Shadowhunters (2016)
Brisk action and epic fantasy collide as demon hunters race to save the world and a missing mother.
When Clary Fray's mother has disappeared, Clary joins a band of Shadowhunters; demon killing hunters, and gets caught up in a plan to save the world.
How intense is Shadowhunters?
Shadowhunters is mildly scary, with light gore and strong violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is brisk, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated TV-14.
What Shadowhunters feels like
- Tone
- suspensefulepic
- Pace
- Brisk
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream Shadowhunters
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 10, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is Shadowhunters for you?
Is Shadowhunters scary?
Only a little. Shadowhunters has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is Shadowhunters gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3).
Is Shadowhunters sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
Is Shadowhunters OK for kids?
It is rated TV-14. Intensity: scare 1, gore 1, violence 2, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
How long is Shadowhunters?
Episodes run about 42m.
Where can I stream Shadowhunters?
Shadowhunters is streaming on Hulu.
Does Shadowhunters have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
It leaves things open rather than tying them up.
Cast and crew
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