Marvel Zumbis

An interesting miniseries for its premise and for some flashes of greatness in various characters, but one that leaves much to be desired in terms of execution.

"Marvel Zombies" is a production packed with entertainment and gore-filled scenes for fans of the genre as well as comic book readers (even if they don't have much in common). However, the miniseries takes you thru four high-energy episodes filled with character interactions that can make you smile with their comedy or simply disconnect you from the main narrative. Nevertheless, it tackles an interesting theme with enormous potential and offers glimpses of greatness at various moments.

It stems from the episode seen in the "What If...?" series and expands the lore of that universe, with the aim of delivering an interesting story that could resonate strongly with fans, although various script choices may prove counterproductive depending on each viewer's expectations.

The work of director Bryan Andrews should be highlighted, as he delivers a product full of entertainment with simple merit, allowing viewers to enjoy a couple of hours with these characters and their adventures. Although it's not excellent, it fulfills its objective of bringing creativity and taking the risk of new ideas in this genre of animation.

Among its aspects, I can highlight the conceptual art, the color palette, the design of some characters, the sound, the atmosphere, several special effects, and those small shifts in pacing that enhance the experience with each episode. Speaking of animation, it's perhaps a bit better than what we saw in "What If...?", but it still remains on the fringes. It should be noted that there are some striking sequences that may surprise you.

I've been really struck by several scenes featuring some very interesting one-shot takes, rotating combat sequences, the focus on creative kills, and those moments of pure cruelty, all of which add so much to this miniseries. I think they're among the strongest points of the four episodes.

Now, "Marvel Zombies" isn't perfect; it won't change everything Marvel Animation has done, nor does it intend to-it's simply another miniseries to boost entertainment and keep consumers engaged. In fact, you could say it's on par with this year's "Eyes of Wakanda," but far below "Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man," and don't even get me started on "X-Men '97." Even so, it's fun and fulfills its goal of entertaining.

In another sense, I think the miniseries could have been better and surprised audiences more, perhaps with other executions that were more favorable to its overall theme. The choice of characters can be a very controversial and debatable point, and it's entirely understandable (not to mention the forced comedy). The depth sometimes leaves much to be desired, but it's not that bad either. In my experience, the combat moments featuring Blade, Namor, Spider-Man, and Black Panther are super enjoyable, with well-executed animation and special effects. Scarlet Witch as the counterpart is a real treat.

Marvel Zombies is an adaptation that has a small selection of positive highlights and a burdensome collection of flaws. The show is the strongest in its first episode, with its uncertainty making it a highlight. The show's inclusion of humor is frustrating. The frequency of it particularly affects the overall tone and experience. The dialogue felt unnatural at times and especially when humorous moments were forced. The story is laden with some dull moments that diminish interest. Besides that, there are some plotholes and missed opportunities within the show. The positive elements include some emotional moments, the action/gore, and general uncertainty at times. If you like marvel and zombies give it a chance, but don't expect an exceptional story.

I just couldn't get myself to.

Pros: I like that they didn't pull punches when it came to violence. Wanda was a great villain and she carried.

Cons: Ironheart and Ms. Marvel, not a big fan of their characters. They are both very annoying. Blade being in this, not that it's a bad thing, it's just that it's pretty concerning to think about, considering he has not even gotten his own film, which has been under lots of production stress for years (multiple rewrites, directorial changes, etc.). The show being released all four episodes in the same day feels like Echo and Eyes of Wakanda all over again.

So overall, I don't think it's a terrible show, but it ain't that good either aside from Wanda as an antagonist and the gory violence.

Marvel Zombies is an ambitious attempt at bringing an R-rated edge to Marvel's animated lineup.

One of the highlights is seeing characters who've never crossed paths in the movies or shows finally share the screen here. The return of heroes we haven't seen in a while, like Shang-Chi, was a real treat. But the biggest standout is easily Blade, or rather "Blade Knight," who steals the spotlight. If the series accomplished anything, it's making me want a live-action Blade in the MCU as soon as possible, he's that cool here.

That said, there are several questionable plot choices that hold the series back. The ending feels especially abrupt and jarring. The humour also misses the mark more often than not, coming across as forced and undermining the darker tone the show seems to be aiming for.

Overall, Marvel Zombies delivers on gore and spectacle, but it's held back by uneven storytelling and tonal inconsistencies. It won't leave a lasting impression, but for fans of Marvel and horror, it's a decent enough watch.

This show has amazing cameos and awesome battle scenes but if you are not a fan and are looking for something new to watch this would be very confusing. Requires watching a lot of former content to get caught up until now but as a marvel fan this is a welcome addition and I can't wait for season 2! Also if you like this show please read the comic it's based on, it's far better and is completely unrelated to the show based on it. That's not to diss on the show however, it's hard to compete!