— The Mortal Word
The show opens with Clary Fray (Katherine McNamara), a seemingly ordinary teenage girl with a talent for art and a close-knit relationship with her single mother, Jocelyn. On her 18th birthday, Clary’s world is shattered when she witnesses a brutal murder in a nightclub—a murder no one else can see. The killer, a mysterious, golden-haired boy named Jace Wayland (Dominic Sherwood), reveals that Clary is not human. She is a Shadowhunter: a half-angel, half-human warrior dedicated to ridding the world of demons. Shadowhunters - Season 1
While critically panned, Shadowhunters Season 1 is a masterclass in “so bad it’s good” television. But beneath the wooden dialogue and questionable special effects lies a genuine heart, a faithful (if expanded) adaptation of the source material, and the birth of a fiercely loyal fandom. Here is everything you need to know about the first season, from its rocky start to its explosive finale. — The Mortal Word The show opens with
Book purists were initially horrified. Season 1 made significant alterations to Cassandra Clare’s plot: She is a Shadowhunter: a half-angel, half-human warrior