episode 3 Parabatai Lost And this look on Magnus’ face. The fear that it won’t work, sad resignation that he is not the one that can save Alec this time - dear Hecate, it’s so devastating. As always, Harry is KILLING it!! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/ea7f9dae-7646-4e4c-a97c-707ce2edb33c/IMG_3613.jpeg Shadowhunters Season 2 - Episode 3 Parabatai Lost The Parabatai Oath Entreat me not to leave thee Or return from following after thee For whither thou goest, I will go And where thou lodgest, I will lodge. They people shall be my people, and thy God my God. Where thou diest, will I die and there will I be buried. The Angel do so to me, and more also. If aught but death part thee and me https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/f5d0fe41-1ac8-4f03-a440-77f6304d8b99/IMG_2367.jpeg Shadowhunters Season 2 - Episode 3 Parabatai Lost Jace reciting the Parabatai Oath while he holds the Parabatai stone between him and Alec - while Alec has dream flashbacks of their ceremony is so freaking intense! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/65f48481-ddc5-43f5-8f13-67a981d48559/IMG_2369.jpeg Shadowhunters Season 2 - Episode 3 Parabatai Lost And when they thought Alec was gone… https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/09ca0240-b629-4952-9826-be7d9f26cd72/IMG_2379.jpeg Shadowhunters Season 2 - Episode 3 Parabatai Lost The sadness that envelops Magnus, Izzy, and Clary is devastating. Standing there, silent in their own pain and tears. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/f3c535e4-185a-467f-a3b9-f47f0473c8a7/IMG_2380.jpeg Shadowhunters Season 2 - Episode 3 Parabatai Lost Jace holding Alec while he finishes the oath. His own tears. The ‘Please don’t leave me, Alec.’ Is so heart wrenching! The fact that Dom ad-libbed that line just makes it more so! Then Alec, softly whispering the last line of the oath back to Jace! OMG! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/3f05f611-e25e-4a80-89ca-03fbb873d567/IMG_2382.jpeg Shadowhunters Season 2 - Episode 3 Parabatai Lost The hope when they hear Alec whisper that last line of the oath. The way Magnus and Clary clasp hands. The way Izzy clutches her heart. OH! MY! GOD! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/23de0aeb-96c4-48a4-87c2-23a66840e0cb/IMG_2383.jpeg Shadowhunters Season 2 - Episode 3 Parabatai Lost The joy on Jace’s face when Alec wakes up. Alec’s brief confusion - so adorable. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/6adb2e9b-babf-459d-9d80-f05d6fd69769/IMG_2387.jpeg Shadowhunters Season 2 - Episode 3 Parabatai Lost Then this - when they realize that Alec is fine, that Jace did save him. The whole scene is so damn emotional. Dominic, Harry, Emeraude, Kat, and Matt did such a phenomenal job! Especially Dom and Matt! They even bring tears to my eyes. And we all know how hard that is to do. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/bd0ebe65-a51d-4f62-8d14-29730c82b92b/IMG_3614.jpeg Shadowhunters Season 2 - Episode 3 Parabatai Lost Leave it to Aldertree to ruin the moment. Because he’s a selfish, jealous ass! Ugh! Poor Jace! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/7b0170b0-be50-47c8-abdd-74656bd4f8c6/IMG_3359.jpeg Shadowhunters Season 2 - Episode 3 Parabatai Lost See ya next time for Day of Wrath https://justanaroacequeerandtheirfavoriteshows.com/shadowhunters-season-2/blog-post-title-two-t5my5-k4xmd-nckce monthly 0.5 2026-03-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/a262ced4-efcf-443d-a3a7-f737cdff0760/IMG_2192.jpeg Shadowhunters Season 2 - Episode 2 A Door Into The Dark This episode is all about doors. Jace escapes through a door and saves Valentine in the process. Alec closes a door on Clary… for now. Izzy shows that no door will stand in her way. Clary walks out the door…and pays a price. Magnus leads Simon through a door and helps him find himself. Alec walks through a door he shouldn’t have… and loses himself along the way. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/07e935a6-90ec-4783-b8e2-05e460cf3a84/IMG_2153.jpeg Shadowhunters Season 2 - Episode 2 A Door Into The Dark “You set me up to kill that vampire.” Jace! If you knew that, why the hell did you save him?! Also, YOU”RE NOT JONATHAN!!!!!!! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/07213c5e-8bc8-424f-a230-8474d90ad925/IMG_3368.jpeg Shadowhunters Season 2 - Episode 2 A Door Into The Dark “The law is hard but it is the law.” Come on, Jace! You hate that excuse as much as I do. I am glad that you are standing up to Valentine. But quoting the most ridiculous sayings from The Clave is not a good look on you, my warrior. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/80690baf-8edd-4434-a0ae-38856706e635/IMG_2157.jpeg Shadowhunters Season 2 - Episode 2 A Door Into The Dark I have come to the conclusion that we all need a Simon Lewis in our lives. This guy is the best friend you could have. He will go to bat for you against anyone. No matter who they are. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/aadf6903-036c-4c6b-9e99-90c999347a14/IMG_2168.jpeg Shadowhunters Season 2 - Episode 2 A Door Into The Dark “Since you’ve arrived, you’ve caused nothing but problems. My family lost their birthright. Izzy was almost deruned. And, now, Valentine has my Parabatai. And it’s all because of you.” That look on Clary’s face makes me feel bad for her. At the same time, Alec is not wrong. If Clary had jut listened to Alec, clear back at the beginning of the first season, most of this would not have happened. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/fcb8dfe2-c524-41f4-a8cf-92ae9a9d40dd/IMG_2172.jpeg Shadowhunters Season 2 - Episode 2 A Door Into The Dark Izzy, my goddess, I’m sorry but I am with Alec on this one. Every word he said is spot on. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/86147ac5-a8a1-491d-98a0-9a7edb11a521/IMG_2174.jpeg Shadowhunters Season 2 - Episode 2 A Door Into The Dark Clary, my little firecracker, I do feel bad for you. But you have wanted to do things your way. So, wish granted, I guess. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/e355390f-1bcb-47f1-b58f-85b6551672df/IMG_2177.jpeg Shadowhunters Season 2 - Episode 2 A Door Into The Dark Alec - And Jace. That’s how we get to him before they try and kill him. I love Alec and Izzy plotting to use the Clave’s investigation to find Jace first. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/0e04c425-4d95-41aa-9ed9-4cf089e6255b/IMG_2178.jpeg Shadowhunters Season 2 - Episode 2 A Door Into The Dark Let me be clear - I know I am hard on Clary. But I don’t hate her. I love Clary. I do think she is young and inconsiderate and a bit selfish. She is better than she was in the first season, but there are still moments. I know she got dropped into this world that she knew nothing about. But she entered it with the strongest family of that world. Instead of respecting that - and them - and allowing them to teach her, she was insistent on everyone doing things her way. That attitude caused so much damage for the Lightwoods, particularly Alec. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/3045d737-9fcb-43cd-9703-2a42ea9eb489/IMG_3371.jpeg Shadowhunters Season 2 - Episode 2 A Door Into The Dark I do feel so bad for her when Alec refuses to let her help him and Izzy. She does have a good heart. She just needs to remember to think of others. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/6809dfbd-c4be-42a9-b482-8915e86181b2/IMG_2186.jpeg Shadowhunters Season 2 - Episode 2 A Door Into The Dark Izzy fighting that wrestling guy is epic. The way Alec comes to her defense and Izzy’s like ‘I got this.’ and then shows that dude that she is more than just a pretty face. Gods, it’s so damn good! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/57a6d9fd-e593-4707-baf1-2f6345a6adb2/IMG_2187.jpeg Shadowhunters Season 2 - Episode 2 A Door Into The Dark And Alec’s reaction is hilarious. It’s definitely one of my favorite scenes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/a98bf2c4-8830-440c-ad3f-4d19e313344c/IMG_2195.jpeg Shadowhunters Season 2 - Episode 2 A Door Into The Dark I love Magnus and Simon scenes. They’re so funny together. And Harry and Alberto make excellent scene partners. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/a15a7e37-4487-45ee-bbea-e3c2e864a24c/IMG_3378.jpeg Shadowhunters Season 2 - Episode 2 A Door Into The Dark They’re like two sarcastic siblings but the younger one can’t quite match the older ones wit. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/7ecb2018-ba62-4644-92a9-ecf1d534cbdc/IMG_3379.jpeg Shadowhunters Season 2 - Episode 2 A Door Into The Dark No matter how hard he tries. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/cc9af360-84ea-4786-a10d-46adefef096d/IMG_3380.jpeg Shadowhunters Season 2 - Episode 2 A Door Into The Dark Clary! Why are you at the art school? This is not safe and I am wondering if you have learned anything at all. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/caf7bccb-56e6-4008-bd3b-605d7382af02/IMG_2203.jpeg Shadowhunters Season 2 - Episode 2 A Door Into The Dark I do love how peaceful Clary looks here, though. She needs to find a balance between being an artist and being a Shadowhunter. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/36fbb955-dc6f-42f7-8539-4bf1da7d89b1/IMG_2218.jpeg Shadowhunters Season 2 - Episode 2 A Door Into The Dark Simon - Because why would you need a powerful Warlock, when you’re a scrappy nerd from Brooklyn. I love Magnus and Simon in India. It’s another one of my favorite moments. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/da907eb1-35bf-4a08-9814-6fd1e5e243ae/IMG_2219.jpeg Shadowhunters Season 2 - Episode 2 A Door Into The Dark Magnus - You’re a vampire, Simon You’re tougher than you think. Honestly, it’s time to man up. The banter - Simon’s one-liners and Magnus’ tough love - it’s so funny. And Harry and Alberto are perfect comedy partners. They play off of each other so well. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/be918789-31bd-4ab0-bef4-8fd4d124587b/IMG_2223.jpeg Shadowhunters Season 2 - Episode 2 A Door Into The Dark “I don’t feel anything, Izzy. That’s what scares me.” Ugh, Alec! My love, it’s going to be okay. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/67b3ec46-0de9-42c2-8256-66a6526f7090/IMG_2228.jpeg Shadowhunters Season 2 - Episode 2 A Door Into The Dark Magnus going through Camille’s stuff and taking back what’s his is so fun. But his running commentary makes it even better. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/502c44ca-4e8c-4e12-a545-fd35860013d7/IMG_2233.jpeg Shadowhunters Season 2 - Episode 2 A Door Into The Dark Until he finds this. Then I just want to hug him. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/5d49087c-026d-4a73-9ca1-f04d6af995f0/IMG_2237.jpeg Shadowhunters Season 2 - Episode 2 A Door Into The Dark Simon being so proud of himself for encantoing the snake is so adorable. I love how excited he is. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/b68677d7-1433-4841-804e-3abd45f521d3/IMG_2239.jpeg Shadowhunters Season 2 - Episode 2 A Door Into The Dark And Magnus being proud of him just makes the moment that much more adorable. Seriously, I could watch these two all day. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/ef3e60bc-3f10-4fec-b134-4aeafbc3d6dc/IMG_2241.jpeg Shadowhunters Season 2 - Episode 2 A Door Into The Dark Alec! I get that you and Jace have this magical bond. And I love it! But I don’t like this method of tracking him. Jocelyn already tried to kill him but you’re going to trust her and her magical Parabatai rock?! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/34a8ee01-51e7-449e-bb4f-58df72fef89b/IMG_3383.jpeg Shadowhunters Season 2 - Episode 2 A Door Into The Dark Magnus, my love! You’re so pure and good. Even hiding behind that sarcasm and centuries of armor, that goodness in you shines so bright. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/818ffe85-f816-413b-8985-6e40f2ccf63d/IMG_2258.jpeg Shadowhunters Season 2 - Episode 2 A Door Into The Dark Simon - So, you’re going to be, like, my Downworld sponsor? Magnus - Let’s not get carried away. Simon - No.. Magnus - I said I’ll try. Even though I’ve lived more centuries than I’d like to admit, it doesn’t mean I’m patient. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/506a38d0-1b28-46c5-9ed6-61063d61e1c3/IMG_2265.jpeg Shadowhunters Season 2 - Episode 2 A Door Into The Dark These interspersed scenes of Jace sensing Alec and Alec sensing Jace are so intense. I am not an emotional person, but this gets me every time. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/7e6e6505-333d-4a12-8a3a-6ec8d096dd32/IMG_2266.jpeg Shadowhunters Season 2 - Episode 2 A Door Into The Dark And then, when Alec fades… OMG! Too much! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/e7981c9c-1268-4aab-a242-51056f49b3b2/IMG_3370.jpeg Shadowhunters Season 2 - Episode 2 A Door Into The Dark See ya next time for Parabatai Lost https://justanaroacequeerandtheirfavoriteshows.com/shadowhunters-season-2/Blog Post Title One-3zaa9-zlxng-r4hys monthly 0.5 2026-03-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/01cc7d84-b1f4-49a8-9ae9-1d68a2ff6ed3/IMG_3364.jpeg Shadowhunters Season 2 - Episode 1 This Guilty Blood Alec feels guilty for letting Valentine take Jace. Magnus feels guilty because he can’t find Jace. Jocelyn feels guilty because she didn’t tell Clary the truth long ago. Clary feels guilty because she thinks it’s her fault that there is a kill order on Jace. Jace feels guilty for being the son of an evil, psychopathic mastermind. Alec feels guilty for taking his fear out on Magnus. Magnus works out his frustrations in a most beautiful way. And Izzy remains the most badass of badasses. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/b4c2d41c-130a-46db-9abd-299e7681ef21/IMG_2025.jpeg Shadowhunters Season 2 - Episode 1 This Guilty Blood “Hm, the Clave being unhelpful. Who’s shocked? Show of hands.” Right out of the gate, we have Magnus being sarcastic about the Clave. Which always makes me giggles. But Jace is still missing and there is no time to celebrate our beloved Malec making up. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/713ae3c0-f647-4873-af2d-cd8ec7691e22/IMG_2030.jpeg Shadowhunters Season 2 - Episode 1 This Guilty Blood Lydia, you already know that trying to pull rank with Alec is not a good idea. Especially when he’s agitated. I get that he is acting less than professional. But his Parabatai is in the hands of a madman and Alec is feeling extremely helpless and terrified, right now. There was definitely a better way to handle him than this. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/c2d1b5aa-edaf-4464-951d-8606a36a6efb/IMG_2034.jpeg Shadowhunters Season 2 - Episode 1 This Guilty Blood Give him a minute alone, Magnus. Let him process everything that has just happened in a very short amount of time. His world has been turned upside down in every way. He outed himself to his entire family and the Clave. And then his Parabatai was forced to leave with the very madman trying to dismantle everything the Shadow World stands for. And remember, it’s not you that he is mad at. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/ba5681d3-a6c8-49c9-b756-9ccefd675e05/IMG_2035.jpeg Shadowhunters Season 2 - Episode 1 This Guilty Blood This face breaks me every time. He just wanted to offer comfort and support to the man he loves. Magnus, my sweet sweet man, give him time. Alec isn’t used to that. He’ll get there. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/f3e409db-ff94-4f64-bdc9-127057645722/IMG_2039.jpeg Shadowhunters Season 2 - Episode 1 This Guilty Blood Jocelyn, now would be a good time to remind Clary that you did try to tell her about everything, on her 18th birthday. But she wouldn’t give you the time. Or not… https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/f075ad58-1161-4a04-93fd-9a3cd666fcf1/IMG_2043.jpeg Shadowhunters Season 2 - Episode 1 This Guilty Blood “Why can’t you just do this one thing? After everything I’ve done for you?” This conversation started out so great. Then Alec said that. That was too far, my love. I know you’re hurting, but lashing out at Magnus like that was too much. He’s done alot for you. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/4e113b4d-460d-451c-a0b4-bdc1dabf5a7e/IMG_2049.jpeg Shadowhunters Season 2 - Episode 1 This Guilty Blood I can’t believe that Maryse goes along with the Clave’s decision to treat Jace like a criminal. So much for treating him like your son. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/d9180267-a424-45b6-8950-bd81c81f2298/IMG_2060.jpeg Shadowhunters Season 2 - Episode 1 This Guilty Blood Okay, I am irritated with Jace, but I can’t stand seeing him being tortured. It’s too much and I want Valentine to be skinned alive! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/ee9dbee9-fae7-42d6-be58-bfc2ed6f288a/IMG_2069.jpeg Shadowhunters Season 2 - Episode 1 This Guilty Blood This Aldertree bloke is so smarmy and slimey. And so obviously a fake. Not even that accent can save him! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/ce662a41-8df4-4126-8beb-7701746cd28a/IMG_2067.jpeg Shadowhunters Season 2 - Episode 1 This Guilty Blood I hate the way that Aldertree uses Clary’s words against her. She thought that she was giving information that would help Jace. Aldertree takes that and uses it to turn Alec against Clary even more. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/4cb5faf4-c21e-4025-b3bd-4a06bd5b5522/IMG_2077.jpeg Shadowhunters Season 2 - Episode 1 This Guilty Blood I love Jace telling Valentine that the Lightwoods are his parents. Even if I am kind of hating Maryse, right now. She doesn’t deserve Jace’s loyalty. But Valentine deserves it even less. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/1e4c7aa2-eb69-497a-9e85-27e886d683d0/IMG_2078.jpeg Shadowhunters Season 2 - Episode 1 This Guilty Blood Jace, you’re stronger than this! Don’t let Valentine brainwash and gaslight you. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/dfcbb11e-1aaf-433a-8058-d8f27096842c/IMG_2081.jpeg Shadowhunters Season 2 - Episode 1 This Guilty Blood Alec, my heart, I adore your face - but you have a lot of nerve getting upset with Magnus. You can’t treat someone the way you’ve been treating him and expect him to be okay with it. Magnus has every right to be upset. And everything he said to you is right. If I were Magnus, I would rather go home to my steak and vodka, too. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/97ebf00d-3765-422d-adf7-06a05e7f6411/IMG_2090.jpeg Shadowhunters Season 2 - Episode 1 This Guilty Blood “What do you want from me?” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/4dbd9ecd-4411-4832-b415-d6b6919558be/IMG_2089.jpeg Shadowhunters Season 2 - Episode 1 This Guilty Blood “At this moment… Nothing.” The way Magnus says ‘Nothing’ so quiet and yet so final - gives me chills. But also makes me yell “Hell Yeah!’ Every. Time. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/7508283a-8245-456d-8d59-2651a3e04d22/IMG_2092.jpeg Shadowhunters Season 2 - Episode 1 This Guilty Blood “What did you tell him?” Alec, it’s not Clary’s fault. Aldertree is twisting her words. That said, Angry Alec is very lovely… https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/73dbf707-c2e0-49d5-ba04-f6e5fe6bb807/IMG_3346.jpeg Shadowhunters Season 2 - Episode 1 This Guilty Blood I really feel bad for Clary, alot, in this first episode of season 2. Yeah she fucked up a lot in the first season. But she is learning and is getting better at being part of a team. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/f7bcae96-5932-412e-87af-124acab3f438/IMG_3348.jpeg Shadowhunters Season 2 - Episode 1 This Guilty Blood Aldertree declaring Jace a traitor is insane. Banning Alec, Izzy, and Clary from helping even more so. He’s lucky Alec didn’t punch him. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/403e27d0-5927-43e4-9715-3da8e5aebbc6/IMG_2095.jpeg Shadowhunters Season 2 - Episode 1 This Guilty Blood These wolves suck. Luke is their leader and they should respect what he says about Simon. Simon has been nothing but sweet and helpful. Their hatred is just because of who and what he is. And it’s bullshit. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/656e125b-77c8-4f05-a264-5a2b640b4ee4/IMG_3355.jpeg Shadowhunters Season 2 - Episode 1 This Guilty Blood And it’s bullshit that Luke let’s it happen. He needs to step up and be a real leader. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/0e2451a4-4723-480c-bef6-9d0a05a184c6/IMG_2098.jpeg Shadowhunters Season 2 - Episode 1 This Guilty Blood So clever of Izzy to use training as a mask for her and Clary to talk about Jace and what to do about him. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/28f1bca3-e7cc-47e9-ae7e-3c1d02e459bd/IMG_2104.jpeg Shadowhunters Season 2 - Episode 1 This Guilty Blood And she is absolutely right about The Art of War. Also, Hecate help me, look at this woman!! I know I talk a lot about how beautiful Harry and Matt are. But Emeraude is like art come to life. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/0be3436a-770d-4947-ba0c-9a48ce1557bc/IMG_2113.jpeg Shadowhunters Season 2 - Episode 1 This Guilty Blood Alec may not have gotten off to the best start at the beginning of this episode, but he really has come a long way from the repressed grumpy cat of season one. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/dbcf2a7d-f609-4618-9a5f-276db1cf2b3c/IMG_2114.jpeg Shadowhunters Season 2 - Episode 1 This Guilty Blood And I love when Alec lays into Maryse. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/0e870a7d-97c2-4668-a8fb-044c63a6f551/IMG_2115.jpeg Shadowhunters Season 2 - Episode 1 This Guilty Blood Watching him put her in her place for how she is denying Jace and talking about him, reminding her what killing Jace will do to Alec through their Parabatai bond - he just makes me so damn proud. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/b0b3e255-cfbd-428b-a5a7-65b7ae2fbd1b/IMG_3358.jpeg Shadowhunters Season 2 - Episode 1 This Guilty Blood Simon - First rule of Shadowhunting. Don’t give anyone your phone or stele. Clary - Thanks This scene cracks me up. The sarcasm with which Simon says his line is absolutely gorgeous. And Clary’s equally sarcastic ‘Thanks’ just makes me beam with pride. But, also, Clary - my little firecracker - what did you think your mom wanted with your phone and stele? My dear girl, use that brain of yours! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/7fb46eec-487e-4362-a39a-af25e5a69566/IMG_2119.jpeg Shadowhunters Season 2 - Episode 1 This Guilty Blood I love watching Magnus do magical yoga. The way Harry moves is so graceful and fluid, like poetry in motion. And those yellow eyes - Holy Hell! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/d4989697-4e53-4479-af24-bfe38749a56f/IMG_2120.jpeg Shadowhunters Season 2 - Episode 1 This Guilty Blood I mean, just look at the absolute perfection right here. The way he holds his body, the elegance of the movements of his arms, the lack of shirt - absolutely one of the most beautiful things I have ever seen. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/da0c0085-3bb4-43f6-a291-7e7f18e84cbf/IMG_3362.jpeg Shadowhunters Season 2 - Episode 1 This Guilty Blood Alec - Magnus. I’m not good apologies. But I’m… I’m sorry. Magnus - Continue. Alec - I’m really sorry. Magnus - For? So much respect to Magnus for the way he makes Alec work for that forgiveness. He definitely did not make it easy on him. I swear we are petty twins in another life. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/86cfd920-03ce-433c-b1ac-a934d9647190/IMG_2133.jpeg Shadowhunters Season 2 - Episode 1 This Guilty Blood Magnus is right, Alec. You’re great at apologies. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/6fed6ad2-c585-4a59-ab18-6447afcef91a/IMG_2137.jpeg Shadowhunters Season 2 - Episode 1 This Guilty Blood And how cute is this improve moment, when Magnus fixes Alec’s twisted coat collar? It’s so damn adorable. And I love that Harry improvised the moment. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/82982c69-db1b-446e-b98b-2384ad412942/IMG_2138.jpeg Shadowhunters Season 2 - Episode 1 This Guilty Blood And the way Alec reacts. That is a genuine smile of surprise and adoration from Matt. The whole moment is so damn precious. And a testament to the strength of Harry and Matt’s friendship. And the power of their determination to make Malec a true, authentic couple. Not just a Queer couple. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/e9c14efe-f139-4082-a932-2721b140f36a/IMG_2146.jpeg Shadowhunters Season 2 - Episode 1 This Guilty Blood Maria definitely makes me think of Norma from ‘Sunset Boulevard’! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/8006a24f-5d31-4bb1-be94-34ab2de90c9e/IMG_2148.jpeg Shadowhunters Season 2 - Episode 1 This Guilty Blood “I’m a vampire. I’m running slow for you.” Ha, oh Simon. My sweet, funny, adorable Simon. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68697a9faacba05d8dee8029/5816b18a-cb68-4d33-bbeb-8fe57157b82c/IMG_3359.jpeg Shadowhunters Season 2 - Episode 1 This Guilty Blood And we’re off and running with Season 2. 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