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Shadowhunters(TV show/series, 2016-2019)

TV-14
| 42min per episode | Genres: Action & Adventure, Drama, Science-Fiction & Fantasy

Scripted Reality in 3 seasons with 55 episodes

ShadowhuntersRating: 3.8/5 (with 480 votes)
Shadowhunters, also known as Shadowhunters: The Mortal Instruments, is an American supernatural drama television series developed by Ed Decter, based on the novel series The Mortal Instruments written by Cassandra Clare. It premiered in North America on Freeform on January 12, 2016. Primarily filmed in Toronto, Canada, the series follows Clary Fray (Katherine McNamara), who finds out on her eighteenth birthday that she comes from a long line of Shadowhunters, human-angel hybrids who hunt down demons, and has to deal with the struggle of forbidden love. Produced by Constantin Film, it serves as a reboot of the first Constantin Film adaptation of the novels, the 2013 film The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones. The first season of Shadowhunters received mixed responses from critics. The pilot episode attracted the largest audience for Freeform in more than two years. The show received numerous award nominations, winning one GLAAD Award, six Teen Choice Awards and five People's Choice Awards. In March 2016, the series was renewed for a second season of 20 episodes, which premiered on January 2, 2017. In August 2016, showrunner Ed Decter left the series over "creative differences". Todd S... ()
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About Shadowhunters

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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Series Premiere | Teaser: Season 1 | Shadowhunters(Trailer, 1:31)

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Shadowhunters Seasons and Episodes

03/20/2018Season 3 - 22 episodes
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.
#1 | 03/20/2018On Infernal Ground
3.9/5 (with 3 votes)
Secrets abound as the Shadowhunters and Downworlders try to get back to normal after Valentine's death. Clary struggles with keeping her secret about Raziel's wish, while Alec pushes Jace to come clean about whatever Jace and Clary are hiding. Luke must use tough love to keep his secret hidden from Ollie who is on a war path for answers. And Magnus hides his true feelings about his new position in the Warlock community from Alec. Meanwhile, Lilith sets a plan in motion in New York City as Simon spend stime in the Seelie Court.
#2 | 03/27/2018The Powers That Be
4.0/5 (with 1 vote)
The Warlocks’ magic is becoming corrupted by a demonic presence while Izzy and Luke try to track down more information on the recent series of possessions.
#3 | 04/03/2018What Lies Beneath
3.5/5 (with 1 vote)
The Shadowhunters try to track down the new imposing threat, while Jace has a suspicion that Jonathan is back and behind the mundane attacks. Simon tries to figure out what The Seelie Queen did to him during his time in the glade. Alec decides to host a Lightwood family dinner at Magnus’ house after a surprising visit from Maryse.
#4 | 04/10/2018Thy Soul Instructed
3.5/5 (with 2 votes)
Jace’s concerns grow about his mental state and turns to Luke for information on his family’s past. Clary and Izzy go after a rogue vampire and Simon hunts for a new apartment.
#5 | 04/17/2018Stronger Than Heaven
3.5/5 (with 1 vote)
Someone is out to get Simon and Jace is on the hunt to find out who it is, meanwhile Clary turns to Luke to find a way to help Jace. Alec worries about the future of his relationship after learning more about Magnus’ romantic past.
#6 | 04/24/2018A Window into an Empty Room
4.0/5 (with 1 vote)
Clary teams up with Magnus to investigate a recent demon attack. Simon is stunned with he’s visited by someone he never thought he’d see again, and who now won’t seem to leave. Meanwhile, Izzy worries about dinner with her family and a special guest and Luke reaches out to Maryse.
#7 | 05/01/2018Salt In the Wound
4.0/5 (with 2 votes)
With the Owl's identity revealed, Alec, Isabelle, and Clary head to Alicante to try and find a way to stop him. Luke and Simon team up to track Lilith's latest possible victim. Maia reflects on her past.
#8 | 05/08/2018A Heart of Darkness
4.0/5 (with 1 vote)
Magnus, Alec and Isabelle try to reach Jace inside The Owl, but even as powerful as Magnus is, can he help the Lightwoods retrieve their brother from his demon prison? Maia and Jordan join Simon on the hunt for Lilith, while Luke tries to find a way to get to Clary.
#9 | 05/15/2018Familia Ante Omnia
3.5/5 (with 1 vote)
Clary faces down an old foe in an attempt to find answers about Lilith’s plan. Alec and Magnus turn to Lorenzo Rey for help, while Lilith finds a new ally. Luke must choose between his pack and his family, as Simon is forced to deal with his past.
#10 | 05/15/2018Erchomai
4.0/5 (with 1 vote)
In the climactic mid-season finale, the team scrambles to find a way to put a stop to Lilith’s plan coming to fruition. But going up against their biggest opponent yet, their odds are not looking good. Meanwhile, Simon makes a heartbreaking choice with Isabelle’s help and Magnus reconnects with a powerful person from his past.
#11 | 02/25/2019Lost Souls
3.5/5 (with 1 vote)
With the loss of Clary after Lilith’s apartment exploded, Alec, Isabelle and Jace try to come to terms with what has happened. Glad to have their brother back, Alec and Isabelle are still worried about Jace, who is taking the actions of The Owl very hard. Magnus is also mourning the loss of his magic and finds himself in a new position—having to rely on others for help. Meanwhile, Maia tries to help a devastated Simon who has lost his family and his best friend. But unknown to everyone, Clary is alive and finds herself in a new and dangerous predicament.
#12 | 03/04/2019Original Sin
4.0/5 (with 1 vote)
Simon is determined to get rid of the Mark of Cain and, with Isabelle’s help, tries to track down New York’s oldest vampire to get more information on the mark. Now in Paris, Clary desperately tries to find an escape from her current situation. Meanwhile, with his new sense of mortality, Magnus tries to live life to the very fullest.
#13 | 03/11/2019Beati Bellicosi
3.5/5 (with 1 vote)
Jordan and the Praetor try to track down Heidi, while the Shadowhunters try to locate Jonathan. Meanwhile, Luke looks to Maryse for help and Isabelle gets a possible lead on information on what is really going on in the Clave prisons.
#14 | 03/18/2019A Kiss from a Rose
3.5/5 (with 1 vote)
Continuing to track down information on the rumors about misconduct at The Clave’s downworlder prison, Isabelle asks Alec for help. Meanwhile, Magnus succumbs to asking Lorenzo for a favor and Jace takes Clary on a special date.
#15 | 03/25/2019To the Night Children
3.5/5 (with 1 vote)
As the saying goes, “rules are made to be broken.” But what if the rules are there for a reason? Several members of the team must examine the reasoning behind certain rules after consequences to questionable actions come to light. Whether the rules were broken because of love, loyalty or revenge, does the end justify the means?
#16 | 04/01/2019Stay With Me
4.0/5 (with 1 vote)
Clary and Jace come up with a risky plan to get rid of her twinning rune, which may bring an old enemy back into the fray. Meanwhile, Alec is worried about Magnus.
#17 | 04/08/2019Heavenly Fire
3.5/5 (with 1 vote)
Simon and Izzy team up on a secret mission to figure out what the Clave is hiding. Meanwhile, Clary is conflicted about Jonathan as the Shadowhunters try to get answers.
#18 | 04/15/2019The Beast Within
4.0/5 (with 1 vote)
A demon outbreak in New York City on Halloween becomes a top priority at the Institute, but as the Shadowhunters hunt the demons, Jace becomes more worried about Clary. Meanwhile, Alec has to juggle the outbreak with his deep concern about Magnus’ depression.
#19 | 04/22/2019Aku Cinta Kamu
3.5/5 (with 1 vote)
To try and save Clary from Jonathan, Jace goes undercover. Back at the Institute, Isabelle, Simon and Luke race to find a way to finally destroy Clary’s bond with Jonathan. With time running out, can Isabelle create the solution before Jace’s cover is blown?
#20 | 04/29/2019City of Glass
4.5/5 (with 2 votes)
Alec, Jace and Isabelle make a plan to finally get Clary back and stop Jonathan—much to Luke’s and Simon’s chagrin. Meanwhile, an emotionally raw Magnus struggles to deal with his father’s reappearance and Maia must make a tough decision that could affect the rest of her life.
#21 | 05/06/2019Alliance (1)
3.5/5 (with 1 vote)
Clary comes up with a plan that will bring Shadowhunters and Downworlders together, as Alec struggles for a way to help Magnus.
#22 | 05/06/2019All Good Things... (2)
4.4/5 (with 3 votes)
Jonathan begins his reign of vengeful terror as the Shadowhunters try to find a way to stop him. With only one hope, Clary must make a sacrifice that could have long-lasting implications for all. Meanwhile, wedding bells are in the air for one special couple.
01/02/2017Season 2 - 20 episodes
01/12/2016Season 1 - 13 episodes
12/06/2015Specials - 3 episodes

Additional Information

Production country: United States of America (USA)
Shot in: Toronto
Based on the work of: Cassandra Clare ("The Mortal Instruments")
Original language: English (EN)
Spoken languages: English (EN)
Translated into 32 languages: Bulgarian (BG), Bosnian (BS), Czech (CS), Danish (DA), German (DE), Greek (EL), English (EN), Spanish (ES), Persian (FA), Finnish (FI), French (FR), Hebrew (HE), Croatian (HR), Hungarian (HU), Indonesian (ID), Italian (IT), Japanese (JA), Korean (KO), Lithuanian (LT), Malay (MS), Dutch (NL), Polish (PL), Portuguese (PT), Romanian (RO), Russian (RU), Slovak (SK), Swedish (SV), Thai (TH), Turkish (TR), Ukrainian (UK), Vietnamese (VI), Chinese (Mandarin) (ZH)
Status: Ended
First episode released on: 01/12/2016
Last episode released on: 05/06/2019
Alternative titles in other countries (from previews, ads etc.):
"Caçadores de Sombras"
"Shadowhunters - Chroniken der Unterwelt"
"בני הנפילים"
"Šešėlių medžiotojai"
"Cazadores de sombras"
"Shadowhunters: The Mortal Instruments"

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WatchPlayStream ID: SHOWS:196, Added: 05/10/2018, Last updated: 04/23/2024