Overview

• Dominique Thorne discusses how Riri Williams balances her technological genius with emotional vulnerability as she grapples with newfound responsibilities.
• Anthony Ramos says Parker Robbins’s arc invites empathy by showcasing The Hood’s inner conflicts rather than painting him as a one-dimensional villain.
• Director Angela Barnes, head writer Chinaka Hodge and executive producer Ryan Coogler explain their approach to merging high-tech innovation with mystical threats in a Chicago setting.
• As MCU Phase Five’s capstone, Ironheart centers on a young Black woman’s evolving identity to push forward the franchise’s commitment to representation and fresh storytelling.
• Ironheart has delivered robust streaming numbers for Disney+ even as critics debate its ambitious fusion of technology and magic.