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Anyone Who's Skipping Out On Ironheart For Certain 'Reasons' Is Missing Out
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. If you know me, you know I'm a big fan of superheroes. Of course, a big reason why was originally was due to the MCU. Yes, the MCU, which once felt as if it ruled the world. Going to a movie was an event that we all looked forward to. Now, in an age where we're all a little superhero-fatigued, it's rare that we find a show or movie from that universe that really captures the lightness as well as the quality of some of the original MCU movies. But honestly, I think Ironheart is really up there, and it's a shame that a lot of people aren't checking it out nearly as much as they should. MCU TV Shows Have Been Hit Or Miss First things first, let's talk about the MCU TV shows, overall. While there are plenty of upcoming Marvel movies that I'm sure we're all looking forward to, like the long-awaited Fantastic Four reboot or the next Avengers movies, it feels as if the MCU TV shows haven't been as popular lately. I mean, sure, Daredevil: Born Again was a big hit, but I think that's also mainly because it showcased actors reprising characters from a past series. It was a show that everyone was eagerly anticipating. Other than that, when was the last time there was a significant amount of hype for an MCU TV show? I really can't remember. I think that's because most have been hit or miss. You can have a runaway hit like WandaVision or Hawkeye, but then you could also have bombs like Secret Invasion, She-Hulk (even though I enjoyed the series), and Echo. There are all moments of fun in those series, but in comparison to some of the others, they're not nearly as good. Because of this, fans have developed a lot of whiplash, and as a result, the hype for any new MCU TV show has significantly declined. But now, Ironheart has finally come out – and I have to say, I love it. So much. Ironheart Is Such A Fun Time And A Breath Of Fresh Air Look, I knew I was going to love Riri Williams the first time I saw her in Wakanda Forever. She just had this spunk, attitude, and charisma that the MCU was lacking for some time. In that film, which was particularly poignant considering the real-world circumstances surrounding its production, following the passing of Chadwick Boseman, she was a ray of light. So, of course, when I found out a TV series would follow her, I was excited – more so than others, but we'll get to that in a bit. This show is excellent and a breath of fresh air, especially considering everything else going on in the MCU and the world as a whole. While critics have called it 'a bit of a mess,' it's still enjoyable. Is it perfect? No, not by any means. But there's still a lot to love. Ryan Coogler Delivers Some Intense Action And A Fun Story As A Producer One of the big draws for me when I first started watching this was that Ryan Coogler was acting as a producer on the show. As someone who has fallen in and out of love with Marvel over the years, Coogler's involvement was a big green flag for me. Obviously, everyone is familiar with him now, but if for some odd reason you aren't, he directed both Black Panther movies, as well as the first Creed film, and recently had success with Sinners in theaters. That movie reminded me of why I love film, so I have an intense admiration for Coogler's work. Having him as an executive producer on this was the move. Because really, this almost feels like an extension of Wakanda Forever. No, it's not the same story whatsoever, but it feels like the same tone. It's an exploration of Riri's life, delving deeper into not only her intelligence but also how her technology interacts with magic. It's whimsical technological warfare, and those are three words I would never think to combine. While Coogler isn't the only producer on this miniseries, you can feel his impact on the show, mixed with the talent of the creator, Chinaka Hodge. The action, combined with the story, makes this a fun time. Riri Williams Is An Amazing Protagonist I might get hate for this, but I love Riri Williams the most out of the new, younger heroes. More than Kate Bishop and Wiccan and everyone else. I absolutely love her and I don't care who knows. First off, Dominique Thorne needs every kind of job after this because, wow, she's so enjoyable as Riri. She has become one of those characters where I literally could not picture another actress playing her at this point, and that's a huge compliment. She rocks the personality and the wit, and I need so much more. Overall, Riri's character perfectly exemplifies how you really don't have to try too hard to make a character likable. You need to make them relatable, and she is. While she's obviously brilliant, she's also funny, has her struggles, and uses the best of her mind to make sure she succeeds. That's the kind of hero we all like. It's a reason why I ended up enjoying superheroes like Spider-Man, Daredevil, and, of course, Iron Man – because they feel a little more relatable and they rely solely on their smarts and skills to get out of tricky situations. They aren't Gods or super soldiers. I love characters like that, and Riri falls in that category. If You're Not Watching Because She Wears An Iron Man Suit, Or For Who She IS, You Need To Read The Comics I'm not even going to get into the significant details about why people aren't watching this show. But if you aren't, you're seriously missing out. Sure, some not-so-nice-named people will review-bomb Ironheart just because of her character, and to that, I really have nothing to say to you. If that's how you choose to live your life, I hope you find fulfilment in that because I genuinely can't understand your point of view. For those who are less than inclined to watch it because she feels too close to Iron Man, I'm telling you this is not Iron Man. At all. Sure, the suit is reminiscent of his – hence the name Ironheart – but Riri is not Tony Stark, and that's a good thing. It would be a copout to create another version of that character as a young woman. Instead, they gave Riri her own personality, goals and virtues, and created a standout character who happens to have an Iron Man suit. Think of her as a variant of Spider-Man – same powers, different morals and values. That's what I love about it. Seriously, if you haven't had the chance to watch this series, I would thoroughly recommend it. All six episodes are available to watch with a Disney+ subscription, so be sure to check them out when you can. Solve the daily Crossword
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04-07-2025
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Ironheart Head Writer Shares the Sweet, Real-Life Inspiration for Landon, the Kid With the Wagon
Marvel Television's Ironheart opened with a sequence that resulted in 'bad girl genius' Riri Williams' (Dominique Thorne) expulsion from MIT. As she flew home to Chicago — in her self-made supersuit — the school-assigned AI assistant glitched out, leading to a very bumpy landing. Helping Riri complete the final blocks of her trip home, by lugging the pieces of her busted suit in his wagon — in trade for an Andrew Jackson, mind you — was a local youth named Landon, played by Harper Anthony. Landon would resurface later in the six-episode season, as part of the team of friends and family that helps Riri re-re-rebuild her suit, in time for a pivotal face-off with The Hood. More from TVLine Is Leanne Morgan Sitcom Reba Redux? Did Bear 'Cave' Grow? Does Last of Us News Bode Well for Part III Game? Did Lucifer Botch Beach Pick? And More TV Qs! Save the Dates: Delayed Digman! Season 2, Eyes of Wakanda and More Marvel's Big TV Teases: Will Mephisto Go the Way of the Power Broker, Hulk's Son, Super Skrull G'iah...? When I hopped on my recent Zoom with Ironheart head writer Chinaka Hodge and fellow EP Ryan Coogler, I couldn't help but first acknowledge the series' young cast. Led by Thorne but also featuring great work by Lyric Ross (as N.A.T.A.L.I.E.) and scene stealer Regan Aliyha (as Zelma), the cast, I noted, was 'dynamite — down to the kid with the wagon!' Both Hodge and Coogler replied to my kudos with appreciative clapping, after which the former elaborated on the series' youngest character. 'Thank you for bringing up 'the kid with the wagon,'' she said. 'That's the one character that doesn't exist in publishing, and is the one character that came from my mind. And I love Landon the character and Harper the actor infinitely.' Hodge went on to explain Landon's origin. 'I stared writing this during the COVID/shelter in place era, and there was a kid who lived on my block named Landon,' she shared. 'He would come over and poke his nose in — 'What are you doing, Miss 'Naka, what are you writing? What's this show, what's this show? Can you put me in this show? Put me in this show!'' And when all was said and done, there a young boy named Landon is, helping out one of Marvel's newest heroes. 'So I'm very glad that Landon lives' as a character, 'and Harper makes him sing,' Hodge smiled. Want scoop on any Marvel TV show? Shoot an email to InsideLine@ and your question may be answered via Matt's Inside Line! Best of TVLine Yellowjackets' Tawny Cypress Talks Episode 4's Tai/Van Reunion: 'We're All Worried About Taissa' Vampire Diaries Turns 10: How Real-Life Plot Twists Shaped Everything From the Love Triangle to the Final Death Vampire Diaries' Biggest Twists Revisited (and Explained)
The Review Geek
04-07-2025
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Ironheart Season 1 Review – Another forgettable MCU project
Season 1 Episode Guide Episode 1 -| Review Score – 2/5 Episode 2 -| Review Score – 1.5/5 Episode 3 -| Review Score – 2/5 Episode 4 -| Review Score – 1/5 Episode 5 -| Review Score – 2/5 Episode 6 -| Review Score – 3/5 In recent years, the MCU has been delivering a constant batch of disappointing, half-baked works. Unfortunately, Ironheart is the newest project in that group. Although it has a few interesting ideas and a good cast, with Dominique Thorne as the titular hero, the show is rarely entertaining. Riri Williams returns to Chicago, her hometown, to rebuild her suit and a super AI as we kick off the end of Phase 5. However, she's got no money for it. As a result, RiRi is swept up in a life of crime, working with The Hood and his gang of criminals. Ironheart's biggest problem is the number of elements it needs to handle and its inability to accomplish that in the course of six episodes. Talking about The Hood's plot alone, there are already many factors to coordinate. The villain's backstory, his crew, Riri's life of crime weighing on her, the use of magic, and the heists, to name but a few. However, there are even more working pieces, such as Riri's own tragic backstory, her AI, a blooming romance, and another important antagonist, Ezekiel Stane. Because of that, there's not enough time to develop anything well. Consequently, viewers can't latch onto any idea. When Riri joins The Hood, for example, there's no weight to her decision to team up with criminals. The show only brings that up once a mission goes wrong, then her doubts about being a bad person become relevant. But, as it had no gravity before, it's hard to feel captivated by her dilemma. This is before mentioning how lazy decisions and conveniences often happen for a quick resolution. Ezekiel starts as a friend of Riri's, but he soon begins to hate her. In their first fight, he spews out his revengeful supervillain speech and seems overjoyed in destroying the girl's armour. But when he gets the chance to kill her seconds later, he goes back on what he said and immediately gives up. But the villain who suffers the most is Parker Robbins, The Hood. Anthony Ramos is a good actor, but he isn't menacing at all. For the majority of Ironheart, he and his crew give off the vibe of lackeys more than of dangerous criminals. His cloak only makes him seem goofier and it's hard to overstate how much of a terrible costume design it is. The series attempts to explore his backstory, but it never goes deep enough so it feels like the result of another lazy decision. Ultimately, The Hood joins the (massive) list of half-baked and forgettable MCU villains. Sadly, the protagonist suffers the same fate. She has many flaws, which could help her be more relatable. But we don't watch her grow or even try to overcome these flaws, so viewers can't sympathize with her struggles. The dramatic scenes are great, mostly thanks to the cast, but they are far and few between. The same goes for the action. It's always fluid and creative, being very fun to watch. Yet, with so many aspects to handle, two of them working well doesn't save the show. Episode 6 has an incredible fight between Riri and The Hood, in which we finally see her mixing magic with technology. It's visually creative, presents high stakes for both her and Parker, and has a smart twist that leads to her victory. The last episode also delivers a few good dialogues and drama, making it the best of the bunch. However, watching it is weird. Everything is tied to plot threads that can be developed in a future season or movie that seems unlikely to happen. Regardless of how good these moments are, it's too late to change the story, and they probably won't lead to anything. Ironheart proves that Dominique Thorne is a good choice for the character, but that she also deserves a better project. Even if not in a future season, it'd be nice seeing her act as Riri Williams once again with a script that can develop her character more.
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03-07-2025
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Marvel's Big TV Teases: Will Mephisto Go the Way of the Power Broker, Hulk's Son, Super Skrull G'iah…?
The following contains spoilers from… well, every MCU television series that has streamed on Disney+ thus far. The season finale of Marvel Television's Ironheart introduced — at long last, after four-and-a-half years of teases — the devilish baddie that is Mephisto, as played by Sacha Baron Cohen. More from TVLine Ironheart Boss Explains That Fight Set at a White Castle, 'One of the Truest Midwest Things You Could Do!' Ironheart Boss Talks About [Spoiler] Finally Joining the MCU, and Where/If Finale Cliffhanger Will Get Resolved Ironheart Boss on Episode 3's [Spoiler] Reveal: 'It's So Much Fun to Reach Back' in MCU History - Grade It! But given the track record of big Marvel TV show teases failing to have 'legs' in the ongoing MCU, we must wonder: Will Mephisto ever be seen again? That Ironheart finale not only put a face (…or two) to Mephisto, it left us with the upsetting realization that hero Riri Williams (played by Dominique Thorne) had made a literal deal with said devil, to get back her dearly departed best friend and stepsister, Natalie (Lyric Ross). Ironheart, though, has yet to be renewed, and the way that the series — which wrapped filming back in late 2022 — was slow-walked onto our screens has many leery of Marvel's future plans for Riri & Co. (Looking at TVLine's own backstage data, reader engagement with Ironheart was on par with Daredevil: Born Again, which famously never cracked Nielsen's Top 10 streaming chart, and it put up barely one-third of Agatha All Along's numbers.) How worried should fans be that 's loose threads will never be tied up? Let's revisit many other MCU TV shows' big teases, and how/if they ever got resolved…. SHOW FINALE DATE THE BIG TEASE(S) FOLLOW-UP? WandaVision 3/5/2021 Wanda went a bit crazy after 'losing' her sons; White Vision is out roaming the world 2022's Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness turned Wanda into full-on villain; upcoming Disney+ series will continue Vision's quest The Falcon and the Winter Soldier 4/23/2021 Sam Wilson is now the true Captain America; Sharon Carter is the villainous 'Power Broker'! 2025's Captain America: Brave New World continued Sam's story; Sharon has not been mentioned/heard from since Loki (Season 1) 7/14/2021 There's an alternate timeline ruled by Kang the Conqueror! 2023's Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania further teased Kang threat (before the MCU got de-Kang'd by Jonathan Majors' legal issues) Hawkeye 12/22/2021 Wilson Fisk is still crime-ing, maybe minus an eye Fisk resurfaced, with a scar, in Disney+'s Echo Moon Knight 5/4/2022 Marc Spector has a second alter, cab driver Jake! [Crickets] Ms. Marvel 7/13/2022 Carol Danvers abruptly trades places with teenage (mutant?) Kamala Khan 2023's The Marvels explained the Carol/Kamala/Monica Rambeau switcheroos She-Hulk: Attorney at Law 8/13/2022 Matt Murdock is still Daredeviling; Emil Blonsky aka Abomination was freed from prison by Wong and brought to Kamar-Taj; Hulk has a son, Skaar, from his time on Sakaar Matt/Daredevil resurfaced in Disney+'s Echo; Blonsky/Abomination and Skaar have not been mentioned since Secret Invasion 7/26/2023 Dead Talos' daughter G'iah has the powers of Drax, Hulk, Thor and many others — even the mighty Captain Marvel; Rhodey had been a Skrull 'for a while' G'iah hasn't been mentioned since — even in The Marvels, which ignored the entirety of Secret Invasion; the long-delayed Armor Wars TV series-turned-movie by some accounts will address Rhodey's 'lost' time Loki (Season 2) 11/9/2023 Loki as God of Stories now holds together the Time Loom's dying branches Loki hasn't been mentioned since, not even in 2024's Deadpool & Wolverine, which had a TVA/branched timelines element — but Tom Hiddleston is in the Avengers: Doomsday cast Echo 1/9/2024 Wilson Fisk has eyes on the NYC mayoralty Daredevil: Born Again followed Fisk's election/first acts as NYC mayor Agatha All Along 10/30/2024 Agatha and Billy Maximoff unite to find Billy's twin By some accounts, Tommy may figure into the upcoming Vision series; there are no plans for Agatha Season 2 per se Daredevil: Born Again 4/15/2025 Matt is forming an 'army' to fight fascist Mayor Fisk Jessica Jones may be a part of said army, given that Marvel vet Krysten Ritter appears in Born Again Season 2 Ironheart 7/1/2025 Riri made a deal with the devil aka Mephisto TBD! Want scoop on any other Marvel TV show? Shoot an email to InsideLine@ and your question may be answered via Matt's Inside Line! Best of TVLine TV's 30+ Best Cliffhangers of All Time From Buffy, Friends, Grey's Anatomy, Twin Peaks, Severance, Soap and More 20+ Age-Defying Parent-Child Castings From Blue Bloods, ER, Ginny & Georgia, Golden Girls, Supernatural and More Young Sheldon Easter Eggs: Every Nod to The Big Bang Theory (and Every Future Reveal) Across 7 Seasons
The Verge
03-07-2025
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- The Verge
A guide to the best sci-fi streaming this summer
It's that time again: for a third year running, the summer is looking pretty great for streaming some science fiction. There's just something about cool fictional futures that's a good fit for hot summer days spent indoors, and it seems the various streaming services agree. It's been a pretty good year so far for the genre, with the return of Severance, Andor, and Black Mirror. And that momentum looks like it will continue through the next few months; we've already seen strong debuts for Murderbot and Ironheart, while other shows like Alien: Earth and The Institute are on their way, as well. Here are some series to keep an eye on. Streaming on Apple TV Plus now If you haven't been keeping up with Apple's adaptation of Martha Wells' beloved novels about a depressed and anxiety-ridden killing machine, the good news is that it's perfect for binge-watching. The episodes are brisk and funny, making it easy to watch a bunch in a row. It provides a nice and light addition to the streamer's ever-growing sci-fi lineup — that is, until it gets all existential on you. The finale of the 10-episode-long first season drops on July 11th, so there's plenty of time to catch up before then. Streaming on Disney Plus now Tony Stark's futuristic Iron Man suits helped kick off the MCU's popularity, and Riri Williams looks to keep that vibe alive. The series, which takes place after the events of Wakanda Forever, follows the genius inventor Riri as she returns home after getting kicked out of MIT, only to get pulled into some typical Marvel shenanigans. The series is relatively short, clocking in at six episodes, and the first half gets off to a high-flying start. Streaming on Apple TV Plus on July 11th Apple's century-spanning sci-fi epic is back, and the third season jumps ahead in time once again. It takes place 152 years after season 2, at a time when the genetic dynasty's power is shrinking and the titular Foundation is growing. Oh, and a new warlord known as The Mule shows up, throwing another wrench into everyone's plans. Streaming on MGM Plus on July 13th This series is sort of like X-Men by way of Stephen King. Based on a King novel from 2019, The Institute takes place in a facility for children with physic abilities. But unlike Professor X, the people who run this institute have far less idealistic aims. The series is helmed by Jack Bender, best-known for directing a whole lot of Lost and MGM Plus' horror series From. Streaming on Paramount Plus on July 17th As we recently learned, we're now at the midway point of Strange New Worlds. The Star Trek prequel is about to kick off season 3, but it will end with season 5, adding a sense of urgency to every episode moving forward. Paramount says that the new season 'dives into thrilling adventures of faith, duty, romance, comedy, and mystery, with varying genres never before seen on any other Star Trek.' Streaming on Peacock on July 31st The first season of Peacock's Twisted Metal adaptation — which is based on a mostly dormant PlayStation game series — was a bit of a tease. It was a prequel, detailing the events leading up to the vehicular combat tournament at the heart of the franchise. But with that out of the way now, the show is ready to dive straight into the action — or at least that's how things look in the trailers. This season will also introduce my favorite character, Axel, a man imprisoned between two giant wheels. Streaming on Hulu and FX on August 12th After a whole bunch of movies — including last year's spinoff Romulus — the Alien series will soon have a TV series. This prequel (obviously) shifts the setting to Earth, and takes place before the original movie when a ship crash lands on our planet, bringing with it some unwanted visitors. Streaming on Apple TV Plus on August 22nd Apple's alien series has steadily escalated over two seasons, starting out slow with a human-level view of the invasion, before eventually bringing all of its various threads together for what looks to be a large-scale showdown. That's where season 3 comes in, which promises to ramp the action up considerably. Streaming on Disney Plus on August 27th Marvel's animated anthologies have been hit-or-miss so far, but Eyes of Wakanda seems like a promising addition. As the name implies, the series will follow a handful of important and influential Wakandan figures throughout the nation's history, providing a few more chances to explore Marvel's afrofuturistic world. The series will also span a relatively brisk four episodes, making for a solid summer binge.
