Ep 9. Rise Up

In the ninth episode of Shadowhunters season one, titled "Rise Up," tensions run high as the Shadowhunters' worst nightmare becomes a reality. The episode opens with the aftermath of Clary and Jace's failed attempt to retrieve the Mortal Cup, which fell into the hands of Valentine. The Shadowhunters are left reeling as they struggle to come up with a plan to stop Valentine from using the Cup to create a new army of Shadowhunters.

As the group debates their next move, Clary and Jace vow to take matters into their own hands. They decide to visit the Silent Brothers, an ancient order of Shadowhunters who possess powerful magical abilities, in the hopes of uncovering a way to track Valentine's movements. Meanwhile, Alec and Isabelle attempt to get in contact with the Clave, the governing body of the Shadowhunters, to let them know what has happened.

As Clary and Jace make their way to the Silent City, they encounter some unexpected obstacles. Along the way, they cross paths with a pack of werewolves who are less than pleased to see them. However, Clary and Jace are able to escape with the help of Luke, a werewolf who has been a friend to Clary's mother for many years.

Back at the Institute, tensions continue to rise as the Shadowhunters struggle to come up with a plan. Simon, Clary's best friend, has been taken captive by the vampires and is being used as leverage against the group. Raphael, the leader of the vampires, demands that the Shadowhunters surrender the Mortal Cup in exchange for Simon's safety.

As the Shadowhunters debate their options, they receive a surprise visit from Magnus Bane, a powerful warlock who has previously been reluctant to get involved in their affairs. Magnus offers his assistance, but his true motives remain unclear.

As the pieces of the puzzle begin to fall into place, the Shadowhunters realize that their only chance to stop Valentine is to launch a full-scale attack on his stronghold. But in order to do so, they must first rally the Downworlders – werewolves, vampires, and other creatures who have traditionally been enemies of the Shadowhunters – to their cause.

As the episode comes to a close, the Shadowhunters prepare for battle. Clary, Jace, Alec, Isabelle, and Magnus lead an army of Downworlders into the heart of Valentine's stronghold, where they must face off against his forces and try to stop him from carrying out his dangerous plan.

"Rise Up" is a tense, action-packed episode that sets the stage for the dramatic season finale. The stakes are high as the Shadowhunters face off against their greatest enemy, and the fate of the entire world hangs in the balance. With twists and turns at every corner, this episode will keep viewers on the edge of their seats until the very end.