By: Davyn Horton
Marvel Television’s Ironheart had its June 24 three-episode premiere. While initial social media reactions were praising the show, the full reviews offer a different tale. While many positive reviews are out there, there are many more critical ones in the wild. All in all, there is much to love and hate among critics and fans alike. However, the final verdict won’t reveal itself until the final episodes come out on July 1.
Ironheart Initial Reviews
There are a lot of varying reviews for Marvel Television’s Ironheart. On the more critical side, IGN writes that “Ironheart’s solo outing proves a cynical addition to the MCU as science and magic collide in Chicago.” In addition, Empire Magazine writes that, while the focus on Riri’s world “is welcome, it’s in service of a character that’s difficult to warm to, in a story that fails to truly ignite.”
Sites like Variety are calling Ironheart “overcrowded,” while others like Rolling Stone saying that the series “is a gamble that doesn’t pay off.” However, there are outlets with more positive things to say. For example, The Direct writes: “Coogler’s handiwork is as skilled as ever. It’s a little lacking as a singular series, but the elements certainly work and break exciting new ground.” In addition, Guardian writes: “Ironheart is a fast and furious business. Like Ms Marvel, it is clearly aimed at the younger end of the fan spectrum and the pace is relentless, as if the makers are desperate not to give the audience a second to look away.”
Fans will look at these reviews with caution. They have not seen all six episodes, as many of these outlets have. As a result, they will wait to cast final judgement until July 1, when fans will have all episodes of the series to watch, so they can see if the outlets and their reviews hold up.
What This All Means
All in all, as implied, the results from the reviews initially come out mixed. Ironheart is a show that is not for everyone. Despite that, there are things for all to love and hate with what’s presented. The lead character, Riri Williams, is an African-American teenage supergenius. As a result, her show will get more scrutiny than others, with some of it being fair and some of it being unfair.
In short, fans and outlets alike will come to their own conclusions. Nonetheless, the series exists because Marvel Studios has faith in it. That said, the final verdict will not fall until all episodes are out for fans to watch after July 1. Until then, speculation will ensue, as fans debate what the final results of the series will ultimately be.