Secret Invasion Episode 1: Delivers Heartbreaking Loss And Intense Skrull Conflict

The Marvel Cinematic Universe is back with a new series after seven odd seasons showcasing our fave Avengers and new superheroes in everything from a sitcom to a detective thriller. The Ali Selim-directed film Secret Invasion, in which Samuel L. Jackson reprises his role as Nick Fury, is obviously different. Along with him are Maria Hill (Cobie Smulders), the recently debuted Skull G'iah (Emilia Clarke), General Talos (Ben Mendelsohn), special agent Sonya Falsworth (Olivia Coleman making her MCU debut), and others. It carries on the MCU's tradition of grassroots storytelling, like the majority of recent studio shows. The spy drama will depict a fight between the shape-shifting Skulls and Fury over the course of six episodes. In essence, we have no one to trust.

Years after the events of Captain Marvel (2019), Secret Invasion picks up. The Skulls had been given a home back then by Nick Fury and Carol Danvers, a promise that wasn't kept. The consequences of lying to a strong alien race that can pass for your mother are severe, it turns out. Except for an off-duty James Rhodes (Don Cheadle), there is hardly any superhero action in the first two episodes. This is a significant change from the popular comic book series, which centred on Skulls stealthily spying on people while assuming their forms and included almost every important Marvel character in existence.Prior to the show's premiere, Filmfare had the chance to watch the first two episodes of Secret Invasion. Here is everything that happened in the pilot and how it all ties into the upcoming episode.

Episode 1 of Secret Invasion begins in Moscow, Russia. 

Agent Prescod informs Everett Ross (Martin Freeman) that the Skulls are behind the terrorist assaults taking place all across the world. From the S.A.B.E.R. Space Station, he implores Ross to summon Nick Fury to Earth and supports his request by displaying the Skulls' plans. Although Ross doesn't seem persuaded, he agrees to make several calls. Prescod notices when he begins to behave suspiciously and assaults him. Ross' Skrull identity is made known following a pursuit scene. His name is Talos. Naturally, this prompts Nick Fury to return to Earth, where he teams up with Maria Hill and Talos to deal with the Skull insurgency.

Nick Fury receives a briefing from Talos regarding the dissident Skulls, who are fed up with waiting around for Fury to give them a new home. They have assumed human form and are planning terrorist strikes to exterminate all living things from the globe. And they appear to be more numerous than Fury would like to think. Talos was expelled from the Skrul council, and a dissident leader named Gravik (Kingsley Ben-Adir) took his place. James Rhodes is shown elsewhere discussing Fury's absence from the space station with the President. The president, who is understandably upset that Fury has neglected his obligations in space, begs him to handle Fury.

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When Fury arrives at his destination after being abducted while out on a walk, he is shocked to see MI6 agent Sonya Falsworth, an old ally. A Skull is brought into the fold by Giah, who has been living in abandoned nuclear power plants with rebel Skulls for years (Skulls are not harmed by radioactivity). Here, it is made clear that they have been hiding out as refugees while snatching people to take their minds as well as their faces. It is significant to remember that G'iah, who has sided with Gravik and his cause, is Talos' daughter. The latter has a greater incentive to put an end to the uprising.

Here’s What Happens At The End Of Secret Invasion Episode 1

In the middle of the commotion, Vasily Poprishchin, a dissident, issues a terrorist threat to Nick Fury, Maria Hill, and General Talos. Before Sonya, who is also hunting for information against the Skulls, learns about the issue, they must take control of it. She also isn't as understanding. Giah is asked by Gravik to bring bombs from Vasily. Before Fury and company arrive, she manages to get her hands on the bombs. Maria is unable to stop Giah. Next, Talos tries to dissuade Giah by telling her that her mother Soren has passed away and ordering her to stop cooperating with Gravik. When this fails, G'iah continues to detonate the bomb.

Following another altercation between Talos and Giah, we find out that there are so many Skrulls that it is difficult to distinguish between Skrulls in human form and actual humans. Additionally, do you recall how Giah was able to deliver the bombs unimpeded? The bombs did detonate, indeed. Gravik disguises himself as Nick Fury during the assault and brutally murders Maria Hill.

Is Maria Hill Dead? 

Maria's passing occurs in the most horrific scene of Secret Invasion episode 1. The figure has been a part of the Marvel cast for some time. It seems weird to remove her from a show when there was a fantastic opportunity to learn more about her life. Fury feels responsibility for Gravik killing Maria, as he should. It is a tragic scene in a show that is drenched in the lingering sense of loss. Since she was first introduced to Fury in The Avengers (2012), Maria has trusted him and always supported him. Hill passes away in his arms. In addition to losing one of his most crucial allies, Fury's presence in Russia made matters more difficult for the United States.

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Here’s What Will Happen In Episode 2!

The next episode picks up speed after the first one's gradual build-up. Fury will be allowed to handle the consequences of the terrorist strike, without giving too much away. He will have to deal with both his own sorrow and his responsibility for Maria's passing. More information about the renegade Skulls' plans will be revealed in Episode 2. More significantly, an old buddy will pay Fury a visit and bring surprising news and intentions.

Streaming of Secret Invasion's premiere episode is presently available.