Crushed (Ms. Marvel)
| "Crushed" | |
|---|---|
| Ms. Marvel episode | |
| Episode no. | Episode 2 |
| Directed by | Meera Menon |
| Written by | Kate Gritmon |
| Original release date | June 15, 2022 |
| Running time | 52 minutes |
"Crushed" is the second episode of the American television miniseries Ms. Marvel, based on Marvel Comics featuring the character Ms. Marvel. The episode is set in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), sharing continuity with the films of the franchise. It was written by Kate Gritmon and directed by Meera Menon.
Iman Vellani stars as Kamala Khan / Ms. Marvel, alongside Matt Lintz, Yasmeen Fletcher, Zenobia Shroff, Mohan Kapur, Saagar Shaikh, Laurel Marsden, and Azhar Usman. Menon joined the series by September 2020 to direct two episodes.
"Crushed" was released on Disney+ on June 15, 2022.
Plot
Production
Development
By August 2019, Marvel Studios had begun development on a Ms. Marvel television series for the streaming service Disney+.[1] In September 2020, Meera Menon was hired to direct one episode,[2][3] ultimately directing two episodes, including the second.[4] Executive producers include Marvel Studios' Kevin Feige, Louis D'Esposito, Victoria Alonso, and Brad Winderbaum, in addition to Kamala Khan co-creator Sana Amanat, lead directors Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah, and head writer Bisha K. Ali.[4] The second episode, titled "Crushed",[citation needed] was written by Gritmon,[5] and was released on Disney+ on June 15, 2022.[citation needed]
Casting
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The episode stars Iman Vellani as Kamala Khan / Ms. Marvel, Matt Lintz as Bruno Carrelli, Yasmeen Fletcher as Nakia Bahadir, Zenobia Shroff as Muneeba Khan, Mohan Kapur as Yusuf Khan, Saagar Shaikh as Aamir Khan, Laurel Marsden as Zoe Zimmer, and Azhar Usman as Najaf.
Filming and visual effects
Music
Marketing
Reception
The review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes reports a 95% approval rating with an average rating of 7.90/10, based on 76 reviews. The site's critical consensus reads, "The adventures of Kamala Khan achieve a charming verisimilitude in this sophomore installment, which smartly considers the challenges of fitting outsized powers into the box of parental expectations."[6]
References
- ^ Kit, Borys; Goldberg, Lesley (August 23, 2019). "'Ms. Marvel' Series in the Works for Disney+ (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on August 23, 2019. Retrieved August 23, 2019.
- ^ Couch, Aaron (September 18, 2020). "'Ms. Marvel' Finds Directors in Pakistani Oscar Winner, 'Bad Boys For Life' Filmmakers (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on September 18, 2020. Retrieved September 18, 2020.
- ^ Alber, Caitlin (May 15, 2021). "Here's Who's Directing Marvel's 'Secret Invasion' Disney+ Series". Collider. Archived from the original on May 15, 2021. Retrieved May 15, 2021.
{{cite web}}:|archive-date=/|archive-url=timestamp mismatch; May 16, 2021 suggested (help) - ^ a b "Disney+ Debuts Marvel Studios' "A Fan's Guide To Ms. Marvel"". Disney Media and Entertainment Distribution. June 1, 2022. Archived from the original on June 2, 2022. Retrieved June 1, 2022.
- ^ "Ms. Marvel - WGA Directory". Writers Guild of America West. May 25, 2022. Archived from the original on May 27, 2022. Retrieved May 27, 2022.
- ^ "Crushed". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango Media. Retrieved June 14, 2022.