Ep 7. Major Arcana

In Shadowhunters season 1 episode 7 titled Major Arcana, Clary and Jace set off to find the Mortal Cup, one of the three Mortal Instruments that can be used to control demons. Their journey leads them to a mysterious tarot card reader named Madame Dorothea who has a connection to Clary's mother, Jocelyn.

Meanwhile, Simon tries to come to terms with his newly discovered vampirism and seeks help from Magnus Bane, the High Warlock of Brooklyn. Simon's friendship with Clary is strained as he struggles to control his thirst for blood.

Back at the Institute, Alec continues to grapple with his feelings for Magnus, while also dealing with his family's expectations for him to marry the Seelie Queen's daughter, Lydia Branwell. As tensions rise within the Shadowhunter community, Alec's loyalty to the Clave is put to the test.

As Clary and Jace sift through Madame Dorothea's clues, they discover a hidden room in her apartment that holds valuable information about the Mortal Cup's whereabouts. However, their success is short-lived as they are ambushed by a group of rogue Shadowhunters known as the Circle, who are led by Valentine, Clary's estranged father.

Valentine seeks to use the Mortal Instruments for his own nefarious purposes and will stop at nothing to acquire them. Clary and Jace must work together to find the Mortal Cup before Valentine does, and prevent him from unleashing a world of chaos and destruction upon the Shadow World.

The episode is full of action and suspense as the plot thickens and the stakes get higher. The relationships between the characters are also explored in depth, particularly the complicated dynamic between Clary, Jace, and Simon.

Overall, Major Arcana is an exciting and engaging episode that sets the stage for the rest of the season. Fans of the show will be on the edge of their seats as they watch Clary and Jace navigate the treacherous world of Shadowhunters and battle against the forces of evil.