Part 6/8:
Disinterest in the New Character and Franchise Fatigue
Iron Hart faces an uphill battle given the character's lack of popularity and the general disinterest in some new Marvel entities. Riri Williams, the character around whom the series revolves, has historically received mixed reactions, especially among comic book fans. Her introduction into the MCU feels like another example of Marvel pushing new, untested characters that aren’t capturing audience enthusiasm, further exacerbating franchise fatigue.
Moreover, the perception that the project is a "joke" or a poorly thought-out venture diminishes its chances of success. Fans and critics are skeptical, predicting it will be yet another failure, especially given the daunting homework load that Marvel now expects audiences to undertake.