Source: https://collider.com/ironheart-review-bombing-rotten-tomatoes-audience-score/
Published 1 day ago
Marvel’s long-awaited Ironheart series hasn’t even dropped its first three episodes on Disney+ yet, but that hasn’t stopped the internet from lighting the match. In a move that’s becoming depressingly familiar to everybody involved, Ironheart is already being review-bombed on Rotten Tomatoes, with early signs pointing to another manufactured backlash fueled by racism and anti-diversity sentiment rather than actual criticism of the content. The show officially launches with a three-episode premiere on June 24, but as of now, some corners of the internet are trying to make sure it doesn’t get off the ground.
A visit to the site shows Ironheart sitting at a 32% audience rating on Rotten Tomatoes — a head-scratching number considering that general audiences haven’t even seen the series yet. Currently, only press members have been granted early access to the show for coverage purposes, meaning these “audience” scores aren’t coming from actual viewers. It’s classic review bombing behavior, a pattern that has haunted Marvel projects like Ms. Marvel, She-Hulk: Attorney at Law, and Captain Marvel, all of which were similarly attacked online before (or immediately upon) release due to their focus on... well, what you would expect internet trolls to complain about.
Last month, we reported that, at the time, the official teaser had over 317,000 dislikes on YouTube compared to just 178,000 likes, despite racking up nearly 7 million views. That’s roughly 64% negative feedback, which mirrors what happened with Ms. Marvel and The Little Mermaid — both of which went on to become success stories for Disney+, despite the pre-release hate.
Oh yes, of course, there is actually a show that people have yet to watch. Set after the events of Wakanda Forever, Ironheart follows Riri Williams (Dominique Thorne) as she returns to MIT to perfect the most advanced Iron suit ever built — one made entirely on her own. But as Riri’s tech gets more advanced, it also attracts the attention of dark forces, including The Hood (played by Anthony Ramos), a villain who blends magic and vengeance with deadly consequences. The show will bring us a major clash between science and sorcery, with Chinaka Hodge at the helm and a supporting cast that includes Alden Ehrenreich, Lyric Ross, Manny Montana, and Regan Aliyah.
Ironheart premieres with three episodes on Disney+ today, followed by weekly releases. Stay tuned to Collider for more updates on the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
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’Ironheart’s Rotten Tomatoes Audience Score Hits 32% Thanks To Review Bombing Hours Before It Premieres
By Chris McPhersonPublished 1 day ago
Marvel’s long-awaited Ironheart series hasn’t even dropped its first three episodes on Disney+ yet, but that hasn’t stopped the internet from lighting the match. In a move that’s becoming depressingly familiar to everybody involved, Ironheart is already being review-bombed on Rotten Tomatoes, with early signs pointing to another manufactured backlash fueled by racism and anti-diversity sentiment rather than actual criticism of the content. The show officially launches with a three-episode premiere on June 24, but as of now, some corners of the internet are trying to make sure it doesn’t get off the ground.
A visit to the site shows Ironheart sitting at a 32% audience rating on Rotten Tomatoes — a head-scratching number considering that general audiences haven’t even seen the series yet. Currently, only press members have been granted early access to the show for coverage purposes, meaning these “audience” scores aren’t coming from actual viewers. It’s classic review bombing behavior, a pattern that has haunted Marvel projects like Ms. Marvel, She-Hulk: Attorney at Law, and Captain Marvel, all of which were similarly attacked online before (or immediately upon) release due to their focus on... well, what you would expect internet trolls to complain about.
Last month, we reported that, at the time, the official teaser had over 317,000 dislikes on YouTube compared to just 178,000 likes, despite racking up nearly 7 million views. That’s roughly 64% negative feedback, which mirrors what happened with Ms. Marvel and The Little Mermaid — both of which went on to become success stories for Disney+, despite the pre-release hate.
What Is 'Ironheart' Actually About?
Oh yes, of course, there is actually a show that people have yet to watch. Set after the events of Wakanda Forever, Ironheart follows Riri Williams (Dominique Thorne) as she returns to MIT to perfect the most advanced Iron suit ever built — one made entirely on her own. But as Riri’s tech gets more advanced, it also attracts the attention of dark forces, including The Hood (played by Anthony Ramos), a villain who blends magic and vengeance with deadly consequences. The show will bring us a major clash between science and sorcery, with Chinaka Hodge at the helm and a supporting cast that includes Alden Ehrenreich, Lyric Ross, Manny Montana, and Regan Aliyah.
Ironheart premieres with three episodes on Disney+ today, followed by weekly releases. Stay tuned to Collider for more updates on the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
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