X-Men (season 1)

The first season of the American streaming television series X-Men, which is based on the Marvel Comics superhero team of the same name, follows the eponymous team of mutants, fighting for a better world, and the rise of the Hellfire Club, a dangerous mutant extremist group. It was produced by Marvel Television in association with 20th Century Fox Television, White Rabbit Productions and HBO Entertainment, with series creator Damon Lindelof serving as showrunner.
The series stars an ensemble cast that includes Hugh Laurie, Justin Hartley, Adrianne Palicki, Esai Morales, Danai Gurira, Chris Zylka, Hailee Steinfeld, and Kyle MacLachlan. X-Men entered development in mid 2012, with Lindelof officially brought on in September. Laurie was hired to star in April 2013, with the rest of the ensemble being cast throughout May and June. Filmed in New York from August to December 2013, the season presents a darker, more mature view of the source material.
The first two episodes of the season premiered in Los Angeles on June 16, 2014, with the HBO premiere occurring on June 22. The season concluded its ten-episode run on August 24. Critics praised the performances, particularly Laurie's, and the darker tone and action sequences of the series compared to other superhero media. However, some of the pacing during the season and the more mature elements received criticism. The first season received two Emmy Award nominations, for Outstanding Drama Series and Outstanding Directing in a Drama Series. The series was renewed for a second season on August 13, 2015.
==Plot==
==Cast and characters==
*Hugh Laurie as Charles Xavier/Professor X
*Justin Hartley as Scott Summers/Cyclops
*Adrianne Palicki as Jean Grey
*Esai Morales as Hank McCoy/Beast
*Danai Gurira as Ororo Munroe/Storm
*Chris Zylka as Warren Worthington III/Angel
*Hailee Steinfeld as Kitty Pryde/Shadowcat
*Kyle MacLachlan as Robert Kelly