Marvel.com One protagonist lives, another one dies. Going in to the fourth episode of Marvel Studios’ Secret Invasion, titled “Beloved”, I was expecting the body count to rise. And if I’m being honest, I expected a certain character to not make it to the end of the series. But the method with which the character … Continue reading Bittersweet Victory – “Secret Invasion” Episode 4
Marvel.com At the halfway point of Marvel Studios’ Secret Invasion, the dominoes have started to fall into place. As befitting the spy thriller genre, betrayals are occurring on all sides. Trust is a commodity that few people can trade on in this kind of story. As a viewer, you can’t help but question everyone’s loyalties, … Continue reading Betrayals Everywhere – “Secret Invasion” Episode Three Review
Marvel.com The central theme of Marvel Studio’s Secret Invasion second episode is the failure to live up to one’s promises. Behind Gravik’s attempts to overthrow the human population of Earth and make it into a new home for the Skrulls is his disillusionment with Nick Fury’s promise to find them a new homeworld. The question … Continue reading Broken Promises – “Secret Invasion” Episode Two
Marvel.com Spy thrillers are based on paranoia. The allure of stories like Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy is on never quite knowing where anyone’s loyalties truly lie. In the latest Marvel Studio’s TV series, Secret Invasion, we are introduced to a spy thriller/action series steeped in rampant paranoia. The first episode, titled “Resurrection”, sets the stage … Continue reading Trust No One – “Secret Invasion” Episode One
