Director Joss Whedon (1964)

HBO’s The Nevers (2021–2023), created by Joss Whedon, is an American science fiction drama set in Victorian London. The Touched, a group primarily consisting of women, are suddenly endowed with extraordinary abilities. Within this group are two intriguing figures: Amalia True, a quick-witted widow with a mysterious past, and her best friend Penance Adair, a brilliant inventor. This highly sought-after series was given a straight-to-series order by HBO in June 2018 after competing with other networks and streaming services such as Netflix. Laura Donnelly was the first actress announced for the project in April ...

Based on the Marvel Comics superhero team, Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015) is the 11th installment in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The sequel to The Avengers (2012), it was produced by Marvel Studios and distributed by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures. In Sokovia, a country in Eastern Europe, the Avengers—Tony Stark, Thor, Bruce Banner, Steve Rogers, Natasha Romanoff, and Clint Barton—conduct a raid on a Hydra facility run by Baron Wolfgang von Strucker. They encounter two of Strucker’s test subjects: Pietro, who possesses superhuman speed, and Wanda Maximoff, who has telepathic and telekinetic abilities. After apprehending Strucker and ...

Created by Joss Whedon, Jed Whedon, and Maurissa Tancharoen for ABC, Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. (2013–2020) is an American television series based on the Marvel Comics organization S.H.I.E.L.D. (Strategic Homeland Intervention, Enforcement, and Logistics Division). Set in the world of superheroes, it was the first to be part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) and maintains continuity with other films and TV shows in the franchise. The series follows agent Phil Coulson as he builds a team to handle unusual cases, ...

The Astonishing X-Men: Unstoppable (2012) episode, penned by Whedon, features an adventure set on the alien planet Breakworld. The team faces off against the Breakworld leaders, whose plan is to destroy Earth with a massive bullet. The subplot involving Danger is also resolved as it is revealed that she is programmed not to kill. Shadowcat bravely phases into the bullet and uses her abilities to make it intangible as it approaches Earth, saving the planet. Unfortunately, she ends up being pulled away with the bullet and disappears into space.

Guess who’s back? The dynamic duo of Joss Whedon and John Cassaday have returned to bring us even more Astonishing X-Men: Torn (2012)! Brace yourselves, because if you thought their previous collaborations were full of twists and turns, prepare for something even crazier. Emma Frost’s recent actions have sent the X-Men into a tailspin. Can they handle one more unexpected development? And as if that wasn’t enough, the elusive Hellfire Club finally makes its move after laying in wait for months. But that’s not all – the identity of the X-Man ...

The Whedon storyline known as Astonishing X-Men: Dangerous (2012) centers around a Sentinel assault orchestrated by an unknown orchestrator. It is eventually revealed that the culprit is none other than the Danger Room itself, now manifesting as a robotic entity aptly named ‘Danger’. Whedon also discloses that Professor X had imprisoned Danger and forced it to serve as the controlling force of the Danger Room, much to the dismay of the X-Men. In addition, it is discovered that Emma Frost has allied herself with the newly formed Hellfire Club.

The film Much Ado About Nothing (2012) is a charming and witty American romantic comedy by Joss Whedon. This cleverly crafted story is based on William Shakespeare’s famous play of the same title. It follows the governor of Messina, Leonato, who is paid a visit by his friend Don Pedro. Don Pedro has just returned from a victorious campaign against his rebellious brother Don John and brings with him two of his officers, Benedick and Claudio. While staying in Messina, Claudio falls for Leonato’s daughter Hero, while Benedick engages in witty banter with Beatrice, the governor’s niece. The growing romance ...

The Avengers (2012) is an American superhero movie based on the Marvel Comics team of the same name. The film, which is the sixth installment in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, was produced by Marvel Studios and distributed by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures. While planning to conquer Earth, Loki, a member of the Asgardian race, makes a deal with the leader of an extraterrestrial group called the Chitauri. In exchange for giving him access to the Tesseract – a powerful source of energy with unknown potential – The Other promises to provide Loki with an army. Upon discovering that the Tesseract has been activated, Nick Fury, director of ...

Astonishing X-Men: Gifted (2009) centered on the introduction of key team members and their roles. Whedon unveiled an Indian scientist, Dr. Kavita Rao, who had created a ‘mutant cure’ with support from alien warrior Ord. The idea of being fully human captivates Beast, who seeks out Rao but instead uncovers that the cure was made through unlawful experimentation on an unidentified person. The X-Men invade Benetech and are joined by Colossus. With his assistance, they defeat Ord, but not before learning that a mutant (possibly one of their own) would destroy Ord’s home planet, Breakworld, within three ...

Created by writer and director Joss Whedon under Mutant Enemy Productions, Dollhouse (2009–2010) is an American science fiction television series. It follows the journey of Echo, a ‘doll’ or ‘Active’ for the Los Angeles ‘Dollhouse’. This facility is part of a company that provides human beings to wealthy clients for various engagements, ranging from romantic interludes to high-risk criminal enterprises. The Actives, including Echo, have their memories wiped and live in a childlike state until new memories and personalities are inserted prior to each mission. These individuals have ...

In 2008, a musical comedy-drama miniseries called Dr. Horrible’s Sing-Along Blog (2008) was created specifically for online viewing. Set and filmed in Los Angeles, the show follows the story of Dr. Horrible, an aspiring supervillain; his arch-nemesis Captain Hammer; and their mutual love interest, Penny. The series is divided into three acts, each lasting around 14 minutes. These were initially released as separate episodes on the Internet in July 2008, with a two-day gap between each release. Act I. Dr. Horrible takes to his video blog to provide updates on his schemes and address emails from his viewers. ...

Serenity (2005), an American space Western film, was written and directed by Joss Whedon in his feature directorial debut. In the 26th century, humanity has colonized a new solar system with the central planets forming the Alliance. After winning a war against the rebellious Independents who refused to join them, tensions continue to simmer between the two groups. The Tam siblings, River and Dr. Simon, face their own struggles when she is taken by Alliance scientists and transformed into both a psychic and an assassin. But thanks to her brother’s bravery, River is saved as a teenager. During her training, she ...

The American space Western drama television series, Firefly (2002–2003), was created by Joss Whedon under his Mutant Enemy Productions label. The show centers around the ‘Firefly-class’ spaceship Serenity, home to the main characters. Its body has a firefly-like shape and its tail lights up during acceleration, similar to a bioluminescent insectoid abdomen. The ship was named after the Battle of Serenity Valley, where Sergeant Malcolm Reynolds and Corporal Zoe Alleyne survived on the losing side. In ‘Bushwhacked’, it is revealed that this loss sealed the fate of the Independents. The Alliance ...

Angel (1999–2004), an American supernatural TV series, is a spinoff of Buffy the Vampire Slayer. It was created by Joss Whedon, who also created and directed Buffy. Along with David Greenwalt, Whedon produced the show which aired on The WB from October 5, 1999 to May 19, 2004 for five seasons and 110 episodes. Like its predecessor, Angel was also produced by Mutant Enemy. The show chronicles the challenges faced by Angel, a vampire whose soul was returned to him after a Romani curse as punishment ...

Buffy the Vampire Slayer (1997–2003) is a popular American supernatural drama television series, written and directed by Joss Whedon. It is based on his 1992 film of the same name, although the two are separate productions. Whedon headed Mutant Enemy Productions as executive producer and showrunner. The show has been highly acclaimed, often being ranked among the greatest television series of all time. Original airings reached four to six million viewers, which was considered successful for the relatively new and smaller WB Television Network. While it did not receive ...