Episodes
1. Phase 0
March 7, 2023
42 min
In the decades preceding the current Marvel Cinematic Universe, Marvel struggled through box office flops like "Howard the Duck," corporate skullduggery, and a bankruptcy.
2. Taking Control
March 14, 2023
41 min
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.”
3. Growing Pains
March 21, 2023
42 min
The Incredible Hulk seemed like a safe bet but struggles between actors and the studio threatened to derail the MCU.
4. Building a Universe
March 28, 2023
42 min
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.
5. No Turning Back
April 4, 2023
42 min
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.
6. Avengers Assemble
April 11, 2023
42 min
The Avengers was underway but with new corporate leadership under Disney, Feige’s plan would be put to the test.
7. Testing the Limits
April 18, 2023
42 min
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.
