While his scenes with Talos are enjoyable in their buddy cop nature, it's these quippy conversations that drain a lot of the tension out of what could be a legitimately thrilling spy story. These murky moments are what make up much of Secret Invasion's intrigue, so it's a shame the show can't wait to get Fury partnered back up as soon as possible then. The sometimes solo nature of his mission is also reminiscent of Robert Redford in Three Days of the Condor – two leads who never manage to let their undeniable cool fail from cutting through the most desperate of situations. That said, there's still an element of paranoia on display, with Nick Fury cutting shapes more synonymous with doggedly inquisitive Alan Pakula characters from the likes of The Parallax View and All the President’s Men. Although there were hints previously that the plot would head in this direction, I’d be lying if it didn’t spark a small eye roll from me. The reveal of his master plan is welcome at this midway point but also sees the show lean away from its paranoid spy thriller background and chase more traditional superhero trappings as they come to the fore. Kingsley Ben-Adir remains a quietly menacing presence as Gravik, his calmness and cutthroat nature only making his diabolical plans more unsettling. This is something perhaps best displayed in the series’ main villain. Instead, it looks back on tried and tested MCU methods rather than creating something exciting in its own right.
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When trying to be a convincing spy thriller, it occasionally excels – with solid performances lifting it above its languid visual style – but all-too-often it feels like a series never fully confident in what it is. The halfway point of Marvel’s Secret Invasion offers a clearer look at the rebel Skrull’s grand plan, but in doing so throws further clouds over what the show is trying to achieve.
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