Ms. Marvel: Episodes 1 - 3 ✦ MCU First Time Watching Reaction

[@kaiielle]

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[@joshuahartman3132]

I love that Iman Vellani started out as just a fan of Kamala Khan (even cosplaying her at conventions) before being cast to play her favorite character...and now she's evwn writing for the character in the actual Marvel comics!

[@BobKuchiKopi]

I loved this show so much. Iman Vellani is a treasure. Her enthusiasm just screams off the screen.

[@kaiielle]

The casting was perfect, honestly. She doesn't really have to act her fangirl moments at ALL!

[@inspectre27]

An actual fangirl turned superhero star! As Bill Murray might say, "It's a Cinderella story..."

[@c-mc]

DODC is Department of Damage Control which we saw in Spider-Man Homecoming and No Way Home, actually the DODC agents we saw them interrogating Peter, MJ, Ned and Aunt May at the beginning of NWH

[@SeedFactoryProject]

After SHIELD fell, the DODC took over dealing with technological threats on Earth, while SWORD (WandaVision) was oriented to threats from space.

[@Spartan-qw2tr]

I don’t know if you noticed but in the flashback where they found the bangle, they were in a place with the ten rings symbol on the ground!

[@nickkrewson]

Without spoiling anything (I hope), Kamala's parents and Miles' parents from the Spiderverse are easily my favorite parental characters from the MCU. And I'm very glad that you caught the Eternals reference; I feel like so few people catch that.

[@hailee2279]

Iman Vellani has to be one of the best castings in the mcu, she basically is Kamala!

[@BeardiusMaximus]

I really enjoyed Ms. Marvel. I love how different it feels while still keeping that Marvel charm. And I still find it extraordinary that the actress playing Kamala wasn't even an actress; just a super-fan who auditioned for the sake of it and is now co-writing Ms. Marvel comics for Marvel. Fantastic! Great reaction as always. Can't wait to see the 2nd half of the series

[@Insaneian]

You've seen the DODC before (in fact, those same agents from the DODC)...that's the Department of Damage Control, which we first saw in Spider-Man: Homecoming, and these particular agents we saw previously in Spider-Man: No Way Home (they're the ones who interview Peter, MJ, and Ned).

[@paulbrown9328]

The thing I like about this show is the authenticity. The teens actually look and act like teens as opposed to 90% of teens portrayal in other projects. It annoys me when teens look like they’re in their mid to late twenties or they act nothing like a teen.

[@kaiielle]

I agree! It's refreshing when they get the casting right.

[@inspectre27]

Fully concur. And these teens show differing levels of maturity between one another, *and* in different levels in different topics within themselves! All of which is a normal part of the high school experience. I don't know if this was intentional on the writers' part, but I like it. 😊

[@dyegorodriguez2126]

The thing I like about this show is when it ends. Great actress, with an awful script.

[@paulbrown9328]

@@dyegorodriguez2126 yeah I wasn’t referring to the script I was referring to the portrayal of teens. This is one of the few shows that actually get teens right in how they act and what they do.

[@c-mc]

Ms. Marvel has been such a joy, and actually her debut in the comics has been in 2013 so it's been one of the fastest comic to screen adaptations in Hollywood history by far. After the success of the show, which is the highest rated MCU show on Rotten Tomatoes with 98%, they hired Iman Vellani herself to co-write the newer Ms. Marvel comics adjacent to the MCU Ms. Marvel. Also since we're in the Multiverse Saga, I'd suggest you watch the Blade trilogy, the 2003 Daredevil directors cut movie and the Elektra spin-off movie if possible. Just like with the Spider-Man movies and the X-Men movies, they will be relevant in the future, not gonna say where or when or how, just watch em you'll have a fun time. Blade in fact is the first modern Marvel movie (I'm saying modern cause there have been Marvel movies before that but they all feel outdated), this one was like the first proper and successful Marvel movie before X-Men and Spider-Man, and it's the first R-rated Marvel movie too like before Deadpool. I think you said you did watch the 2000s Fantastic Four movies so I'm not gonna ask to watch those unless if you need a refresher.

[@SeedFactoryProject]

On what parents want for their children: My parents told me I can do anything that I want, as long as I got a good education first. For that advice I'm forever grateful. Of course, in the middle of college I started doing cosplay (long before that word existed) and going to science fiction conventions 🙂. But I did finish school and got a good job while having fun on the side. Even met my wife at a sci-fi convention.

[@babu4391]

I just finished watching all of your other MCU reactions, and you are such a good reactor!

[@TheWritingReactor]

As A big fan of marvel I really enjoy your reactions and just wanted to say that this is such a great show and i think your really gonna enjoy it! Also finally us superfans gets some on screen representation this time! Iman does such a great job at playing a marvel fan and I think they perfectly casted her for this show and it's just such a joy seeing people enjoy this show as well. As always no negative feedback about this video, i was laughing along with you and can't wait for you to go on this ride!

[@Jermaine_Swirly_MRK]

Omgggg it’s you!

[@squaddie67]

Kamala's experience as a teenage Muslim girl with an older brother is not uncommon. The family dynamic is very often played out in this way. The older son is the little Prince and the younger daughter is often treated as a delicate flower who must be protected from the outside world. (Source, Muslim ex-GF, I showed her Ms Marvel and she laughed and said the experience was spot on.)

[@kaiielle]

I'm very glad they got the experience right and have incorporated it into the universe!

[@SmokinDroFrayser]

So nobody talks about how fast her momma packed all them plates she’s magic

[@erich.1355]

Or made * two * Hulk outfits in like an hour

[@erich.1355]

Man, this show was just so.. heartwarming. Such joy and exuberance in almost the whole cast, like we're watching people who are just ..good, down to their core. (Apologies to Sheik Abdullah)

[@douglasgabrielbatista8491]

Fun fact: they changed Miss Marvel's powers for this series. Originally, she has elastic powers, she can stretch her body, change shape and even increase or decrease in size.

[@marksullivan7766]

Love that you are doing this one

[@kalebjernigan]

Eeee so excited! Ms. Marvel is my favorite marvel character! I would’ve preferred them keeping her comic powers, but Iman is wonderful and I’m excited to see where she goes in the future!❤

[@Murrlin27]

You're such a dear for reacting to this!

[@tylerdurden5406]

Fun facts: Iman Vellani star of Ms Marvel that she is, is Canadian. She attended Unionville High School which is a stone throw from where they shot the pilot of Gilmore Girls…and is the only reason I visited the town because Gilmore Girls is one of the greatest shows of all time.

[@DevilzFan]

This has been my favorite of the Marvel series. Iman Vellani steals every scene she's in. She's a treasure, and should be the face of the MCU going forward.

[@estephens13]

I'm glad you've gotten to this one, I really enjoyed it. Iman Vellani is like walking talking sunshine.

[@oksobasicallyimmonky]

yess I LOVE najma's evil stare she has great moments

[@thestingman2966]

Your hair looks really nice in this video.

[@peterkoester7358]

42:48 DODC (Department of Damage Control) was introduced in Spider-Man: Homecoming and played a big part in Spider-Man: No Way Home. I'm surprised you didn't recognize the agent who interrogated Peter Parker and Ned as the same one interrogating Zoe here.

[@RafaRodrigues]

Kamala is so me - big Captain Marvel fan ❤❤❤❤

[@Paco.Taco.]

Im so glad ur reaction to this, Kamala is one of my all time fav characters!

[@macfine]

"Good people deserve unconditional love " - I think that is a condition heh

[@kaiielle]

LOL fair

[@ooEVILGOAToo]

There have been several Captain Marvels over the years, Marvell a blue skinned Kree dude, Monica Rambeau in the early 80's (Secret wars) 1984, In the comics, Carol had her memories and abilities stolen by Rogue of the X-men, and there is also a Mrs Marvel - Sharon Ventura.

[@ooEVILGOAToo]

and the whole thing about DC also having a "Captain Marvel" in Shazam.

[@nvp8191]

Here are some interesting facts and details you should know about Ms. Marvel. The show itself is pulled straight out of the pages of a comic book except her powers and origin story. In the comic books Kamala had a stretching ability similar to Mr fantastic while also being more plastic like which gave her the size changing and a ability to change her appearance like a shapeshifter. All her comic book powers were tied to her origin as a inhuman who are humans with alien Gene passed through generations activated by a kree terrigen Crystal. The MCU Kamala has a different origin with a different sort of powers. She can use hard light energy drawn from the nor dimension as weapons and shields similar to the DC character of Green lantern. If you're wondering why the clandestine people are so eager to return home think of it like this. In the Nor dimension is there basically energy beings similar to Carol Danvers AKA Captain marvel. The clandestine had access to all that power then to be driven from your home while also being trapped in a fleshy prison and then depowered enough to put you on a scale under super soldier capabilities.

[@TheIcemanthomas]

I really wish the director of the first episode was allowed to direct the ENTIRE series. And of course they should’ve had more episodes. They rushed the bill and arcs. I wish they really showcased their powers more and maybe showed her more of what the nore and their realm was to establish a real connection between Kamala and Cameron’s people. Maybe one extra episode of that before having them turn on her would’ve been perfect.

[@ktotheramer]

💙 Ms Marvel! you should watch her interview on the Tonight Show. Great story how she got the role! Adorable!

[@JCG52577]

Best family in the MCU.

[@ThePonderer]

Oh hell yeah, we’re in it with my girl Kamala now!

[@peterkoester7358]

32:33 Anyone who says driving doesn't de-stress you has never driven a naked Jeep through the woods!

[@enadegheeghaghe6369]

What is a naked jeep?

[@peterkoester7358]

@@enadegheeghaghe6369 a Jeep Wrangler with top and doors removed.

[@enadegheeghaghe6369]

@@peterkoester7358 ohh. I would never have guessed. English is my third language.

[@c-mc]

Also in the comics Ms. Marvel doesn't have light construct powers, she has Morphogenetics, regenerative healing factor, she can stretch like Mr. Fantastic and grow in size like Giant Man

[@robertrouse4503]

It's amazing this was Iman Vellani's first acting gig ever. Also, the Muslim Religion believes in the Jinn, we refer to Jinn as Genies.

[@darkymoonlight1570]

yaaay marvel journey

[@sumerlawrence]

it's a great series.. Episode 5 is🔥

[@SharkWayneGaming]

Sometimes I wish there was more depth in the show. like Tyisha's parents are a different religion, Baptist i think, but they accepted the fact she chose to be a muslim And that the parents both met and got along. But... that's what the comics are for. lol Great reaction btw. :)

[@SmokinDroFrayser]

Been waiting

[@ashtonarrows1974]

Best part of the show is easily the family.

[@sachiellovesyou]

i actually really enjoy this show sm, does it have the best cgi? absolutely not but it still make up for a fun and interesting story! :)

[@rustybroomhandle]

Notable cameo in this Anjali Bhimani who voices Symmetra in Overwatch. A character who also manipulates hard light.

[@Suchega_Uber]

I thought this was pretty decent on first watch. Iman Vellani did a really good job. She is so proud to be her character and she is so bubbly it makes you want to root for her to succeed. I have defended it since day one. Watching it back through this makes me see how really cringey a lot of it is though. The texting scene clearly written by old people pretending to be young, the incestuous love interest, the clearly abusive family dynamic that I didn't even consider until you pointed it out, the positive portrayal of the worst parts of Muslim culture, Bruno being **the** single biggest simp in the entire MCU, the forced and deeply unfunny ice cream pizza bit. I had honestly forgotten most of the show except for snippets. It's not all bad. There are some wonderful pearls of wisdom in there. Good is not something you are, it is something you do is an amazing line. I just hope the rest of the season holds up as well as I seem to remember it.

[@MadcapMatt]

There's actually a whole game about Kamala that unfortunately was good but not great. Marvel's Avengers you play as her for most of the game with bits of playing as other Avengers too.

[@KingOrest]

Not a top tier show, but I had a lot of enjoyment thanks to the cast of characters. Iman is the standout in this and The Marvels.

[@rabooey]

I don't think it's child favoritism. I think it's female child handling vs. male child handling.

[@dancre]

Matrix 3?

[@kaiielle]

Coming in September

[@dancre]

Nice!

[@KramersWall]

Get ready for the most beautiful episode of TV the MCU (or anyone) has ever released. Also I love your blue eyes. And your voice.

[@ericstarkey551]

I'm a cosplayer, I have cosplayed as the Christopher reeve superman,heath ledger joker, a Jedi knight, Darth vader, I have cosplayed as three star trek officers from the original series, 2 star trek officers from next generation deep space nine. And the one that took the most time for makeup, beast from the x-men

[@kaiielle]

Amazing!!!

[@LobbyLoiterer]

Still so conflicted on this show. Love all the characters a lot but the pacing and story are so off. Like many of the Disney+ shows, it feels like a tighter theatrical script would have been better. Plus Kamala deserved the big screen treatment and it bums me out that they didn't introduce her that way.

[@kaiielle]

I miss when we were introduced to our new main characters through films rather than TV series haha

[@JayJor-o2n]

The parents did nothing wrong they are looking out for their daughter her sneaking out the house and telling nobody where she was going is the wrong thing here. How are they in the wrong and her sneaking out and lying isn’t in the wrong. Also her mom knows Zoey that’s why she went her mom doesn’t know the people who put on the con nor does she know the thousands of people attending.

[@kaiielle]

Her wanting to sneak out could have easily been avoided.

[@jjh5374]

What an odd response to how her loving, caring family is concerned about her. Strangest response I’ve seen to Ep 1 yet. Her family is one of the best parts of the show. Weird.

[@kaiielle]

Her family is one of the best parts of the show, I agree! My opinion on the parents changes after Episode 1, fyi. ;)

[@maxducoudray]

This one fell flat for me. I like the actors, but the storyline was weak. I especially disliked the villains who were some hastily made up otherworldly race but just look like LA actors running around in leather jackets. They needed to put more effort into plot for this show.

[@Citizen88020120820]

Iman Vellani is living a Marvel super fans dream. Not an actress, just a fan who won the job of Ms. Marvel and writes for Marvel comics too. Just a cool story and she is perfect in the role. The weakest part of the series are the villains imo.