((OOC: I have a lot of feelings regarding the show for plenty of reasons but ya know, to each their own. The relationship between them both is indeed much healthier in the show and that is great representative which I’m all for. So the show does get great bonus points for that.
What I lack from it is any amount of real depth and emotion. The thing about Magnus and Alec’s relationship in the books is that we have two very different and very broken characters that probably really shouldn’t be together. They love each other fiercely but age, immaturity, jealousy and an alarming lack of communication quickly turns the relationship toxic. It takes the reader on a wild, heartbreaking ride which according to me makes for an interesting read. Despite the supernatural elements of the series there’s a lot about their struggles as characters and their relationship that I know a lot of people can relate to. I know I did when I read them for the first time and it helped in many ways. That’s why I found the characters, especially Alec, too flat in the show.
However, this is just my view on the matter and if you enjoy it then that’s great! 🙂 ))
















