Ironheart Review: Riri Williams, Review Bombing, and What’s Next for the MCU

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Wednesday Toast: A Podcast About Comic Book Stuff

Lex and Simon

46 episodes

5 days ago

Wednesday Toast is your weekly comic book podcast hosted by Lex (@WednesdayPull) and Simon (@Sime_On_Toast). From reviews and creator spotlights to comic movie breakdowns, we dive into the best (and weirdest) parts of comic culture. Formerly Wednesday Pull List. New name, same love for all things comics. New episodes every Wednesday!

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Ironheart Review: Riri Williams, Review Bombing, and What’s Next for the MCU

Wednesday Toast: A Podcast About Comic Book Stuff

13 minutes 17 seconds

4 months ago

Ironheart Review: Riri Williams, Review Bombing, and What’s Next for the MCU

Overview:

Is Ironheart being unfairly judged — or did Marvel drop the ball? In this episode of Wednesday Toast, Lex dives deep into the new series starring Riri Williams, played by Dominique Thorne. From standout character development to the show’s central themes of magic vs. science, we unpack what Ironheart brings to the MCU — and why it’s caught in the crossfire of online backlash.

We also tackle the impact of review bombing, the challenge of genuine critique vs. hate-driven commentary, and where Ironheart could take the Marvel Universe next.

Topics Covered:

Riri Williams’ evolution as a new MCU hero
The role of magic vs. science in Ironheart’s story
Dominique Thorne’s performance and on-screen presence
Review bombing and how it skews audience perception
Representation, fandom toxicity, and Marvel’s growing pains
The pros and cons of the show’s six-episode format
What Ironheart means for the future of Marvel’s supernatural side

Key Takeaways:

Riri Williams’ character arc was one of the MCU’s most grounded and refreshing.
The tension between magic and science created a unique thematic layer.
Despite a rushed format, the show delivered strong character moments.
Review bombing overshadowed honest conversations about the series.
Ironheart’s success signals growing demand for diverse heroes in Marvel’s lineup.

Timestamps / Episode Chapters:

00:00 – Intro to Ironheart
00:43 – Character Development and Themes
02:45 – Episode Breakdown and Key Moments
05:04 – Review Bombing and Audience Reactions
06:54 – Critique of the Critique
11:51 – Final Thoughts and Recommendations
13:11 – Outro

Memorable Quotes:

“I really enjoyed that.”
“I think they were all handled really well.”

- “I think you should watch it.”
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Credits:
Hosts: Lex (@wednesdaypull)
Producer: Lex (@wednesdaypull)
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Featured Keywords:Ironheart, Riri Williams, Marvel, MCU, Dominique Thorne, review bombing, character development, magic vs science, fandom backlash, Marvel Phase 5, superhero diversity