“You feel this woman’s admiration, right? You can’t help her, right?” Read the evil monologue in She-Hulk erotic #10, he confronts Jennifer Walters/She-Hulk with a 3D collage of her greatest moments. This line kept ringing in my head as I watched the first four episodes of She-Hulk: Attorney at Law, a live-action Disney+ series that will bring Jen’s current mode entirely to the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Since her debut in 1980, She-Hulk has been slightly misunderstood by some superhero fans, who (intentionally or unintentionally) have reduced her to either a sexist version of the Hulk or a caricature of a muscular, angry woman. As decades of quirky and groovy comedic appearances have proven, there’s plenty to admire about the Jade Giant – a fact that her television debut seems to accept wholeheartedly. The first four episodes of She-Hulk: Attorney at Law Endlessly entertaining and effortless, with a dynamic sense of identity and a love for Marvel lore that must be seen to be believed.
She-Hulk: Attorney at Law It centers around Jennifer Walters (Tatiana Maslany), an aspiring Los Angeles attorney who happens to be the cousin of Bruce Banner/Hulk (Mark Ruffalo). After Jane suffers a freak accident with gamma radiation in Bruce’s blood, she develops her own set of Hulk powers and is accidentally pushed into the spotlight as a super-strong superhero and fourth wall-breaker dubbed the She-Hulk. As Jane fights for several heroes and villains in court as part of a new legal section focused on superhumans, she must fight for her role as a reluctant superhero, as well as the usual trials and tribulations of being a woman in her thirties.
Roughly from the first frame, what makes Strong woman Standing out from its Disney+ predecessors is its revered, yet refreshing approach to source material. Sure, Phase 4 of the MCU was already full of character introductions, but those debuts were either grounded in a particular comic show (Mrs. Marvell And the hookfor example) or disparate cherry-picked items from all over the Marvel canon (moon knight). While that, Strong woman Blending picks are some of the best parts of Jen’s incredibly distinct solo paths – supporting characters previously separated by decades of comic canon beat elbows on screen, and Jen tackles problems with a mix of mid-2000s pragmatism Sexy She-Hulk– Vera cornucopia. This creates a surreal sense of modernity for familiar fans Strong woman Comics, as well as an amazing starting point for anyone new to them, even the smallest Easter egg has a dense (but not overwhelming) feel to it. when you fold Strong womanClever use of familiar MCU lore – both forgotten Incredible Hulkand other nuggets of the canon are too good to be spoiled here – the show’s style feels more revolutionary, and it shows just how feasible it can be in the sandbox of superhero adaptations.
all by herself, Strong womanThe “kitchen sink” effect on the Canon will be a breath of fresh air, but that feeling only grows when paired with the series’ silly, but authentic tone. The series uses the conventions of TV comedy to great effect, with a mixture of episodic “state of the week” stories and larger serialized puzzles the MCU hasn’t seen since. WandaVision. This familiar format creates a launching pad for the show to be comical and undoubtedly absurd, with one-liners, visual jokes, and post-credits scenes that will leave many viewers doing a double-take. But at the same time, there is almost no joke to “scoff”, and few are able to enjoy a sense of the absurd. This is particularly reflected in all of the courtroom scenes for the first episodes, which have the right amount of trials while dealing with the legal proceedings of gods and monsters. It’s also expertly mirrored in Jen’s iconic fourth wall breaker, which ramps up in some clever ways as the show goes on. A sense of seriousness remains at the beating heart of the show, particularly in terms of how it tackles feminist issues, with some honest, compelling, and almost healing moments that seem unprecedented in a mega franchise like the MCU. This tone is not only the perfect encapsulation of Jane’s energy in the comics, but something that never ceases to be endlessly entertaining when brought on screen.
Not surprisingly (especially for those familiar with her Emmy-winning work orphan blackMaslany’s performance as Jen really takes great foundation Strong woman Rockets are launched into another layer of the stratosphere. From the jump, her effortless approach to Jane transformed her comic precedent into a dynamic on-screen character, one that feels seamlessly like she’s been an essential part of the MCU since before the franchise had “stages.” The vast majority of audiences will love her right away, if not by the time she acclimates to her new normal as She-Hulk. An endless amount of fun comes from seeing the relationships in Jane’s life – her relationship with the Ruffalo Bruce is contagious, breathing new life into his decade-long tenure in the franchise. Those in her immediate orbit also constantly shine, both as individuals and as essential pieces in Jane’s increasingly alien life. This includes, but is not limited to, Jane’s semi-legal best friend Nikki Ramos (Ginger Gonzaga, cementing her newly created character as a staple in She-Hulk lore), and co-worker Augustus “Pug” Pugliese (Josh Segarra, performing The honest “straight man” full of surprises), and her staunch rival Titania (beautiful Jamil, who actually stole the scene in a few moments in these early episodes). There really isn’t a weak link in the cast across the first four episodes — almost to be expected in the MCU, but still surprising in the context of a half-hour comedy.
On a technical level, Strong woman It will undoubtedly spark a lot of conversation, as evidenced by the months of current rhetoric surrounding CGI in current trailers. While the first four episodes are packed with episodic moments of imperfect CGI, the immersive moments greatly outweigh them, making it easy to appreciate the undeniable amount of craftsmanship that has brought Jen’s She-Hulk form to life. It also helps that every other technical element keeps the fun at full throttle, from the excellent directing of Kat Cuero across the first four episodes, to the qualitative bend and energetic score of Amy Doherty. At the end of the day, the show has a similar kind of artistic language to many Strong woman Comics – The viewer can clearly place it in the larger Marvel universe, but it manages to be something special and impressive along the way.
She-Hulk: Attorney at Law Not only is the live debut that his titular character always deserves, but it marks a new turning point for what MCU TV shows can offer. Anchored by Maslany’s amazing and groovy performance, the series is unafraid to be truly authentic, delightfully quirky, and totally clever in a way that’s exciting to watch. While there’s nothing to tell us about the remaining five episodes, let alone where Jen Walters might next appear in the MCU, She-Hulk: Attorney at Law is about to make its mark on the superhero scene.
Rating: 4.5 out of 5
Strong woman It is expected to premiere on Disney+ on Thursday, August 18. If you haven’t checked out Disney+ yet and want to try it out, You can do it here.
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