Secret Invasion will be Marvel’s first Disney+ series of 2023. The show’s red carpet premiere event was held in Los Angeles on Tuesday, where the first two episodes were released. Let’s check out what critics are saying about the upcoming Marvel Disney+ series!
The series revolves around a group of rogue shapeshifting Skrulls looking to infiltrate Earth and wreak havoc. This forces Nick Fury to come out of the shadow and stop them with the help of Maria Hill, Everett K. Ross, and Talos.
Secret Invasion is expected to have several cameos, and its dark and mature tone has certainly caught the attention of critics. Additionally, it shares connections with several classic Marvel stories, including Captain Marvel. The show may lay the foundation for future MCU stories.
However, some critics have pointed out the show’s slow pace, especially in the first episode.
Created by Kyle Bradstreet, Secret Invasion stars Samuel L. Jackson, Ben Mendelsohn, Cobie Smulders, Martin Freeman, Olivia Colman, Kingsley Ben-Adir, Emilia Clarke, Don Cheadle, and more.
Following the world premiere of the Disney+ show, critics have shared their first reactions to the MCU’s forthcoming installment.
Erik Swann from CinemaBlend:
I've seen the first two episodes of #SecretInvasion, and as promised, it's a sweet conspiracy thriller that quickly proves it's the spiritual successor to CA: The Winter Solider. The cast is great, and Samuel L. Jackson just shines. This could indeed be Nick Fury's finest hour. pic.twitter.com/qyPk8hP5be
— Erik Swann (@SwannErik) June 14, 2023
Eammon Jacobs from Insider:
After seeing the first two episodes of #SecretInvasion I really like the murky little direction it's going in. The espionage vibes are top notch (although the meandering plot does get in its own way at times). The standout for me is Olivia Colman's cheeky scene-stealing spy. pic.twitter.com/cBvge4snqG
— Eammon Jacobs (@EammonJacobs) June 14, 2023
Brian Davids from The Hollywood Reporter:
#SecretInvasion is an international spy thriller and one of Marvel's boldest, heaviest stories to date. Some will probably even call it the MCU's 'Andor.'
The ensemble cast is stellar, and Sam Jackson gets to do vintage Sam Jackson things.
I'm intrigued and eager to see more. pic.twitter.com/G6h14gpWRc
— Brian Davids (@PickYourBrian) June 14, 2023
Brandon Davis from ComicBook:
#SecretInvasion is definitely Marvel's most mature title for Disney+ yet. The language and writing knows the audience has grown up and flashes of violence keep it feeling realistic while emphasizing the stakes. The Skrull invasion feels grounded and tense. I'm digging it. pic.twitter.com/H5hibN88KU
— BD (@BrandonDavisBD) June 14, 2023
Alex Zalben from Decider:
#SecretInvasion doesn't reinvent the "old spy pulled back for one last job" story so much as stick it in the MCU. But at its best (based on 2 eps) the series leans into Mission Impossible with aliens, and has a massive moment at the end of each ep that will get fans talking. pic.twitter.com/tUIPqPmzh9
— Alex Zalben (@azalben) June 14, 2023
Germain Lussier from Gizmondo:
Enjoyed the first two episodes of #SecretInvasion. It’s both one of the most grounded looking and feeling MCU shows yet while also being filled with lots of huge ideas. Bit of a slow burn but great to see Samuel L. Jackson back and very excited to see where this show goes. pic.twitter.com/a8x4ReNCbu
— Germain Lussier (@GermainLussier) June 14, 2023
Eric Goldman from Fandom:
1st episode of #SecretInvasion isn’t great. Pacing’s very slow and it didn’t grab me. Major improvement in ep 2 with great scenes for Fury, Rhodey, and Olivia Colman’s character. Tone is pretty serious (and sometimes fairly brutal) for Marvel. By end of ep 2, I was much more sold
— Eric Goldman (@TheEricGoldman) June 14, 2023
Russ Milheim from The Direct:
#SecretInvasion is a solid show so far.
Its slow pace will turn off a lot of people, and it won’t do much to sway anyone on the fence about the project.
However, it still has a strong cast, intriguing and organic MCU connections, and an interesting exploration of Nick Fury. pic.twitter.com/U6iV6Ola8X
— Russ Milheim – The Direct (@RussMilheim) June 14, 2023
Marvel’s Secret Invasion will release on Disney+ Hotstar on June 21. Stay tuned for more updates.
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