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'Ms Marvel' Episode 2 Fan Review: Viewers praise Nakia's 'refreshing' conversation about hijab

'So amazingly refreshing to see a proper Muslim superhero, proper representation. Don’t think I’ve ever seen anything like it really,' a fan raved

After an impressive premiere episode, 'Ms Marvel' continues to get rave reviews in its second chapter. In Episode 2 titled ‘Crushed,’ Kamala (Iman Vellani) with the help of her friend Bruno (Matt Lintz) explores the source of her newfound powers just in time for a perilous adventure. The episode also gives importance to other characters including Nakia (Yasmeen Fletcher), Kamala’s best friend.

In the comics, Nakia Bahadir is the daughter of immigrants and she is a Turkish-American resident of Jersey City. The two episodes of 'Ms Marvel' have so far introduced Nakia as a well-spoken activist who cares about her neighborhood and will do what she can to protect its women. She is smart, fearless, and a direct communicator.

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In Episode 2, Kamala and Nakia go to the mosque where they are frustrated that the women can barely hear Sheikh Abdullah at the front as there is a division between men and women. Men get to sit in front whereas women have to be content with less ideal spots in the back. Nakia is visibly upset about it and after a mention that nominations for the mosque board are still open, Kamala suggests that she should run for it. Nakia decides to take her best friend's advice.

In a pivotal scene, Kamala and Nakia have a conversation about the hijab. Nakia talks about her biracial parentage and how, throughout her life, people have questioned whether she is white or 'ethnic', which used to make her uncomfortable. She reveals that she has found solace in the hijab as it makes her feel authentic.

Twitter has praised Nakia and Kamala's conversation as well as the fair representation in the Marvel show. A fan tweeted "this part is so important because everyone needs to understand most hijabis wear the hijab because they WANT to not bc they have to #MsMarvel." "Really nice to see Nakia talk about, her biracial parentage. Not white or ethnic enough, somewhere in between & finding solace in wearing her Hijab. Early Islam wasn't bound by race or ethnicity, everyone was free to join. It's nice the creators are touching on this! #MsMarvel," a fan praised.

"The way Nakia described how her hijab makes her feel like herself is EXACTLY how I feel and I’m so happy that the hijab is finally being represented in this way #MsMarvel," another commented. "#MsMarvel Nakia!!!! LOVE LOVE LOVE HER!!! Hope we get to see more of her! She’s such an empowering & independent woman! Her conversation w Kamala in the bathroom was so heartwarming!" one fan added. "Episode two of #MsMarvel is genuinely great. So amazingly refreshing to see a proper Muslim superhero, proper representation. Don’t think I’ve ever seen anything like it really," another raved.

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'Ms Marvel' episodes 1 and 2 are available for streaming on Disney+.