Marvel’s Inhumans was produced for ABC at a time when Marvel was experimenting with expanding its television universe. The complicated release schedule of the eight-episode show may have negatively affected its reception. The first two episodes were cut together and shown on IMAX screens internationally, followed by weekly broadcasts of the remaining episodes.
Despite being critically panned, with a Rotten Tomatoes score of just 11%, the show has garnered a dedicated fanbase that hopes to see more adventures of the Inhuman Royal Family. Audiences looking for shows with similar themes and action have a variety of options.
10 Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.
Hardcore Marvel fans will already know that the Inhumans appear in season two of Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. with a lengthy story arc that spans several seasons. Because the film rights for X-Men are owned by Fox, the Inhumans are used as a reasonable facsimile to tell a story about people trying to protect their own.
Led by the delightful Clark Gregg as Agent Phil Coulson, the show has been hugely successful, running for seven seasons with a revolving roster of new and established Marvel characters. While it was never allowed to cross over with the cinematic universe directly, there are plenty of subtle nods and deep cuts to keep fans entertained.
9 Jupiter’s Legacy
Based on the critically acclaimed comic books of the same name, Jupiter’s Legacy deals with themes of family, belonging, and living up to the unreasonable expectations of both your parents and society. As with the comics, the series examines the responsibility that comes with power, like who should be allowed to wield it, and how.
Like Inhumans, Jupiter’s Legacy only lasted one season. Despite a considerable budget, outstanding cast, and Mark Millar himself attached as an executive producer, the show was critically panned. Complaints included the slow pacing, which saw viewership drop before the story had a chance to get going.
8 Titans
For years, fans have been clambering for an on-screen adaptation of Nightwing. He’s joined by teammates like Starfire, Beast Boy and Red Hood. A superhero team series that fared better than most, Titans has received both critical and audience acclaim for its gritty and violent portrayal of familiar characters.
While many shows diminish in quality and reception with successive seasons, Titans managed to buck this trend, with the latest season holding a 100% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. This is due in no small part to the exceptional writing, deep characterization, powerful action scenes, and great visual effects.
7 The Magicians
Based on the famous fantasy novel by Lev Grossman, The Magicians is another example of a series that has improved with every new season. A team show with a more mystical theme, The Magicians follows the adventures of Quentin Coldwater, who has been admitted to the esteemed and magical Brakebills University.
After a rocky start, the show began to find its feet, adding a colorful cast of powerful spell casters that expanded the lore of this exciting, magical, and dangerous universe. Despite a few missteps, the show is packed with surprising twists and presented a deep world for viewers to explore.
6 Big Hero 6: The Series
For a more lighthearted watch, Big Hero 6: The Series picked up after the events of the movie. The lovable team of tech geniuses returned to defend the fictional city of San Fransokyo from new threats.
This television adaptation changes a few details established in the film but presented a gorgeous and speedy watch with episodes in season three running for just 11 minutes. For fans of animation, the show has received numerous nominations for its technical achievements and presentation.
5 The Umbrella Academy
A different kind of family, The Umbrella Academy, presents the story of seven siblings, all born on the same day at the exact same time from 43 different mothers. These special children are recruited by the eccentric genius Sir Reginald Hargreaves into the Umbrella Academy, where they are trained to use their unique powers.
For fans who enjoyed the family dynamics of The Inhumans, The Umbrella Academy delivered a much more complex mix of drama and action, with each of the adopted Hargreaves children having their own unique experiences, lives, and interpersonal relationships with each other.
4 Travelers
While Travelers doesn’t feature any super powered characters, it is based around the premise that future humanity sent their consciousness back in time into host bodies that prevent the end of the world. Travelers meticulously builds its universe throughout three seasons.
With its strong cast, led by Eric McCormack of Will & Grace fame, these time-traveling agents explored and investigated critical moments in our time. Reviews for Travelers have been generally positive, praising its storytelling and the exciting ways it plays with its time travel mechanics.
3 The Boys
The Boys was a breakout success when the first season was released on Amazon in 2019. Fans of the comics, which the show is based on, were initially concerned about how the characters and story would be adapted due to its gritty, over-the-top nature and extreme violence. Those fears were quickly put to bed in the first episode.
The series followed a group of human misfits who are out to put an end to super powered beings. The most high-profile of these are The Seven, a manufactured team created and managed by the mysterious corporation Vought International.
2 Game Of Thrones
Family drama is a core element of The Inhumans, both in the comics and the show. Fans seeking more of this need look no further than Game Of Thrones, which adds in a heavy dose of political intrigue, espionage, and even dragons. Early seasons closely follow the George R. R. Martin books, which the show is based on.
Game of Thrones was seemingly inescapable after it began airing in 2011. The show developed a reputation for pulling the rug out from under the audience when popular characters were frequently and brutally killed off without warning.
1 The Defenders
While the MCU was playing out on big screens and Marvel was spreading its IPs across different networks, Netflix was busy developing its own interconnected universe of popular characters. With the success of the individual shows, it was only a matter of time before The Defenders would make their team debut on the streaming service.
The show, unfortunately, only got one season before Marvel began pooling its rights together to create its own shows for Disney+. The Defenders brought together characters who had been given enough time to develop individually before being drawn together into a tight, action-packed team show.
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