The second episode of the third season of , titled "The Powers That Be," originally aired on March 27, 2018. It focuses on the escalating supernatural corruption within the warlock community and the personal fallout of recent battles. 🛡️ Plot Summary
: As Magnus Bane adjusts to no longer being High Warlock, he struggles with the corruption of his magic. He and Alec Lightwood attend a warlock council gala where the infection spreads, forcing Magnus to confront the source of the demonic interference.
The episode centers on a supernatural crisis affecting the warlocks of New York. Their magic is becoming "corrupted," manifesting as a dark, oily residue that causes them pain and renders their spells unpredictable or dangerous.
Report: Shadowhunters Season 3, Episode 2 — "The Powers That Be"