Joe Pokaski

Creator Context

Summary

Writer and producer who co-created and showran Underground, a historical thriller about the Underground Railroad and slave escapes, frequently described by reviewers as fiercely political with intentional modern echoes including feminism and civil rights themes, and featuring prominent roles for women and people of color. He also showran Marvel's Cloak & Dagger, which included diverse leads and social issue exploration. His work demonstrates a pattern of historical and ensemble-driven storytelling with social resonance.