About “Shadowhunters: The Mortal Instruments” in a few words:

Shadowhunters: The Mortal Instruments is a popular young adult fantasy series that follows Clary Fray, a teenage girl who discovers she is a member of a secret society of demon hunters known as Shadowhunters. Along with her fellow Shadowhunters, Clary must navigate a dangerous world of magic and monsters as she learns more about her past and battles to protect the human world from evil forces. Based on the bestselling book series by Cassandra Clare, this action-packed show is full of romance, humor, and heart-pumping action.

Meet the characters from Shadowhunters: The Mortal Instruments

Clary Fray

Clary is this fiery, messy, brilliant artist who somehow turns everything — and I mean everything — into a canvas, even napkins and the occasional wall (sorry, not sorry). She’s stubborn in the best way, dives headfirst into danger like it’s just another art project, and she has this stubborn, stubborn hope that annoys enemies and saves friends. She freaks out, cries, then immediately sketches a plan — emotional, chaotic, unbelievably loyal. Also, little weird detail: she insists on keeping her brushes spotless but somehow always has a speck of red paint on her thumb, like a signature.

Jace Wayland

Jace is the quintessential hot-mess hero: sharp as a blade with sarcasm that could cut glass, but also secretly a mush if you scratch the armor (don’t tell him I said that). He’s lethal in combat, annoyingly confident, and that whole brooding lone-wolf vibe? Yeah, totally intentional, and somehow also kind of performative. He flirts like a hurricane and protects like it’s his religion — complicated, dramatic, maddeningly heroic. Fun fact: he’ll claim he hates romantic gestures but then plan the most elaborate, eye-roll-inducing ones, and you’re like, okay, whatever, we get it.

Simon Lewis

Simon is the lovable, snack-hoarding best friend who somehow evolves into so much more without losing his terrible puns or Spotify obsessions. He’s loyal to the bone, awkward in the cutest way, and brave when it counts — also terrible at hiding feelings but sometimes pretends he doesn’t care (classic Simon). He brings levity and heart, and is basically the emotional glue of the group, even when he’s vampire-conflicted or just, you know, eating a sandwich. Little oddity: he’ll binge obscure documentaries at 2am and then freak out over glitter, but that’s part of the charm.

Alec Lightwood

Alec is the stoic, rule-following backbone who quietly yanks the whole team into line but has this slow, hard-won softness that sneaks up on you. He’s disciplined, responsible to a fault, and the kind of person who makes impossible choices with a terrible poker face — mostly quiet, but when he speaks, people listen. He struggles with feelings and identity in ways that make him deeply human, and his loyalty is terrifyingly fierce. Tiny contradiction: he keeps everything immaculate (seriously, color-coded) but can explode into disorganized, clingy chaos when worried about someone he loves.

Isabelle Lightwood

Izzy is glam and deadly and absolutely no-nonsense, like a high-fashion warrior who also has the best one-liners in the whole series. She’s confident, flirty, and terrifying with her blades, but also astonishingly tender when it matters, and she refuses to apologize for being both fierce and fabulous. She’s fashion-forward — yes, stilettos in battle — and also the person who will show up with coffee and, somehow, a pep talk that slaps you into reality. Quirk: she swears by a weird face mask recipe and also cries at sappy commercials, which is a tragic combo I can’t stop loving.

Luke Garroway

Luke is the grumpy dad figure you didn’t know you needed: steady, exhausted, hilariously dry, and surprisingly soft around people he calls family. He’s a former cop and a werewolf (big surprise), which means he’s got that weathered, take-no-nonsense vibe plus this huge, protective heart that shows up in tiny domestic things like making breakfasts and hoarding jackets. He’s got scars and stories and the kind of comfort that smells like old coffee and second chances. Also, he claims he hates puppies (lies) and he tells the longest, rambling war stories that somehow make total sense by the end.

Magnus Bane

Magnus is the immortal glam warlock who lives like every night is a glitter-soaked, magic-heavy gala and somehow also runs an emotional underground railroad for hearts. He’s theatrical, impossibly stylish, brilliant, and heartbreakingly wise — also, he will steal your drink and your secrets but in the most charming way possible. There’s this delicious contrast of flippant sass and ancient sorrow, and he loves pranks almost as much as he loves real romance. Odd little thing: he hoards tiny trinkets from years and centuries and will defend a ridiculous teacup like it’s family, which I adore.