Marvel's Inhumans

Marvel's Inhumans is a 2017 American television series based on the Marvel Comics race of the same name. Created by Scott Buck, the series is set within the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) and produced by Marvel Television in association with ABC Studios. It aired on ABC from September 29 to November 10, 2017, comprising eight episodes.

🧬 Plot Summary

The series centers on the Inhuman Royal Family, led by King Black Bolt, whose voice can cause massive destruction with even a whisper. After a military coup led by his brother Maximus, the Royal Family escapes from their hidden city of Attilan on the Moon to Hawaii. There, they must find a way to reunite and return home before their way of life is destroyed forever. 

👥 Main Cast

• Anson Mount as Black Bolt

• Serinda Swan as Medusa

• Iwan Rheon as Maximus

• Ken Leung as Karnak

• Eme Ikwuakor as Gorgon

   

• Isabelle Cornish as Crystal

• Ellen Woglom as Louise

• Sonya Balmores as Auran

• Mike Moh as Triton

🎬 Production Details

• Creator: Scott Buck

• Directors: Roel Reiné (first two episodes)

• Producers: Marvel Television, ABC Studios, IMAX Corporation

• Filming Locations: Hawaii (Oahu)

• Camera: Filmed with IMAX digital cameras

• Original Network: ABC

• Number of Episodes: 8

• Runtime: Approximately 43 minutes per episode

• Language: English

• Release Dates: Premiered in IMAX theaters on September 1, 2017; aired on ABC from September 29 to November 10, 2017 

📺 Reception

Marvel's Inhumans received generally negative reviews from critics and audiences alike. Criticisms focused on its writing, visual effects, and overall production quality. The series holds a 11% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Due to its poor reception, ABC canceled the series after one season.

Despite its ambitious premise and connection to the larger MCU, Marvel's Inhumans struggled to resonate with audiences and critics, leading to its short-lived run.