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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 ...

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 ...

Star Wars: Rebels (2014–2018), a 3D animated science fiction TV series produced by Lucasfilm Animation, is set in the Star Wars universe. Taking place 15 years after Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith (2005), it leads up to the events of the original Star Wars (1977). The show follows the last of the Jedi being hunted by the Galactic Empire as a fledgling rebellion against them emerges. Drawing inspiration from Ralph McQuarrie’s concept art for the original trilogy, Rebels introduces new characters alongside familiar faces from both the previous animated series, Star Wars: The Clone Wars (2008-2020), and the original ...

Storm of the Century (1999) is a horror television miniseries written by renowned author Stephen King and directed by Craig R. Baxley. In contrast to other TV adaptations of King’s work, this series stands out as an original screenplay created specifically for television. As the inhabitants of Little Tall Island, Maine prepare for a fierce blizzard in 1989, they are rocked by the brutal murder of elderly resident Martha Clarendon at the hands of a menacing stranger. Town manager Robbie Beals takes it upon himself to ...

Peyton Reed directed and Ryan Rowe wrote The Love Bug (1997), an American adventure comedy movie. The protagonist, Jim Douglas, narrates the tale of his trusty companion Herbie, a Volkswagen Beetle, and their escapades. Fast forward to the present, and we find Herbie in the possession of Simon Moore III, an arrogant race car driver and dealer who mistreats him. During a race, Simon insults Herbie as a ‘piece of junk’, which triggers the car’s rebellion and results in them finishing last. After this incident, Simon dumps Herbie in a junkyard. Meanwhile, ...