It’s that time again folks! Social media reaction embargo has lifted and those that have seen Secret Invasion are positive about the show, one even calling it ‘Marvel’s Andor‘. There are of course some negative reactions also, although I had to do a bit of digging to find them. That being said, remember one very clear point. In the past, positive social media reactions have not always turned into positive reviews. Many times before I’ve posted about positive social media reactions to then post about negative reviews a week later.
With that being said, I have hope rather than hype for Secret Invasion. The comments in the post below especially caught my attention.
Why I said “#SecretInvasion like Marvel’s #Andor” is because it feels like more thought and time were put into this show than others. There are very few weaknesses, and the actual filmmaking is top class, and most importantly it feels more human than anything else MCU recently https://t.co/Ie8QsrXuVJ
— Rayyan (@RayyanTCG) June 14, 2023
‘Marvel’s Andor‘ is a helluva claim, especially if you are, well, me. Andor was for me one of the very best TV series period in the last 12 months. I’d also say it’s overall my favorite piece of Star Wars, anything, since 1983’s Return of the Jedi. I mean, I’ve liked plenty of other bits of Star Wars, but I loved Andor.
I genuinely hope this is the case, and it sounds so far exactly like the series I’d hoped it would be.
Of course, that’s not the only take on Secret Invasion.
SECRET INVASION: Ooof, two episodes in and this is likely the worst Marvel series so far, all the more of a trial as it forces way-beyond-this-material performers (Mendelsohn, Colman, Ben-Adir) to squirm as they wrestle with atrocious dialogue. Jackson looks especially pooped.
— Barry Hertz (@HertzBarry) June 14, 2023
‘Looks pooped’ is a very strange criticism to make of an actor probably trying to look stressed and tired. However, just because I don’t want this take to be a good one, doesn’t mean I won’t end up agreeing by the time I watch Secret Invasion myself.
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Here are a few more positive reviews. As said, there are some negative to mid takes, but they are very much so far in the minority. As also, said, that could change once the review embargo lifts, likely the day of release or the day before.
At the forefront of #SecretInvasion, Talos and Nick Fury's partnership is perfect, both are incredible characters. Another shoutout goes to Olivia Colman, who absolutely kills it as her character Sonya.
Loving the overall vibe so far – I cannot wait to see the full story unfold! pic.twitter.com/OM7csojOTu
— Josh Martin-Jones (@JoshM_Jones) June 14, 2023
One common piece of praise I’ve seen is for Olivia Coleman. Honestly, as someone who has followed Coleman’s career from a young British TV actor, I’m not surprised. Coleman is bloody brilliant in everything.
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
#SecretInvasion is … something, to say the least. It pushes to dark territories from the start, with new additions holding their own and the characters we know and love more emotionally stunted than ever. If such character-driven narratives continue, it could be aces. pic.twitter.com/CMvw8eN6fZ
— Gissane Sophia (@GissaneSophia) June 14, 2023
I like dark, i like mature and complex characters. This sounds good to me. Though I’m not sure She-Hulk fans will love this one?
There are plenty more out there folks if you want to brave the wilds of social media. Whilst not everyone is calling this ‘Marvel’s Andor‘ you’ll find generally positive reactions to what has been shown so far. It also appears as though some have only seen the first two episodes and some seem to be suggestion they’ve seen the whole series. Perhaps I’m picking that up wrong, but certainly come review time you need to have seen the full run surely?
What do you think of these Secret Invasion reactions from social media? Are you hyped, or merely hopeful like me? As always, leave any thoughts below.
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