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Season 1 – Shadowhunters

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On her birthday, Clary Fray discovers a surprise concerning her life. The teenager is not who she thinks she is -- she comes from a long line of human-angel hybrids, called Shadowhunters, who hunt demons. After her mother is kidnapped, Clary is thrust into the world of demon-hunting. Clary relies on mysterious Jace and fellow hunters Isabelle and Alec to help her navigate the dark world. While living in this new world among creatures like vampires and werewolves, Clary's best friend Simon helps her uncover answers that could help her find her mother. The fantasy show is based on a series of young adult books by Cassandra Clare.

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Shadowhunters — Season 1

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Critics Consensus

Shadowhunters boasts visual thrills and a potential-rich premise, but they're not enough to overcome the show's self-serious silliness and dull, convoluted plots.

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Lincee Ray Entertainment Weekly For the most part, I was able to go with the flow and enjoy the ride. Even if it did cover a ton of information in a short amount of time. Nov 20, 2017 Full Review James Poniewozik New York Times "Shadowhunters" has its assets, especially its popular source material. But it might become more fun if it learns to enjoy being the empowerment fantasy it really is. Nov 20, 2017 Full Review Keith Uhlich The Hollywood Reporter Not one punch or stab lands with any real force. Nov 20, 2017 Full Review Chris Hansell Cultured Vultures Every moment we're supposed to care, or worry about a character's fate, we're left cold because the characters are hollow. Oct 4, 2019 Full Review Jordan Alsaqa TV Equals Shadowhunters has been an incomprehensible show, one that never offered enough to pull the uninitiated in. Maybe the show will find a better path in its second season, but I don't imagine there'll be many disillusioned viewers returning to find out. Mar 21, 2019 Full Review Kaitlin Thomas TV.com The series is trying to do far too much, too quickly in an effort to stand out. It's too bad then that it's having the opposite effect. Mar 21, 2019 Full Review Read all reviews

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Isla C I read the books first, which i really recommend ( Shadowhunters: mortal instruments by Cassandra Claire) and while there were many differences they still managed to weave in all the big plot ideas and still made it interesting. I was really hooked and overall really enjoyed it, i binged it whenever i could. The first season took a while to get into because of the effects, but these dramatically improved in the other seasons as the designers and actors got more comfortable in their roles and their audience grew! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/07/24 Full Review tasneem p It’s a great show. tv shows can never be better than the books there’s too much left out so do not compare. This show left me wanting more. It has a bit of everything we experience in life ,love, drama , fantasy.. etc so watch it with an open mind. Definitely worth reviving Rated 5 out of 5 stars 03/03/24 Full Review Tom G Good show, acting could have been better but a really good watch overall Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 11/11/23 Full Review S&L T I love how all the actors brought something to the characters that they played the romance was something new for me but I loved it the action and the turn of events that they had in all of the seasons were amazing and I wish there is more seasons. that 3 Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/02/23 Full Review Abraham M Terrible script leads to terrible acting. Kat McNamara is one of the worst actresses I've seen played any role. She's lifeless and her acting skills are plain. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 06/30/23 Full Review Morgan I loved the series. Sure, there are moments where it could have been better. But overall, the casting for the main cast was great, the plot got easy to follow, and you really fall in love with the characters. I read and loved all of books, of course it is normal to expect plot lines differ, either way, I was hooked! It is such a shame it ended I hope they revive it! Rated 4 out of 5 stars 01/30/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Matthew Daddario

Alec Lightwood

Katherine McNamara

Clary Fray

Isaiah Mustafa

Luke Garroway

Alberto Rosende

Simon Lewis

Dominic Sherwood

Jace Wayland

Harry Shum Jr.

Magnus Bane

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Jan 12, 2016 The Mortal Cup A young woman learns shocking news on her birthday that she comes from a long line of human-angel hybrids who hunt down demons. Details Episode 2 Aired Jan 19, 2016 The Descent Into Hell Isn't Easy Jace suspects that Clary's memories are the key to locating Jocelyn and the Mortal Cup; Jace, Isabelle and Alec take Clary to face the Silent Brothers in the City of Bones; Simon attempts to adjust to his best friend's new life. Details Episode 3 Aired Jan 26, 2016 Dead Man's Party Clary begs Jace, Alec and Isabelle to help her rescue Simon; Isabelle obtains information from her favorite Seelie; Alec questions Jace's motives; Simon meets the leader of the vampire clan. Details Episode 4 Aired Feb 2, 2016 Raising Hell The team hopes to retrieve Clary's missing memories by luring Magnus Bane, the High Warlock of Brooklyn, out of hiding; Simon acts strangely following an encounter with a Downworlder. Details Episode 5 Aired Feb 9, 2016 Moo Shu to Go Alec is charged with keeping Clary safe while Jace and Isabelle are sent on an intelligence mission; Clary becomes the quarry of the New York City Werewolf pack. Details Episode 6 Aired Feb 16, 2016 Of Men and Angels Luke is taken to Magnus' lair in the hopes of saving his life; Clary learns about Valentine's dark history and Luke and Jocelyn's past; Isabelle and Alec attempt to restore their family name in the eyes of the Clave. Details Episode 7 Aired Feb 21, 2016 Major Arcana Clary and the team learn the location of the Mortal Cup, and race to be the first to obtain it; Simon's worsening symptoms cause him to believe he is becoming a vampire. Details Episode 8 Aired Mar 1, 2016 Bad Blood Alec, Jace and Isabelle's activities with Clary attract the attention of The Clave, resulting in trouble for the Lightwoods; Clary faces a difficult decision. Details Episode 9 Aired Mar 8, 2016 Rise Up Clary, Jace and Isabelle are forced to take drastic action after they suspect Lydia's harsh plan for the Seelies could prove to be disastrous; Alec is emotionally torn by events at the Institute. Details Episode 10 Aired Mar 15, 2016 This World Inverted The search for Valentine leads Clary to an alternate reality where the threat of demons no longer exists; Isabelle and Alec face the repercussions of the Downworlder attack. Details Episode 11 Aired Mar 22, 2016 Blood Calls to Blood Information from a surprising ally leads Clary, Jace and Luke to devise a plan to stop Valentine and rescue Jocelyn; Alec seeks help from Magnus as Inquisitor Herondale arrives for Isabelle's trial. Details Episode 12 Aired Mar 29, 2016 Malec Relationships are examined as preparations are made for the wedding of Lydia and Alec; Clary, Jace and Magnus search for warlock Ragnor Fell, who may possess an antidote to awaken Jocelyn. Details Episode 13 Aired Apr 5, 2016 Morning Star Jace makes the search for Valentine his main priority as he continues to reel from recent events; Clary and Simon's efforts to unlock Jocelyn's coma may impact the Downworlder peace treaty and Simon's relationship with Raphael. Details

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Season Info

Director
J. Miles Dale
Executive Producer
Ed Decter, McG
Network
Freeform
Rating
TV-14 (V)
Genre
Sci-Fi, Fantasy
Original Language
English
Release Date
Jan 12, 2016