Season Two

Season Two is the second season of the Hulu web-television series, Runaways. Season two was picked up on January 8, 2018 for a 13 episode order.^[2] It is based on the Marvel Comics superhero team of the same name, set within the shared Marvel Cinematic Universe. Runaways shares the continuity established other Marvel films and television shows. The second season premiered on Hulu on December 21, 2018.^[3]

Official Synopsis

The Runaways have left their homes (and evil parents) behind and now have to learn to live on their own. As they scavenge for food, search for shelter, and take care of one another, our kids begin to realize that, for better or worse, they're stuck with each other. And it's up to them to take down PRIDE once and for all. But someone sent a mysterious message to Jonah... Is there a mole in the Runaways? Meanwhile PRIDE is focused on finding their children, and Jonah has his own dangerous plan in mind.^[4]

Cast

Main Cast

Rhenzy Feliz as Alex Wilder (13/13)
Gregg Sulkin as Chase Stein (13/13)
Lyrica Okano as Nico Minoru (13/13) / Xavin (1/13)
Virginia Gardner as Karolina Dean (13/13) / Xavin (1/13)
Ariela Barer as Gert Yorkes (13/13) / Xavin (1/13)
Allegra Acosta as Molly Hernandez (13/13)
Angel Parker as Catherine Wilder (12/13) (1 Credit Only)
Ryan Sands as Geoffrey Wilder (12/13) (1 Credit Only)
Annie Wersching as Leslie Dean (13/13)
Kip Pardue as Frank Dean (10/13) (3 Credit Only)
Ever Carradine as Janet Stein (13/13)
James Marsters as Victor Stein (13/13) / The Magistrate (5/13)
Brigid Brannagh as Stacey Yorkes (12/13) (1 Credit Only) / The Magistrate's Wife (5/13)
Kevin Weisman as Dale Yorkes (12/13) (1 Credit Only)
Brittany Ishibashi as Tina Minoru (12/13) (1 Credit Only) / The Magistrate's Daughter (5/13)
James Yaegashi as Robert Minoru (11/13) (2 Credit Only)
Julian McMahon as Jonah (8/13) (5 Credit Only) / The Magistrate (8/13)

Recurring Cast

DeVaughn Nixon as Darius Davis (4/13)
Marlene Forté as Graciela Aguirre (1/13)
Ozioma Akagha as Tamar (7/13)
Ajiona Alexus as Livvie (6/13)
Alex Fernandez as Detective Flores (5/13)
Ryan Dorsey as Mike/Mike on a Bike (3/13) / Xavin (1/13)
Helen Madelyn Kim as Millennial Megan (4/13)
Coleen Sullivan as News Reporter/Reporter (1/13)
Jan Luis Castellanos as Topher (3/13)
Danielle Campbell as Eiffel (2/13)
Heather Olt as Frances (5/13)
Pat Lentz as Aura (5/13)
Amanda Suk as Amy Minoru (2/13) (1 Archived Footage)
Myles Bullock as Anthony "AWOL" Wall (4/13)
Cody Mayo as Vaughn Kaye (4/13)
Clarissa Thibeaux as Unfamiliar Voice/Xavin (4/13)

Co-Starring

Shondalia White as Millenial Emma (1/13)
Charlie Charbonneau as D-Bag Deal Maker (1/13)
Milan Carter as Worker 1 (1/13)
A.J. Rivera as Worker 2 (1/13)
Jon Schaefeer as Pimp (1/13)
Mary Elaine Ramsey as Woman (1/13)
Efran Figueroa as Joseph (1/13)
Rose Portillo as Eileen (1/13)
Veronica Diaz as Sofia (1/13)
Devin Kawaoka as Nurse (2/13)
Lindsey Hutchison as Attorney #1 (1/13)
Kamar Elliott as Attorney #2 (1/13)
Portia Bartley as Teenage Neighbor (1/13)
Paul Lacovara as Carjacked Driver (1/13)
Anika Vaughn as Initiate (1/13)
Nathan People as Jason (1/13)
Damien Diaz as Oscar Gonzalez (2/13)
Jeff Witzke as Carl (1/13)
Mia Topalian as Leslie Ellerh (1/13)
Chris Lowe as Guard (1/13)
Larry Cedar as Preacher (1/13)
Nathan Sutton as David Ellerh (1/13)
Elayn J. Taylor as Nana B. (1/13)

Laura Keller as Coordinator (1/13)
Ian Stack as Cop #1 (1/13)
Brie Cater as Millennial Mary (2/13)
Joseph Piccuirro as Guard (1/13)
Diane Mizota as News Reporter (1/13)
Marken Greenwood as Mother (1/13)
Genessa Ochoa as Receptionist (1/13)
Alexa Marie Anderson as Young Frances (1/13)
Sarah Ann Vail as Young Aura (1/13)
Charlie Townsend as Toddler Leslie Ellerh (1/13)
Julian Edwards as Ailing Boy (1/13)
Sharon Ferguson as Cashier (1/13)
Steve O'Young as Mitch (2/13)
Kathleen Quinlan as Susan Ellerh (2/13)
Sara Van Horn as Homeless Woman (1/13)
Kara Royster as Millennial Wendy (1/13)
Ross Crain as Head Guard (1/13)
Jorge Diaz as Hipster Earl (1/13)
Kate Mines as Vendor (1/13)
Shelly Das as Officer #1 (1/13)
Bobby Foley as Officer #2 (1/13)
Christian Torres Villalobos as Customer #1 (1/13)
Peggy Lu as Customer #2 (1/13)

Episodes

Title	Airdate	Writer / Director	Episode #
Gimmie Shelter	December 21^st, 2018	Josh Schwartz & Stephanie Savage / Allison Liddi-Brown	2x01
The kids struggle with their new lives as Runaways, but find a hideout. Alex goes to work for Darius while PRIDE plots to kill Jonah. Jonah initiates a plan to build a new box.
Radio On	December 21^st, 2018	Warren Hsu Leonard / Chris Fisher	2x02
Karolina, Nico, and Molly try to retrieve the Staff of One, but Tina puts up a fight. Karolina grows closer to Jonah while Alex and Livvie share a kiss.
Double Zeros	December 21^st, 2018	Kirk A. Moore / Larry Teng	2x03
Alex, comfortable in Compton and falling hard for Livvie, is betrayed. Jonah gives Leslie a mission to retrieve his DNA from the Yorkeses while Catherine exacts vengeance against Darius. Janet decodes the Abstract and Molly sneaks out to fight crime.
Old School	December 21^st, 2018	Tracy McMillian / Patrick Norris	2x04
Topher helps the kids break into Atlas Academy, but the plan is blown when Dale and Stacey trigger an earthquake and the parents rush to the scene. Jonah's body continues to break down as he leads Karolina into the hole.
Rock Bottom	December 21^st, 2018	Jake Fogelnest / Scott Peters	2x05
When the kids discover that Topher may be more dangerous than they could have imagined, addicted to the rocks that give him superhuman abilities, will they help him or will they turn their backs on their new friend?
Bury Another	December 21^st, 2018	Ashley Wigfield / Ami Canaan Mann	2x06
PRIDE grapples with the moral implications of Jonah's latest offer: freedom. Jonah, weakening, begins to eye his next target. After learning that Jonah is after another sacrifice, the Runaways realize they have to stop him before he kills another kid.
Last Rites	December 21^st, 2018	Quinton Peeples / James Madigan	2x07
It's time for the Runaways to stop Jonah, once and for all. But while the kids scramble to stall out Jonah’s plan, the parents unexpectedly arrive. Will PRIDE fight against their own kids or join their ranks against the powerful, and vengeful, Jonah?
Past Life	December 21^st, 2018	Kendall Rogers / Anna Mastro	2x08
In the aftermath of the battle against Jonah, Karolina searches for answers about Jonah and the others help Alex and Livvie try to prove Darius's innocence in Destiny's murder. But Livvie's curiosity just might catch up with her.
Big Shot	December 21^st, 2018	Kirk A. Moore / Wendey Stanzler	2x09
The Runaways face off with PRIDE'S dirty cops, Flores and AWOL. Against all objections, Alex blackmails AWOL to help. But AWOL refuses. PRIDE resolves to take the kids by force. Back at the Hostel, Karolina hears a mysterious voice.
Hostile Takeover	December 21^st, 2018	Ashley Wigfield / Jeffrey W. Byrd	2x10
Leslie starts dismantling the cult she helped create, but Frank has other plans. AWOL uses Livvie as bait to confront the Runaways. The teens must protect Gert & Old Lace, who are sick, and AWOL's team storms The Hostel. Victor doesn't feel like himself.
Last Waltz	December 21^st, 2018	Tracy McMillan / Ramsey Nickell	2x11
The Runaways are falling apart. Needing a break, they throw Molly a quinceanera. PRIDE ramps up their new arsenal. Frank puts Leslie in a facility to bring her back to the faith. Meanwhile, the mysterious voice Karolina has been hearing becomes real.
Earth Angel	December 21^st, 2018	Warren Hsu Leonard / Stephen Surjik	2x12
Victor recruits Chase to intern at PRIDE to prove that they are nothing more than concerned parents, Chase is skeptical. Karolina discovers Frank is holding Leslie at a detention facility and tries to rescue her mom with Nico, Molly and Vaughn.
Split Up	December 21^st, 2018	Quinton Peeples / Jeremy Webb	2x13
Angry at his betrayal, the Runways meet with Chase. He offers them a choice: surrender to PRIDE or face the consequences. As the kids attempt their escape, they're separated and forced to survive against an enemy far more pernicious than they expected.

Production Notes

Filming for the second season will begin in April 30, 2018 and be completed by September 25, 2018.^[5]^[6]
- According to Production Weekly,^[7] Marvel's Runaways will begin Principle Photography this year in late April. Season two will reportedly be filmed in Los Angeles, California. Furthermore, the series will be filmed under the same working title "RUGRATS". The filming of Season two is expected to wrap in September with a yet to be revealed release date.^[8]