Draft:Runaways season 2

Runaways
Season 2
No. of episodes	13
Release
Original network	Hulu
Original release	December 21, 2018 (2018-12-21)
Season chronology

The second season of the American streaming television series Runaways, based on the Marvel Comics superhero team of the same name, sees . It is set in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), sharing continuity with the other television series of the franchise and acknowledging the continuity of the franchise's films, and is produced by ABC Signature Studios, Marvel Television, and Fake Empire, with Josh Schwartz and Stephanie Savage serving as showrunners.

The second season released entirely on December 21, 2018, running for 13 episodes on Hulu. The series was renewed for a third season on March 24, 2019.

Episodes

No. overall	No. in season	Title	Directed by	Written by	Original release date
11	1	"Gimme Shelter"	Allison Liddi-Brown	Josh Schwartz & Stephanie Savage	December 21, 2018 (2018-12-21)
While the Pride continues to search for their children, Chase gets his fistigons while Alex's money is stolen by a homeless biker named Mike on a Bike. Alex, who won't explain where he got the money, goes off to get more from Darius, who has him paint his unborn son's bedroom. He also meets Livvie, Darius' sister-in-law, who finds him attractive. The Yorkeses learn about the Hernandezes' VHS tape and go to Graciela to get it. When she reacts violently, Tina kills her and makes it look like she died of natural causes. The Runaways find her body and hold a memorial for her at a homeless gathering. Jonah tells an unconscious Victor that they need to help each other get better. The rest of the Pride decide they need to act against Jonah, so Tina takes command with Geoffrey as her "co-captain". The Runaways find Mike on a Bike and get their stuff back; discovering a hidden hostel in the mountains which they call home in the process. Karolina meets with Jonah privately to discuss their relationship when they feel a violent earthquake.
12	2	"Radio On"	Chris Fisher	Warren Hsu Leonard	December 21, 2018 (2018-12-21)
Jonah teaches Karolina how to use her powers without her bracelet. Alex finally tells the other Runaways that he is working with Darius, much to their chagrin. Jonah seeks Janet's help with Victor's work. Afterwards, she takes a book from Jonah that she must translate and tells Geoffrey about what she is up to. Karolina, Nico, and Molly break into the Minorus' house to steal the Staff of One and wind up fighting Tina. After some coaxing, Tina relents, but tells Nico that they're no longer family. Nico realizes that Karolina doesn't need her bracelet and accuses her of holding back. Chase and Gert further their relationship and try to bring power back to the hostel. They blow a fuse and together use Old Lace to scare away power workers and steal some of their equipment. Alex returns to help Darius and gets closer to Livvie, who doesn't believe the news about him. Molly sneaks out of the hostel just as the Wilders decide to frame someone else for Destiny's murder to bring their kids out. Darius calls Geoffrey to tell him that he knows where Alex is.
13	3	"Double Zeros"	Larry Teng	Kirk A. Moore	December 21, 2018 (2018-12-21)
The Runaways attempt to use their new abilities without Alex, who is still conversing with Darius and his family. Gert is still antsy without her medication, which concerns Chase. Molly continues to sneak out and use her powers to "fight crime", with Nico reprimanding her, though she does not tell Gert. Leslie is upset with Frank for taking over the church, but he tells her that he is just playing along with Jonah. Jonah has Leslie get his DNA from the Yorkes and tries to get Victor to study his blueprints. He sends Janet into Victor's mind and she has him help her decode Jonah's language. Darius finally sells out Alex to Geoffrey, who in turn tries to make amends with him by giving him a hotel key card. Alex secretly sends help to the Runaways, who come and save him. Darius arrives at the hotel and meets Catherine, who kills him and frames him for Destiny's murder; clearing the Runaways. Alex re-situates himself with his friends while Gert discovers Molly's midnight runs. She is followed back to the hostel by another teenager named Topher, who covers for them.
14	4	"Old School"	Patrick Norris	Tracy McMillan	December 21, 2018 (2018-12-21)
Everyone, except Molly, does not trust Topher despite his friendly demeanor. Nico notices him applying a strange substance to his wrist that he uses to show his strength, but keeps it to herself. In the morning, Topher bonds with Molly over a possible relationship. Geoffrey chastises Catherine for betraying Darius. Karolina once again sneaks off to meet with Jonah under the guise of looking for employment. Alex realizes that they need to get a computer drive from Atlas Academy, so the group plus Topher go there to look. While Topher is inside, the Yorkeses trigger an earthquake at the drilling site, causing the students to exit the school. Gert sneaks in, but is caught by the nurse, alerting the parents who come looking for their kids. The Runaways get the computer drive and escape. Jonah and Karolina head to the drilling site and spot the Yorkeses leaving. Nico snags Topher's substance from him and demands to know what it is. A sickly Jonah takes a curious Karolina down the drilling hole for answers.
15	5	"Rock Bottom"	Scott Peters	Jake Fogelnest	December 21, 2018 (2018-12-21)
Topher claims that he was kicked out by his parents and that he found unique rocks in a terrarium in an alley way. Though they're still doubtful, the group let him stay and Molly tells him about the dig site. Karolina and Jonah get to the bottom, where Karolina learns of her alien roots and extended family. Topher suddenly takes off in the morning and the Runaways give chase upon learning of his plan. Leslie and Frank reconnect over Jonah's lies, with the latter angered upon learning of him being with Karolina. Robert tries to intimidate Jonah about the whereabouts of their children, but he is overpowered by members of the church and brought back to the rest of the Pride alive. The Runaways find Topher at his parents' house and learn that he lied about his past. He witnessed the Hernandezes' deaths and became addicted to their rocks. A fight breaks out, resulting in Topher being wounded. Molly makes up with the Runaways. Karolina sneaks out to talk to Leslie about Jonah, while Gert sneaks out to a hospital to get anxiety medication.
16	6	"Bury Another"	Ami Canaan Mann	Ashley Wigfield	December 21, 2018 (2018-12-21)
Jonah confronts the Pride; bluntly telling them he plans to have his ship unearthed so he can go home without any trouble, and that he will leave some of his technology for them to use for humanity. The Pride still has trouble believing him, as his ship could potentially cause more earthquakes. Leslie tells Karolina that Jonah should not be trusted and that he is the one who murdered Amy. Gert has Janet sign for her at the hospital. Chase comes to pick her up and has a bittersweet reunion with Janet, who tells them that Jonah plans to make another sacrifice. Desperate, Jonah kidnaps Geoffrey to use so that he can retain his body longer. Janet tells the Yorkeses that Gert and Chase are okay while Leslie and Frank stand up to Jonah about his actions. The Runaways break into the Church of Gibborim, find Geoffrey, and "rescue" him. Janet frees Victor from his stasis after she realizes that he has been fine for a while. Karolina tells Nico about Amy's murder, leaving her shattered. Alex has Geoffrey tied up and tells him that he will answer to him now.
17	7	"Last Rites"	James Madigan	Quinton Peeples	December 21, 2018 (2018-12-21)
Twenty years ago, Jonah watches David Eller die as he takes Leslie under his wing. In the present, Karolina tells the Runaways she has been seeing Jonah and that he just wants him and his family to leave. The Runaways are upset at this news, but they have her stall Jonah through texts while they organize a rescue mission for Karolina's family. Victor sees Chase's message from the future and is moved. The Steins and the Yorkeses prepare to defeat Jonah and destroy his ship. The Runaways and Geoffrey distract Jonah's church army by hacking their vans and then sneak into the construction site. Frank is confronted by Destiny's brother Oscar, and accidentally kills him. The Runaways fail to rescue Karolina's family as everyone arrives. The Pride blow up the ship. Jonah is furious, but he is killed by a vengeful Nico. As he dies, he suddenly speaks with an Australian accent and cannot recognize anyone. Nico puts the Pride to sleep as she and the Runaways escape. Karolina is disheartened by Nico's decision to kill Jonah.
18	8	"Past Life"	Anna Mastro	Kendall Rogers	December 21, 2018 (2018-12-21)
Decades ago, the entity that would eventually become Jonah took possession of a Melbourne doctor after his previous host dies and helps establish the Church of Gibborim. In the present, the Pride is glad to be rid of Jonah, so they can now focus on their children. Gert plans to attend college. Chase later finds out and becomes upset. Karolina refuses to talk to Nico and heads to the church to find anything about Jonah. She finds a recording device from him and learns of her history. Livvie tries to clear Darius' name, but Catherine orders Flores' partner AWOL to attack her and her family as a warning. She teams up with Alex and the Runaways to prove Darius innocent and discover Catherine's involvement. Frank tells Leslie of Oscar's murder, and the latter calls Flores to cover up the crime. Frank then tells the church followers that Leslie is the murderer. Geoffrey goes to Tamar to help her and she promises to get back at him. The Runaways escape the hostel they were staying at, but Molly stays behind to help the others escape.
19	9	"Big Shot"	Wendey Stanzler	Kirk A. Moore	December 21, 2018 (2018-12-21)
Molly holds her own against Flores as the Runaways come and retrieve her. Flores tells the Pride that their kids plan to get back at them and they respond by creating "weapons" to deal with them, though some of the parents are against it. Tina begins acting strange by being flirtatious with Robert while Stacey starts being secretive with Dale. Alex devises a plan to get to AWOL, but it does not go as planned. AWOL angrily confronts Flores about the kids having abilities, but he tells him to stay in line. The Wilders tell Tamar that they will protect her, but she is secretly working with AWOL to get back at them. AWOL makes a deal with Alex to get at their parents and keep him off, which angers Livvie. She informs the rest of the Runaways and they berate him for it. AWOL becomes the Pride's main agent and he kills Flores. Karolina begins hearing a strange voice, but she cannot determine where it came from. Old Lace gets sprayed with a pathogen that makes her and Gert sick and bedridden. AWOL turns on everyone and kidnaps Livvie to find the Runaways.
20	10	"Hostile Takeover"	Jeffrey W. Byrd	Ashley Wigfield	December 21, 2018 (2018-12-21)
AWOL and his men arrive with Livvie at the hostel, but Nico puts up a camouflage spell to hide them. They attempt to negotiate, but AWOL becomes more and more desperate. Gert and Old Lace continue to get sick, so Chase flees with them to get help. The Runaways trick AWOL into entering and hold him hostage. As the rest of his men come in, Nico falls unconscious, then suddenly arises and uses a new power to make them all disappear. Livvie realizes that she cannot stay and that she must protect Tamar. Chase gets Gert and Old Lace to the Yorkeses and Stacey is revealed to have made them sick to get them home, angering Dale. Victor begins displaying strange behavior when he does not remember having sex with Janet and Tina continues to act in a flirtatious manner. When Victor and Tina meet, they seem to be different people. Leslie tries to convince Frank that the church is a lie and that they must leave it behind, but Frank and the church members put her through reconditioning. Victor leaves strange alien messages across the city.
21	11	"Last Waltz"	Ramsey Nickell	Tracy McMillan	December 21, 2018 (2018-12-21)
The Yorkeses attempt to interrogate Chase about where the other kids are, but they are interrupted by Tina, who they are forced to lock up as well. The rest of the Runaways deduce where Chase and Gert are and rescue them, but Old Lace is left behind and tranquilized. The Yorkeses decide to use Old Lace so that they can continue to track Gert. Leslie is taken by Frank and the church to the Crater for reconditioning and discovers her mother, Susan, who reveals that she knows she is hiding another unexpected pregnancy. Nico buries her Staff of One as she feels that it is too dangerous to use. Molly reveals that her birthday was the day before, so the Runaways decide to throw her a Quinceañera. While shopping, Karolina meets a strange woman named Xavin, who mysteriously disappears. Victor uses a special signal to contact Chase, and tells him that he is not getting better as previously believed. The Runaways have the Quinceañera, but Chase reveals afterwards that he is going back to his parents, angering and upsetting everyone.
22	12	"Earth Angel"	Stephen Surjik	Warren Hsu Leonard	December 21, 2018 (2018-12-21)
Church member Vaughn contacts Karolina, who recruits Nico and Molly, and the four head to the crater to rescue Leslie. Karolina receives help from Susan and together they convince the churchgoers that Frank is corrupt. The kids and Leslie leave, while Susan takes control of the crater and locks up Frank. Victor reveals his illness, which is similar to Jonah's, to Chase and has him intern at the Pride. Chase becomes suspicious after overhearing two other employees who were used as guinea pigs in a Pride experiment earlier, so he does some digging. Alex gets a gun with his fingerprints from Tamar so that he can get at his parents while Gert realizes that she is still connected to Old Lace. Victor finally shows Chase the actual Pride headquarters and finally convinces him to join, on the condition that they do not harm his friends. The girls bring Leslie back to the hostel, which Gert approves of, but Alex is concerned. As Karolina rests in her room, she is visited by Xavin, a shape shifting alien, who tells her that she is her betrothed.
23	13	"Split Up"	Jeffrey Webb	Quinton Peeples	December 21, 2018 (2018-12-21)
Xavin explains that she was promised Karolina as part of a prophecy. While speaking with Leslie, Xavin reveals that Leslie is pregnant with Jonah's heir and that his family has inhabited other bodies and they'll come for her and Karolina. Chase meets with the Runaways and tells them that their parents will come for them with weapons. A chase ensues and the Runaways split up. Nico confronts her parents and fights them, resulting in shattered glass getting embedded in Robert's neck. Alex is pursued by his parents, but he tricks them into getting caught by the cops and has them arrested. Karolina, Janet, and Chase realize that Victor is actually Jonah and are all captured. Molly outruns Dale while Stacey, once again acting out of character, captures Gert. Dale decides to flee with Gert and Old Lace. Alex, Molly, Nico, Leslie, and Xavin try to plan while Victor, Stacey, and Tina (who are all possessed) wonder where their missing member is and decide to use Karolina, Chase, and Janet to prolong their lives.

Cast and characters

Main article: List of Runaways (TV series) characters

Main

Recurring

• Ajiona Alexus as Livvie: Darius' sister-in-law and Alex's love interest.
• Helen Madelyn Kim as Megan: A millennial employee at Pride who is unknowingly abused by her bosses.
• Myles Bullock as Anthony "AWOL" Wall: Flores' corrupt partner who goes after the Runaways.

Guest

• Ryan Dorsey as Mike: A homeless biker who causes trouble for the Runaways.
• Jan Luis Castellanos as Topher: A mysterious street kid with super strength who briefly joins the Runaways.
• Efrain Figueroa as Joseph: Topher's father who was injured by his son.
• Rose Portillo as Eileen: Topher's mother who kicked him out of the house.
• Veronica Diaz as Sofia: Topher's sister who is a nurse.
• Damien Diaz as Oscar Gonzalez: Destiny's brother who Frank kills in self defense.
• Elayn J. Taylor as Nana B: Darius' mother and Tamar's mother-in-law.
• Brie Carter as Mary: A millennial employee at Pride who is unknowingly abused by her bosses.
• Steve O'Young as Mitch: A member of AWOL's strike team.
• Kathleen Quinlan as Susan Ellerh: A member of the Church of Gibborim and Leslie's mother
• Kara Royster as Wendy: A millennial employee at Pride who takes an interest in Chase.

Introduced this season is Darius and Tamar's infant son Xerxes.

External links

• Runaways at IMDb

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