Secret Invasion was a highly anticipated project for Marvel, as it saw the return of beloved characters like Samuel L. Jackson’s Nick Fury and Colbie Smulders’ Maria Hill. It also saw the introduction of Emilia Clarke and Olivia Coleman’s characters, and storylines first explored during the well-loved Infinity saga. Secret Invasion had a lot going for it, a beloved IP in the MCU, and a cast full of talented, award-winning actors. Unfortunately the show failed to satisfy fans and critics, resulting in abysmal Rotten Tomatoes scores.
Marvel’s television ventures have been a hit or miss. WandaVision hit some high highs for the MCU, resulting in Emmy nominations, and high praise for the performance from Elizabeth Olson. However, Marvel has struggled to get fans to rally around some of its more recent shows, and Secret Invasion seems to be a big indicator of a downturn in quality. The Rotten Tomatoes score breakdown by episode is as follows:
