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Ms. Marvel was targeted at a very narrow demographic, with its theatrical release reportedly limited to Pakistan, and seemingly not released in neighboring India despite its large population. The show centers around a teenage girl who acquires superpowers from magical bracelets gifted from her Pakistani grandmother, a plot device that critics found overly simple and lacking nuance. The generic addition of powers—such as transforming bracelets—left viewers feeling unimpressed, as the story offered no real struggle or character development.