9 Reasons Why Marvel's "Runaways" Is An Absolute Must-See

Marvel's Runaways is a show as packed with super-heroic action as it is intelligence and social awareness — making it an absolute must-see for any and every television fan out there. Stream new episodes every Tuesday, only on Hulu.

1. It's enlightened.

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Marvel's Runaways is this year's Woke Teen Drama™, effortlessly demonstrating how simple it is to create an engaging teen soap that's forward-thinking, diverse, and sharp. This show doesn't shy away from subjects like feminism, politics, and race, wielding its deftness to its advantage.

2. It's a program featuring strong female leads.

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Our idea of #SquadGoals includes at least four women per squad. Between Molly's brash humor, Gert's unapologetic individualism, Nico's witchy sensibilities, and Karolina's relatably layered performance, there's an identifiable persona in each of Marvel's Runaways female leads.

3. It's based on a beloved Marvel comic of equal stature.

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It's worth tuning in to Marvel's Runaways just to see how our favorite characters traveled from page to screen (spoiler: fantastically). Marvel's Runaways remains true to its epic origins while placing a fresh, modern spin on its source material.

4. The show is produced by the minds behind The O.C. and Gossip Girl.

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Executive producers Josh Schwartz and Stephanie Savage are the brains behind iconic teen series The O.C. and Gossip Girl, as well as other wonderfully sudsy hits like Hart of Dixie and The Carrie Diaries. And lest you think the two are neophytes of the realm of heroics, Schwartz also lent his hand to the equally action-packed Chuck.

5. There's going to be drama.

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Entertainment Weekly calls Marvel's Runaways "The O.C. with superpowers," and it's an astute assessment. Developing in tandem with our protagonists' newfound gifts are all of the intricacies and nuances of being a teenager.

6. And romance!

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This is a drama set in California with teenagers. Everyone is hot. Romance will undoubtedly ensue!

7. The parents are just as interesting as the kids.

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If you're familiar with the canon of Schwartz and Savage, you'll recognize that captivating, layered adults are just as much a focal point as any of their programs' teens. The added bonus with Marvel's Runaways? These parents are also evil as heck.

8. The special effects are...really special.

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No spoilers here, but it's worth noting that Marvel's Runaways isn't your typical televised superhero drama. Between our heroes' power-dabbling and the creatures they run into (or with 😏), you'll marvel at the work of this show's special effects team.

9. Its Los Angeles setting is as much a character as the show's stars.

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Posh neighborhoods, beautiful homes, and sun-drenched beaches populate Marvel's Runaways in excess; what happens behind closed mahogany doors says as much as the characters' lavish lives imply.

There’s a lot more to discover about Marvel’s Runaways. Find out today by streaming it today, exclusively on Hulu.