Lokifollows Tom Hiddlestons journey from resident baddie to beloved antihero, all while retaining his God of Mischief reputation.

His penchant for quippy remarks and an attitude marked by condescension and intellectual superiority remain intact.

However, its not just the anticlimactic conclusion that makes the Samuel L. Jackson-led installment a disappointment.

Moon Knight | IMDb

Moon Knight | IMDb

Theres way too much exposition.

Its a vehicle for Fury, but that vehicle is a Toyota when it should be a Corvette.

So, what is it then?

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Its a Christmas-time series with a little bit of merriness alongside its mob-themed narrative.

WhileHawkeyeisnt doing anything new, its a joyride with a lot of relatable character exchanges and funny action sequences.

Its got just enough heart and family-themed moments to warrant its Christmas-time release.

Youll keep watching, but you may forget about it once its over.

Each episode each tiny grain of information dispelled like molasses raises an eyebrow.

More questions surface with each heightened expression on Wandas face.

Olsen carries the show, which, at the end of the day, is about grief.

Its laden with darkness yet bursting with feigned joy.

It was a perfect kickstarter for the MCUs foray into streaming.

It gets old fast.

In two words: its unfocused and corny.

The plot strays in unnecessary directions and the dialogue is often cringeworthy.

The spooky black-and-white aesthetic plays well into werewolf lore and the special feels like a vintage Halloween-time tale.

Its scary and silly at the same time, but only modestly entertaining.

Its a bit underwritten but benefits from Gael Garcia Bernals captivating performance as the productions benevolent monster.

Its so deft at building curiosity and spoon-feeding information developments slowly merging to build a cohesive whole.

Its a seductive and dark series.

Bright-eyed wonder of superhero spectacles be damned.

Were going for shadowy atmospheric tension and eerie discomfort.

Oscar Isaac excels in the lead role as Marc and Steven fight for control over his body.

One is a gift shop worker and amateur art historian.

Hes nerdy, a bit plucky, and chicken-hearted.

The other is a determined combatant unafraid to kill for the mission.

His shoulders are back.

His voice is stern.

Isaac seamlessly shifts between the bumbling buffoon and the fearless fighter, giving a must-see performance.

Even the action sequences are lacking in the thrill department.

It doesnt feel like a superhero series but more like a dramedy with a splashing of superpowers.

The world is at stake, but let me ensure my work email went through.

Not to mention, the finale completely goes off the rails in a failed attempt to be meta.

Just OK: Ms. Marvel

Iman Vellanis contagious charisma is enough reason alone to watchMs.

Shes relatable yet boasts all the blissful naivete and wonder inherent to the adolescent experience.

Theres a great family and cultural element toMs.

Marvelthat stands out as the shows strongest feature.

Unfortunately, it is the narrative that suffers from a childish and unrealistic approach.

Untrained kids taking on powerful villains and elite teams with years of combat experience?

It just feels a little tooSpy Kidsfor Marvel.

Suspending disbelief is one thing, but asking us to dish aside all rationality is a bit much.

Had the storyline been executed in a more believable manner,Ms.

Marvelwould have ventured into best territory.