She-Hulk episode 2 offers a peek at the larger MCU, from a subtle Wolverine reference to addressing 2021’s Eternals movie’s Celestial occurrence on Earth – the latest episode from the Tatiana Maslany starrer Disney Plus series has Marvel fans exhilarated for the expanding universe. To top it all off, Hulk (Mark Ruffalo) is in space and probably on his way to Sakaar, could this be a hint to the World War Hulk arc? Here’s a recap of the best moments from She-Hulk episode 2.
So Jennifer Walters is an Attorney for hire, all thanks to episode 1’s courtroom fiasco with Titania. Fortunately, she has her friend Nikki (Giner Gonzaga) to share her sorrows and Captain America’s ass as her phone’s wallpaper to cope through. After sitting through a sleeve of rejections from recruiters, Jen finds one law firm interested in her skill-set – the superhero law division overseen by Holden Holliway (Steve Coulter). Though there’s a catch, She-Hulk needs to be the face of it and is assigned with Emil Blonsky’s case as her first. On the bright side, she’s employed and as Bruce calls her, Jen is She-Hulk, Attorney at Law.
The second segment of Attorney at Law perfectly balances humor and the serious stakes of the current Marvel Cinematic Universe. Jen’s father quizzing her about Hawkeye’s arrow is a question that every Marvel fan would’ve had at one point. Meanwhile, she also faces the harsh reality of Abomination’s face-off with Bruce Banner in the Incredible Hulk. In fact, it raises questions regarding the blurring lines between what makes an enhanced individual a superhero or a supervillain. So far, the only critique from viewers is the short runtime which clocks in at 29 minutes (excluding the credits and blooper-Esque post-credits scene). Readers can check out reactions below.
#SheHulk episode 2 ROCKS! Tatiana Maslany is perfect as Jennifer Walters. I loved that it emphasized the importance of second chances. I love that she’s accepting her powers more! Return of Tim Roth to the MCU as Abomination after 14 years is INCREDIBLE! SAVAGE HULK COMING BACK pic.twitter.com/9oBbsr2DRo
— BLURAYANGEL 🦇 (@blurayangel) August 25, 2022
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She Hulk episode 2 features an easter egg featuring wolverine“man fights with metal claws in bar brawl” pic.twitter.com/VUFmWwU0bt
— x-men archive (@xmenarchive) August 25, 2022
Thunderbolts? World War Hulk? Wolverine?Shang-Chi tie-in? Eternals tie-in? all in one episode? #SheHulk is killing it so far episode 2 was amazing and I feel sorry for the people who aren’t watching it.
— Fred (@fredjeremyrusso) August 25, 2022
Correct me if im wrong, but #SheHulk definitely just introduced a continuity error.
at the end of episode 2, we see the scene from shang-chi of abomination fighting in the club which is after bruce completely healed his arm. however, in the post credits scene of shang-chi (1/2)
— swift (@BoiledSwift) August 25, 2022
#shehulk episode 2
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why the hell is Bruce on grandmaster’s spaceship 😭😭— Trisha ⧗ (@waltersndanvers) August 25, 2022
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IM CRYING JEN’S WALLPAPER IS STEVE’S ASS pic.twitter.com/MnQogPu1rL— Trisha ⧗ (@waltersndanvers) August 25, 2022
#SheHulk Episode 2 SPOILERS #SheHulkAttorneyAtLaw
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–YO 🤯 I'm so hyped for what their teasing with Hulk! LETS GO! pic.twitter.com/a3ZwY3Hkp0
— Kamii___ (@mariusb40c) August 25, 2022
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wait but if she hulk episode 2 ends parallel to the shang-chi fight in xialing’s club; does that mean bruce will be bruce again at the end of she hulk bc he was bruce in the post credit scene of shang chi????— mia (@mirmximo) August 25, 2022
I will say it again: #SheHulk is FANTASTIC! And the episode 2 easter eggs my god….
Stay for the fun end credit scene! 🤣
— Lamarr Wilson (@LamarrWilson) August 25, 2022
She-Hulk episode 2 good 👍🏻 Wish these episodes were longer but I always get my fill
— Block A ⏳ (@conquercomics) August 25, 2022
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WAIT HULK HEADING BACK TO SAKAAR OH MY GOD WORLD WAR HULK REALLY IS GONNA HAPPEN #SheHulk pic.twitter.com/7ipkiE2Fwt— Jack (-_•) // she-hulk spoilers (@captaincupkicks) August 25, 2022
Loved episode 2 of #SheHulk, but damn was it short. Jen continues to be one of the MCU's most relatable characters, Tim Roth finally returns as Emil Blonsky, and a very unexpected (and welcome) appearance from Mark Linn-Baker (Cousin Larry from Perfect Strangers) as Jen's dad. pic.twitter.com/2PUE4k3Ss0
— David Rose (@happydragondave) August 25, 2022
We all can agree that bruce words in episode 2 of she hulk hits so hard #SheHulk pic.twitter.com/ngD0ilv7sL
— z (@filmflics) August 25, 2022
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FINALLY someone asking the real important questions #SheHulk pic.twitter.com/tZIyC72TA7— Jack (-_•) // she-hulk spoilers (@captaincupkicks) August 25, 2022
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Sakaarian ship??? Bruce wtf are you up to???#HULK #BruceBanner— Mrs. Murdock/Djarin (@MarvelousJedi) August 25, 2022
She Hulk episode 2 spoilers without context #SheHulk #Marvel #DisneyPlus pic.twitter.com/AceBYJ9EJT
— Caesar Augustus (@Jiddy7) August 25, 2022
#SheHulk: Attorney at Law Episode 2 featured a REFERENCE to the CELESTIAL STATUE from #Eternals!
"Why there is a giant statue of a man sticking out of the ocean"#MarvelStudios | #Marvel pic.twitter.com/TmONPLbvm3
— Geekyscape (@Geekyscape) August 25, 2022
#SheHulk Episode 2:
Episodes feel short which is kind of a breath of fresh air for me after watching other Marvel shows that go on for a while but this episode is pretty solid and sets up the main focus of the series, teases the future, and connects with Shang-Chi! pic.twitter.com/32XJxSh9I0— Warden – Internet Traveler ☀️🌴 (@WardenGg) August 25, 2022
She Hulk episode 2 was pretty damn solid.
I think the runtime was used well and almost like it benefited from being short
No time wasted.
But I still don't know how I feel about theses episodes being so short.
If it means better series then maybe I'm down 🤔👌#SheHulk
— COMIC CONCEPT (@comic_concept) August 25, 2022
She-Hulk episode 2 ends with Jennifer Walters finding out about Blonsky’s prison escape to fight in the underworld tournament shown in Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings. The scene suggests his escape took place after Jen’s meeting, indicating the events of the second chapter occur parallel to Xu Xialing’s fight club sequence. It’s brought up questions if Smart Hulk could revert to Bruce Banner at the end of She-Hulk. There’s already discussion if it could be a continuity error since Bruce’s cameo in Shang-Chi’s post-credits scene showed his arm unhealed.
On the topic of Wolverine’s tease, “Man fights with metal claws in bar brawl” – it sums up Mutants already exist in this universe and perhaps are in hiding like Logan. With 20th Century Fox’s contractual obligations in effect until 2025, Disney’s Marvel Studios could possibly introduce Hugh Jackman in the role though it’s unclear what Kevin Feige has in store.
She-Hulk episode 3 will air next Thursday on Disney Plus.
