What is origin story of superhero series?

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I’ve been able to watch most anything on television. However, ABC has seen fit to dump something called “Ms. Marvel,” which is not only unfit for prime time but generally drivel. Who is the target audience supposed to be? What is the plot or concept?

I should start by saying that I like the show, and the overwhelmingly positive response to it on the Rotten Tomatoes website is summed up this way: “a genuinely fresh addition to the (Marvel Cinematic Universe) — both stylistically and substantively — with Iman Vellani ably powering proceedings with her super-sized charisma.” Originally made for Disney+ and then given an airing on its broadcast sibling, ABC, the series stars Vellani as Kamala Khan, a Pakistani American teen who gets superpowers. Not only is a second season expected, Ms. Marvel is also one of the main characters in the upcoming movie “The Marvels,” alongside Captain Marvel (Brie Larson)

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and Monica Rambeau (Teyonah Parris).

I started watching the new season of “Billions.” Why is this the last season? I wish they would keep it with all the good actors and actresses they have.

As you know, shows end for a lot of reasons, sometimes because the studios or networks are done with them, sometimes because the creative team is done. In this case, it appears that the Showtime series, while still doing well, can be put aside in favor of new but related ventures. As The Hollywood Reporter noted, “the world of the show could continue as Showtime is is developing several spinoffs (two of which are tentatively titled ‘Millions’ and ‘Trillions’ with (‘Billions’) co-creators Brian Koppelman and David Levien.” USA Today, meanwhile, mentioned plans for “Billions: Miami” and “Billions: London.”

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