Common wisdom dictates that one should leave well enough alone, but that doesn’t seem to apply to Marvel Studios these days. This is why we’re not so surprised that it’s considering renewing another season of possibly the worst show in its repertoire.
As per insights from insider Daniel Richtman, Marvel is reportedly discussing a second act of She-Hulk: Attorney at Law. This news ushers in the possibility of further adventures for Tatiana Maslany’s Jennifer Walters in the MCU, a prospect that certainly raises a few eyebrows.
It’s no secret that the first season of She-Hulk left a lot to be desired. Marvel seems to have completely lost its ability to transform the unconventional into entertainment gold, which explains why most of its projects nowadays are missing the mark.
However, She-Hulk: Attorney at Law was the MCU at its lowest, and though we could rant all day about why this series doesn’t deserve a second round, let’s just hit the highlights.
A significant point of contention was the show’s CGI. The visual effects, which would have ideally enhanced the Disney+ series, often detracted from the overall experience.
Unfortunately, this issue isn’t unique to She-Hulk, as we’ve witnessed terrible VFX on other recent Marvel projects like Black Widow and Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania. We’d wager that this pattern will continue even in a potential second season.
Character development is another crucial aspect that needs reworking. Compelling, relatable characters are central to any storyline worthy of praise, and here, She-Hulk faltered hard. Jennifer Walters’ character arc was underwhelming, lacking the nuance that makes characters relatable to audiences.
This shortfall was amplified by the superficial treatment of Bruce Banner’s complex persona and the underwhelming return of Tim Roth’s Abomination, a character who once commanded considerable presence during Marvel’s heydays.
Additionally, the series’ commitment to its legal drama premise was surprisingly shallow. For a show titled She-Hulk: Attorney at Law, the exploration of Walters’ legal career was minimal at best. This disparity between the show’s title and its content might leave non-comic readers feeling shortchanged, expecting one thing but being presented with something altogether different.
No matter how you look at it, She-Hulk: Attorney at Law can’t justify a second season after the train wreck that was the first one. It needs more than just a green-tinted lawyer and Charlie Cox to win over skeptical audiences. It needs a serious overhaul – better CGI, deeper characters, and a plot that actually embraces the whole “attorney at law” angle. Maybe then it’ll have a fighting chance. But for now, I’m not holding my breath.
