Hey, it's me again. i don't think i have ever said my name before, like officially. Maybe one day i will or you can just scroll down and see. Well enough about me and let's talk about one of Marvel's Tv show i can't stop watching(well i stopped since am done with season 2). Ladies and Gentlemen i give you Gifted. I gotta say, the series is good and it has a way of keeping glued to your seat and wanting more. But don't let my words just convince you. Let my research and fact convince you. So let's begin on this awesome journey.
Firstly, I'd like to give a brief explanation on what FOX's new show The Gifted is really all about. The series mainly focuses on the Struckers, your average, well-off family. After certain events unfold within the first episode (I won't spoil anything), the parents discover that their children are mutants. Within this world, much like with any other X-title, mutants are feared and hated, so it's not a big surprise when the authorities begin their pursuit of the children for being "Dangerous Mutants." The parents, Reed (Stephen Moyer) and Kate (Amy Acker) decide that family is the most important thing and decide to flee the authorities to keep their children, Lauren (Natalie Alyn Lind) and Andy (Percy Hynes White), safe. The main antagonists of the series are the agents from "Sentinel Services" (If you think that word sounds familiar, you'd be right, "Sentinels" are those giant mechanized monstrosities known for claiming hundreds of mutant lives within the comics, movies, and television adaptations). The show doesn't only focus on the family, as lots of screen time is devoted to a renegade group of mutants who call themselves "The Underground." These people rescue other mutants who are being hunted and give them a safe place to rest their heads. They also have notable heroes from the comics within their ranks such as Polaris, Blink, and Thunderbird(currently my favorite for now)
With that said, here are the reasons you should consider watching Marvel Gifted
1. New Look At The X-Universe
The many comics and graphic novels of this Marvel property have done an amazing job at crafting the larger universe that these characters reside within, but what makes The Gifted stand out from traditional storylines involving mutants and the X-men is that it tries to be divergent,setting an entirely different tone. The show strives to focus on the smaller aspects of a much greater world, this way audiences don't feel like they must pick up a comic book before they can start watching, just so they can follow along with the narrative. The Gifted allows audiences to experience what it's like for the proverbial "little guy" within the X-universe, without the glamour of super heroism or the safe spaces provided by older, insanely rich, philanthropist.
2. Diversity In Cast
I don't think i have seen a series with so much diversity. Definitely gave me an idea or two in my story writing. In The Gifted’s world, the X-Men are missing and everything are left to a group of underground mutants, trying to fight the government and bring justice for mutants alike. The Gifted introduces us to three fully-realized characters of color with Eclipse, Blink, and Thunderbird, instituting a refreshing change of pace considering how often the people of color were pushed to the margins in the films. (Visualized perhaps most clearly in Days of Future Past, where all the mutants of color were literally locked outside.) The prominent Thunderbird role is particularly notable, not only because Native Americans have the lowest levels of representation in media, but also because his character was killed just three issues after his introduction in the comics. (The creator has promised John will not meet the same fate in The Gifted, and already he has surpassed his comic book counterpart. Which am happy about). One reason X-Men works for me is that there has always been something that no matter who you were, you could find at least one character to identify with(mine being Wolverine). Accepting differences has always been one of the most used and reoccurring themes within the franchise, even with all the super villains and giant killer robots, these heroes strive to improve relations with people and create a better world.
3. The Story
The storyline of The Gifted is amazingly engaging just from the first couple of minutes of the show. You're pulled into their world, and you get to see what some mutants have to experience and how they live and hide just for being different(sounds familiar ?). The show keeps a steady tempo, from the dynamic moments of the underground to the more heartwarming interactions of the Strucker family. I’ve found that there isn’t a dull moment in the program. The audience is either learning interesting facts about the various characters, the world at large, or dealing with any number of threats that seem to constantly pop up for the show's protagonists. The Gifted does an amazing job at delivering a compelling family narrative within an absurdly terrifying world of uncertainty. It engages audiences by fully showcasing the bonds of these individuals and how they view their lives and the world around them.
4. It's the X-Men
The Gifted is still a part of the X-universe, and that alone is huge reason to watch the show. The X-men storylines have been some of the most powerfully written and influential story in the history of comics, and taking just a bit of what made those stories great, is going to be amazing when applied to this show. It retains classic aspects of the comics like discrimination that still resonate in the modern world, while showing how these events are perceived through the eyes of a small family which makes for captivating storytelling. I would highly recommend to anyone that watching The Gifted is a great decision. It airs Mondays at 8 PM Central on Fox. You should really check it out.
With all the Pro the show has, I am worried about one Con, which is the show getting canceled. I am still mourning the Daredevil series that Netflix canceled. Fox is known for starting strong, hooking us in and then smashing not breaking but smashing our hearts by canceling the show. They did it with Sleepy Hollow, Almost Human and Firefly. TV Tropes even have a category on a subpage on it, where it says " Ever since the dawn of the 21st century, Fox has gained a reputation of canceling and/or screwing over an extensive number of television programs for whatever reason, regardless if the show is good or not to critics and audience." And they are really not exaggerating. Somewhere down the line, Fox will screw it up. The writing gets weaker, the characters become shells of who they once were, they don't advertise it well and wonder why ratings are low, or they just cancel it and don't provide strong enough reason why. Fox is a bait and switch lover, and I am starting to get tired of falling for it. So I am cautiously not getting too attached. If Fox too often breaks your heart, you may want to bow out of this one, especially if your heart is still recovering from Daredevil or any show that got canceled.
That is all i have for you today on Gifted. Seriously you should consider watching. For now it's has no wrong and even though Fox will be Fox, that doesn't mean we can't enjoy the Journey at least.
Till next Time stay Gifted
Firstly, I'd like to give a brief explanation on what FOX's new show The Gifted is really all about. The series mainly focuses on the Struckers, your average, well-off family. After certain events unfold within the first episode (I won't spoil anything), the parents discover that their children are mutants. Within this world, much like with any other X-title, mutants are feared and hated, so it's not a big surprise when the authorities begin their pursuit of the children for being "Dangerous Mutants." The parents, Reed (Stephen Moyer) and Kate (Amy Acker) decide that family is the most important thing and decide to flee the authorities to keep their children, Lauren (Natalie Alyn Lind) and Andy (Percy Hynes White), safe. The main antagonists of the series are the agents from "Sentinel Services" (If you think that word sounds familiar, you'd be right, "Sentinels" are those giant mechanized monstrosities known for claiming hundreds of mutant lives within the comics, movies, and television adaptations). The show doesn't only focus on the family, as lots of screen time is devoted to a renegade group of mutants who call themselves "The Underground." These people rescue other mutants who are being hunted and give them a safe place to rest their heads. They also have notable heroes from the comics within their ranks such as Polaris, Blink, and Thunderbird(currently my favorite for now)
With that said, here are the reasons you should consider watching Marvel Gifted
1. New Look At The X-Universe
The many comics and graphic novels of this Marvel property have done an amazing job at crafting the larger universe that these characters reside within, but what makes The Gifted stand out from traditional storylines involving mutants and the X-men is that it tries to be divergent,setting an entirely different tone. The show strives to focus on the smaller aspects of a much greater world, this way audiences don't feel like they must pick up a comic book before they can start watching, just so they can follow along with the narrative. The Gifted allows audiences to experience what it's like for the proverbial "little guy" within the X-universe, without the glamour of super heroism or the safe spaces provided by older, insanely rich, philanthropist.
2. Diversity In Cast
I don't think i have seen a series with so much diversity. Definitely gave me an idea or two in my story writing. In The Gifted’s world, the X-Men are missing and everything are left to a group of underground mutants, trying to fight the government and bring justice for mutants alike. The Gifted introduces us to three fully-realized characters of color with Eclipse, Blink, and Thunderbird, instituting a refreshing change of pace considering how often the people of color were pushed to the margins in the films. (Visualized perhaps most clearly in Days of Future Past, where all the mutants of color were literally locked outside.) The prominent Thunderbird role is particularly notable, not only because Native Americans have the lowest levels of representation in media, but also because his character was killed just three issues after his introduction in the comics. (The creator has promised John will not meet the same fate in The Gifted, and already he has surpassed his comic book counterpart. Which am happy about). One reason X-Men works for me is that there has always been something that no matter who you were, you could find at least one character to identify with(mine being Wolverine). Accepting differences has always been one of the most used and reoccurring themes within the franchise, even with all the super villains and giant killer robots, these heroes strive to improve relations with people and create a better world.
3. The Story
The storyline of The Gifted is amazingly engaging just from the first couple of minutes of the show. You're pulled into their world, and you get to see what some mutants have to experience and how they live and hide just for being different(sounds familiar ?). The show keeps a steady tempo, from the dynamic moments of the underground to the more heartwarming interactions of the Strucker family. I’ve found that there isn’t a dull moment in the program. The audience is either learning interesting facts about the various characters, the world at large, or dealing with any number of threats that seem to constantly pop up for the show's protagonists. The Gifted does an amazing job at delivering a compelling family narrative within an absurdly terrifying world of uncertainty. It engages audiences by fully showcasing the bonds of these individuals and how they view their lives and the world around them.
4. It's the X-Men
The Gifted is still a part of the X-universe, and that alone is huge reason to watch the show. The X-men storylines have been some of the most powerfully written and influential story in the history of comics, and taking just a bit of what made those stories great, is going to be amazing when applied to this show. It retains classic aspects of the comics like discrimination that still resonate in the modern world, while showing how these events are perceived through the eyes of a small family which makes for captivating storytelling. I would highly recommend to anyone that watching The Gifted is a great decision. It airs Mondays at 8 PM Central on Fox. You should really check it out.
With all the Pro the show has, I am worried about one Con, which is the show getting canceled. I am still mourning the Daredevil series that Netflix canceled. Fox is known for starting strong, hooking us in and then smashing not breaking but smashing our hearts by canceling the show. They did it with Sleepy Hollow, Almost Human and Firefly. TV Tropes even have a category on a subpage on it, where it says " Ever since the dawn of the 21st century, Fox has gained a reputation of canceling and/or screwing over an extensive number of television programs for whatever reason, regardless if the show is good or not to critics and audience." And they are really not exaggerating. Somewhere down the line, Fox will screw it up. The writing gets weaker, the characters become shells of who they once were, they don't advertise it well and wonder why ratings are low, or they just cancel it and don't provide strong enough reason why. Fox is a bait and switch lover, and I am starting to get tired of falling for it. So I am cautiously not getting too attached. If Fox too often breaks your heart, you may want to bow out of this one, especially if your heart is still recovering from Daredevil or any show that got canceled.
That is all i have for you today on Gifted. Seriously you should consider watching. For now it's has no wrong and even though Fox will be Fox, that doesn't mean we can't enjoy the Journey at least.
Till next Time stay Gifted
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