Marvel's Cloak & Dagger

About Marvel's Cloak & Dagger

Marvel's Cloak & Dagger, first premiered in 2018, is a popular superhero television series produced by the Marvel Television and ABC Signature Studios. The plot revolves around two characters, Tandy Bowen/Dagger and Tyrone Johnson/Cloak, who discover their superpowers while forming a romantic relationship. Tandy can emit light daggers and Tyrone possesses the ability to engulf others in darkness. Their powers work best when they are together, improving their compatibility and teamwork in a complicated world.

Making / Production

The series is based on the Marvel Comics characters of the same names and is set in the Marvel Cinematic Universe(MCU). Created by Joe Pokaski, it was filmed in New Orleans, Louisiana. The show is praised for its stark deviation from other MCU properties, focusing on social issues and personal narratives.

Actors

• Olivia Holt as Tandy Bowen/Dagger: Holt portrays an optimistic and strong-willed teenager, who becomes Dagger after a life-changing incident. Holt's performance was well-received for its mix of vulnerability and strength.
• Aubrey Joseph as Tyrone Johnson/Cloak: Joseph plays a troubled and endearing adolescent who harnesses the power to teleport and manipulate darkness, known collectively as Cloak. His performance balances the delicate line between fear and bravery, impressing viewers worldwide.
• Gloria Reuben as Adina Johnson: Reuben portrays the resilient and caring mother of Tyrone Johnson.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The series is set in New Orleans, whereas the comic book is set in New York City.
• The show is part of the MCU and is one of the few series that revolves around teenage superheroes.
• Aubrey Joseph and Olivia Holt were cast after a nationwide search and numerous auditions.

Awards

The series was nominated for a Saturn Award for Best New Media Superhero Series in 2019.

Quotes

• "Don’t shoot! We're unarmed!" -Tyrone
• "The universe keeps pushing us together." - Tandy
• "The universe keeps pulling us apart." -Tyrone

Music, Soundtrack

• The series features a score by Mark Isham, blending themes of superhero action with the more teen-oriented emotions of the characters.
• The show also includes a number of songs by various artists, adding emotional depth to numerous scenes.
• The tone of the music shifts noticeably while the protagonists discover their superpowers.