Marvel's M.O.D.O.K. is an adult animated series created for the streaming service Hulu and starring Patton Oswalt, who co-created it along with Jordan Blum.
Episodes
History
This series was originally announced to be part of a slate of series for Hulu, including ones based on Hit-Monkey, Tigra and the Dazzler, and Howard the Duck, which would've culminated in a crossover series titled The Offenders. While this series and Marvel's Hit-Monkey moved ahead, the rest were scrapped.[1]
The May 21, 2021 release date for this series was announced on February 25, 2021.[2]
In May 8, 2021, Jordan Blum revealed that he was allowed to pick up the official number for the universe the series was set in, choosing 12/26 after his son's birthday. That would make the series be set in Earth-1226.[3]
On April 27, 2021, Jordan Blum revealed that a second season for this series was planned.[4]
On January 11, 2022, during their TCA presentation, Hulu's head of content Craig Erwich stated that it would be up to Marvel Studios, and not Hulu themselves, if this series and Marvel's Hit-Monkey would be renewed for additional seasons or not.[5]
On May 13, 2022, Variety reported that Hulu had cancelled this series after one season.[6]Trivia
- Paste-Pot Pete and the Stilt-Man were intended to appear in the series, the latter as the bartender at the Bar with No Name, using his stilts to reach the top shelf liquor. Their use was denied by Marvel's legal team.[7]
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References
- ↑ Goldberg, Lesley (January 24, 2020) Marvel's 'Howard the Duck,' 'Tigra & Dazzler' Dead at Hulu THR. Retrieved on February 26, 2021.
- ↑ Paige, Rachel (February 25, 2021) ‘Marvel’s M.O.D.O.K.’ Premieres May 21 on Hulu Marvel.com. Retrieved on February 26, 2021.
- ↑ Barnhardt, Adam (May 8, 2021) Marvel's MODOK Isn't in the MCU comicbook.com. Archived from the original on May 8, 2021. Originally retrieved on May 8, 2021.
- ↑ Blum, Jordan (April 27, 2021) Yes, Melissa is bi. Season 1 focuses mostly on her relationship with her dad but season 2 will introduce her girlfriend. However there are other queer relationships on the show. Twitter. Archived from the original on April 27, 2021. Originally retrieved on May 22, 2021.
- ↑ Barnhardt, Adam (January 11, 2022) Hulu Casts Doubt on Marvel's Future, Including MODOK and Hit-Monkey Season 2 ComicBook.com. Archived from the original on January 11, 2022. Originally retrieved on January 28, 2022.
- ↑ Otterson, Joe (May 13, 2022) ‘M.O.D.O.K’ Canceled at Hulu After One Season Variety. Retrieved on May 13, 2022.
- ↑ Barnhardt, Adam (May 7, 2021) MODOK: Stilt-Man One of Only Characters Marvel Wouldn't Let Hulu Series Use ComicBook.com. Archived from the original on May 7, 2021. Originally retrieved on November 11, 2023.