She-Hulk: Attorney at Law, the next in the relentless stream of Marvel shows to hit Disney+, began its run today with “A Normal Amount of Rage.” Does it show signs of bucking the underwhelming trend with the MCU’s streaming ventures? No, it’s pretty much what you probably expected.
While driving with her cousin, Bruce Banner, lawyer Jennifer Walters gets into a car accident that causes some of Bruce’s gamma-irradiated blood to mix with hers. As a result, Jen becomes a Hulk herself, and it’s up to Bruce to show her the ropes and teach her the responsibility that comes with their power – or so he thinks.
The opening scene of “A Normal Amount of Rage” begins well, with Jen practicing a closing argument for a trial she’s litigating. Her speech is all about power and responsibility,...