Episode 9 Rise Up

This episode is wild, emotionally and mentally. Magnus gets his heart broken (but pretends he’s fine). Alec goes dark side. Simon reaches acceptance. Jace is surprised by everything he’s missed. Clary realizes going it alone is not all it’s cracked up to be.

Simon, I get that you are going through a lot, so I am going to allow this bout of irrationality. But please get it together soon! I miss sweet, rational, smart Simon.

Jace, if you were at the Institute where you should be or at least checking in - you’d know what was going on. And you could have been there to help Alec. No offense, Clary.

Alec! Being rude to the true person of your affection is NOT following your heart! I get that you’re scared of being rejected by your loved ones. I get that you’re afraid of losing your career. I get that you're just afraid. But being mean to Magnus is not an acceptable cover or way to deal. Get it together, my guy!

I hate how betrayed Meliorn looks, right here. I know that he gets that Izzy was not involved in his arrest. But in his eyes, she’s guilty by association. And I get why he feels that way.

Lydia, following the law is not good when those laws are born from hate and prejudice. Breaking laws meant to protect = not okay. Breaking laws meant to hurt = okay!

You should have been there Jace! You should have listened to Alec. You should have honored your Parabatai Oath.

DARK ALEC HAS ARRIVED!

Dear Hecate, even playing dark side, Matt is still so damn pretty!

Alec! This is not the way! I know you’re angry at Maryse and Robert. You have every right to be. But there are better ways to deal with this than marrying Lydia. No offense, Lydia.

I understand the sentiment behind everything Alec says to Robert. Hell, I even agree with him. But marrying Lydia is not the way to fix what Robert and Maryse broke. I am proud of him for going off on Robert, though.

I do love Jace and Izzy going to Magnus for help. I’m less thrilled that it requires Magnus to be less than honest with Alec. But Jace is right (did I really just say that?!) Alec is not thinking clearly right now.

You know it’s bad when Izzy is willing to conspire behind Alec’s back and steal from Alec. She might be wild and independent but she is fiercely loyal to and protective of Alec.

Speaking of stunningly, ridiculously beautiful - Hey Harry!

This conversation kills me! Alec telling Magnus about his engagement to Lydia. Magnus trying to play like he understands. The pain in both their eyes. Magnus’ ‘Goodbye, Alexander.’

Harry and Matt break me into a million pieces with this!

That look on Alec’s face tells me that I am not the only one left broken by that conversation!

Clary, my love, I adore you. Truly I do. But it is a bit late to be worrying about ‘going alone.’ Your insistence on doing just that is what got all of us to this point.

“Whatever it takes to protect the Downworld. It’s my world now.’

Sweet sweet Simon. I am so damn proud of you! My precious boy!

‘I don’t want to live if we’re on different sides, Alec.’

Oh Jace! I know I was mad at you, but this fight is brutal and these words - the look on Alec’s face! The whole thing leaves me gutted every time.

Alec! For the love of the Angel (and my sanity) I need you to get it together, my love.

Another emotional rollercoaster of an episode. See ya next time for This World Inverted.