After the Royal Family of Inhumans is splintered by a military coup, they barely escape to Hawaii where their surprising interactions with the lush world and humanity around them may prove to not only save them, but Earth itself.
What a mess. There's no better word to describe Inhumans. I usually try to find something redeemable in almost anything I watch, but here? Nothing works. Poorly written, poorly directed, and completely soulless. And the saddest part? The source material had real potential — all wasted.
The story starts with no context, no proper character introduction, and a string of scenes that don’t excite, don’t surprise, and barely make sense. If you haven’t read the comics or seen other Marvel series, you’re lost. If you have, it's even more painful. Plotlines collapse under their own weight, and the few interesting elements are thrown away.
The characters are a disaster. Their decisions defy logic, and most of them are symbolically stripped of what makes them unique. The mute lead, who could’ve been compelling, is wasted. And cutting Medusa’s hair? A metaphor for the show’s senseless approach.
Visual effects are inconsistent, with some decent moments and others that feel 20 years outdated. The costumes? Hard to take seriously. The low budget is obvious in every scene.
If anything is somewhat tolerable, it's Maximus. At least he has a goal, even if it’s not very fresh. Still, it’s not enough. This series could’ve been a key piece in the Marvel universe. Instead, it’s a textbook case of how not to adapt a comic. A real shame.
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