Y'All Don't Factor In Pride | An Ironheart Review

·1 hr 16 min·5 clips

A black woman shakes hands with the devil after every elder warned her not to—why does Marvel keep making young heroes repeat the same mistake?

The episode opens with casual banter as the hosts welcome back Ness from a week-long trip to Paris during Fashion Week. She describes the hectic schedule, networking events, and tourist activities like visiting the Louvre and Versailles. Ness highlights specific experiences, such as dining at Early June, a restaurant that changes chefs every two weeks, and noting the lack of air conditioning and good coffee in Paris. The conversation shifts to linguistic differences between Quebec and Parisian French, with anecdotes about accents and slang. The hosts then transition to discussing Marvel's 'Ironheart' series. Brian expresses frustration with the show's finale, where Riri Williams shakes hands with Mephisto despite multiple warnings from characters like her aunt and magic shop owners. He compares this to Spider-Man's repeated mistakes in 'No Way Home', criticizing Marvel for not allowing young characters to grow. The group debates the pacing of episodes 4-6, the forced inclusion of Mephisto, and the Hood's weak motivations. They review IMDb ratings and Rotten Tomatoes scores, with Brian accusing critics of potential bias. The discussion expands to Marvel's broader treatment of Black-led projects, suggesting they are rushed for profit rather than quality. The episode concludes with mentions of Jim Shooter's passing, upcoming Comic-Con, and promotional plugs for the hosts' other content.

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A relaxed Riri-focused Geek Sypha episode where Paris coffee talk and Marvel history sit comfortably together.

Geek Sypha eases into its Riri discussion with a loose welcome-back stretch and a Paris travel story that gives the episode an unhurried, conversational shape.

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You want your Riri talk with a Paris coffee detour and a quick Marvel news stop.

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