[s1e1] The Mortal Cup Apr 2026

Clary finds sanctuary at the Institute, a hidden Shadowhunter base within an old church. Here, she learns about the Mortal Cup , one of the three holy Mortal Instruments capable of creating new Shadowhunters.

Her mother, Jocelyn, is kidnapped by members of The Circle , a rogue group led by the villainous Valentine Morgenstern. Jocelyn manages to send Clary away through a portal and consumes a potion to fall into a magical coma, protecting the location of the titular Mortal Cup . [S1E1] The Mortal Cup

After seeing a group of mysterious teenagers (Jace, Alec, and Isabelle) kill a "person" who actually turns out to be a demon at the Pandemonium Club, Clary realizes she has "the Sight"—the ability to see through magical glamours. Clary finds sanctuary at the Institute, a hidden