Ironheart is an American television miniseries created by Chinaka Hodge for the streaming service Disney+, based on Marvel Comics featuring the character of the same name. It is the 14th television series in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) produced by Marvel Studios, via its Marvel Television label, alongside Proximity Media. The series shares continuity with the films of the franchise. It sees MIT student Riri Williams return home to Chicago, following the events of the film Black Panther: Wakanda Forever (2022) where she discovers secrets that pit technology against magic.
Hodge serves as head writer.Dominique Thorne reprises her role as Riri Williams / Ironheart from Wakanda Forever, starring alongside Lyric Ross, Manny Montana, Matthew Elam, Anji White, Jim Rash, Eric André, Cree Summer, Sonia Denis, Shea Couleé, Zoe Terakes, Shakira Barrera, Anthony Ramos, Alden Ehrenreich, Regan Aliyah, Paul Calderón, and Sacha Baron Cohen. The series was announced in December 2020, along with Thorne's casting. Hodge was hired in April 2021, with additional castings revealed in February 2022. Sam Bailey and Angela Barnes joined to direct in April 2022. Filming began at Trilith Studios in Atlanta, Georgia, by early June, before moving to Chicago in late October, and concluded by early November.Ironheart premiered on Disney+ with its first three episodes on June 24, 2025, followed by its other three episodes on July 1. It is the conclusion of Phase Five of the MCU. The series received generally positive reviews from critics, but became subject to a review bombing campaign ahead of its release.
Marvel’s newest series Ironheart has launched with its first three episodes — and while it’s not groundbreaking, it offers a decent start.Riri Williams brings fresh energy to the MCU — a genius, but also a relatable young woman facing real struggles. One touching twist is her choice to turn her late best friend into an AI companion. It’s not just helpful; it’s deeply emotional, especially when her mother asks her to do the same with her stepfather. This adds heart and depth to her journey.unexpected events force her to take a different path, where she starts building high-tech suits inspired by Iron Man. Her goal? To rise up and become as successful as Tony Stark — not just in wealth, but in impact. She’s determined, resourceful, and clearly has a big journey ahead.The tech scenes are fun, and the character has potential, but the pacing feels a bit slow at times.
The third episode, in particular, didn’t leave a strong impression. That said, it’s still worth watching to see how the story unfolds.Recent Marvel shows and movies have felt somewhat repetitive, with similar tones and story arcs. Ironheart risks falling into that same pattern — unless upcoming episodes bring in more excitement and stakes like Loki or WandaVision did. Fans are clearly craving bold, fresh storytelling.If you're a Marvel fan, definitely. It's not the most explosive start, but Riri Williams is a character worth watching — and this might just be the calm before the storm.
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