Marvel’s Runaways

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Overview

Every teenager thinks their parents are evil. What if you found out they actually were? Six diverse teenagers who can barely stand each other must unite against a common foe – their parents.

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Marvel's Runaways (Hulu) "From Page to Screen" Featurette HD

Cast

Virginia Gardner

Creator:

Josh Schwartz, Stephanie Savage

Fist Air Date:

2017-11-21

Episode Runtime:

50m

Production Companies:

Marvel Television, Fake Empire Productions, ABC Signature Studios

Genres:

Action & Adventure Drama Sci-Fi & Fantasy

Keywords:

based on comic marvel cinematic universe (mcu) runaway super villain superhero

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Vote Average: 7.3/10

Vote Count: 966 Votes

Show Popularity: 7.2871

Show Status: Ended

Show Type: Scripted

Spoken Languages: English

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- 01 May 2026 at 8:59 pm

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⭐ Insomniacs Rating: 7/10 THE SUMMARY Every teenager thinks their parents are evil, but for this group of six LA kids, it’s actually true. After spying on their mums and dads, they realize the "charity" their parents run is actually a front for a literal supervillain cabal called Pride. Suddenly, the jock, the goth, and the geek have to stop bickering and go on the run, discovering they’ve inherited some pretty weird powers—and a psychic dinosaur—along the way. It’s a glossy, sun-soaked teen drama that mixes high school angst with a massive sci-fi conspiracy. THE PROS The best thing about this show is that it actually gives the parents as much screen time as the kids. Usually, the adults in these shows are just boring background characters, but here, the "villains" are fully fleshed out and almost as interesting as the heroes. The chemistry between the teens feels authentic—they’re messy, awkward, and make plenty of mistakes. It also has a dinosaur named Old Lace that is psychically linked to one of the girls, which is exactly the kind of madness that makes comic book shows fun. The production looks great, too, capturing that wealthy, hollow vibe of Los Angeles perfectly. THE CONS It misses an 8/10 because it’s a bit of a slow burn. It takes nearly the entire first season for them to actually "run away," which can be a bit frustrating if you’re looking for immediate action. Like a lot of Hulu and Netflix shows, it suffers from having a few too many episodes, leading to some melodrama that feels like it belongs in an episode of *The O.C.* rather than a Marvel series. It settles at a 7 because, while the characters are great, the plot can sometimes spin its wheels in the middle of the seasons, making the pacing feel a bit sluggish. THE VERDICT A solid 7/10. It’s a stylish, character-driven show that’s perfect if you want something a bit lighter than the gritty Netflix series but smarter than your average teen soap. It isn't an 8 because it takes a while to really get going, but it’s a fun ride once it does. If you like a bit of mystery with your superpowers and don't mind some high school drama, it’s a decent shout for the weekend. Anticipated: What If...? Runaways (October 2026). INSOMNIAC TRIVIA • Teen Expertise: The show was created by Josh Schwartz and Stephanie Savage, the same duo behind *The O.C.* and *Gossip Girl*. They were brought in specifically because Marvel wanted the show to feel like a genuine teen drama first and a superhero show second.• Practical Dino: Old Lace, the dinosaur, isn't just a pile of CGI. The production actually built a massive, fully animatronic puppet that required six people to operate. This helped the actors feel like they were interacting with a real creature on set.• Secret Cameo: Stan Lee makes his traditional cameo in season one as a limo driver. It’s one of his more understated appearances, but it’s a nice nod to the creator of the wider Marvel universe in a show that usually stays in its own lane. THE VIBE Like a beach party where you realize everyone is lying to you, the smell of expensive sunblock and old magic, and the feeling of realizing your parents are weirder than you thought. It’s bright, dramatic, and a bit tense. It makes you want to buy a staff, talk to a dinosaur, and move out of your house immediately.

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Season 1

10 Episodes

Air Date: 2017-11-20

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Season 2

13 Episodes

Air Date: 2018-12-20

The Runaways have left their homes (and evil parents) behind and now have to learn to live on their own. As they scavenge for food, search for shelter, and take care of one another, our kids begin to realize that, for better or worse, they’re stuck with each other. And it’s up to them to take down PRIDE once and for all. But someone sent a mysterious message to Jonah… Is there a mole in the Runaways? Meanwhile PRIDE is focused on finding their children, and Jonah has his own dangerous plan in mind.

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Season 3

10 Episodes

Air Date: 2019-12-12

The Runaways frantically search for their captured friends Chase, Gert and Karolina. The kids go head to head with an unstoppable enemy who has targeted Leslie - or more accurately, the child she's carrying. Nico draws them all into a dark realm where its ruler Morgan le Fay, is much more nefarious than anyone the kids have yet to face.

Videos

Marvel's Runaways (Hulu) "From Page to Screen" Featurette HD

Marvel's Runaways "Meet the Runaways" Featurette (HD)

Marvel's Runaways Teaser (Official) • A Hulu Original

Cast

Virginia Gardner

Brigid Brannagh

Annie Wersching

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Insomniacs Reviews
- 1 May 2026 at 9:59 PM

⭐ Insomniacs Rating: 7/10
THE SUMMARY
Every teenager thinks their parents are evil, but for this group of six LA kids, it’s actually true. After spying on their mums and dads, they realize the “charity” their parents run is actually a front for a literal supervillain cabal called Pride. Suddenly, the jock, the goth, and the geek have to stop bickering and go on the run, discovering they’ve inherited some pretty weird powers—and a psychic dinosaur—along the way. It’s a glossy, sun-soaked teen drama that mixes high school angst with a massive sci-fi conspiracy.
THE PROS
The best thing about this show is that it actually gives the parents as much screen time as the kids. Usually, the adults in these shows are just boring background characters, but here, the “villains” are fully fleshed out and almost as interesting as the heroes. The chemistry between the teens feels authentic—they’re messy, awkward, and make plenty of mistakes. It also has a dinosaur named Old Lace that is psychically linked to one of the girls, which is exactly the kind of madness that makes comic book shows fun. The production looks great, too, capturing that wealthy, hollow vibe of Los Angeles perfectly.
THE CONS
It misses an 8/10 because it’s a bit of a slow burn. It takes nearly the entire first season for them to actually “run away,” which can be a bit frustrating if you’re looking for immediate action. Like a lot of Hulu and Netflix shows, it suffers from having a few too many episodes, leading to some melodrama that feels like it belongs in an episode of *The O.C.* rather than a Marvel series. It settles at a 7 because, while the characters are great, the plot can sometimes spin its wheels in the middle of the seasons, making the pacing feel a bit sluggish.
THE VERDICT
A solid 7/10. It’s a stylish, character-driven show that’s perfect if you want something a bit lighter than the gritty Netflix series but smarter than your average teen soap. It isn’t an 8 because it takes a while to really get going, but it’s a fun ride once it does. If you like a bit of mystery with your superpowers and don’t mind some high school drama, it’s a decent shout for the weekend. Anticipated: What If…? Runaways (October 2026).
INSOMNIAC TRIVIA
• Teen Expertise: The show was created by Josh Schwartz and Stephanie Savage, the same duo behind *The O.C.* and *Gossip Girl*. They were brought in specifically because Marvel wanted the show to feel like a genuine teen drama first and a superhero show second.
• Practical Dino: Old Lace, the dinosaur, isn’t just a pile of CGI. The production actually built a massive, fully animatronic puppet that required six people to operate. This helped the actors feel like they were interacting with a real creature on set.
• Secret Cameo: Stan Lee makes his traditional cameo in season one as a limo driver. It’s one of his more understated appearances, but it’s a nice nod to the creator of the wider Marvel universe in a show that usually stays in its own lane.
THE VIBE
Like a beach party where you realize everyone is lying to you, the smell of expensive sunblock and old magic, and the feeling of realizing your parents are weirder than you thought. It’s bright, dramatic, and a bit tense. It makes you want to buy a staff, talk to a dinosaur, and move out of your house immediately.

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