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Overview

When Clary Fray's mother has disappeared, Clary joins a band of Shadowhunters; demon killing hunters, and gets caught up in a plan to save the world.

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Isaiah Mustafa
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Katherine McNamara
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Dominic Sherwood
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Alberto Rosende
Creator:
Ed Decter
Fist Air Date:
2016-01-12
Episode Runtime:
42m
Production Companies:
Carteret Street Productions, Wonderland Sound and Vision, Constantin Film, Unique Features
Genres:
Action & Adventure Drama Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Keywords:
based on novel or book based on young adult novel demon fighting supernatural magic supernatural supernatural creature vampire werewolf
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Vote Average: 7.6/10

Vote Count: 1197 Votes

Show Popularity: 21.2527

Show Status: Ended

Show Type: Scripted

Spoken Languages: English

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    ⭐ Insomniacs Rating: 7/10 THE SUMMARYThe 2016 Freeform epic that finally gave the "Mortal Instruments" book series the neon-soaked, high-drama adaptation it deserved after the movie version went sideways. *Shadowhunters* follows Clary Fray, who discovers on her 18th birthday that she isn’t just an ordinary girl, but a human-angel hybrid born to hunt demons. Alongside the brooding Jace and the regal Lightwood siblings, she dives into a "Downworld" filled with vampires, werewolves, and warlocks. Spanning three seasons and 55 episodes, the show evolved from a shaky start into a sincere fan obsession, known for its high-stakes romance and glossy supernatural aesthetics. THE PROSThe chemistry between the cast is a total win, particularly the "Malec" pairing (Magnus and Alec), which became a sincere, regal anchor for the show’s emotional archive. Harry Shum Jr. as Magnus Bane is 100% authentic casting; he brings a flamboyant yet weary dignity to the High Warlock of Brooklyn that stole every scene. The show is a gripping feat of world-building, taking the complex lore of Cassandra Clare’s novels and making it visceral for a TV audience. It’s the "Go To" for anyone who loves "Found Family" tropes, flashy weapon design (those Seraph blades!), and a plot that isn't afraid to get dark and messy. THE CONSIt hits a 7/10 because the first season had some "languid" moments with a budget and acting that felt a bit like a maze before finding its footing. For some, the sudden cancellation by Freeform was a total head-scratcher, resulting in a series finale that had to cram massive plot points into a two-hour block, making the ending feel a bit like a damp squib compared to the slow-burn buildup of the earlier years. It misses a higher mark because the CGI—while improving over time—could occasionally feel a bit "network-television" in its execution. THE VERDICTA 7/10. It is a genuine, heart-on-its-sleeve triumph for the Young Adult genre. It’s a bit of a let-down that it was cut short, but as a complete archive, it offers one of the most inclusive and passionate supernatural stories of the last decade. It remains a crown jewel for "Shadowhunter Chronicles" fans, providing a much more sincere and detailed exploration of the world than the 2013 film ever did. INSOMNIAC TRIVIA* Martial Arts Master: Isaiah Mustafa (Luke Garroway) is a 100% authentic athlete and former NFL player, bringing a visceral physicality to his role as the alpha werewolf.* Runes for Real: The actors often had their character "runes" applied daily as temporary tattoos; Katherine McNamara (Clary) was so sincere about the role she even kept some of the prop Stele as mementos.* Malec Magic: The wedding of Magnus and Alec is widely considered one of the most regal and groundbreaking moments in the history of the Freeform network.* Save Shadowhunters: After the cancellation, fans were so passionate they funded a visceral, global campaign—including a plane flying over Netflix headquarters and a billboard in Times Square—to try and save the show.* Book Deviations: While it follows the spirit of the novels, the show wittyly aged the characters up from young teens to college-aged adults to allow for more mature and high-stakes storytelling. THE VIBELike a leather-clad night out in a hidden Brooklyn club where the bartender is a warlock. It smells of ozone, expensive hair gel, old parchment, and the distinct, metallic scent of a demon hunt about to begin.

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Season 1

13 Episodes

Air Date: 2016-01-12

18-year-old Clary Fray finds out that she comes from a long line of Shadowhunters - human-angel hybrids who hunt down demons. When her mother, Jocelyn, is kidnapped, Clary is thrown into the world of demon hunting with mysterious Shadowhunter Jace and her best friend, Simon.

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Season 2

20 Episodes

Air Date: 2017-01-02

The Shadow World is in upheaval as Valentine and The Circle continue to grow stronger by the minute, while the Shadowhunter team quickly becomes disillusioned with The Clave and their reaction to the recent events. Loyalties will be tested, unlikely bonds will be made and relationships will be pushed to the limit as the Shadowhunters and their Downworlder friends make their way in a new world.

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Season 3

22 Episodes

Air Date: 2018-03-20

While the Shadowhunters deal with changes in their personal lives and Clary and Jace keep dark secrets, a serious threat to the Shadowhunters emerges in the form of Lilith, a powerful demon building an army of disciples on a quest to resurrect her "precious boy" Jonathan.

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  1. Insomniacs Reviews

    ⭐ Insomniacs Rating: 7/10

    THE SUMMARY

    The 2016 Freeform epic that finally gave the “Mortal Instruments” book series the neon-soaked, high-drama adaptation it deserved after the movie version went sideways. *Shadowhunters* follows Clary Fray, who discovers on her 18th birthday that she isn’t just an ordinary girl, but a human-angel hybrid born to hunt demons. Alongside the brooding Jace and the regal Lightwood siblings, she dives into a “Downworld” filled with vampires, werewolves, and warlocks. Spanning three seasons and 55 episodes, the show evolved from a shaky start into a sincere fan obsession, known for its high-stakes romance and glossy supernatural aesthetics.

    THE PROS

    The chemistry between the cast is a total win, particularly the “Malec” pairing (Magnus and Alec), which became a sincere, regal anchor for the show’s emotional archive. Harry Shum Jr. as Magnus Bane is 100% authentic casting; he brings a flamboyant yet weary dignity to the High Warlock of Brooklyn that stole every scene. The show is a gripping feat of world-building, taking the complex lore of Cassandra Clare’s novels and making it visceral for a TV audience. It’s the “Go To” for anyone who loves “Found Family” tropes, flashy weapon design (those Seraph blades!), and a plot that isn’t afraid to get dark and messy.

    THE CONS

    It hits a 7/10 because the first season had some “languid” moments with a budget and acting that felt a bit like a maze before finding its footing. For some, the sudden cancellation by Freeform was a total head-scratcher, resulting in a series finale that had to cram massive plot points into a two-hour block, making the ending feel a bit like a damp squib compared to the slow-burn buildup of the earlier years. It misses a higher mark because the CGI—while improving over time—could occasionally feel a bit “network-television” in its execution.

    THE VERDICT

    A 7/10. It is a genuine, heart-on-its-sleeve triumph for the Young Adult genre. It’s a bit of a let-down that it was cut short, but as a complete archive, it offers one of the most inclusive and passionate supernatural stories of the last decade. It remains a crown jewel for “Shadowhunter Chronicles” fans, providing a much more sincere and detailed exploration of the world than the 2013 film ever did.

    INSOMNIAC TRIVIA

    * Martial Arts Master: Isaiah Mustafa (Luke Garroway) is a 100% authentic athlete and former NFL player, bringing a visceral physicality to his role as the alpha werewolf.

    * Runes for Real: The actors often had their character “runes” applied daily as temporary tattoos; Katherine McNamara (Clary) was so sincere about the role she even kept some of the prop Stele as mementos.

    * Malec Magic: The wedding of Magnus and Alec is widely considered one of the most regal and groundbreaking moments in the history of the Freeform network.

    * Save Shadowhunters: After the cancellation, fans were so passionate they funded a visceral, global campaign—including a plane flying over Netflix headquarters and a billboard in Times Square—to try and save the show.

    * Book Deviations: While it follows the spirit of the novels, the show wittyly aged the characters up from young teens to college-aged adults to allow for more mature and high-stakes storytelling.

    THE VIBE

    Like a leather-clad night out in a hidden Brooklyn club where the bartender is a warlock. It smells of ozone, expensive hair gel, old parchment, and the distinct, metallic scent of a demon hunt about to begin.

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