Cliff Notes – TV fans can now binge all 6 episodes of ‘thrilling’ action series
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Ironheart’s Reception: The series has garnered positive feedback from fans, with many praising its unique take on the MCU and engaging action sequences.
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Introduction of Mephisto: The character of Mephisto, portrayed by Sacha Baron Cohen, has made a significant impact in the latter half of the season, elevating viewer interest.
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Critics’ Scores: Ironheart holds an 86% critic score on Rotten Tomatoes, although audience ratings are lower due to pre-release review-bombing.
TV fans can now binge all 6 episodes of ‘thrilling’ action series
Riri Williams is here to save the world from boredom… and the Devil (Credits: Disney)
Warning: Spoilers for Ironheart, you have been warned…
Looking for something to watch now you’ve binged The Bear and seen off Squid Game?
Well, you’re in luck! Six episodes of an incredible new action show are available to watch now on Disney Plus.
The show is called Ironheart and it’s the latest chapter in the ever-expanding Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Now, if you’re a fan of the MCU, you’ll no doubt know what Ironheart is about, but if you’re not up to date on what’s happening on Earth-616, allow me to explain.
Set after the events of Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, Ironheart follows genius gadgeteer Riri Williams (Dominique Thorne) as she teams up with the mysterious Parker Robbins (Anthony Ramos) in the hope of scraping together enough cash to build a new suit of Iron Man-style armour.
However, Parker isn’t what he seems, and before long, Riri finds herself torn between the mystical and the mechanical.
When the series first dropped, there was an outpouring of celebration from fans who were thrilled by Riri’s adventures.
On Reddit, CharlesFluidSmith said, ‘[The] show is fantastic. Can say without hyperbole, it’s my favourite Disney+ show.’
AdRevolutionary4061 was similarly enthusiastic about Riri’s adventures, posting ‘Loving this show a ton already!’, a feeling echoed by saintnick524, who wrote, ‘This show is amazing!! I really enjoy it.’
The series has delighted Marvel fans (Picture: Marvel)
It was Xekshek33 who perhaps put it best, however, when they wrote: ‘This show is a banger’.
The delight wasn’t exclusive to Reddit either. On X, @jjmastermind claimed: ‘I’m hooked and there [are] only 3 episodes/one week left’.
@captaincupkicks meanwhile said: ‘I LOVED the first 3 episodes of #Ironheart! It’s a gorgeous show with fun action, real stakes, and an exciting take on legacy… Can’t wait to see the rest next week!’
@KeyWatkins51299 felt similarly, adding: ‘The first 3 episodes of #Ironheart were truly something iconic…This is a truly unique MCU series, and I am loving it so far. Can’t wait for next week.’
Phase 6 and beyond
Metro’s own Zac Haniff sat down with Ironheart executive producer Ryan Coogler to get the latest on the MCU…
Everyone knows that the MCU is building to the Secret Wars, but Marvel Studios already has an eye on the future and the end of the Multiverse Saga.
And do you know what’s coming next? Why it’s Marvel’s merry mutants, the X-Men of course!
More excitingly, plans are already in the works for the film with Ryan telling Metro that Jake Schreier (who just made Thunderbolts) will direct the X-Men reboot.
Let’s hope Ryan had permission from Marvel head honcho Kevin Feige to tell us that…
Since then, however, the show’s won over more and more fans, especially in the back half of the season, where Marvel finally introduced a highly anticipated villain.
In the final episodes, we met the devilish Mephisto – the Marvel Universe’s Satan stand-in – played by Sacha Baron Cohen, and it’s fair to say he left one hell (pun intended) of an impression on viewers.
‘Arghhh, Human Mephisto in Ironheart… this just became top 3 Marvel TV!!! #Ironheart,’ wrote @Onlykayoo on X.
The Devil’s in the details…(Picture: Marvel)
…or this spoon (Picture: Marvel)
[We’re finally getting Mephisto,’ added @tonisattorney. ‘We’re so back and I will be expecting a season 2.’
Meanwhile, @paullydoughnuts declaredthat ‘Ironheart was a good show, better than most of the shows they have been making… 100% better than WandaVision.’
If that doesn’t convince you to watch the show, you might be pleased to hear that Ironheart currently has a rather robust 86% critic score on Rotten Tomatoes.
Sadly, the audience score is a lot lower at just 53% but it’s worth noting the series was review-bombed before it was released, making that measure a little unreliable.
Ironheart is available to watch now on Disney Plus.