When Marvel announced that Freeform had picked up New Warriors before Cloak and Dagger even premiered, fans were both surprised and excited as it meant we’d not only get a live action take on Squirrel Girl, but also our first half-hour comedy from the entertainment giant. The half-hour comedy series had received a straight to series pickup from the network, with the expectation that -- like Cloak and Dagger -- it would premiere sometime in 2018. Unfortunately, plans have since changed and after the pilot reportedly "tested through the roof," Marvel decided to pull the project from Freeform in hopes of securing a home for the series elsewhere. Since then, there's been no news as to when New Warriors will finally debut, however, following the success of Marvel's Runaways on Hulu, we wouldn't be surprised if Marvel and Disney have at least approached the streaming service about the rights to the series, and that's not a bad thing.

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Initial reports suggested that Disney had considered saving the project for the launch of their own streaming service in 2019 but ultimately decided against it in hopes of debuting the project in 2018. That leaves few options as to where the series could go. Given that Disney is set to pull their titles from Netflix, which is home to the The Defenders and The Punisher, it's highly doubtful they'll sell any more shows to the streaming giant. And although ABC would seem like a safe bet, it's important to remember that superhero shows haven't necessarily done well on the network. Inhumans was meant to be a big event series for ABC and IMAX but ended up being dubbed a failure, pulling in less viewers than Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. ever has. And although Disney opted to save S.H.I.E.L.D. -- which does well in delayed viewing -- the firing of Paul Lee, and hiring of Channing Dungey would suggest the studio is focused on revamping the struggling network, leaving the fate of S.H.I.E.L.D. and any other future Marvel projects up in the air. That leaves Hulu, where Marvel’s fantastic Runaways series is currently streaming its first season.

The Runaways was originally meant to be a movie, and had even undergone casting back in 2010 with actress Keke Palmer having been attached to the project. While many expected Marvel Studios to try and revisit the propsed film later one, things never worked out, and instead the beloved heroes were brought to the small screen courtesy of Marvel Television and Hulu. Adapting a series like The Runaways, which not only features a dinosaur (Old Lace) but also a glowing teenage alien isn't exactly an easy task, and yet, they succeeded in doing just that. They've fully embraced the source material, while also expanding upon the story told throughout the comics. The parents are not simply villains for the sake of being villains; they've fleshed them out just as much as the children. Sure, it would have been nice to see New Warriors join Cloak and Dagger on Freeform, but perhaps the decision to pull the project will work in the show's favor.

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Freeform is aimed at a more teenaged audience, so it makes sense that Cloak and Dagger found a home on the Disney owned channel. New Warriors, though, always seemed like a strange fit, especially when it was announced that it would be Marvel's first half-hour comedy. It's hard enough bringing characters such as Squirrel Girl, Debrii, Speedball, and and Mister Immortal to life on the small screen. Trying to make them work with the half-hour comedy aspect on a network such as Freeform? Well, that seemed like an even harder task. While the network does have some enjoyable half-hour shows, Cloak and Dagger will mark their first superhero project, and that was developed as an hour-long drama with a romantic aspect. A far cry from New Warriors, making it hard to believe it would have ever succeeded on the channel. With the show now looking for a new home, it's surprising that Hulu hasn't been mentioned as a contender -- at least, not officially.

While Netflix is often seen as the go-to for original series -- and has served as the home for Marvel's Defenders -- Hulu has quickly proven they're just as capable as making quality shows, something that was evident with their adaption of The Handmaid's Tale. The writing was strong, the casting was spot-on, the direction was wonderful and the series has gone on to receive plenty of nominations at various award shows. It was their first "true" hit, so it wasn't entirely surprising when they opted to get into the superhero game with Marvel's Runaways. Although they stick to the traditional weekly schedule of most network television, as opposed to Netflix's full season release strategy, it appears to have worked for them. And while it's doubtful Runaways will receive the awards praise of The Handmaid's Tale, it is admittedly a success, especially after both Iron Fist and Inhumans admittedly failed. If they can do justice to a beloved comic such as The Runaways, imagine what they could do with the eclectic group of heroes in New Warriors.

Whatever network/or service decides to get behind New Warriors, they'll need to be willing to fully embrace the quirkiness of Squirrel Girl and company. These characters are not necessarily Avenegrs level in that they're not household names -- although Squirrel Girl may be an exception -- but neither were the Defenders before Netflix decided to take a chance on them. If Hulu wanted to establish itself as a player in the superhero game, New Warriors could easily become their Defenders, as it was previously revealed spinoffs were possible. If Disney wants the series to premiere in 2018, their options are rather limited due to their inability to sell future projects to certain networks/streaming services. Thankfully, Hulu isn't off the table with Disney owning a 30% stake in the company -- something that could increase should the Fox deal go through. As we near the end of 2017, it's more than likely we'll learn of New Warriors' new home rather soon. For now, we can only hope that it's Hulu.

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New Warriors centers on six young heroes :learning to cope with their abilities in a world where bad guys can be as terrifying as bad dates.” The 10-episode series stars Milana Vayntrub as Squirrel Girl, Derek Theler as Mister Immortal, Jeremy Tardy as Night Thrasher, Calum Worthy as Speedball, Matthew Moy as Microbe and Kate Comer as Debrii.