Marvel’s Cloak & Dagger

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Overview

Two teenagers from very different backgrounds awaken to newly acquired superpowers which mysteriously link them to one another.

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Aubrey Joseph
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Olivia Holt
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Gloria Reuben
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Andrea Roth
Creator:
Joe Pokaski
Fist Air Date:
2018-06-07
Episode Runtime:
44m
Production Companies:
Marvel Television, ABC Studios, Wandering Rocks Productions
Genres:
Action & Adventure Drama Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Keywords:
based on comic hero marvel cinematic universe (mcu) super power teenage romance
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Vote Average: 7.1/10

Vote Count: 649 Votes

Show Popularity: 6.9189

Show Status: Canceled

Show Type: Scripted

Spoken Languages: English

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    ⭐ Insomniacs Rating: 7/10 THE SUMMARY Set in the humid, neon-lit streets of New Orleans, Cloak & Dagger (2018–2019) follows two teenagers from completely different worlds who are linked by a single childhood tragedy. Tandy is a former rich girl turned cynical thief, and Tyrone is a straight-A student living under the weight of his parents' expectations. When their paths cross again as teens, they realize they’ve developed complementary powers: she can throw daggers of light, and he can teleport through a cloak of darkness. It’s a slow-burn, atmospheric drama that focuses more on their trauma and the corruption of their city than on standard superhero brawls. THE PROS The chemistry between Olivia Holt and Aubrey Joseph is the heart of the show; they actually feel like two lonely people who finally found the one person who understands them. It’s an 8/10 for the way it handles real-world issues like police corruption, drug abuse, and human trafficking without feeling like a "lesson of the week." The New Orleans setting is a brilliant choice, giving the show a unique, moody vibe that sets it apart from the usual New York or LA backdrops. It also has one of the best soundtracks in the Marvel archive, using music perfectly to heighten the emotional scenes. THE CONS It misses the 8/10 mark because it is a very slow burn—sometimes too slow. The first season spends a lot of time with the two leads apart, and while the character building is good, it can feel like a bit of a slog before they actually start using their powers together. It settles at a 7 because the villains are often just faceless corporate suits or crooked cops, lacking the "big bad" energy of someone like Kilgrave or Kingpin. It can also get a bit repetitive with the "surreal vision" sequences, which sometimes stop the momentum of the plot just when things are getting interesting. THE VERDICT A solid 7/10. It’s a smart, heavy, and very stylish coming-of-age story that treats its characters with a lot of respect. It isn't an 8 because the pacing is a bit uneven and it lacks a truly iconic villain, but it’s still one of the most grounded and unique entries in the Marvel world. If you want a superhero show that feels more like an indie drama with a supernatural twist, this is a great shout. INSOMNIAC TRIVIA • Magician Training: To make her "light daggers" look natural, Olivia Holt actually trained with a professional magician to learn how to throw cards. This gave her the muscle memory to make the hand movements look sharp and believable on camera.• Real Connections: Even though it’s its own story, the show is tucked into the wider Marvel world. Detective Brigid O'Reilly is mentioned in Luke Cage as having moved to New Orleans, and the evil Roxxon Corporation is the same one that’s been causing trouble since the Iron Man movies.• Frat House to Set: Aubrey Joseph (Tyrone) was literally in the middle of pledging a fraternity at college when he got the call for the final audition. The producers had to scramble to get him out of his "initiation" week so he could fly out and film the pilot. THE VIBE Like a thunderstorm rolling over the bayou, the smell of damp pavement and jasmine, and the feeling of a secret you can only tell one person. It’s moody, hopeful, and a bit jagged. It makes you want to explore old cemeteries, trust your gut, and realize that you’re much stronger when you’ve got someone watching your back.

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Season 1

10 Episodes

Air Date: 2018-06-07

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Season 2

10 Episodes

Air Date: 2019-04-04

Season two turns the heat up on our young heroes as Tyrone and Tandy try to find their place as more active heroes in this world. As they learn and grow emotionally, so will their skills. With enhanced powers and a decision to make about the type of heroes they want to be, they make the choice to run into the danger, head first. They tackle a heartless vigilante and uncover an evil that’s been preying on the young women of the city, as the show takes on more serious topics like gang violence and human trafficking.

Videos

Marvel’s Cloak & Dagger | Poison Trailer | Freeform
Marvel’s Cloak & Dagger | Connections Trailer | Freeform
Marvel’s Cloak & Dagger | Parallels Trailer | Freeform
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  1. Insomniacs Reviews

    ⭐ Insomniacs Rating: 7/10

    THE SUMMARY
    Set in the humid, neon-lit streets of New Orleans, Cloak & Dagger (2018–2019) follows two teenagers from completely different worlds who are linked by a single childhood tragedy. Tandy is a former rich girl turned cynical thief, and Tyrone is a straight-A student living under the weight of his parents’ expectations. When their paths cross again as teens, they realize they’ve developed complementary powers: she can throw daggers of light, and he can teleport through a cloak of darkness. It’s a slow-burn, atmospheric drama that focuses more on their trauma and the corruption of their city than on standard superhero brawls.

    THE PROS
    The chemistry between Olivia Holt and Aubrey Joseph is the heart of the show; they actually feel like two lonely people who finally found the one person who understands them. It’s an 8/10 for the way it handles real-world issues like police corruption, drug abuse, and human trafficking without feeling like a “lesson of the week.” The New Orleans setting is a brilliant choice, giving the show a unique, moody vibe that sets it apart from the usual New York or LA backdrops. It also has one of the best soundtracks in the Marvel archive, using music perfectly to heighten the emotional scenes.

    THE CONS
    It misses the 8/10 mark because it is a very slow burn—sometimes too slow. The first season spends a lot of time with the two leads apart, and while the character building is good, it can feel like a bit of a slog before they actually start using their powers together. It settles at a 7 because the villains are often just faceless corporate suits or crooked cops, lacking the “big bad” energy of someone like Kilgrave or Kingpin. It can also get a bit repetitive with the “surreal vision” sequences, which sometimes stop the momentum of the plot just when things are getting interesting.

    THE VERDICT
    A solid 7/10. It’s a smart, heavy, and very stylish coming-of-age story that treats its characters with a lot of respect. It isn’t an 8 because the pacing is a bit uneven and it lacks a truly iconic villain, but it’s still one of the most grounded and unique entries in the Marvel world. If you want a superhero show that feels more like an indie drama with a supernatural twist, this is a great shout.

    INSOMNIAC TRIVIA
    • Magician Training: To make her “light daggers” look natural, Olivia Holt actually trained with a professional magician to learn how to throw cards. This gave her the muscle memory to make the hand movements look sharp and believable on camera.

    • Real Connections: Even though it’s its own story, the show is tucked into the wider Marvel world. Detective Brigid O’Reilly is mentioned in Luke Cage as having moved to New Orleans, and the evil Roxxon Corporation is the same one that’s been causing trouble since the Iron Man movies.

    • Frat House to Set: Aubrey Joseph (Tyrone) was literally in the middle of pledging a fraternity at college when he got the call for the final audition. The producers had to scramble to get him out of his “initiation” week so he could fly out and film the pilot.

    THE VIBE
    Like a thunderstorm rolling over the bayou, the smell of damp pavement and jasmine, and the feeling of a secret you can only tell one person. It’s moody, hopeful, and a bit jagged. It makes you want to explore old cemeteries, trust your gut, and realize that you’re much stronger when you’ve got someone watching your back.

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