Review Bombing Before Release?

Before the series even premiered, Ironheart found itself the target of premature review bombing. A screenshot shared by Screen Rant shows a shocking 32% audience score, despite the fact that the first three episodes had not yet been officially released to the public. Only the press had access for early coverage.

This unusual backlash seems tied to a segment of the audience reacting negatively to the idea of Marvel centering a new series around a young, female, Black superhero stepping into Iron Man’s shoes. Unfortunately, the backlash has overshadowed the actual content of the series in some circles, adding unwarranted noise to what could have been a fair discussion on the show’s merits.

 Who is Riri Williams aka Ironheart?

Dominique Thorne returns as Riri Williams, the tech prodigy first introduced in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. A student at MIT, Riri has a natural brilliance for engineering and invents her own version of the Iron Man armor.

In Wakanda Forever, Riri’s invention attracts the attention of the Talokan people, led by Namor, who views the outside world’s interest in vibranium as a threat. Her involvement in that conflict becomes the launching pad for her solo story in Ironheart.

Visuals That Impress 

If there’s a strength in this series, it’s in the CGI and VFX work. One visually arresting moment shows Riri’s suit wrapping around her in mid-air — a breathtaking sequence that lives up to Marvel’s blockbuster standard.  

Soundtrack: Functional but Forgettable

The background score supports the tone but lacks individuality. It fades into the background, never quite becoming a character in itself. However, the musical cues tied to Riri’s fierce independence do offer some flavor.

Final Thoughts: Decent, But Falls Short

Despite its solid production and decent performances, Ironheart never quite takes flight. It’s the kind of show that makes you say, “This could’ve been extraordinary,” but settles for simply being watchable, Watch the first 3 episodes if you are interested then go for it. Its heart is in the right place, but its pacing and Plot armor prevent it from soaring.