Since 20th Century Fox released the first X-Men film in 2000, audiences have been patiently waiting for Xavier's mutants to interact with the rest of the Marvel universe. Now, over twenty years later, Disney has managed to bring all the iconic Marvel cast of characters under one roof. However, with all the hype surrounding their arrival, the mystery remains as to how the team at Marvel Studios can usher the X-Men into the MCU seamlessly.

A consistent complaint of the Fox X-Men films was that there were too many characters and not enough time for everyone to get their due. While audiences certainly gained attachment to iconic cast members and their performances, such as Stewart's Xavier and Jackman's Wolverine, many mutants were left to the wayside. With Marvel Studio's current slate coming to Disney+, it seems they prefer dropping in new characters via TV shows. By giving the Xavier Institute the ten-episode season treatment, a solid character foundation can be laid for both familiar and fresh characters and a feeding system for the inevitable movies can be opened up.

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There have already been several television shows that have attempted to take more time studying these mutant characters and their struggles. In terms of live-action, the most recent shows of note include The Gifted and Legion, both of which ran from 2017-19. The shows have extremely different styles, yet both garnered a grassroots following and critical praise for Legion. In addition, last week during Disney+ Day, it was announced that a continuation of the classic X-Men: The Animated Series is in the works.

This proves that audiences are eager to see these characters in a format other than films, and the team at Marvel Studios should take advantage of that face. A show that takes place at the Xavier Institute and revolves around the interpersonal relationships of mutant classmates, their superhero professors and pressure from the outside world would be a fantastic way to reintroduce this corner of the Marvel Universe. And since the show would be created for a streaming platform, there are plenty of ways it could go in terms of the format.

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One route is a half-hour lighthearted show focused primarily on new students joining the Xavier Institue. Audiences could follow characters like Jubilee, Angel and Shadowcat as they leave their discriminatory environments in search of an inclusionary home. From time to time, characters would interact with heavyweight X-Men like Beast, Storm, and Cyclops and watch from the sidelines as the X-Men suit up for missions. Fans of superhero content are extremely familiar with the flagship X-Men, and only letting them see Charles Xavier once or twice a season could be refreshing. This format would also be great on the budget, leave room for higher-stakes storylines in the films and provide audiences the chance to familiarize themselves with characters they haven't had a chance to before.

Another option is a more nuanced hour drama exploring the perspective of the primary X-Men. Depending on how the MCU introduces mutants to its universe, this show could explore how Charles Xavier accrued his team of mutants who double as professors and superheroes. Throughout the season, hints of the coming X-Men film's conflict could be planted while audiences fall in love with a new iteration of these characters. Furthermore, the show's subsequent seasons could be a great way to re-introduce iconic characters like Wolverine in a lower-stakes environment compared to a Phase 5 feature film.

It will still take some time for Marvel Studios to announce the X-Men's first steps into the MCU. But what the powers that be need to keep in mind is the vast amount of potential these mutant characters carry. If they are cast correctly and written well, audiences could see incredible character arcs play out over ten years like Tony Stark and the original Avengers. By giving the X-Men and the institute as much screen time as possible, the incredible cast of diverse characters will all get their due.

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