Part 5/9:
Audience Reception and Critical Response
Critics and viewers alike were overwhelmingly negative about Ironheart. With audience scores hovering around the 4.2 mark on IMDb and similarly poor ratings on Rotten Tomatoes, it’s clear that Ironheart failed to resonate with its intended audience. Many fans expressed frustration over the portrayal of Riri Williams, criticizing her as a narcissistic protagonist and an unlikable lead. The show’s narrative, which some described as a villain origin story, further alienated viewers who felt it lacked the depth and likability necessary to sustain interest.