Marvel Studios’ upcoming Disney+ series Ironheart has begun screening for select critics ahead of its June 24 release—and the verdict so far is a mixed bag. The six-episode series, which serves as the 14th TV entry in the MCU, stars Dominique Thorne as Riri Williams / Ironheart, reprising her role from Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.
What Critics Are Saying:
While initial reactions point to a generally shaky start, most critics agree on one thing: Ironheartdelivers a surprisingly powerful finale.
The Direct’s Aeron Eclarinal was one of the most enthusiastic early voices, calling Ironheart “an insanely fun story that perfectly blends tech & magic.” Eclarinal praised the performances of both Thorne and Anthony Ramos (who plays the villainous Hood) and teased “crazy surprises that will change the MCU forever.”
@Mar_Tesseract, however, was more reserved, calling the show “decent,” but emphasized that its finale was “among the best finales of Marvel TV.” The user criticized Riri Williams’ character development as “thin,” although they gave props to Alden Ehrenreich (Joe McGillicuddy) and the tech-vs-magic concept.
Warren Thompson (The Cosmic Wonder) expressed disappointment in most of the show, saying he was “bored” through large sections but admitted the finale was “pretty epic.”
ComicBookMovie’s Rohan Patel shared a similar view, noting that while Thorne and Ehrenreich delivered “good performances,” the series struggled to take off. He also criticized the antagonists for lacking impact, yet like others, praised the ending.
But not everyone was sold, even on the finale.
The Hollywood Handle called Ironheart a “disappointment overall,” criticizing its plot as “super uninteresting” and characters as “bland,” adding that the series “fails to stick the landing”—a rare opinion that contradicts the majority sentiment about the ending.
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Key Takeaways:
• Finale praised by most critics as one of Marvel TV’s strongest endings.
• Dominique Thorne and Alden Ehrenreich receive praise for their performances.
• Mixed reception on pacing, character arcs, and overall story execution.
• Tech vs. magic conflict is a consistent highlight.
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With a June 24 release on Disney+, fans won’t have to wait long to form their own opinions. One thing is clear: Ironheart might not be the most consistent MCU series, but its explosive finale could make it a must-watch for those invested in Marvel’s evolving universe.
