The Gifted
Mutant siblings navigate survival in a hostile world
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About The Gifted
Released: 2017
Platform: Hulu
Rating: TVPG
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Cast
Stephen Moyer, Amy Acker, Sean Teale, Jamie Chung, Emma Dumont
About "The Gifted"
"The Gifted" is an American television series created for the Fox Broadcasting Company by Matt Nix, based on Marvel Comics' X-Men properties. Released in 2017, the show explores what it’s like for ordinary people who discover extraordinary abilities within themselves. The protagonists, the Strucker family, are pulled into a network of mutants fighting for their survival after the children are discovered to possess mutant abilities.
Making / Production
The show is produced by 20th Century Fox Television in association with Marvel Television. The creators took significant efforts to capture the ethos of the Marvel universe and provide an authentic yet unique take on familiar characters and themes.
Actors
- Stephen Moyer as Reed Strucker, portrayed as an attorney forced into a life on the run after his children's powers are discovered.
- Amy Acker as Caitlin Strucker, who plays the concerned and determined mother devoted to protecting her gifted children.
- Sean Teale as Marcos Diaz / Eclipse, a rebellious yet caring mutant and his performance provides a relatable portrayal of an outsider.
- Natalie Alyn Lind and Percy Hynes White as Lauren and Andy Strucker, the siblings who discover their exceptional abilities and navigate their new life on the run.
Trivia / Interesting Facts
- The series is connected to the "X-Men" film series, set in an alternate timeline where the X-Men have disappeared.
- The showrunner, Matt Nix, also wrote and produced the series "Burn Notice."
- The character of Blink appeared in the 2014 film “X-Men: Days of Future Past” but is played by a different actress in the series.
Quotes
- "In times of stress, the best thing we can do for each other is to listen with our ears and our hearts." - Reed Strucker
- "We can't live in fear. Fear's a trigger." - Marcos Diaz / Eclipse
- "Just remember, there's people who care about you. You're not alone." - Lauren
Music, Soundtrack
- The haunting theme music of "The Gifted" is composed by X ambassadors.
- Throughout the series, the music incorporates many other diverse musicians and genres, enhancing the overall experience.
About The Gifted
The Gifted portrays a suburban family forced to flee when the kids manifest mutant powers, joining an underground network of mutants.
