Major spoilers for the latest episode of Secret Invasion, “Promises,” lie ahead, so read on at your own risk.
After Marvel Studios announced Secret Invasion, fans had a number of reasons to be excited. It was said to take inspiration from a beloved comic book story and feature a grounded and gritty conspiracy story akin to Captain America: The Winter Soldier among other things. But above all, it was sold as a starring vehicle for Samuel L. Jackson’s Nick Fury, who’s taking on a Skrull invasion as the trailers have teased. Well, after two episodes, that’s already proving to be the case, as the show wastes no time challenging what viewers know about the former S.H.I.E.L.D. director. The second episode solidified that notion by revealing a major secret about Fury, and I have to say, I’m here for it.
