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Additionally, prominent characters appeared to be sidelined or underdeveloped, further diminishing engagement. The ending, which saw Riri making a deal with the devil—literally—left viewers questioning the direction and purpose of her character arc.
The Future of Ironheart and Merchandise in the MCU
Given the dubious reception and official silence on viewership, most analysts agree that Ironheart will not receive a second season. The series seems to be a casualty of Marvel’s overextension and high production costs—it's estimated that the show likely cost hundreds of millions of dollars, on par with other expensive MCU entries like Secret Invasion and Shielk.