The episode was nothing if not chaotic, but it set up a lot of future storylines for Jen and the rest of the She-Hulk crew. The MCU made fun of its shortcomings, as well, which was hilariously absurd and just a little satisfying. There were tons of Easter eggs sprinkled throughout the 35-minute episode and Marvel fans should be excited for what’s to come.
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Incredible Hulk TV Series
Episode 9 opens with an introductory sequence that plays off the style of the Incredible Hulk TV show that aired in the 70s. Complete with a narrator and a beefed-up version of Jen, she even throws in the iconic “you won’t like me when I’m angry” line.
Legally Blonde Movie Poster
After moving back into her childhood home, there’s a shot of Reese Witherspoon’s Elle Woods on a Legally Blonde poster hanging in Jen’s bedroom. It makes total sense that Jen would be obsessed with a film that’s all about a woman taking control of the courtroom, even when others doubted her.
The Marvel Menu
In one of the most insanely meta MCU 4th wall breaks ever, Jen escapes her own show when the viewer “turns off” the finale for being so terrible. She punches her way through She-Hulk on the Marvel menu screen fans see when they’re using Disney Plus, and hurls herself into Marvel Studios. This is honestly one of the most outlandish things Marvel has ever done, but it worked out pretty well for Jen in the end.
Marvel Studios NDA
The stars of the MCU are very open about the fact that they’re not allowed to give any sort of spoilers about upcoming projects. But despite the NDA contracts they’re required to sign, some celebrities like Tom Holland just can’t contain their excitement and accidentally give away bits of information they’re not supposed to.
When Marvel cast members spill the beans, they’re always worried about getting in trouble with Marvel Studios, which has become a meme among MCU fans. Jen having to sign an NDA before speaking to K.E.V.I.N. is likely a humorous nod to the fact that Marvel tries (and often fails) to keep things hush-hush.
All Projects End The Same
Jen very boldly criticizes the AI-generated endings K.E.V.I.N. has made for other Marvel projects, expressing what fans have been saying for years. Almost all Marvel projects end in a big fight with tons of action, and K.E.V.I.N. was surprised to hear that audiences were getting tired of the same old, same old.
Obviously, the robot is meant to be a parody of Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige, and he undoubtedly played a part in creating the She-Hulk finale. This moment of self-awareness could imply that Marvel will be taking a new approach for finales in the future.
Visual Effects Team
K.E.V.I.N. tells Jen that she needs to de-Hulk herself, because it’s really expensive to show her in her Hulk form. He then says she has to do it when the camera is off her, because the visual effects team has moved on to another project. Right after he says this, a few notes from the music used in Black Panther can be heard, which is an obvious nod to the upcoming Wakanda Forever movie. It also pokes fun at the criticism Marvel has received about subpar CGI and special effects in recent projects.
Save It For The Movie
One of Jen’s demands for the She-Hulk finale is that Bruce doesn’t swoop in randomly to save the day. K.E.V.I.N. initially protests because he wants Bruce to explain why he’s been gone and introduce a new character, but Jen tells him to “save it for the movie.” Rumors of a Planet Hulk or World War Hulk film have been circulating for a while now, and it seems like Jen just confirmed there’s another Hulk-centric project in the works.
She-Hulk Season 2
After fixing the issues she had with her own season finale, Jen starts asking K.E.V.I.N. questions about the X-Men and season 2 of She-Hulk. K.E.V.I.N. also tells her she won’t be appearing on the big screen anytime soon, so it’s extremely probable that the next time fans see She-Hulk will be in a second season of her own show.
Skaar
The final bomb drop of the episode came in the form of a new Hulk named Skaar, who Bruce revealed is actually his son. This obviously has something to do with his disappearance to Sakaar for a majority of the season and plays off the World War Hulk comic book series.
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