Marvel’s The Runaways Characters, Ranked

Marvel Television has come a long way in the last couple of years with their shows on ABC, Netflix, and Hulu. One of the ongoing dramas is Hulu’s Runaways, bringing the iconic teenage group to life in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. For two seasons now, we have been following the story of Alex Wilder (Rhenzy Feliz), Lyrica Okano (Nico Minoru), Karolina Dean (Virginia Gardner), Gertrude Yorkes (Ariela Barer), Chase Stein (Gregg Sulkin) and Molly Hernandez (Allegra Acosta) in their battle against their complicated villainous parents.

After everything that went down in the second season, fans are eagerly waiting for the third season, which drops on December 13. The new season will also include the long-requested crossover with Freeform’s Marvel drama Cloak and Dagger. While it has already been two years, these characters have come a long way, whether they are on the good or evil side. As season three approaches, it’s time to look at the show’s many characters. From the heroes to the villains, this is our ranking of The Runaways characters.

10 Xavin

Introduced towards the later part in season two, the mysterious Xavin (Clarissa Thibeaux) came into the series. While we have spent very little time with this character given how late she was introduced in the last season, Xavin still earns a spot on this list. Coming off as a new ally to the Runaways, Xavin will most likely be a key player in the new season going forward.

9 Old Lace

One of the breakout characters for The Runaways, both in the comics and on the TV show, is without doubt Old Lace. The marvelous—pun intended—Deinonychus became someone you fell in love with the moment she popped on the screen. Throughout the two seasons, it has been beautiful seeing her connection with Gertrude as the kids began discovering what their parents were up to. It’s still remarkable how amazing Old Lace looks from a visual standpoint, and her character is a testament to how far technology has come in the TV and film industry.

8 Jonah

The show’s first big bad, the Magistrate came in the form of Julian McMahon’s Jonah. After learning that this Gibborim was the father of Karolina, the story went to a whole new level as we learn more about this alien mythology. Whether you loved to hate him or hated to hate him, there is no denying that the Magistrate is a worthy foe for the series. Despite Nico attempting to kill him, the Magistrate is still kicking, now using Victor Stein’s (James Marsters) body, and ready to cause more trouble.

7 Molly Hernandez

One of the best things about The Runaways is the fact that it consists mostly of women who are all-powerful and lovable. The youngest Runaway in the group is Molly Hernandez, who brings optimism to the dynamic. While her young age can sometimes be what holds the character back, Molly’s heroism is something we absolutely love about her. Given how the recent season ended, Molly will have to step up big time and that’s a journey we can’t wait to see.

6 Chase Stein

While he may not have superpowers, Chase Stein has one of the most creative minds in the group. To this day, the way that the show has portrayed Chase is deeply appreciated. A character that could have easily been the “jock” of the group instead got deeper layers and a specific role that he gets to bring to the table. Although, Chase’s big mistake at the end of season two is definitely not one of his best moments, especially as his fate is up in the air for season three.

5 The Pride Family

Because there are so many of them, we are putting all the parents together from the Pride organization. All of these five families are so complicated and intriguing in their own respective way that it’s challenging to pick your favorite.

Whether it’s the nerdy Yorkes, the tough-love Wilders, the complex Minorus, the mess that is the Steins and Deans, Runaways has setup these families in individually unique ways. Season three will definitely be the most interesting year for the parents, as they’re all now in such different places compared to where they first started.

4 Alex Wilder

If the Runaways have a bad boy in its team, that award definitely goes to Alex Wilder. Also depicted as one of the characters without powers, Alex is still someone you don’t want to underestimate. While he still has a deep care for the group, his methods can sometimes be questioned, regardless of if it leads to good or bad results.

3 Gertrude Yorkes

While Molly may have lost her biological family, she has the best sister in the world in Gertrude “Gert” Yorkes. Aside from her connection with Old Lace, Gert brings the wit to the group with constant quippy lines.

One of the compelling things that the show has done with Gert is showcasing her anxiety problems that are universally relatable. Just like the other members, Gert brings a lot to the group and is someone we can’t picture the show without.

2 Karolina Dean

Not only does Runaways give viewers strong women, but it also gives the MCU more LGBT representation, a sterling example of which is Karolina Dean. While she may be one of the group’s most powerful members, Karolina is definitely the one with the most complications. Her father is basically the primary antagonist, more so than the other parents, which complicate things a lot for Karolina.

Aside from her struggle, one of the things to love about Karolina is the love story between her and Nico. Although similarly to Chase, Karolina’s fate is currently unknown which will be one of the big questions going into season three.

1 Nico Minoru

As much as we love all these amazing characters, only one can be rewarded as number one. In this case, it’s Nico Minoru without a doubt. In the two seasons that have come, Nico has graciously developed into a powerful character that gets the job done, hence why she is the leader of the Runaways.

Aside from the Staff of One’s mysterious effect on her, Nico has had a big journey thus far from battling her complicated family life to her romance with Karolina. Given the state of the Runaways following the end of season two, Nico is going to have her hands full in the new season.

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Andy is a senior writer at Screen Rant as he has covered the world of entertainment journalism since 2010, including superhero/comic book media. In addition to his work as a reporter, Andy co-hosts The Flash Podcast while running and producing the entire DC TV Podcasts network. He is also the founder/editor-in-chief of The Marvel Report since Fall 2015. Andy has previously written for sites such as FanSided, KSiteTV, TV Fanatic, It’s Just Movies, Heroic Hollywood, TV Overmind, and more.

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