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Shadowhunters S1E1 — The Mortal Cup

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Shadowhunters•Season 1•Episode 1

The Mortal Cup

7.1/10 · 4,617 votesJan 12, 201641 min

Ranked #13 of 13 in Season 1•−0.7 vs season avg

One young woman realizes how dark the city can really be when she learns the truth about her past.

Directed byMcG

Written byEd Decter

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Katherine McNamara

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Clary Fray

Dominic Sherwood

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Jace Wayland

Alberto Rosende

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Simon Lewis

Matthew Daddario

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Alec Lightwood

Harry Shum Jr.

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Emeraude Toubia

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Izzy Lightwood

Isaiah Mustafa

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Luke Garroway

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Randy Bricker

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McG

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Ed Decter

Writer

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Greg Copeland

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Greg Copeland

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DL MacDonald

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Episode Summary

"The Mortal Cup" is episode 1 of Shadowhunters season 1. It scored 7.1/10 from 4,617 votes, ranking #13 of 13 episodes this season (season average 7.8). Directed by McG and written by Ed Decter, it aired on January 12, 2016.

Next: E2 · The Descent Into Hell Isn't Easy Best of Season 1