Disney Plus’ new MCU show She-Hulk is all set to release on August 17 and its going to be one hell of a ride. It is said to be a humor filled series with lots of courtroom drama and of course some cool action scenes. At this point, Mark Ruffalo’s Hulk and Tim Roth’s Abomination are confirmed to star alongside Tatiana Maslany’s She-Hulk. That aside, Charlie Cox’ Daredevil and Howard the Duck have also been teased to appear by the makers, though not in the way you’d expect. We confirmed news that Wong in returning in She-Hulk as well and we also made you aware about the runtimes for the first few episodes of the series.
As it happens, the show held its premiere last night and the first reviews and reactions for She-Hulk are pouring in from all sides. While the reactions are towards positive, that has been the case with literally every Marvel movie/show in Phase 4. But for the most part, they have all turned out to be bad, mediocre or slightly above average, with Spider-Man: No Way Home, Loki, and WandaVision being the only exceptions. So, these early reviews are getting more and more unreliable by the day and so seems to be the case with She-Hulk. Have a look at the review roundup we have created for you below!
She-Hulk Reviews Suggest A Mediocre Show
#SheHulk is a good, enjoyable experience. Tatiana Maslany is incredible as always.
I wish the show leaned more into its satirical side— those elements feel more jarring than they should due to a lack of them.
It’s missing a magic touch, but it’s far from a disappointment. pic.twitter.com/D012e220xA
— Russ Milheim – The Direct (@RussMilheim) August 16, 2022
She-Hulk is totally mediocre BUT it does make the EXCELLENT point that in a world with actual sorcerers that magicians are totally pointless.
— Sarah Marrs (@Cinesnark) August 16, 2022
It Excels at MCU’s World Building
#SheHulk has a surprising amount of ties to the rest of the MCU past and future and some legendary credits scenes on every episode.
It's very easy to get hooked on this show if you like fun.
— BD (@BrandonDavisBD) August 16, 2022
It is Funny and Clever!
https://twitter.com/RICHARDLNEWBY/status/1559385291328311298
I've seen the first 4 episodes of She-Hulk: Attorney At Law & I was pleasantly surprised at how good it was. Tatiana Maslany flexes with her comedy & charm as Jennifer Walters. The writing is clever & the supporting cast fits so well w/ fun & relevant cameos too. #SheHulk pic.twitter.com/kQoegUbtoX
— James Witham (@jamesacewitham) August 16, 2022
If you like comedy and want to know more about how the MCU hero business operates on a day-to-day level, #SheHulk is for you!
If you unironically use the term "M-She-U" and take this franchise way too seriously the show won't be for you (it gloriously mocks THOSE kinds of fans). pic.twitter.com/vwGhrqDtCt
— Julia Delbel (@juliadelbel) August 16, 2022
#SheHulk is simply stellar. It starts off fast,really fast, but as it went on it grew on me, and is easily one of my favorite MCU shows. The setting is pretty grounded but it does a great job at establishing itself in the MCU in a way that’s both respectful to the MCU, 1/2 pic.twitter.com/NCJPM1D5Le
— Elijah Boxhill (@OpticalCinema) August 16, 2022
She-Hulk Has Many Cameos, Both Expected and Surprising
#SheHulkAttorneyAtLaw is Fun, energetic and fabulous. The series delivers exactly what it promises, it is purely a comedy. #SheHulk is very relatable and the cameos are great. All of the supporting cast is also great in their roles. The 1st 4 set up an intriguing story to follow. pic.twitter.com/Gi7XdC5P1T
— Rayyan 🇵🇸 (@RayyanTCG) August 16, 2022
https://twitter.com/camden28_/status/1559382752989962243
She-Hulk Has It’s Share of Bad / Negative Reviews As Well
#SheHulk…isn't great. Love Tatiana Maslany, really enjoy seeing Jen struggle w/celebrity, maintaining a personal life, & being respected as a woman in the work place. Great to see the MCU FINALLY embrace proper TV…sadly being a bad ABC sitcom isn't enough. pic.twitter.com/zpksx1v13r
— Griffin Schiller (@griffschiller) August 16, 2022
Oh boy… #SheHulk. Positive? #TatianaMaslany is great and I love the character. Negative? Just about everything else. The comedy doesn't hit, each episode is underwhelming so far (except the first), and it lacks direction. The CGI has good and bad moments. I hope it gets better. pic.twitter.com/xQDVtx5JMw
— Guy At The Movies (@GuyAtTheMovies_) August 16, 2022
I watched the first four episodes of #SheHulk and oof. Tatiana Maslany is giving her all but amid the unfinished CG and the lack of structure, this MCU lawyer comedy loses its case. It wants to be Fleabag so bad with its fourth wall breaks but bares no personality whatsoever.
— Rendy (@rendy_jones) August 16, 2022
#SheHulk is Fleabag-lite, but minus the smart humor. The VFX is good. There's some exploration of body image issues & sexism. The cinematography & the look of the show are ATROCIOUS. The jOkEs hinge on reacting to IRL social media theories & fan-requests. Overall, ya, it's bad. pic.twitter.com/ntUiooLGQz
— Pramit (@pramitheus) August 16, 2022
https://twitter.com/ChrisHayner/status/1559387349171273730
So, considering that most reviews are balanced and only a few calling it exceptionally good or exceptionally bad, She-Hulk might be joining the long list of MCU mediocrity. But it seems to bring in fresh content and a unique style, which we haven’t seen so far in MCU, so it sure seems to be try-worthy. However, I would not keep much expectations from it and expect it to be just another Marvel show. Here’s to hoping Marvel figures out what its doing and gets back on track real soon.
She-Hulk will premiere on Wednesday, August 17 only on Disney Plus.
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