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The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones
Harald Zwart · Film · 2013
What hooked you in The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones was the discovery of a hidden, supernatural heritage that forces an ordinary teen into a high-stakes war.
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Books on the same thread
The Shadowhunter Chronicles
Cassandra Clare · Book · 2007
Shares 2 threads with The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones: Paranormal Romance, Urban Fantasy.
If you loved the Shadowhunter lore in The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones, this series expands the high-stakes battle between good and evil while deepening the complex, forbidden romances.
Tales from the Shadowhunter Academy
Cassandra Clare, Sarah Rees Brennan, Maureen Johnson, Robin Wasserman · Book · 2016
Shares 2 threads with The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones: Urban Fantasy, Paranormal Romance.
Fans of The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones will appreciate this journey of self-discovery, which continues the character arcs of familiar favorites as they navigate the complexities of being Shadowhunters.
Series on the same thread
Trollhunters: Tales of Arcadia
Guillermo del Toro · Series · 2016
Shares 2 threads with The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones: Chosen One, Coming of Age.
Much like the protagonist of The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones, this teen finds himself thrust into an ancient, secret world where he must embrace a destiny to protect humanity.
Shadow and Bone
Eric Heisserer · Series · 2021
Shares a thread with The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones: chosen one.
Just as in The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones, this series centers on a young person uncovering a unique power that places them at the heart of an unfolding global conflict.
Grimm
David Greenwalt · Series · 2011
Shares a thread with The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones: Urban Fantasy.
If the legacy of hidden warriors in The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones captured your attention, you will enjoy watching this detective balance his ordinary life with a secret, supernatural heritage.
Sleepy Hollow
Alex Kurtzman · Series · 2013
Shares a thread with The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones: Urban Fantasy.
Similar to the supernatural mystery at the core of The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones, this show features an unlikely partnership formed to prevent an apocalyptic threat from destroying the world.
Podcasts on the same thread
S-Town
Serial Productions · Podcast · 2024
Explores: small-town isolation, eccentricity, social decay.
While different in genre from The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones, those intrigued by uncovering long-held family secrets will find this investigative deep dive into a mysterious community equally compelling.
The Adventure Zone
The McElroys · Podcast · 2026
Explores: improvised storytelling, group dynamics, high fantasy satire.
If you enjoyed the group dynamics of the Shadowhunters in The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones, you will appreciate this comedic take on high fantasy adventures and collaborative questing.
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Common questions
Is The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones based on a book?
Yes, the 2013 movie The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones is an adaptation of the 2008 book titled City of Bones. The film follows the plot of the novel, focusing on Clary Fray discovering her heritage as a Shadowhunter and her journey into the Downworld.
What is the premise of The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones?
The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones follows Clary Fray, a teenager who discovers she is a Shadowhunter, a half-angel warrior. After her mother vanishes, she enters the Downworld, an alternate realm of demons, vampires, and other creatures, to protect humanity from evil forces alongside her new companions.
Who are the primary protectors in The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones?
In The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones, the primary protectors are Shadowhunters. These individuals are half-angel warriors tasked with defending humanity from evil forces. Clary Fray learns she is descended from this line of warriors after her mother disappears and she enters the dangerous Downworld.
Does The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones feature vampires?
Yes, The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones features vampires. As Clary Fray enters the Downworld, an alternate realm filled with various supernatural beings, she encounters vampires, demons, and other creatures while working with the Shadowhunters to save her mother and protect the human world.