S01E01 Phase 0
In the decades preceding the current Marvel Cinematic Universe, Marvel struggled through box office flops like "Howard the Duck," corporate skullduggery, and a bankruptcy.
Icons Unearthed: Marvel
S01E04: Building a Universe
Kevin Feige assembles his team and maps out the road to the Avengers. Marvel must figure out how to integrate Thor into the world of Iron Man as well as creating a worthy villain.
Overview
Cast, crew, and experts reveal never-before-heard stories about the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Episodes
S01E02 Taking Control
Marvel risks everything betting it all on a second-tier character called Iron Man. Kevin Feige takes control of the fledgling Marvel Studios, hoping to build up to “The Avengers.”
S01E03 Growing Pains
The Incredible Hulk seemed like a safe bet but struggles between actors and the studio threatened to derail the MCU.
S01E04 Building a Universe
Kevin Feige assembles his team and maps out the road to the Avengers. Marvel must figure out how to integrate Thor into the world of Iron Man as well as creating a worthy villain.
S01E05 No Turning Back
Only one superhero story remained to get to the Avengers—Captain America. The studio had to convince star Chris Evans to return to the world of superhero movies.
S01E06 Avengers Assemble
The Avengers was underway but with new corporate leadership under Disney, Feige’s plan would be put to the test.
S01E07 Testing the Limits
Emboldened by their against-the-odds success, Marvel ventured onto new terrain with a little-known space fantasy title even most hard-core comic book fans didn’t know.
S01E08 Creative Differences
Ant-Man’s original writer and director, Edgar Wright, departs from the project months before filming, taking his department heads with him.
Cast
Joseph Culp
Self - Narrator (voice)
