Overview

• The six-episode series dropped its first three episodes on June 24 and will release the final three on July 1 under a condensed streaming format.
• Alden Ehrenreich’s surprising role reveal as Ezekiel Stane forges a direct connection to Obadiah Stane’s legacy in the MCU.
• Riri’s armor AI is powered by an assistant modeled on her late friend Natalie, allowing the series to examine themes of grief and identity.
• Dominique Thorne’s performance as Riri Williams earned widespread praise; coordinated review bombing by online trolls challenged the series’ reception.
• Full episodes were leaked to piracy websites shortly after premiere, raising concerns over viewer impact and industry losses.