She-Hulk Episode 2 is the second instalment of a Disney+ superhero streaming TV drama miniseries based on the Marvel Comics character, and set in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). The miniseries will have nine parts and focus on what happens when Jennifer Walters, Bruce Banner’s cousin, becomes a Hulk as well.
S P O I L E R S
Entitled “Superhuman Law”, She-Hulk Episode 2 basically picks up from the events at the end of Episode 1. Essentially, by revealing her powers in order to protect the people in the courtroom from Titania, Walters is now She-Hulk, superhero! This episode is mainly occupied with the implication of that on Walters.
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Plot
At under 30 minutes long, nothing much really happens in She-Hulk Episode 2. To sum up – Walters is fired, unable to get a new job, then gets a job offer to lead a Superhuman Law division as She-Hulk, has to represent Emil Blonsky (Abomination) to get the job, agrees, with Bruce Banner’s blessing, to accept the offer and finally Abomination escapes and the sequence from Shang-Chi – where Abomination battles Wong – is shown on TV. Yup, that’s about it!
No Laughs
Sure, we understand that She-Hulk is modelled after your typical situation comedy but there are precious few laughs to be had here. Yes there are chuckles here and there but a laugh track would probably not be out of place here. Simply put, She-Hulk does not work as a situation comedy. At least, the cocky Walters is put through the emotional wringer in this episode and at least some attempt at engagement was evident. And oh yeah, the breaking of the fourth wall is boring and never works here.
Easter Eggs
The only source of attraction in She-Hulk Episode 2 are of courses, the MCU connections. Bruce talking to Walters while in a spacecraft (!), Walter’s Dad asking silly questions about Hawkeye and her interactions with Blonsky. Slim pickings for sure at this point. What can one really say in favour of this episode? It’s marginally better than the first one? Hmm.
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