When it comes to the Tatiana Maslany-led Disney+ endeavor, She-Hulk: Attorney at Law has been receiving quite a mixed reception. Fans throughout the corners of the Internet have been either voicing their disapproval or singing the song of praise. Whether you love it or you hate it, one thing to be certain of is how the series has managed to quip the attention of the masses.
That being said, following the recent episode of the latest series, fans have increasingly grown wary of MCU’s rendition of Jennifer Walters, depicted by Tatiana Maslany. Drawing comparisons from 1996’s animated series, The Incredible Hulk, some fans took to Twitter and expressed how the recent Marvel writers have produced nothing, but disappointment.
Fans Point Out Flaws In Tatiana Maslany’s She-Hulk
There’s no doubt amongst most fans that Tatiana Maslany‘s acting skills are brilliant. She has done justice to the material she had to work with. However, when it comes to the overall narrative of the Disney+ series and the depiction of the main character, people believe that not even a great actor can save a show from bad writing. So, according to the audience, what exactly is the problem with Maslany’s She-Hulk?
The series penned by head-writer Jessica Gao has been subject to various criticisms, but the most scalding one has been how the show relies upon a commercial identity of what a “strong woman” is supposed to be. Many believe that the kind of comedy the show is aiming for has butchered the essence of what Jennifer Walters stands for.
Besides the unreasonable string of comments, which tiptoe the lines of casual sexism; hating on the show for the sake of hating it, some of the fans definitely have valid reasons to not like the premise — whether it’s expressing displeasure on the reliance on cameos to build its core distinctiveness or the constant 4th-wall break which strays away from subtlety.
People also affirmed that the Disney+ series is trying to base its humor around what comes off as rather cringe. A forced, down-the-throat, 2017-esque style of comedy may not be what salvages subpar writing. To express their disconnect from the current series, fans on Twitter stated how they miss the 1996 version of She-Hulk from The Incredible Hulk.
Why The Fans Loved The 1996 Version Of She-Hulk
A user on Twitter posted a video compilation of She-Hulk from her appearances in The Incredible Hulk, which first aired on 8th September 1996. To this, fans had a stupendous reaction; reminiscing how it used to be and comparing it to what things are like now.
Remember when She Hulk was actually cool? pic.twitter.com/vqP9t3aoEb
— 𝔗𝔥𝔢 𝔦𝔫𝔉𝔄𝔐𝔒𝔘𝔖 𝔒𝔫𝔢 (@The_inFAMOUS_GS) September 3, 2022
Voiced by Lisa Zane in the first season and Cree Summer in the second, many believe that this version of the superheroine is a far better depiction than what the fans were rewarded with this year. In praise of it, many affirmed to how this iteration of Jennifer Walters feels natural, sassier, and much better.
Following is what the fans had to say:
God, I miss when Marvel had GOOD writers
— Davy Jones (@CharlesChazen) September 3, 2022
I watched all episodes and Jen is really funny)
Sad show is not creative as it suppose to be. BC there are a lot potential jokes and moments that would fit Jen’s personality.— ScarlettShana/Commissions closed (@ScarletMature) September 3, 2022
Why did they just make it a CGI series if they were so scared of the FX budget.
— RSpires (@_RSpires) September 3, 2022
I remember part of her whole change is that she gained a whole new confidence she didn't have when she was plain old Jennifer. Real shame modern marvel killed her character
— Fu-reiji (@FreddyGutierr16) September 3, 2022
I should rewatch Hulk TAS, it was pretty interesting.
— Xartin (@Xartin1) September 3, 2022
While the audience is entitled to their opinion, there’s no denying the charm of the 1996 animated series. Whether it’s the nostalgia or the fans’ appreciation for the old in face of the new, it can be ascertained that the majority of the fandom is split when it comes to their reception of Tatiana Maslany’s She-Hulk.
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It may be a little too early to completely base a concrete, unfavorable judgment on the premise, considering how the world has witnessed only the first three episodes. Will the latest, contentious iteration of the funny, legendary superheroine win back the hearts of disappointed fans in future episodes? Only time can tell.
She-Hulk: Attorney at Law, featuring Tatiana Maslany, is currently available for streaming on Disney+.
Source: Twitter
