Here’s where things get complicated. Season 3 was split into two parts (3A and 3B) due to Freeform’s sudden cancellation announcement halfway through production. The showrunners were told they had only 12 additional episodes to wrap up a mythology designed for five seasons. The result? A lightning-fast, emotionally raw, and surprisingly beautiful finale.

The series ran for three seasons (2016–2019) on Freeform, totaling 55 episodes Main Focus

The season opens with a genuine shock: Jace is possessed by his father’s spirit? No — instead, the show kills off a main character early (a fake-out that actually works) and fully commits to the Valentine (Alan van Sprang) threat. Van Sprang’s Valentine is a magnetic villain — a charismatic terrorist who believes he’s saving the world from Downworlders.