The Incredible Hulk Returns

David Banner, still haunted by his transformations into the Hulk, seeks to cure himself with the help of Dr. Donald Blake. However, their work is interrupted by the appearance of the powerful Norse god Loki, who seeks to harness the Hulk's rage for his own nefarious purposes. Banner must find a way to defeat Loki and protect humanity, all while struggling to maintain control over the beast within.

As a television film intended to bridge the gap between the cancelled series and a potential new show, 'The Incredible Hulk Returns' was met with mixed to negative reviews. While it aimed to capitalize on the established popularity of the characters, its production values and storyline were often criticized for being subpar compared to the original series. Fans were divided on the introduction of supernatural elements like Loki, which strayed significantly from the science-fiction roots of the original show. It is generally regarded as a weaker entry in the Hulk's televised history.

• The film suffers from a weak plot and uninspired special effects.

• The introduction of Loki felt out of place for the established Hulk mythology.

• While Bill Bixby and Lou Ferrigno were commendable, they couldn't elevate the overall quality.

Google audience: Audience reception was largely disappointed, with many viewers feeling the film deviated too far from the original series' grounded approach and was hampered by a predictable and unengaging plot.

This television film served as a pilot for a potential revival of 'The Incredible Hulk' series, which ultimately never materialized despite its inclusion of the character Thor (portrayed by Eric Kramer) as a secondary protagonist.