In the second episode of Marvel's Secret Invasion, "Promises," Nick Fury (Samuel L. Jackson) indoctrinates refugee Skrulls he helped rescue from the Kree into human-presenting foot soldiers. The series exposes Nick's manipulative nature over the years. The episode also introduces a younger version of Gravik (Kingsley Ben-Adir) and his connection with Talos' daughter, G'iah (Emilia Clarke). Initially reluctant to recruit a child soldier, Nick convinces Gravik to join his cause. He promises the Skrulls that if they agree to his dangerous spy work, he and Carol Danvers will find them a new home. The Skrulls are grateful, traumatized, and lost, willing to do anything to make Fury happy. In the present day, Nick faces the consequences of his actions, including the death of Maria and the destruction of Russia by Gravik's Skrull faction. Sonya's men are already on the ground, and they pick up a Skrull henchman for her to torture information. Olivia Colman's character, Sonya, is ruthless and likable, even if she's a James Bond villain to a random alien. Colman's bright red pantsuit in Secret Invasion stands out visually, reminiscent of nature's warning colors of danger. Overall, Colman's portrayal of Sonya is enjoyable to watch. In the second episode of Iron Man 3, the plot of the show revolves around the arrival of a million Skrulls on Earth, who are summoned by Gravik to avoid their annihilation. The Skrulls, who are now a threat to humanity, are portrayed as cold, calculating, and now a Skrull general. Gravik's nefarious plans involve creating Super Skrulls, and his chief scientist uses Groot, Frost Beast, Cull Obsidian DNA, and Extremis tech from Iron Man 3. This unexpected twist adds to the tension and intrigue for fans of the show. Episode 2 introduces a major twist as Nick Fury is secretly married to one of Talos' most trusted Skrulls, Priscilla (Charlayne Woodard). This romantic relationship is a surprise, as Nick has failed to find a new planet for his people in the last 30 years. The show's upcoming episode will provide more information about their relationship, with the hope of revealing more about their relationship during the next week's episode. In summary, the show's plot revolves around the arrival of a million Skrulls on Earth, the emergence of a Skrull general, and the unexpected romance between Nick Fury and Priscilla. "Promises" is a slight improvement from the premiere of Secret Invasion, with themes better fitting the past and future threats. However, the slow burn approach of the series makes the episode feel rushed. The intimate scenes between Nick and Talos and Rhodey are appreciated, but Nick's lack of knowledge and his jaded relationship with Skrull make it difficult to predict the future. The third and fifth episodes of the series often contain the biggest revelations, making it difficult to predict how the complex relationship between Skrull and man can be salvaged.
Review of Promises
