The latest series within the MCU, Ironheart has landed on Disney + with big bang, immediately seizing the top spot in the streaming charts reported by FlixPatrol. According to Screenrant, despite the series facing an onslaught of review bombing and hitting a modest 69% on Rotten Tomatoes, this small achievement showcases that there is more to see within it. The show’s unexpected surge demonstrates a compelling disconnect between the online backlash and the audience genuine engagement.
According to mxdwn, it was only release yesterday that among the top ten viewed MCU series that Ironheart landed as the second to the bottom, overtaking only Secret Invasion.
According to Screenrant, the main story follows the perspective of Riri Williams, played by Dominique Thorne (Freaky Tales, Marvels Zombie), navigating after the events within Black Panther: Wakanda Forever and carving her own path to become a hero.We later see her getting involved with a mysterious gang led by The Hood, played by Anthony Ramos (Hamilton, Twisters),who’s plans remain a mystery.
Review bombing is a recurring tactic that often occurs in projects featuring women of color in lead roles within famous franchises. According to Screenrant, before the issue was addressed, Rotten Tomatoes displayed a score of 32% just hours before the series premiere. A similar situation happened with IMDb, which had a score of 4.3, even lower than that of Secret Invasion. However, some reviews appreciated the unique narrative of Riri’s journey so far and the tribute to the iconic Iron Man legacy that it includes.
Time will tell in the final three episodes if Ironheart has what it takes to deliver an outstanding finale that captivates viewers and boosts its ratings. While waiting for these concluding episodes, which are scheduled to premiere on July 1, the first three episodes of Ironheart are available to stream on Disney+.