Are things getting hairy for “Marvel’s Inhumans”?
The new ABC drama series premiered in IMAX theaters nationwide today, giving fans their first chance to check out the show that has been hit with criticism of its trailers, particularly surrounding the wig worn by Medusa (Serinda Swan) that some people thought looked fake.
Many of the fans who got to see the first two episodes in theaters have already taken to social media to offer their thoughts. To be fair, there are certainly fans who are praising the episodes, but there are also plenty who agree with the previous flak.
“Lousy editing, cringeworthy performances due to laughably on-the-nose dialogue, no tension whatsoever, pretentious slow-motion action scuppered by the limited budget, dramatic sequences which unintentionally had the audience in stitches,” tweeted one user.
“Not only is #Inhumans not worth paying for to see early in IMAX, it’s probably not worth watching for free in 2 weeks on ABC,” wrote someone else. “It demands an immediate attachment to these characters that it hasn’t earned. Why should I care about bad wig lady or hoof man?”
A third person tweeted, “#Inhumans is like someone wanted to make THOR, but s–ty.”
Some fans were delighted by what they saw, while a number of other tweets that were technically positive were still rather measured in their positivity.
“I saw #Inhumans in IMAX today and I gotta say that it’s really not THAT bad,” one user wrote.
Channing Dungey, entertainment president for the network, acknowledged at a press event earlier this month that the show initially received negative fan reaction to the wig. She added that the show is “still a work in progress.”
Check out a range of tweets below.
The joy upon my face at the realisation that I could finally leave the auditorium, after seemingly an eternity, says it all. #Inhumans
— TomBuxtonUncut (@TomBuxtonUncut) September 1, 2017
What didn't work: everything else. Lousy editing, cringeworthy performances due to laughably on-the-nose dialogue, no tension whatsoever, ..
— TomBuxtonUncut (@TomBuxtonUncut) September 1, 2017
https://twitter.com/rural_juror/status/903702911577759744
https://twitter.com/rural_juror/status/903770293776261120
#Inhumans was decent imo, prefer it to the first two eps of legion. Blackbolt is basically a mutant Mr Bean 😂
— Obi (@OIroegbulem14) September 1, 2017
Just a quick reminder, I saw the #inhumans and I really didn't like it; a thread https://t.co/LduuGRPsF7
— McNastyPrime.bsky.social (@McNastyPrime) September 1, 2017
@theinhumans @Marvel Things that'll make inhumans gd, Fire Scott Buck, remodel attilan, better costume & script, fix Medusa's hair #Inhumans
— Dan (@Cookie_Swagger) September 1, 2017
Can't really judge a show on only 2 episodes but #Inhumans is defo not the horrible-ness it looked like but a lot of it could be MUCH better
— Mitesh Kotecha (@miteshkotecha6) September 1, 2017
#Inhumans at @Cineworld #IMAX was okay, it sets the scene, but worth paying extra to see in this format, not quite. Only a handful watching.
— Darin (Zol.) (@DC_Zol) September 1, 2017
https://twitter.com/boruszak/status/903707983691096065
My #Inhumans review! I'm not gonna lie: it's real bad, you guys. Real, real bad. I'm filing charges.https://t.co/EjoYhNJDig pic.twitter.com/Rb4LIHLoeZ
— E. Magill (@e_magill) September 1, 2017
PSA: Do not see Inhumans, even if are fans of the comics. Worst @Marvel live action project yet. WTF happened. Acting so bad. #Inhumans #fb
— be7.is (@bevishalperry) September 1, 2017
Just saw #Inhumans in IMAX and it was pretty good. Had some dumb parts but looks to be a nice show. Also great casting for the Royal Family
— Robert Pilster Jr (@PilsterJr) September 1, 2017
https://twitter.com/ImbranRen/status/903721281526386688
https://twitter.com/deathcab4booty/status/903724559110692864
Back from IMAX #inhumans – with a break for #highrollersdnd – I enjoyed it. Maybe not the vision a full movie could've been, but still fun.
— Ace Of Thorns #TransLivesMatter #StandWithUkraine (@AceOfThorns) September 1, 2017
I saw #Inhumans in IMAX today and I gotta say that it's really not THAT bad. Honestly. I can understand the criticism but still….
— Keith Adams Jr. (@BigBrother1988) September 1, 2017
Just got out of #Inhumans. Really freaking awesome! Screw the dumb reviews. Marvel has done it again! Can't wait for the whole series!!!
— ☠Tri (Rob)☠ (@Tri3KGamer) September 1, 2017
https://twitter.com/van_connor/status/903763529186111489
Hector's words the second the credits rolled for Marvel's #Inhumans…
"Let's get the fuck outta here." pic.twitter.com/iP3KGE61NH
— 🎥 Adam Hlaváč 💿 (@adamhlavac) September 1, 2017
“Marvel’s Inhumans” is in IMAX now for a two-week run before its two-hour ABC launch on Sept. 29.