Damage Control

Damage Control is an American television series created by for ABC, based on the Marvel Comics organization Damage Control, a government sanctioned clean up crew. The series is set in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) and is the first series, since Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., to air on television as opposed to streaming. Unlike the other MCU shows that maintain a strong connection, Damage Control is intended to be seen as its own entity, though the series occasionally acknowledges the connections and even brings back actors who have appeared in the related movies and shows.

The series stars and  who reprise their roles as Anne Marie Hoag and Albert P. Cleary, respectively from the MCU movies and shows., along with newcomers, , , , , and. They all portray employees of the Department of Damage Control. While they remain within the bureaucratic offices, sometimes they must get out and confront the situations in person.

Premise
Set within the MCU, the series follows the daily lives of the employees of Damage Control whose job is to clean up after major incidents that are usually the result of the superheroes and villains that populate the world. While the main crew are committed to their jobs, they are not above goofing off and looking for any excuse to either get away from work or, better yet, personally explore the things that they are supposed to either be archiving or quarantining from the rest of the world.

Season one deals with a conspiracy within the company as someone is stealing funds and distributing them to villainous factions and Chapel and Porter's attempt to find the culprit. Major subplots involves Cleary's attempt to get into the good graces of Ms. Hoag, Bart searching to be more than an intern and Griffin trying to be taken seriously as a superhero despite his stigma.

Main

 * as Anne Marie Hoag, the stern director of Damage Control. She stepped down from the United States Cabinet to focus her attention on the company. She is highly competent in her job, but sometimes is baffled by her employees' behavior.
 * as Albert P. Cleary, a former field agent who was "promoted" to comptroller following the events of . He wants to get back out in the field and is willing to do anything to get ahead in the company.
 * as John Porter, an account executive who is seen as the "Jim Halpert" of Damage Control. However, he actually shows care and consideration for his job and even uses unorthodox methods to get things done, much to his coworkers' surprise.
 * as Robin Chapel, traffic manager who ensures that everyone is doing what they are supposed to and no mistakes are made. She aspires to run Damage Control herself and is close friends with John Porter who is her confidant.
 * as Bart Rozum, a newly hired intern who is constantly shifted around to various parts of the company. He is usually treated like a sidekick or assistant of sorts, but maintains a positive and laid-back approach to things.
 * as Eugene Strausser/, a introverted technician who is tasked with fixing or repurposing things. He secretly wants to be a villain as he feels bossed around, but does not display the competence to be one.
 * as, Damage Control's resident superhero who possesses the basic power line-up, but suffers from pyrophobia. He is a good-hearted, yet somewhat dim-witted individual who is well-liked.
 * as Lenny Ballinger, the head of Damage Control's search-and-rescue. He is a veteran and is shown to be wise and a father figure of the team. He can be slow to catch up to current trends, but is open to trying new things.

Recurring

 * as Jim Foster, Hoag's right hand who rivals Cleary for a higher position at Damage Control. He is seen as being something of a stick-in-the-mud and is sometimes clueless to in-jokes and other going-ons at work.
 * as Allyce Banes, the English punk receptionist at Damage Control and the object of Bart's affection. She is somewhat aware of his crush on her. She is a reinvention of the character of Anne the receptionist from the comics.
 * as Henry Ackerdson, the head of marketing who is seen as a nebbish, pencil-pushing, dork. He considers himself part of the team and is always coming up with unusual ideas including getting Griffin a superhero costume.
 * as Rex Randolph/Edifice Rex, a custodian at Damage Control who is always giving his unwanted commentary on things. He eventually gets superpowers, but unlike Griffin, has no clue what to do with them.
 * as Ray Lippert, a transfer who does research and integration. He tends to view himself as being more capable than others, but is overall a nice guy who is confounded by the happenings in the office.
 * as Marie Leahy, an accountant from Tokyo, Japan who takes advantage of her superiors slacking off so that she can take advantage of Damage Control's numerous offerings.

Guests

 * as, a psychiatrist who helps Griffin overcome his pyrophobia.
 * as Dr. Nina Pushnikov, a mad scientist working on peculiar weapons.
 * as, the leader of the Wrecking Crew.
 * Justin Eaton as, a member of the Wrecking Crew.
 * Tennison Barry III as, a member of the Wrecking Crew.
 * Kyle Murillo as, a member of the Wrecking Crew.
 * as Luke Jacobson, a superhero costume designer.
 * as, a the sorcerer supreme and master of the mystic arts.
 * as, a superhero with enhanced tiger-like abilities.
 * as, a young hero in the body of an alien robot.
 * as, a vigilante style superhero.
 * as, a tough supervillain and former wrestler.
 * as, a villain with long hydraulic legs.
 * as Carl Kaxton, the eccentric employer of Wilbur Day.
 * as Bernie Wyatt, the owner of a small clean up crew business.
 * Gabriel Sousa as, a low-level villain in court.

Trivia

 * Derek Theler was previously cast as Craig Hollis/Mr. Immortal in the unproduced New Warriors.