Marvel's Runaways Premiere: 7 Ups & 1 Down From The First Three Episodes
7. Ups - The Cast
On the whole, the cast of Marvel's Runaways is sheer perfection. Each actor feels as though they were tailor-made for the character they were chosen to play. Just about every main character (especially Alex Wilder) looks as though they were practically ripped from the pages of the Marvel comics. This is especially great considering that the Runaways in the comics are a fairly diverse bunch, which has translated well into live-action.
The crux of the Runaways' dynamic is how different each member is from one another, and each actor falls into their respective characters' archetype seamlessly. Plus, like the Runaways themselves, the actors chosen to play their parents are great in their own right.
What's more is that all of these actors are fantastic performers that are more than convincing as their characters, the emotions they experience, and the conflicts they're faced with. They're so convincing in fact that they more than make-up for the show's sometimes inconsistent visuals. Every time a strange effect threatens to take you out of the show, the actors' sheer talent pulls you back in and keeps you invested in the story.