Once Upon a Franchise

MCU Episode 17 - Thor: Ragnarok (2017)


Listen Later

In this episode, Manel and Ren dive into the neon-soaked, synth-driven "personality transplant" that is Thor: Ragnarok. They break down how director Taika Waititi stripped away the God of Thunder’s Shakespearean stiffness to reveal Chris Hemsworth’s comedic brilliance, while introducing the MCU's most captivating new addition, Tessa Thompson’s Valkyrie. From the "buddy cop" energy of Hulk and Thor to the chilling, colonialist subtext of Cate Blanchett’s Hela, they analyze whether the film’s high-octane humor masks the tragedy of Asgard’s destruction or successfully evolves the franchise.

...more
View all episodesView all episodes
Download on the App Store

Once Upon a FranchiseBy Once Upon a Franchise