Marvel's 616

Season

2020

USA

6.6

TV-14

An anthology documentary series that explores the historical, cultural and societal impacts of the Marvel Comics Universe and its intersection with the world.

Episode List

S1 • E1

Japanese Spider-Man

In 1978, Marvel Comics and Japanese distributor TOEI signed a deal to bring Marvel characters to Japanese television. Their first collaboration was a massive hit that revolutionized an entire genre of popular Japanese entertainment.

S1 • E2

Higher, Further, Faster

From the perspective of what it means to be a woman in what's perceived to be a male-driven industry, "Higher, Further, Faster" will shine a light on the trailblazing women of Marvel Comics and explores how they found ways to tell stories of representation and inclusion.

S1 • E3

Amazing Artisans

Visual storytellers draw inspiration from their environments, and few fans realize how many Marvel artists live and work around the world, far from the Marvel Bullpen in New York.

S1 • E4

Lost and Found

Actor and comedian Paul Scheer (Black Monday, The League) is on the hunt to discover the "forgotten" characters of Marvel Comics.

S1 • E5

Suit Up!

The cosplay community is overflowing with creativity and dedication to the craft of costume building. And many individuals have found inner confidence - and lifelong friends - by embodying the Marvel characters who inspire them.

S1 • E6

Unboxed

Action figures once dwelled only in toy chests, but today, they are treasured and preserved by collectors of all ages. "Unboxed" muses on the symbiotic relationship between toys and comics, and the imaginative professionals melding them.

S1 • E7

The Marvel Method

Comic book veteran Dan Slott is among the last remaining writers to collaborate using the storied "Marvel Method," an approach where a writer develops and passes a plot summary to an artist to construct the visual action and story beats.

S1 • E8

Marvel Spotlight

Marvel has created a series of one-act plays to challenge teenagers to explore the humans behind their favorite Marvel Super Heroes, including Ms. Marvel and Squirrel Girl, and examine universal challenges facing young adults today.