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Helstrom (2020), an American TV show available on Hulu, was developed by Paul Zbyszewski and draws inspiration from the Marvel Comics figures Daimon and Satana Hellstrom. The show is a collaboration between Marvel Television and ABC Signature Studios, where Zbyszewski takes on the role of showrunner. Centered around two siblings, Daimon and Ana Helstrom, who are the children of a notorious serial killer, the duo has a complex relationship as they hunt down humanity’s most terrifying individuals using their distinct personalities and abilities.

Cloak & Dagger (2018–2019) is an American TV series created by Joe Pokaski for Freeform, based on the Marvel Comics characters of the same name. Set in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, it shares continuity with other franchise television shows and films. In New Orleans, Louisiana, Tandy Bowen and Tyrone Johnson are two teenagers from different backgrounds who gain superpowers after a life-changing event involving the collapse of the Roxxon Gulf Platform. As their friendship grows, they discover that their powers are more effective when used together. Together, they strive to right some of the world’s ...

The show Runaways (2017–2019), an American television series on Hulu, was created by Josh Schwartz and Stephanie Savage. It is based on the Marvel Comics superhero team of the same name and takes place in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Like other shows in the franchise, it shares continuity with the films. The story follows a group of six teenagers – Nico Minoru, Karolina Dean, Molly Hernandez, Chase Stein, Alex Wilder, and Gertrude Yorkes – who discover that their parents are part of a super-villain group called The Pride. Feeling unsafe at home, the ...

The Punisher (2017–2019), a Netflix original series developed by Steve Lightfoot, is based on the beloved Marvel Comics character. Set in the same universe as the franchise’s films and other shows, it serves as a spin-off from the initial Marvel Netflix production, Daredevil (2015-2018). In season one, former Marine Frank Castle – known as ‘the Punisher’ in New York City – seeks vengeance for his family’s tragic demise. However, he soon discovers a larger conspiracy beyond their murders. In season two, Castle finds himself embroiled in the investigation of Amy Bendix’s ...

The Defenders (2017) is a miniseries on Netflix, created by Douglas Petrie and Marco Ramirez, that brings together the Marvel Comics characters Daredevil, Jessica Jones, Luke Cage, and Iron Fist to form a powerful superhero team. Set in the same universe as the popular franchise’s movies, this crossover event serves as the culmination of four previously released interconnected series from Marvel and Netflix. As they face a common enemy that threatens their cities and possibly the entire world, these diverse heroes must learn to trust each other and work together ...

Iron Fist (2017–2018), an American TV show produced by Marvel Television for Netflix, is based on the Marvel Comics character of the same name and created by Scott Buck. Set in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, it shares continuity with the franchise’s films and was the fourth in a series of Marvel shows on Netflix leading up to the crossover event The Defenders (2017). After being presumed dead for 15 years, Danny Rand returns to New York City. Upon his return, he faces doubts from childhood friends who now run his parents’ company about whether he is truly the rightful heir. Despite this, ...

Inhumans (2017), an American TV series by Scott Buck for ABC, is based on Marvel Comics’ eponymous race. The show is set in the MCU and acknowledges other TV series within the franchise. It was co-produced by ABC Studios, Marvel Television, and Devilina Productions, with IMAX Entertainment as a financial partner, allowing for a theatrical debut. Buck served as the show’s leader. The Inhumans are among Marvel’s most unique beings. This genetic outcast community resides in their isolated island kingdom of Attilan, preferring to remain separate from the rest of the world. What sets them apart ...

Legion (2017–2019) is a superhero TV series on FX, created by Noah Hawley and based on the Marvel character David Haller. It was produced by FX Productions in association with Marvel Television and takes place in an alternate timeline of the X-Men films. From a young age, Haller has been diagnosed with schizophrenia and has been in various psychiatric hospitals since then. His adoptive sister, Amy Haller, committed him to the latest facility. However, during his stay, he meets fellow patient Syd Barrett, which leads him to question whether his mental illness is all there is to him. Unfortunately, an event ...

Based on the Marvel Comics character of the same name, Luke Cage (2016–2018) is an American TV series created by Cheo Hodari Coker for Netflix. As part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, it shares continuity with the franchise’s films and was the third installment in the Marvel Netflix series before leading to The Defenders crossover miniseries. Produced by Marvel Television in collaboration with ABC Studios, showrunner Coker tells the story of a fugitive rebuilding his life in Harlem after being granted super strength and unbreakable skin through a sabotaged experiment. Despite overcoming his ...

The show Jessica Jones (2015–2019), developed by Melissa Rosenberg for Netflix, is an adaptation of the Marvel Comics character. It exists in the same universe as the Marvel films and is one of several series leading up to The Defenders crossover event. Jessica, a superpowered individual, had a short-lived stint as a superhero until Kilgrave, her arch-nemesis, tragically drove her to take a life. She then changes careers to become a private detective. However, when Kilgrave resurfaces, Jessica must once again confront him to put an end to his reign of terror. Following a ...

Agent Carter (2015–2016), an American television series, was created by Christopher Markus and Stephen McFeely for ABC. It is based on the Marvel Comics character Peggy Carter and follows her roles in Captain America: The First Avenger and the short film Marvel One-Shot: Agent Carter. Set in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), the show maintains continuity with the franchise’s films and other television series. Starring Hayley Atwell as Captain America’s Peggy Carter, it is set in 1946 after World War II has ended. Dealing with a ...

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, ...