The jury is in onShe-Hulk: Attorney At Lawand we finally have some verdicts on what we should expect from the latest entry in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The series starsTatiana Maslanyas Jennifer Walters, the cousin of Bruce Banner/The Hulk (Mark Ruffalo) who inherits the original Avenger’s irradiated superpowers after an accident. However, she decides to use her power and influence in a whole new way: Defending super-powered beings who are in trouble with the law.
Much like other Marvel titles,She-Hulkis based in a series of comic books and was created byStan LeeandJohn Buscema. First introduced to the comic book world in the 80s,She-Hulkdiffered from her fellow superheroes because she tended to break the fourth wall for comic effect, much likeDeadpooldoes. This characteristic was preserved for the series, and it makesShe-Hulk: Attorney at Lawthe first entry in the Marvel Cinematic Universe centered on comedy.
That comedy was played up by all trailers and sneak peeks of the series, which showcased the different ways that Jennifer will deal with her world going green: The hero will see an abundant difference in her body and strength, but unlike her cousin’s early years ofHulk-ing, she’s able to keep her personality traits and focus. Just don’t make her angry.She-Hulkis the last title from the slate of series that Marvel Studios released through Disney+ this year. The previous ones wereMoon Knight,Ms. Marvel, andI Am Groot. In 2022, we’re still getting two specials (one for Halloween and another one for Christmas starring theGuardians of the Galaxycrew), and there’s one title left for theaters:Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, which premieres on November 11.
Collider’s ownSteve WeintraubandArezou Aminboth praised the new series, with Amin highlighting thatShe-Hulkfeels more like a series than an 8-hour movie, as some previous series have felt.Perri Nemiroffsimilarly praised the series, despite having initial reservations about it.
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The legal procedural angle was definitely a common theme among critics likeErik Davis,Michael Lee, andTania Lambwho overwhelmingly loved the series.
Adam Hlaváčpraised it for its charm and gave accolades to Maslany for her role.
Other critics likeGriffin Schiller,Meghan O’Keefe, andJacob Throneberrywere less thrilled with the series, highlighting tonal issues, the bad CGI, and the bad sitcom vibe.
