With only three weeks to go until its premiere, critics got a chance to watch the first two episodes of the upcoming Disney+ series, Ms. Marvel, and the consensus is clear: Iman Vellani crushes it as the teenage superhero. Despite early criticisms about her powers being changed from the comics, the series appears to be winning people over thanks to its charm and Vellani’s charisma in the title role.
Naturally, not much is shared in the way of plot — like who are the mysterious villains shown in the trailer — but phrases like “delight” and “fun” appear prominently in the first round of social media reactions. One critic even called the series a spiritual successor to Spider-Man: Homecoming, which is pretty high praise.
“I’ve seen the first episode of #MsMarvel and spoiler free – I love this show,” Preeti Chhibber writes. “It is everything I could have wanted. I say this a lot about our girl Kamala Khan, but I’ve literally never felt so seen. But like me… specifically. Iman Vellani is a DELIGHT. Put her in everything.”
I've seen the first episode of #MsMarvel and spoiler free – I love this show. It is everything I could have wanted. I say this a lot about our girl Kamala Khan, but I've literally never felt so seen. But like me… specifically. Iman Vellani is a DELIGHT. Put her in everything.
— Preeti Chhibber is over on 🟦 ☁️ (@runwithskizzers) May 25, 2022
“I adore #MsMarvel, and I will fight anyone who is mean to her,” Drew McWeeny tweeted. “The show is so good, and this is absolutely the Kamala I hoped we’d get.”
Oh, are we allowed to weigh in now?
I adore #MsMarvel, and I will fight anyone who is mean to her. The show is so good, and this is absolutely the Kamala I hoped we'd get.
— DrewMcWeeny (@DrewMcWeeny) May 25, 2022
“The first two episodes of #MsMarvel are delightful and so much fun,” Arezou Amin writes. “Part superhero origin story, part young woman coming of age and into her own. The cast are wonderful, and newcomer Iman Vellani is especially charming as Kamala Khan. I cannot wait to see where this series goes!”
The first two episodes of #MsMarvel are delightful and so much fun. Part superhero origin story, part young woman coming of age and into her own. The cast are wonderful, and newcomer Iman Vellani is especially charming as Kamala Khan. I cannot wait to see where this series goes! pic.twitter.com/ILt38QJaPQ
— Arezou-Deetoo (@ArezouAmin) May 25, 2022
“So I would die to protect Kamala Khan,” Rachel Leishman tweeted.
So I would die to protect Kamala Khan #MsMarvel
— Rachel Leishman (@RachelLeishman) May 25, 2022
“It may be the best MCU show since WandaVision (which is saying a lot since there has seemingly been hundreds),” Karl Delossantos writes. “Its playful energy is perfect for the title character and moves Marvel TV into exciting new directions.”
Got the opportunity to watch the first two episodes of #MsMarvel. It may be the best MCU show since WandaVision (which is saying a lot since there has seemingly been hundreds). Its playful energy is perfect for the title character and moves Marvel TV into exciting new directions. pic.twitter.com/bsyhVo0JG3
— Karl Delossantos (@karl_delo) May 25, 2022
“Iman Vellani’s Kamala Khan is an instantly relatable Marvel fan girl. People are going to love her and her family! Most surprising was the tone it’s VERY stylized, upbeat, and a little dark. I’m hooked!” Cris Parker tweeted.
I got to see the first 2 episodes of #MsMarvel and the show is SO FUN!! Imani Vellani’s Kamala Khan is an instantly relatable Marvel fan girl. People are going to love her and her family! Most surprising was the tone it’s VERY stylized, upbeat, and a little dark. I’m hooked! pic.twitter.com/OtBCDpK0c0
— Cris Parker (@3CFilmss) May 25, 2022
“Ms. Marvel is super cute,” Roxy Striar writes. “It’s definitely for a young audience. At times feels younger than the DC CW shows. ‘Never Have I Ever’ vibes. A fun introductory superhero show for kids. Iman Vellani is precious. Ready to watch her for a long time.”
Ms. Marvel is super cute.
I saw the first 2 eps. It’s definitely for a young audience. At times feels younger than the DC CW shows. “Never Have I Ever” vibes.
A fun introductory superhero show for kids.
Iman Vellani is precious. Ready to watch her for a long time.#MsMarvel pic.twitter.com/7jdCBJSh7Q
— Roxy Striar (@roxystriar) May 25, 2022
You can see even more reactions below:
#MsMarvel is so much fun! A lot of it is slice-of-life based (nice to get the perspective of how regular people in the MCU view the superheroics going on around them). The question of how so many people know what happened in the Endgame final battle is also answered. 😆
— Julia Delbel (@juliadelbel) May 25, 2022
#MsMarvel most definitely feels the most like Homecoming. Kamala is a straight up nerd who is in love with the Avengers. What makes her journey more interesting is her struggle with identity, being a Pakistani and a Muslim America. Her awkwardness is soo relatable and charming. pic.twitter.com/nfIlMsYMq2
— Rayyan 🇵🇸 (@RayyanTCG) May 25, 2022
Watched the first 2 episodes of Ms. Marvel, and they are delightful. Iman Vellani is 5 1/2 feet of charm & charisma, and Kamala is compellingly rendered as an exciting and flawed hero. The style is bursting with creativity, delivering a look unlike anything in the MCU. #MsMarvel pic.twitter.com/ibIZcXetCs
— Eric Eisenberg (@eeisenberg) May 25, 2022
I've seen the first two episodes #MsMarvel, and it's a fun teen superhero show with thrills, humor and heart. And Iman Vellani is PERFECT as Kamala Khan. The series is a big creative step forward for the MCU and an even bigger step forward for Pakistani representation. pic.twitter.com/ata0FSnsqI
— Erik Swann (@SwannErik) May 25, 2022
#MsMarvel’s first two episodes proved my hesitations wrong.
Iman Vellani is perfect for the role, and does a phenomenal job. She’ll quickly become an MCU favorite.
Her chemistry with Matt Lintz’ Bruno is also top notch.
So far, the series is great.
— Russ Milheim – The Direct (@RussMilheim) May 25, 2022
The #MsMarvel pilot episode caught me by surprise in the best ways. It’s as close as we’ve come in the MCU to comic book pages coming to life. It’s inventive, bright & a ton of fun. My strong feeling is that teens are going to fall in love with this show. I know my kids will. pic.twitter.com/axrmgPuzzt
— Charles Murphy (@_CharlesMurphy) May 25, 2022
Ms. Marvel premieres June 8 on Disney+.
