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I had heard the rumors. I had heard the speculation. I knew of the comic story. I still did not believe it. After four years, since WandaVision, I had kind of given up the idea that we would ever see him. Then, episode six of Ironheart came about and…

Mephisto CONFIRMED!

Sacha Baron Cohen had been rumored to be playing Marvel’s big devil, but that was just something I never truly took for certain. Even when all the signs were pointing to it being true, I had trouble believing it. Then, there he was, standing in front of Anthony Ramos, giving him his magical hood, just part of the deal.

I loved Sacha Baron Cohen as Mephisto. he was creepy and played it perfectly. They did avoid the red skin, which I kind of wanted, but will probably be in his future.

The show also name dropped Dormammu as a way to try and swerve the people way from the idea of Mephisto. Riri went to try and get some help from… Zelma Stanton, who in the comics was a librarian who went to Dr. Strange with a mind maggot and she stayed as his apprentice for a time. She also became a teacher at Strange Academy.

These three episodes were really solid in my opinion. I do think the Alden Ehrenreich character, Zeke Stane, felt a little forced, but I do like Alden as an actor so I am able to let it be.

The very end of the sixth episode leads us to believe that Riri has made a deal with the devil himself as it looked as if Natalie was alive once again. It left this series off on a gigantic cliffhanger that kept me off-guard. Are there more planned with Ironheart or Mephisto? There has to be.

I thought this was a good show that I enjoyed. I was really engaged, especially with the arrival of Mephisto. It feels significant moving forward. Perhaps with the rumored supernatural phase that Marvel may be preparing for after Secret Wars.