Marvel's Inhumans
Marvel's Inhumans

Marvel's Inhumans

2017TV ShowCanceled1 SeasonEnglish

After the Royal Family of Inhumans is splintered by a military coup, they barely escape to Hawaii where their surprising interactions with the lush world and humanity around them may prove to not only save them, but Earth itself.

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IMDb5.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes11%
Metacritic39/100
Google Users59%
Director: Various (developed by Scott Buck)Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, Fantasy

Plot Summary

The Inhumans, a race of superpowered beings with unique abilities, are forced to flee their hidden city of Attilan after a military coup. Led by their king Black Bolt, who possesses a devastating sonic voice, the royal family seeks refuge in Hawaii. There, they must confront their own divisions and learn to navigate the human world while seeking a way to return to their home and reclaim their throne.

Critical Reception

Marvel's Inhumans was met with widespread critical disappointment and poor viewership. Critics cited numerous issues including poor writing, underdeveloped characters, uninspired visual effects, and a lack of connection to the wider Marvel Cinematic Universe. The series struggled to find an audience and is generally considered one of Marvel's least successful television ventures.

What Reviewers Say

  • Widely criticized for its weak script and uninspired visual effects.
  • Seen as a missed opportunity to explore interesting characters and concepts within the Marvel universe.
  • Lacked the excitement and narrative cohesion expected from a Marvel property.

Google audience: Audiences found the show to be generally disappointing, with many citing the lackluster plot and character development as major drawbacks. While some appreciated the attempt to bring the Inhumans to the screen, the overall consensus was that the series failed to live up to expectations.

Fun Fact

The first two episodes of Marvel's Inhumans premiered in IMAX theaters before airing on television, a rare move for a television series, but this promotional strategy did not translate into widespread critical or audience success.

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