In the thrilling finale of Marvel’s Ironheart on Disney+, John and Derek from TV Podcast Industries break down Episode 6: “The Past Is The Past”, directed by Angela Barnes and written by Chinaka Hodge.

This episode marks the long-awaited arrival of Mephisto to the MCU and delivers a powerful conclusion to Riri Williams’ first solo series. Join us for a full recap, analysis, and discussion on Riri’s final battle, Parker’s unraveling, and the mysterious deal that changes everything.

Mid-credits tease? Supreme help might just be on the menu…

Episode 6 Recap Highlights:

• Parker attempts to rob his father’s mansion, escapes through a tunnel, and meets a hooded man who offers him power — for a price.
• Parker feels the cost of the deal and confronts the mysterious man, who insists the terms were fulfilled.
• Riri can’t restore N.A.T.A.L.I.E. and faces Parker directly. She battles Ezekiel, who helps free himself from Parker’s control.
• Riri defeats Parker, removes his hood, and sentences him to eternal suffering.
• Mephisto reveals himself and offers Riri a deal, which she accepts on the condition he spares her loved ones.
• Back in her garage, Riri thinks she’s rebuilt her AI — but it’s Natalie, physically revived. As they embrace, Mephisto’s mark begins to spread on Riri’s skin.

Cast & Characters:

• Dominique Thorne – Riri Williams / Ironheart
• Anthony Ramos – Parker Robbins / The Hood
• Lyric Ross – Natalie Washington / N.A.T.A.L.I.E.
• Matthew Elam – Xavier Washington
• Anji White – Ronnie Williams
• Alden Ehrenreich – Ezekiel Stane
• Regan Aliyah – Zelma Stanton
• Sacha Baron Cohen – Mephisto

MIT Student Bar Quiz – Final Question (Ep6):

Question 6:

How many people in the Forbes Top 100 Rich List have made a deal with Mephisto?

Bonus: How many kings, popes, and Beatles have done the same?

Submit your answers to 📧 [email protected] for a chance to win Ironheart-themed goodies!

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We’ll be back in two weeks with our Ironheart wrap-up podcast — and to announce the MIT Student Bar Quiz winner! Thanks for joining us all season.

— Derek & John, TV Podcast Industries

Music & Legal:

Intro/Outro music: “tech” by Voide via Free Music Archive (Creative Commons 4.0)

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