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'Ms. Marvel' Episode 1 Fan Review: 'Strongest starting episode out of any MCU Disney+ show'

'Episode one was great! The score was really good, I love the family dynamic and representation, and Iman Vellani is fantastic as Kamala!' a fan tweeted

Twitter users have given a thumbs up for the premiere episode of 'Ms. Marvel'. The Iman Vellani-starrer premiered on Disney+ and the first episode opened to excellent reviews. The coming-of-age drama, follows Kamala Khan, a 16-year-old Pakistani-American high school student from Jersey City who is an aspiring artist and avid gamer and writes superhero fan fiction with a special affinity toward Captain Marvel. In the inaugural episode, Kamala discovers a mysterious bangle that was her grandmother’s belonging, which gives her cosmic powers.

Kamala Khan is Marvel's first Muslim character to headline her own comic book. She first appeared in Captain Marvel #14 (August 2013) before going on to star in the solo series Ms. Marvel, which debuted in February 2014. Kamala discovers that she is a shapeshifter due to her Inhuman genes in the aftermath of the "Inhumanity" storyline and assumes the mantle of Ms. Marvel from her idol Carol Danvers after Danvers becomes Captain Marvel. In contrast to the comics, Kamala in the Disney+ show has ability to resonate cosmic powers from a mysterious bangle.

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The premiere episode has been praised by fans. One fan tweeted "#MsMarvel episode one was great! The score was really good, I love the family dynamic and representation, and Iman Vellani is fantastic as Kamala!". The rave reviews continued. " The premier of #MsMarvel seemingly expresses the MCU’s most creative & stylised project to date. Gifting us with a humour filled, vibrant & charming debut episode. Iman Vellani crushes it as #KamalaKhan. I can’t wait to see more of what’s to come..." one fan opined. "#MsMarvel premiere was so unique and fun and i'm here for it!!!!" another fan tweeted. "Ms. Marvel might have had the strongest starting episode out of any MCU Disney plus show #MsMarvel" a fan raved.

"#MsMarvel is about to a new comfort show for me. Look how pretty and colorful it is! So fun!" another fan commented. "I can totally see why they changed her powers... This seems to be more efficient for the coming conflicts she will have to face alongside Carol and Monica next year. I'm intrigued how this will feed into her already compelling arc. #MsMarvel" one fan noted. "Iman Vellani is the absolute PERFECT Kamala Khan, I'm so in love with her #MsMarvel" one fan raved.

What are your thoughts on 'Ms. Marvel' ?

The first episode of 'Ms. Marvel' is available for streaming on Disney+ with a new episode dropping every Wednesday.