SHADOWHUNTERS: SIMON LEWIS TV SHOW CHARACTER

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This is the TV SHOW CHARACTER ANALYSIS, not the book one, and are based on the sides of the TV show. Today we are going to be analizing the way too adorable for this world yet sarcastic and hilarious at times Simon Lewis.Remember every Wednesday is a different character!

ABC Family's Shadowhunters Character Analysis: Simon Lewis

played by Alberto Rosende.

Simon Lewis

Character Summary: Two words adequately describe our television version of Simon Lewis: Banter Ninja. He’s just so nerdy and quick witted and dry and full of pop culture references and I love him. With Alberto Rosende’s charisma and adorkable charm, I think we have a Simon Lewis that even the incredibly wonderful Robert Sheehan can’t beat. He’s comfortable and confident in who he is as a person, and he’s affable and hilarious. There isn’t much aside from a Java Jones scene and some early interaction with Raphael to go with, but it’s enough to solidify a decent character analysis.

In regards to Clary Fray: These two are far too adorable for their own good. He loves her, knows her like the back of his hand and yet he seems to be his own worst enemy in regards to his other feelings for her. He’s so busy being fully immersed in their impressive pop-culture back and forthing that he cuts the Simon Lewis that may be in love with her right out of the picture, all by himself.

In regards to Jace Wayland: No directly related sides involving Jace, but Jace certainly isn’t impressed with Simon’s presence in Clary’s life. Simon manages a small victory over Jace early on without even realising, when he calls and successfully interrupts what is a one of the first Clace moments. Clary immediately drops Jace and the sexy, new tension between them to get to Simon as quickly as possible, and Simon will never even know that he won.

In regards to Isabelle Lightwood: Nothing here to go on, except a few lines at the end of a scene that had no other context. Valentine is mentioned here. No Sizzy feels so far, but its nice to see Simon talking to her like she’s a person, not a wet dream fallen out of the sky.

In regards to Maureen: These two banter back and forth just as much as he and Clary, and the script sides had her written as his bandmate/girlfriend but has since apparently changed. However, even without the girlfriend context, Simon and Maureen’s relationship essentially reads the same. I quite like her so far, and her and Clary have a nice vibe between them too.

In regards to Raphael Santiago: Will not be spoiling anything too much, but they do interact early on. I do imagine Simon’s pulse and voice get very high when he’s around him, and there’s a bit of stuttering involved. Raphael is pretty damn smooth though, and seems to possess the same calibre of snark as Magnus. I hope his dark charm translates successfully through David Castro’s performance, because if it does, we’re in for some fun.

Where ABC Family’s Shadowhunters could take Simon Lewis: I think Simon will translate to the television screen as well as expected. He’s a pretty safe bet, and Alberto Rosende is a perfect choice to play him. I believe Simon’s transformation will begin reasonably early, as there is mention of the Dumort in the first few episodes. His struggle against his vampirism may be a season-long arc, or it could happen very quickly – it will all depend on the pacing of the rest of the show. His vampire storyline could also turn out deliciously dark, and I think honing in on Simon’s inner turmoil could be an exciting way to take his character to the next level.

Overall Character Grade: A

He is the same, lovable Simon we know and love, except version 3.0 is a new level of dry and hilarious. The Shadowhunters Writers Room sure know what they’re doing, and it’s clear they are having a ball with him. There’s not much else to say really. Simon Lewis is definitely no cause for panic. Book Simon and even film Simon had an admirable level of self-respect which I liked – especially considering both characters could have easily turned into a typical case of Second-Male-Lead-Syndrome, or worse – as whiney and annoying as the Twilight Saga’s Jacob Black. But I do have a sneaking suspicion that Alberto Rosende’s rendition may have more gravitas and even more self-respect than previous versions, and I strongly suspect his performance will be scene stealing like Dylan O’Brien’s Stiles Stilinski from Teen Wolf. I also don’t think I’d be wrong in the assumption that he may become the most beloved Simon Lewis yet. A great character that will prove fruitful for Alberto’s career.