Ep 6. Of Men and Angels

Of Men and Angels

In the sixth episode of Shadowhunters‘ first season, titled ‘Of Men and Angels’, Clary and Simon continue their search for answers to Clary’s new life as a Shadowhunter, while Isabelle makes a startling discovery about her family.

The episode opens with the trio of Clary, Simon, and Jace discussing the mysterious symbol that Clary has been seeing everywhere. Jace explains that it is called the Mortal Cup and it is one of the three Mortal Instruments that make up the key to the Shadowhunters’ power. He tells them that Clary’s mother, Jocelyn, hid the Mortal Cup away, and that the three of them must find it before Valentine, a former member of the Shadowhunters who has gone rogue, does.

Meanwhile, Isabelle is feeling left out as she watches her brother Alec and Jace’s close bond. When she discovers that her mother has been hiding a powerful weapon, a demon-killing sword, from her, she becomes determined to prove her worth to her family.

As Clary and Simon search for the Mortal Cup, they encounter Magnus Bane, a powerful warlock who offers to help Clary tap into her hidden memories. Magnus reveals that her father is Valentine, and he persuades her to retrieve the Cup and give it to him, saying that he wants to use it to restore his lost magic. Clary is hesitant, but Simon convinces her to trust Magnus.

Meanwhile, Isabelle sets out to find the demon sword, convinced that it will prove her worth to her family and earn her a place on the mission to retrieve the Mortal Cup.

As Clary and Simon prepare to retrieve the Cup, they encounter Alec, who explains that his parents were murdered because of Valentine’s obsession with the Mortal Instruments. He warns them that the Cup is extremely powerful and should not fall into the wrong hands.

When they finally locate the Cup, they discover that Magnus has betrayed them and is working with Valentine. Clary realizes that she must stop Magnus and retrieve the Cup before Valentine can get his hands on it.

As Isabelle continues her search for the demon sword, she encounters a powerful demon who is also searching for the weapon. In a thrilling showdown, Isabelle manages to defeat the demon and retrieve the sword.

In the final moments of the episode, Clary, Jace, Alec, and Isabelle unite to retrieve the Mortal Cup from Magnus and Valentine. They emerge victorious, but as they celebrate their success, Clary is haunted by a mysterious figure who seems to be following her every move.

‘Of Men and Angels’ is a thrilling episode that explores the ever-growing mysteries of the Shadowhunters’ power, while also delving deeper into the relationships between the show’s ensemble cast. With a number of twists and turns, it keeps the audience engaged and invested in the characters’ journeys.