'Shadowhunters' season 3 episode 14: Magnus' state of disorientation following the loss of his magic comes to an end
This article contains spoilers for 'Shadowhunters season 3 episode 14: A Kiss From A Rose.'
After months of wondering and being concerned about whether the former High Warlock of Brooklyn from 'Shadowhunters' - aka Magnus Bane - was ever going to regain his magical powers, fans were finally offered closure on the topic in the latest episode of the show's third and final season. Titled 'A Kiss From A Rose', episode 14 saw Magnus (Harry Shum Jr.) finally reaching out to Lorenzo Rey - the new High Warlock - to seek help regarding his magical powers despite the intense rivalry between the two. But as Magnus overcame his prejudice and sought out an unexpected helping hand, it did come with a price, and some much needed honest opening up.
It all started with Lorenzo going about his usual cocky, mocking attitude as Magnus places his request, and ends with Lorenzo actually restoring magical powers in Magnus in exchange for the latter's grand apartment. But here's the catch: The apartment isn't the only deal Magnus is cutting with Lorenzo in exchange for his powers; the magic might be back, but it isn't Magnus' own, personal magic that he was accustomed to in the past. This is all new, and frankly, as thrilled as we are for Magnus, the newfound powers' potential is unknown, and also seems a bit too flashy for him. Granted, it's almost like a blind man being given the boon of sight, but in certain scenes of the episode it came off as if Magnus is trying too hard to establish himself as a warlock.