Disclaimer: This is a divulge She-Hulk: Attorney At Law episode 3 review.
If you’ve thought “haha, yuck” at any point of Dennis Bukowski’s (Drew Matthews) myriad examples of misogyny, you’re not alone! But the real appeal of this week’s episode is that She-Hulk finally steps into her new shoes. And, yes, okay – Wong’s (Benedict Wong) entry into the series is great, too.
Episode 3 does a good job of highlighting the sheer ridiculousness of the MCU at a normal party with no interest in being part of the supernatural side of things. Jen Walters’ attorney has absolutely no interest in hearing about the dimensions of the mirror or erasing the world’s memories as a solution to her client’s case. If she had what she wanted, she wouldn’t even know the phrase “Sorcerer Supreme,” nor would she choose to be involved in the weird media circus that comes with being a Hulk portraying an Abomination. . Yet know that she does and that she is involved.
Josh Segarra has a real opportunity to shine this week as Bukowski’s reluctant representative Augustus “Pug” Pugliese. It’s a real departure from his days as Adrian Chase on Arrow, but he easily takes on the goofy benefactor. Episode 3 firmly establishes Pug as a member of Team Walters, not just a GLK&H puppet, which will become especially important if his character becomes as infatuated with Jen as he was in the comics.
“They’re going to write a story about you one way or another, better be part of it.”
This week is about Jen taking control of her own narrative (or at least starting to). Blonksy inadvertently teaches him an important lesson before heading to his compound with his soulmates. People are going to talk no matter what – you can either be part of this story or be a frustrated passive observer. Here’s hoping this isn’t the last we see of Roth’s character, but if so, he’s served his purpose for the story. Plus, we still have Daredevil (Charlie Cox) to reach!
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Calling the jump cameos in Episode 3 was a smart move for that very reason. She-Hulk is, indeed, a cameo-heavy show, and Megan Thee Stallion’s entry only proves that we don’t yet know all the cards Marvel has in its hands. So far, they’re doing a good job keeping the Jen Walters Show feat alive. Plenty of guest stars, but maintaining that balance for the full series can be a tall order, and they could end up getting into a corner if they expect major surprises that not every episode delivers. Still, they had a good start to the race, so they won in good faith.
Week 3 of She-Hulk: Attorney At Law wrapped up the Abomination storyline, but it’s now hit a stalemate where some fans may find themselves frustrated. We’re conditioned to expect consistent story progression from MCU stories, but that’s not really how the sitcom model works. Outside of the introduction of the Wrecking Crew — they’re the YMCA castoffs in Asgardian gear who tried to jump She-Hulk for her blood — we don’t really know where the series is headed. Viewer mileage may vary, but it still performs well within the limitations of its format.
She-Hulk doesn’t need a next step; she needs to twerk with Megan Thee Stallion!
