Defenders
“The Defenders,” starring Mike Colter (left) and Charlie Cox, is one of many Marvel TV shows airing later in 2017. Netflix

Fall TV is always packed with new shows, and Marvel Television’s programming is becoming a larger presence. With programming on several networks, fans can expect to see a bunch of new shows in the later portion of 2017. Here’s what’s coming up in the world of Marvel TV:

“Defenders” — Aug. 18 on Netflix — Though it starts just before fall, we cannot ignore one of the most highly anticipated Marvel TV shows of 2017. After being introduced in their own series, Daredevil (Charlie Cox), Jessica Jones (Krysten Ritter), Luke Cage (Mike Colter) and Iron Fist (Danny Rand) will join forces to take on the villainous Alexandra (Sigourney Weaver). Find out more about the mysterious villain HERE.

“Inhumans” — Sept. 1 in IMAX theaters, Sept. 22 on ABC — Though “Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.” fans have already met Inhumans, they’ve never seen the alien-human hybrids like this before. After Marvel Studios nixed an “Inhumans” movie (originally set for 2019), Marvel Television is taking over the story. ABC’s new drama shows the royal Inhuman family, who rule the alien city Attilan, escaping to Hawaii after a military coup. “Game of Thrones” alum Iwan Rheon and former “Hell on Wheels” actor Anson Mount star. When the eight-episode mini-series ends, “Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.” will take its place.

“The Gifted” — Premiere date TBA, will air Mondays at 9 p.m. EDT on Fox — This Marvel drama is not connected to the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Instead, it deals with mutants. Writer Matt Nix and director Bryan Singer (who helmed many of the “X-Men” movies) tell the story of the Struckers, a family whose lives are turned upside down when their children are revealed to be mutants. They have to join a secret network of superpowered people to protect their family. Stephen Moyer, Amy Acker and Jamie Chung star.

“The Punisher” — Fall 2017 on Netflix — Netflix plans to premiere another drama this year, marking their third Marvel show this year. “The Punisher” will follow Jon Bernthal’s anti-hero, who was introduced in “Daredevil” Season 2. Deborah Ann Woll will reprise her role as Karen Page in what’s sure to be a violent drama. Unlike other heroes, the Punisher, also known as Frank Castle, has no problem killing wrongdoers.

“Runaways” — Winter 2017 on Hulu — Co-showrunners Josh Schwartz and Stephanie Savage, the writers behind “The O.C.” and “Gossip Girl,” will bring this story about teen heroes to life. “Runaways” follows six teens who can’t really stand each other, but they’ll have to stand together if they want to defeat their enemy — their parents. When their moms and dads are revealed to be loyal to an evil organization, these adolescents have to find a way to do the right thing.

Of course, that’s not the end of Marvel Television’s plans. For 2018, they’ll have their first show on Freeform with “Cloak and Dagger,” a drama about two teen superheroes who find love, and teens will also be the focus on Freeform’s other Marvel series, “New Warriors.” The half-hour comedy follows a group of teens coming of age and figuring out their identity as superheroes. Marvel is also planning an adult animated comedy on FXX in 2018 with “Deadpool,” which Donald Glover will executive produce.

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