Ms. Marvel
Ms. Marvel
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Ms. Marvel

"The future is in her hands."

6.3
Yr 2022
Status Ended
Sci-Fi & Fantasy Action & Adventure Comedy
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Series Brief

Overview

A great student, avid gamer, and voracious fan-fic scribe, Kamala Khan has a special affinity for superheroes, particularly Captain Marvel. However, she struggles to fit in at home and at school — that is, until she gets superpowers like the heroes she’s always looked up to. Life is easier with superpowers, right?

Critical Reception

What critics are saying

Score 82 /100

Ms. Marvel is widely praised for its vibrant, imaginative energy and the standout performance of Iman Vellani, who is frequently cited as a charming and charismatic breakout star. Critics have lauded the show for its grounded, authentic depiction of a Muslim Pakistani American teenager, noting that the series excels when it focuses on Kamala Khan’s school life, family dynamics, and cultural identity.

While the character-driven elements receive high marks, the superhero-specific aspects of the show are more polarizing. Some reviewers found the pacing to be occasionally messy or flaccid, and certain critics felt the action sequences and superpowers were less inspired than the series' domestic storylines. Additionally, the show faced a significant campaign of review-bombing from users upon release, which artificially suppressed its audience scores despite broad critical acclaim.

“In the first few minutes of Ms. Marvel, as unique animated scribbles flood the screen... you’ll realise something: this has all the trappings of early 2000s-era teen TV.”

“The teenager at the center of Marvel’s latest series is a fascinating character, but the parts of the show that focus on her powers feel uninspired.”

“It’s undeniably refreshing to see an origin story from the perspective of a Muslim Pakistani American.”

“Kamala has so much to deal with at once that the storytelling can feel a tad messy at times and the pacing a little flaccid.”

Transmission Paths

Where to Watch

Disney Plus
UK • CA • US
Why fans love it

Kamala Khan navigates the familiar frictions of a teenage life shaped by high school academics and the expectations of her parents. This miniseries translates the archetypal coming of age story into a colorful, energetic landscape of fandom and cultural identity. It treats the pursuit of superhero status as an extension of the protagonist’s existing identity as a gamer and a creative writer rather than a departure from it.

Iman Vellani grounds the physics-defying action with an enthusiasm that makes the sudden acquisition of cosmic abilities feel personal. By pairing the spectacle of the Marvel Cinematic Universe with domestic tensions, the show moves away from standard combat-heavy narratives. It functions as a domestic comedy as much as a sci-fi adventure, focusing on how a young woman manages family history alongside her new, unrequested responsibilities.

Featured Players

Cast

Credited 75
Regulars 21
Longest run 6 eps
Iman Vellani
Iman Vellani
as Kamala Khan
6 episodes
Matt Lintz
Matt Lintz
as Bruno
6 episodes
Yasmeen Fletcher
Yasmeen Fletcher
as Nakia
6 episodes
Zenobia Shroff
Zenobia Shroff
as Muneeba
6 episodes
Mohan Kapur
Mohan Kapur
as Yusuf
6 episodes
Saagar Shaikh
Saagar Shaikh
as Aamir
6 episodes
Rish Shah
Rish Shah
as Kamran
6 episodes
Arian Moayed
Arian Moayed
as Agent Cleary
3 episodes
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Randy Havens as Driving Instructor 1 episode Ned Yousef as Other Captain Marvel 1 episode Jack Ha as Audience Member #1 1 episode Mason Mecartea as Audience Member #2 1 episode Rebecca Ray as Audience Member #3 1 episode Olaniyan Thurmon as Audience Member #4 1 episode Ryan Penagos as AvengerCon Announcer 1 episode Rany Abu-Elniaj as Mosque Bro #2 2 episodes Sheila Awasthi as Snapchat Girl #1 2 episodes Philip Covin as Gym Teacher 2 episodes Ishan Gandhi as Hameed 2 episodes Rokaya Al Mouzani as Snapchat Girl #2 1 episode Iyad Hajjaj as Uncle Rasheed 2 episodes Nandini Minocha as Auntie Humaira 1 episode Cheslee Duke as Girl Student #1 2 episodes Connor Jones as Shawn 2 episodes Jada Keche Howard as Girl Student #2 2 episodes Joshua Starr as Korg Kid 1 episode Rakesh Gosain as Tailor 1 episode Yash Gajera as Mosque Bro #1 2 episodes Paul Kim as Paul 3 episodes Vseant Nath as Hameed's Parent #1 1 episode Shivani Persaud as Hameed's Parent #2 1 episode Chris Mayo as OnLooker #1 1 episode Joseph Echavarria as Guy Student #1 1 episode Kelvin Hodge as Guy Student #2 1 episode Laith Nakli as Sheikh Abdullah 3 episodes Travina Springer as Tyesha 3 episodes Sakina Jaffrey as Auntie Shirin 1 episode Sophia Mahmud as Auntie Zara 4 episodes Jordan Preston Carter as Gabe 1 episode Nic Starr as Mr. Hillman 2 episodes Tonia Jackson as Mrs. Hillman 2 episodes Michelle Pokopac as Crying Bride 1 episode Anjali Bhimani as Auntie Ruby 4 episodes Alysia Reiner as Agent Deever 4 episodes Farhan Akhtar as Waleed 1 episode Samina Ahmad as Sana 4 episodes Nimra Bucha as Najma 4 episodes Adaku Ononogbo as Fariha 3 episodes Aramis Knight as Red Dagger 3 episodes Brie Larson as Carol Danvers / Captain Marvel (uncredited) 1 episode Dan Dargan Carter as Saleem 2 episodes Vardah Aziz as Zainab 2 episodes Asfandyar Khan as Owais 2 episodes Anjana Ghogar as Rukhsana Auntie 1 episode Zawar Jafri as Muadhim 1 episode Parmanand Mishra as Flight Passenger 1 episode Kashan Rana as Red Dagger's Friend 1 episode Rahul Mishra as Soda Man 1 episode Om Narayan as Heritage Walk Photographer 1 episode Panjabi Yadav as Heritage Walk Shirt Vendor 1 episode Sukjyot Dahuja as Heritage Walk Sunglasses Vendor 1 episode Maryam Samuel as Woman at Partition 1 episode Sheez Jehan as Woman at Partition 1 episode Kabita Mahadur as Mother at Partition 1 episode Munir Christo Masih as Father at Partition 1 episode Noman Arshad as Son at Partition 1 episode Jordan Firstman as Mr. Wilson 3 episodes Zion Usman as Young Sana 2 episodes Mehwish Hayat as Aisha 2 episodes Ali Alsaleh as Aadam 2 episodes Fawad Khan as Hasan 2 episodes Matthew J. Vasquez as Miguel 2 episodes Azhar Usman as Najaf 3 episodes Laurel Marsden as Zoe 3 episodes Jimmy Moneta as Agent Heath 2 episodes
Production Board

Crew

Creator
Bisha K. Ali
First Assistant "C" Camera
Alan Newcomb
Storyboard Artist
Warren Drummond Federico D'Alessandro
Set Decoration
Kathy Orlando Karuna Karmarkar
Second Unit Director
Dave Macomber
Director of Photography
Robrecht Heyvaert
Additional Music
Nora Kroll-Rosenbaum
Epk Producer
Brad Baruh
Security
Barry Curtis
Unit Publicist
John M. Pisani
Editor
Sabrina Plisco Nona Khodai Emma McCleave
Thanks
Roy Thomas John Buscema Gerry Conway Stan Lee Jack Kirby Gene Colan
Other
Kevin R. Wright
Costume Design
Arjun Bhasin
Conceptual Illustrator
Emmanuel Shiu
First Assistant Director
Gary Marcus
Stunts
Ed Duran
Epk Camera Operator
Qais Karadsheh
Production Design
Christopher Glass
Director
Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy
Second Assistant Director
Amir R. Khan
Signal Match

Similarity

Where Ms. Marvel overlaps with other shows, and exactly what they have in common.

Keyword Cloud

Keywords

superhero based on comic coming of age teenage girl miniseries super power marvel cinematic universe (mcu) woman director teenager enthusiastic parent child relationship
Technical Sheet

Details

First Aired
June 08, 2022
Status
Ended
Origin
US
TMDB Votes
1,491