Ms. Marvel is the future of Marvel’s Disney Plus shows

Ms. Marvel will get the momentum going on more shows directed at families and here’s how. 

Marvel Studios programs on Disney Plus have been a hit since the very first one (WandaVision). While a debate can be made that the formulas are the same, the shows are all different in their own ways. Each of them have a different theme around them.

One thing the previous shows definitely have in common is their rating. All of them have been rated TV-14. Ms. Marvel, however, appears to be the exception to the rule, as it’s rated PG. This writer expects more shows with this TV rating going forward and Ms. Marvel will be the reason why.

There are a lot of comic book projects for people to watch. Most of them are content for teenagers and adults. Other than animated series, there aren’t a lot of options for programs the entire family can watch. Heck, there are even some cartoons in the superhero genre that aren’t appropriate for kids. Invincible and The Boys Presents: Diabolical are two examples of this. Ms. Marvel may be in its infancy but viewers can tell this will remain a show the whole family can watch together. It also proves that family programs is a genre that Marvel Studios should go after next.

Ms. Marvel opens with Kamala Khan being a young adult. She’s uploading a fun video to YouTube. Soon after that, we see Kamala with the rest of her family, allowing the show to explore the different dynamics in the family As the episode continued, it explored elements such as her religion, bullying she faced in school, her own personal insecurities, and her journey to learning about herself.

None of these are unfamiliar topics in the comic book genre. However, Ms. Marvel did it without cursing, extreme violence, or any kind of graphic content. This is a great example of how to make a show family friendly without making it cheesy.

Ms. Marvel could pave the way for more family-friendly Marvel shows

There are multiple Marvel Comics characters that could follow Ms. Marvel in being a family-friendly MCU project. First, we have the Fantastic Four. The fact that they’re called Marvel First Family helps the cause, but there’s more than that. Each of them have personalities that work in a family setting. Johnny Storm’s playboy lifestyle may have to be toned down, but it wouldn’t hurt the characters. That would be the only thing that would have to change. Even their villains are family friendly.

Squirrel Girl is another one. She’s picked up a lot of momentum over the last decade. Not only is she among the most innocent characters in Marvel, she has a long list of people she’s defeated. Wolverine, Deadpool, M.O.D.O.K., and Thanos were all beaten by the Unbeatable Squirrel Girl. She’s a young girl that families would adore. She’s sweet, friendly, and kicks all sorts of butt. The right actress would make this show an instant hit.

The X-Men

There’s also the X-Men. Sure, some of them aren’t all ages approved. Certainly, a Wolverine show should be TV-14 at the very least. But he’s not the only X-Man available. More than half of them could and should be all-age characters.

Jubilee is the first mutant that came to mind. Her powers are bright and not too violent. Storm as a young woman could work as well; watching her become the goddess that she is in the comics is a story that could span over multiple seasons. Other characters like Nightcrawler and Colossus are gentle souls who can defend themselves when needed, making them perfect candidates for stories that could teach lessons about strength and when to use it. Something that even adults could learn.

Let’s not forget the younger X-Men teams. The New Mutants team could be the first team to lead the way. The younger generation like Rockslide, Sooraya Qadir , Anole, Mercury, and the rest of their class hit on different demographics. People can learn more about acceptance and understanding about everything from race, different religions, LGBGTQ+, and more.

As shown, there are a lot of Marvel Comics characters that could star in family-centred live-action shows. Ms. Marvel is just the first of many. When other shows like Ms. Marvel start to pop up, remember you heard it here first.

What do you think, readers? Is Ms. Marvel the future of shows on Disney Plus? Let us know in the comments below.