This is Marvel-lous!

Wonderful gift
The Gifted

A family adventure series, The Gifted, is an invigorating experience as it dabbles with lesser-known characters of the Marvel universe and weaves its way through family dynamics at the same time. The show, which is set to premiere in India on Star World on July 26 at 9 pm, is based on the X-men comics; we are constantly introduced to lesser-known mutants like the Blink, Thunderbird and Polaris. 

Past present
Agent Carter

Set in the past, this show is centred on the lead character Peggy Carter, as she balances life as a secret agent in the America of the 1940’s. The strong and edgy lead, who constantly fights to be taken seriously in a man’s world, is beautiful in its storytelling. A visual treat, the series is full of action and drama. 

Detective line
Jessica Jones

A woman-centric show is always a welcome change and when that show is as good as Jessica Jones, it is sure to be a favourite. It traces the life of Jessica, a former superhero, who opens her own detective agency. What is immensely lovable about this series is that it steers clear from the ‘superhero sheen’ that most movies have, but rather gives us the troubled hero with her own set of problems. 

Great watch
Agents of Shield

The series set in the Marvel cinematic universe (MCU) is based on the popular Marvel comic organisation S.H.I.E.L.D. This Avengers TV spin-off is an interesting watch, since for once it is not centred around the superheroes but the underdogs of the Marvel universe. Packed with humour, darkness, action, suspense and drama, this show is wonderful.

Dark & gritty
Daredevil

The show follows the life of the masked vigilante, who fights crime at night and is a blind lawyer during the day. But don’t get fooled by the storyline, because Daredevil is easily one of the most interesting characters in the Marvel universe. The show is dark and gritty with the action being top-notch.