Keep Hunting

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Shadowhunters (this is s01e06) is not quite a disappointment on the enormous scale of Into The Badlands. But it's trying. Sure these thigh boots are pretty nice, but this might be the last time we see them. The show seems unwatchable, but from scanning through it, it appears that later in this episode, Isabelle decides to "class-up" her wardrobe. Which means she's now dressing like the hostess of an upscale restaurant.  Must remember not to get my hopes up.

Shadowhunters....finally

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After 2 episodes of ankle-shoe purgatory,  Shadowhunters dished up a tasty pair of spiky OTK's in s01e05. 

Our Newest Heartbreak?

So, Shadowhunters debuted on "Freeform" (was "ABC Family" up until yesterday) last night.  The lesson of Into The Badlands still fresh in my mind, I watched (well, quickly scanned through) with some trepidation.  As feared, it was a festival of 2014 era ankle shoes. The standard Shadowhunter outfits might be of interest to shiny fans and heel-heads who can overlook boots that seem to rarely reach to the calf, but which have astonishingly high heels(esp in episode 2).  The entire show is cursed by black clothes in darkened rooms. But there is hope.

Clary (the red-headed lead) spends the end of e01 and the beginning of e02 in a tasty pair of high-heeled OTK's worn with a short leather outfit. Bare legs show off the boots very well and in the second episode (released to the web as a preview) she actually spends some time in a room with lightbulbs. It says something sad about her character that she was reluctant to wear the outfit, and eager to change out of it.

In these first two episodes the brunette, who has always promised to be the better dressed, never wore boots above her calf, but rocked some impressive vinyl outfits.

Episode 1-

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Episode 2

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This show will always draw comparisons with The Shannara Chronicles. Both are based on a series of books, debuted in early 2016 and attempt to appeal to a younger demographic. On those rare occasions when Shadowhunters is good, its going to be very, very good. Shannara will always feature at least one pair of well photographed knee-high flats, but will probably NOT highlight the occasional pair of spiky thighboots. In many ways it's Gotham Vs Supergirl. And if you understand that analogy, I'm being clearer than I thought.

The Widow continues to disappoint

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The crushing disappointment that is the costuming of The Widow on Into The Badlands (this is s01e04) continues. Thankfully, the butterflies are getting a little more leathery, the doctor (and prosthetic limb repairer) remains in solid riders and they've introduced a new fighting femme.  For a show that had such potential, it remains barely worth it.

Two largely un-related observations-this is not the first time I've seen  what is clearly an LP being played on a gramophone-trust me it doesn't actually work.
And, I hope that this lesson in lowered expectations keeps my excitement in check when it come to-

Shadowhunters

And-

The Shannara Chronicles

Both of which debut in the new year.


  

Don't Sleep On Shadowhunters

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Back in August I presented a clip about the upcoming show Shadowhunters.  Production continues in preparation for a January debut.  Looks like the boots are continuing too.  More info and the source of this clip here.  Shortly after I started this blog I was bemoaning the loss of shows like Chuck and Legend of the Seeker and Nikita. Well, now we have Gotham and Supergirl (and sometimes Blood & Oil) and can look forward to Into the Badlands and Shadowhunters.  I remind myself- maybe it's not just like 2010, but it's sure better than 2014.

Talking about Izzy's boots

Oh My! A behind the scenes look at the upcoming ABC Family show The Shadowhunters. Poking around the site suggests this could be THE new show of the season.