The MCU fans have spoken, She-Hulk episode 1 receives an outpour of love, especially for Tatiana Maslany’s charming portrayal of Jennifer Walters. From watching the Attorney at law screech in excitement over Captain America’s non-virgin status to putting up with Mark Ruffalo’s Hulk training session in Tony Stark’s beach house/lab – the premiere kicks off the series with an array of jesting Marvel references whilst also introducing new faces like Titania (Jameela Jamil). Here’s a recap of the best moments that stood out among viewers.
She-Hulk is here to stay and the character’s debut is already off to a great start going by social media reactions. The first episode is quick to address Jen’s freak accident that causes her blood to mix up with Bruce Banner’s gamma radiation. The debut episode also offers insight on the Thor: Ragnarok spaceship that’s led to rampant rumors of a possible World War Hulk movie. It’s Sakaaran Class-Eight courier craft and while it’s revealed they are attempting to send the Hulk a message, the exact reason remains unclear. But there’s a bigger problem at hand, Jen is She-Hulk, and surprisingly, her blood synthesis gamma in a unique way, allowing Banner to heal the damage dealt to his arm (remember when The Hulk almost lost an arm snapping half the world back into existence in Avengers: Endgame).
While Jen isn’t cheerful about her transformation, Smart Hulk still has a plan in store, a multi-year journey to prepare his cousin to come to terms with being Hulk. And that includes practicing routines laid out in the Green Goliath’s syllabus, like undergoing Dialectical behavioral therapy (it’s clinical, not spiritual – Smart Hulk), setting up two wardrobes, boulder tossing and a series of exercises to find her balance. However, the training montage is cut short when Jen manages to ace her tests, one-upping her cousin every step of the way.
Aside from Jen’s quip and her bonding with Bruce, She-Hulk episode 1 has a few heart-melting moments that got Marvel fans teary. Bruce talks about his fond memories spent with Tony Stark during the blip, remembering his lullaby moments with Natasha and discussing Steve Rogers – the throwback to Marvel’s veteran superheroes has viewers cheering on social media. On the plus side, the feminism elements have also struck a chord and the larger fan base is convinced Maslany was the perfect casting for She-Hulk.
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tony and Bruce building a bar and taking about Steve during the blip 😭🫶🏽 pic.twitter.com/3Bl3QxQtiu— Trisha ⧗ (@waltersndanvers) August 18, 2022
"CAPTAIN AMERICA FUC-". Marvel will never let anyone say the word fuck 💀 #SheHulk #SheHulkAttorneyAtLaw pic.twitter.com/LIzkJhD6RW
— Jesse (@JessePena108) August 18, 2022
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Jennifer needs to meet Scott now I swear they would freak out 😭 pic.twitter.com/gZWCyyYbUE— fandom crunch ✨ SHE-HULK ERA INCOMING (@FandomCrunch) August 18, 2022
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Surprised they even allowed this scene to be kept, but she told not one lie. pic.twitter.com/LWqaGDM3OR— MAL ✰ (@houseofspectrum) August 18, 2022
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I miss the good old days. I miss them. pic.twitter.com/SSk58VofVw— 𝕭𝖑𝖚𝖊☕🏳️🌈 (@mommiesmaiman) August 18, 2022
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the random mexican town in the mcu when a giant fucking rock comes out of nowhere like it’s a meteor— lin ✡︎ SHULKIE ERA (@mitsuholme) August 18, 2022
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“Did you see that ass, that ass did not deserve to die a virgin”
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she’s so real for that😫 #SheHulk pic.twitter.com/qfAKIaD26y— yuhyuh (@amrieass) August 18, 2022
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LOVED THIS. They saw her in distress and went right to WORK. 😭 pic.twitter.com/9EuwLpQNPw— MAL ✰ (@houseofspectrum) August 18, 2022
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for some reason hulk saying "bruh" is so funny to me pic.twitter.com/Ul6FohIHYr— ethan ψ | she-hulk spoilers! (@wandapilots) August 18, 2022
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LMAOOOO THIS IS THE GREATEST THING EVER CAPTAIN AMERICA FUCKS #SheHulk pic.twitter.com/Z1AGrybpbc— Jack (-_•) // she hulk spoilers (@captaincupkicks) August 18, 2022
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Tatiana Maslany is perfect as Jen Walters/She-Hulk. The writing is so clever and witty and I love the dynamic between Jen and Bruce. This episode hit all the right notes for me. pic.twitter.com/XkvIIIxjbQ
— Wendy Lee Szany (@WendyLeeSzany) August 18, 2022
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bruce kept talking about tony, nat, & steve… he misses them so much i’m gonna be sick pic.twitter.com/rIXohbn6Td— faz (@buckyssteven) August 18, 2022
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THE BRUH IS SENDING ME 💀 pic.twitter.com/mFnOn8NChL— faz (@buckyssteven) August 18, 2022
now but why did she slam titania into the wall like a fly #SheHulk pic.twitter.com/T3ZGAcR8jV
— A | (@OFFTHATTABLE) August 18, 2022
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— yuhyuh (@amrieass) August 18, 2022
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They really tried to make me cry, and it’s working…😭 pic.twitter.com/muRI2PUUAA— fandom crunch ✨ SHE-HULK ERA INCOMING (@FandomCrunch) August 18, 2022
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She-Hulk ep. 1 was genuinely so fucking phenomenal. Like it was so real and funny but not too funny. The way they talked about womens issues was just so amazing, and the dynamics are just ugh. so good💚 pic.twitter.com/whWng5Pmw8— Ellie🤍🖤 (@marvelestrange) August 18, 2022
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— Jesse (@JessePena108) August 18, 2022
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Damn bro we were robbed of seeing Bruce and tony just hanging out in Mexico 😭 pic.twitter.com/8mMsWvqAwa— yuhyuh (@amrieass) August 18, 2022
CAN WE TALK ABOUT THE MUSIC AND THE HELMET HERE #SheHulk pic.twitter.com/X6CXg8skTZ
— She-Hulk Source (Spoilers) (@SheHulkSource) August 18, 2022
She-Hulk episode 1 has a post-credits scene where she finally makes Smart Hulk spit out the truth on Steve Rogers’ virginity status. “He lost his virginity to a girl in 1943 on the USO tour.” So yes, America’s ass got to a have little fun before going on the ice.
I just know it was one of these two who slept with Steve #SheHulk pic.twitter.com/yRzA3qM8lA
— ✦ cass ⧗ ceo of quake & marvel tv✦ (@finnreyswift) August 18, 2022
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Wait so if Captain America lost his virginity on the USO tour in the 40’s then…DID STEVE FUCK STAR-LORDS GRANDMA!?!?!?!? pic.twitter.com/GO6EaMgi4z— CAPTAIN_117 (@captain_117) August 18, 2022
According to She-Hulk: Attorney at Law head writer Jessica Gao, Marvel Studios head Kevin Feige confirmed this is the “canon answer” (via: TheDirect). But bizarrely, some Marvel aficionados have a theory suggesting Steve may have lost his virginity to Star-Lord’s mom, Meredith Quill. Though let’s take it with a grain of salt till official confirmation.
She-Hulk: Attorney at Law episode 2 will release next week on Thursday via Disney Plus.
