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Edited by Mrph1 on Jul 29th 2024 at 3:09:00 PM
ABC does at least work as a softer landing spot for Marvel shows (than other networks, at least) by virtue of being owned by Disney, too. I don't really know much about their current lineup right now, but they do have a longtime reputation for family-friendly, safe, traditional content versus the rest of the Big Four. So yeah, bit of an odd fit for spy shows.
And the hell with the New Warriors, I want the Great Lakes Avengers.
edited 31st Aug '16 10:48:59 AM by Unsung
I would also watch an Avengers sitcom. That sounds amazing.
My Tumblr. Currently side-by-side liveblogging Digimon Adventure, sub vs dub.I once saw someone suggest that, like with Disney movies nowadays, there be a short released with MCU movies, but the shorts should be about the Avengers or other MCU characters just hanging out/doing something mundane. I think that's a pretty cool idea. But I would definitely love an Avengers sitcom.
edited 31st Aug '16 6:12:59 PM by DeathsApprentice
When we're done, there won't be anything left.

The network TV landscape has changed drastically anyway. These days it's very hard to get in stuff that doesn't fit a mold because younger audiences have increasingly gravitated towards either cable or streaming services, where creators are allowed to try something different.
For reference, Stranger Things has been a massive hit for Netflix. Every network passed on it. The Walking Dead was a huge hit for cable. When it was initially pitched to NBC, they wanted to make it a cop procedural.
ABC has a few good shows like How to Get Away With Murder but I'm really not sure they're the right place for superhero shows to begin with.
edited 31st Aug '16 8:44:55 AM by comicwriter