She-Hulk, Lawyer: Should You Watch This Series?

“What is the greatest responsibility of those in power? Do they have an obligation to ensure that their pairs do not abuse it? Or do they have a duty to protect those who don’t? These are the questions asked at the opening of the first episode of the new Disney+ series inspired by theMarvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), She-Hulk, lawyer. The premise is clear. It has already been explored many times. What new developments did the creators of the fiction – Jessica Gao, in particular – give him? How does the American firm manage to produce so many different works at such tight intervals? And first of all, where does this new heroine come from?

rare superheroine

She Hulk, real name Jennifer Walters, is inspired by the character of the comics of the same name created in 1989 by the author and designer John Byrne, also at the origin ofiron fist and several opusesavengers or some Fantastic Four. A rare superheroine along with Rogue, Maxima, Wonder Woman, Miss Marvel and a few others, Miss Hulk was treated to 8 regular series and 5 special One-Shots, all enthusiastically received. More than enough to fuel a series… Jennifer Walters, alias Miss Hulk, is the cousin of doctor Bruce Banner, himself known worldwide as the Hulk, one of the most powerful and resistant superheroes in the universe. Marvel.

Like what, it is never good to mix your fluids with that of the neighbor, even when you know him

Victims of a car accident, all it takes is a few drops of Bruce’s blood falling on Jennifer’s wound for the young woman to transform herself… Like what, it’s never good to mix your fluids with that of the neighbour, even when we know him, but after all, why not? Here is Jennifer, a thirty-year-old lawyer promoted to a brilliant future, transformed at the slightest mood swing into an extraordinary creature. All the more remarkable since we soon discover that, unlike her cousin, she has no alter ego and remains absolutely conscious during her metamorphoses. She must nevertheless learn to manage her emotions… Otherwise, each little anger is equivalent to spectacular destruction.

Season 1 has nine episodes to watch today on Disney + and opens with a fairly classic exhibition episode. Presentation of the characters, car accident, first metamorphosis, awareness, training and recruitment by a more or less non-governmental organization with which she becomes the “representative of the department of superhumans”. Simplistic comedy, schoolboy, even vulgar, trendy Shrek burping contest style… And to think that it’s badly done. And watch the next three episodes. And to change your mind, if not totally, at least partially.

Universal-transversal comedy a bit crazy

Executive producer Kevin Feige, president of Marvel Studios and creative director of Marvel had announced the treatment of the work from the angle of the universalo-transversal comedy a bit crazy. And it is finally quite successful. Actress Tatiana MaslanyEmmy winner for her performance in the series Orphan Black, has a blast playing the title character, claiming it’s “one of the weirdest, most relatable roles she’s ever played.” Facing her, a host of MCU veterans, including Mark Ruffalo as the Hulk, Tim Roth reprising his role as Emil Blonsky/Abomination and Benedict Wong as Wong.

Without forgetting the action scenes, the astonishing indictments – not easy to defend a superhero who has made a big mistake -, Empowerment so fashionable in the series, the rap star who makes a cameo, the dozens of references to everything that makes American pop culture American pop culture or to some great movie characters, from Shrek to Hannibal Lecter. The whole is far from unforgettable but we let ourselves be taken. Some scenes are even quite funny. The whole thing is terribly Punchy.