Secret Invasion

Disney+ | Release Date: June 21, 2023

3.4	USER SCORE Generally unfavorable reviews based on 105 Ratings

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random-dudeJul 26, 2023

I'm very sad to say that this series was a disappointment. It goes everywhere and nowhere at the same time, all the while contradicting itself. The characters are stupid one moment, and the next they know things they shouldn't be able to knowI'm very sad to say that this series was a disappointment. It goes everywhere and nowhere at the same time, all the while contradicting itself. The characters are stupid one moment, and the next they know things they shouldn't be able to know in that situation.

This looks and feels like it was a mishmash put together on edit to make even a slick of sense, even after they had the massive re-shoots in panic-mode. It just comes across as unfinished, and it looks very cheap.

I'm very frustrated and disappointed how this series was handled, and most of it comes down to writing. If it's so poorly written and thought-out that you have to have re-shoots, the production has failed tremendously. Everything from script to narrative to style is determined in pre-production, well thought-out so the plans can be solidified and costs calculated. Every issues in script and plans should be resolved before the actual shooting begins.
If the creators notice these faults only afterwards in post-production, then they're not professionals capable of planning out an audio-visual story. I'm so tired of this "fix it in post" -attitude that leads to massively over-inflated budgets for a garbage product that we're meant to enjoy.

A+ for Olivia Colman's performance. But sadly Samuel L. Jackson seemed to be there just to fulfill a contractual obligation.

And Emilia Clarke... why is she cast to action roles when she can't do action sequences? Though in this case it could be just the fault of an amateur DoP or shoddy editing where her face isn't in any shot requiring movement. It's immersion breaking, with no illusions and bad shot composition. And couldn't be more clear to anyone watching that it's a stunt double and not Emilia Clarke.

I'll give this a 4. It's not the worst thing ever and has some parts that work, but it's not worth investing several hours into.… Expand

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triadneJul 26, 2023

This was not good. The main bulk of it was slow and seemed like maybe we'd get some good character development from Talos or Maria Hill or Colonel Rhodes or some other characters. That didn't really happen. The characters who seemed to beThis was not good. The main bulk of it was slow and seemed like maybe we'd get some good character development from Talos or Maria Hill or Colonel Rhodes or some other characters. That didn't really happen. The characters who seemed to be pushed to the fore towards the end, didn't seem to have any character development of any substance, they were pretty bland and I don't really find them interesting or likeable. The big macguffin didn't seem to make much sense and was said to be operating off DNA but that's not possible since a lot of the attributes involved did not work off DNA, they were esoteric energy or some such. The finale of that was pretty lame and didn't feel like there were any real stakes, it just ended up as a 'smackdown' of sorts and the 'plot twist' was something I saw coming a mile off. In the end, nothing was really achieved and we didn't learn anything. The vibe of the show left me feeling miserable and I have very little faith for the future of the MCU. I almost feel like this show wasted my time.… Expand

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DubeauJul 26, 2023

Secret Invasion has two good episodes at the end. I have never read the comics regarding SI. The story is slow, abysmal and end in circle. They did another deconstruction of an old man again. The love story of Fury is the only thing that moveSecret Invasion has two good episodes at the end. I have never read the comics regarding SI. The story is slow, abysmal and end in circle. They did another deconstruction of an old man again. The love story of Fury is the only thing that move forward. The Invasion ending just setup the same problems for a possible follow up. So, it's a series that just create a long circle on itself. CGI is acceptable, so does action scenes. But most of the time is it a slow affair, with unclear motivations. The acting is good however. I can't fault any of it. But they way the setup the story isn't good for any actors. I give it 40%. You will get frustrated even more by the ending then the beginning, promise.… Expand

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Kai82Jul 8, 2023

It is far weaker than the “Secret Invasion” comics, a bit incoherent and I asked myself if this is a character assassination for Nick Fury (or downgrade?). Before he was an awesome bad ass. He was always prepared, rarely outsmarted, hadIt is far weaker than the “Secret Invasion” comics, a bit incoherent and I asked myself if this is a character assassination for Nick Fury (or downgrade?). Before he was an awesome bad ass. He was always prepared, rarely outsmarted, had backup plans for nearly everything and information's were his super weapon. Here they use again the aged hero that is a shell of his former self trope. The former MCU Nick Fury and his comics counterpart I would never want as enemy like I would not oppose Thrawn, Moriarty, Sherlock Holmes or Hercules Poirot to name a few. This one here in the show is neither intimidating or capable enough to reach that level (Wont spoil what they did to him in the show). Now to the “Secret Invasion” comics. These were awesome. The super heroes were unaware of it until Electra (from Daredevil) died and turned into a Skrull. Neither the telepathic heroes, nor the spider sense or even Wolverines enhanced senses could tell something was off. You did not know who was a Skrull posing as hero and what their agenda was. They used this for a fantastically good journey. Here it is neither that serious or intense that it created the dread and suspicion of the source material. To be fair in some scene they archive it but use it sparingly just as gimmick. I like the actors and would praise their performance. Samual Jackson, a strong and awesome Ben Mendelson, Kingsley Ben-Adir and Emilia Clarke are just too good. However there is a bit overacting like the museum scene and the story is a bit incoherent. If there were reshoots and heavy editing it would explain a bit. Especially Emilia Clarke’s characters motivations and actions are puzzling to understand. The special effects are fine for me. I stopped watching after episode 3 as it was not interesting enough (Had to force me to watch it even). Overall I think it is not awful except what they did to Nick Fury to be rated trash. However it is not good enough either for a higher rating. A 5/10 seems fair.… Expand

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vlsnbelcJul 29, 2023

The story is a sad mess but the performances of Samuel L. Jackson, Olivia Colman and Ben Mendelsohn are very good.

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JazGalaxyJul 12, 2023

If this is what the writers are striking about getting credit for, they are in for a rude awakening. Watching top tier actors trying to wring pathos out of some of the worst writing and storytelling of the 21st century is getting too hard toIf this is what the writers are striking about getting credit for, they are in for a rude awakening. Watching top tier actors trying to wring pathos out of some of the worst writing and storytelling of the 21st century is getting too hard to stomach any longer. I am a big fan of the MCU who WANTS to defend it. But how can you defend THIS? The entire POINT of "alien bodysnatcher" fiction is that the aliens "can be anyone." As in the comics, the aliens should reveal themselves to be people you ALREADY KNOW. Introducing a bunch of new characters with backstories we don't care about who happen to be able to shapeshift is the LEAST interesting version of a shapeshifter storyline. THe first episode explicitly states in narration the paranoia that would come with a "secret invasion" and then fails to actualy DO any of it. It's astonishing how bad it is. Especially since it already had comics that show how to do it right.… Expand

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gerotab02Jun 28, 2023

Slow, not related to the comics , still entertaining. Worst part: script, carpet bombing Slovakia? A war crime, that’s the best US writers can create?

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dharma2Jul 22, 2023

Enough is enough. I suppose Disney's boss Bob Iger would have said the same thing to his team, why did you spend $200 million on this and have nothing to show for it. I enjoyed it somewhat but I felt that despite its 'exotic' locales, theEnough is enough. I suppose Disney's boss Bob Iger would have said the same thing to his team, why did you spend $200 million on this and have nothing to show for it. I enjoyed it somewhat but I felt that despite its 'exotic' locales, the series looked very low budget. It's not. Despite good performances from those involved, the whole execution felt sloppy as much as She Hulk was. The MCU sure is in trouble.… Expand

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brockcheeseJun 29, 2023

This is a very mid marvel show that focusses on the universe without any of the powers. What's the point?

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twistsannyJul 31, 2023

I didn't like the show that much, but the scene with the arm was very funny

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