An anthology documentary series that explores the historical, cultural and societal impacts of the Marvel Comics Universe and its intersection with the world.
It is a huge credit to the various people involved in this series, then, that Marvel's 616 is not just several hours of needless mythologizing, but an engaging series that finds new angles from which to appreciate the Marvel universe.
For those interested in the process, this programming is definitely interesting, even if much if it feels as calculated and massaged as a corporate video or political ad in adding luster to the studio's image.
Dedicated Marvel fans probably won't mind the series' reluctance to turn a critical eye toward the company, and it's clear that everyone involved is a Marvel true believer.
The stories it chooses to tell turn out to be genuinely fascinating, whether you're a diehard Marvel fan or someone who has no idea what Marvel's 616 even means.
