
Disney Plus has been on a roll as of late, with a series of hit movies and TV shows - the latest being Obi-Wan Kenobi - rocketing its subscriber numbers upwards as its rivals, such as Netflix, see their subscription numbers fall.
And, based on its brand new TV show, Ms. Marvel, which has launched today on June 8, it looks like the good times aren't ending anytime soon. That's because, straight out of the gate, Ms. Marvel has bagged a crazy high 97% score on Rotten Tomatoes.
That score is based on 98 top critics giving their opinion on the show, so out of the gate Ms. Marvel is almost universally rated. Disney will be very happy this morning.
Critic Chris Connor of Flickering Myth said that Ms. Marvel is, "one of the most out-and-out fun entries in the MCU in some time", while Caroline Siede of Fox 10 Phoenix said it is a "winning teen series that’s so endearing, it would still be worth watching even if it didn’t involve superheroes at all."
The praise hasn't stopped there, either, for the new Disney Plus TV show, with Charles Pulliam-Moore of The Verge saying that "Ms. Marvel feels like the future of the MCU" and Kyle Wilson of The Lamplight Review saying that, "it’s hard not to love Kamala Khan in this hyper cute, stylized teen coming-of-age comedy".
From my perspective, as someone who has been following the development of Marvel properties on Disney Plus since the streaming service launches a few years back, the fact that Ms. Marvel continues to shift away from the standard superhero formula (be that in style, plot, genre, characters or tone), is really welcome.
Being candid, the traditional Marvel formula doesn't really do it for me, but I've thoroughly enjoyed TV series such as WandaVision and Loki this year as they've pointedly done something different. This I feel is critical for Marvel properties going forward.
Sign up to the T3 newsletter for smarter living straight to your inbox
Get all the latest news, reviews, deals and buying guides on gorgeous tech, home and active products from the T3 experts
I also feel a bit smug, too, as way back in March this year I tipped Ms. Marvel to be "2022's must-watch Marvel superhero series", and based on hundreds of critic and public reviews, I seem to have been right.
It's also great news for anyone with a Disney Plus subscription, as Ms. Marvel is available to stream right now.
Rob has been writing about computing, gaming, mobile, home entertainment technology, toys (specifically Lego and board games), smart home and more for over 15 years. As the editor of PC Gamer, and former Deputy Editor for T3.com, you can find Rob's work in magazines, bookazines and online, as well as on podcasts and videos, too. Outside of his work Rob is passionate about motorbikes, skiing/snowboarding and team sports, with football and cricket his two favourites.
-
Oscar-winner’s first TV show ever suddenly crashes Netflix’s Top 10
If you loved 24 or Homeland, then Zero Day is your new must-watch show
By Mike Lowe Published
-
Three bodyweight exercises to strengthen your core and lower back, according to an expert
A stronger core can relieve pain, reduce injuries and help you move better
By Bryony Firth-Bernard Published
-
Apple TV+'s new sci-fi epic is based on award-winning books I absolutely loved
Murderbot could be a huge amount of fun
By Max Freeman-Mills Published
-
Forget Yellowstone – Netflix has a huge new Western series to share
Ransom Canyon amps up the romance
By Max Freeman-Mills Published
-
New GTA is coming this week – but not as you might expect
Grand Theft Hamlet is nothing if not unique
By Max Freeman-Mills Published
-
Apple TV+'s new no.1 movie gets one of the weirdest trailers ever
The Gorge goes full ASMR
By Max Freeman-Mills Published
-
I need to watch this HBO thriller series – its upcoming episodes look unreal
The White Lotus is a must-watch
By Max Freeman-Mills Published
-
My favourite Prime Video show just got a muscle-bound final peek
Reacher is so nearly back
By Max Freeman-Mills Last updated
-
Prime Video's new mystery thriller will star a huge Oscar-winner
Kill Jackie sounds like oodles of fun
By Max Freeman-Mills Published
-
I can't wait for this fantasy series' return on Prime Video, but there's one problem
The Wheel of Time doesn't half move fast
By Max Freeman-Mills Published