The Epic Skrull Reveal That Shocked the MCU: Prepare to be Blown Away!
Secret Invasion's Skrull reveal left fans wanting more, but was it dropped too soon? Dive into the reasons behind the controversial decision and its impact on the MCU
Caution! This article includes spoilers for Secret Invasion episode 2.
Secret Invasion made a premature revelation about the Skrulls in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Nick Fury, portrayed by Samuel L. Jackson, takes center stage in Secret Invasion, as he returns to Earth for the first time since the Blip. His mission is to aid Talos, played by Ben Mendelsohn, and Maria Hill, played by Cobie Smulders, in thwarting a Skrull invasion on our planet. The Skrulls' ability to shape-shift and their association with the Fantastic Four intensify the gravity of this extraterrestrial threat.
Secret Invasion's Skrull Count Reveal Should Have Been A Huge Twist
Fury, despite the imminent danger posed by the Skrulls and their leader Gravik portrayed by Kingsley Ben-Adir, staunchly refuses to seek assistance from external sources to address the problem. Instead, he embarks on a solitary mission to put an end to the Skrull threat. This determination stems from the fact that Fury himself is responsible for the invasion, as it was his failure to find the Skrulls a new home after many years that instigated Gravik's actions. While this invasion holds personal significance for Fury, the revelation of the Skrulls' true nature in the early stages of the series has further complicated the situation for humanity.
In Secret Invasion episode 2, an astonishing truth comes to light: Earth is harboring a far larger Skrull population than anyone had imagined. During a train journey, Talos confides in Fury, revealing that all surviving Skrulls, who haven't found refuge in another colony, have sought shelter on Earth. This startling revelation unveils the staggering number of approximately 1 million Skrulls existing on our planet. The Skrull count disclosure in Secret Invasion carries immense weight, as the presence of such an extensive horde of shape-shifting extraterrestrials poses an even graver threat than Fury had initially apprehended.
The problem with the revelation is the casual manner in which Talos informs Fury during their conversation. The magnitude of the reveal, that there are actually 1 million Skrulls on the planet, warranted a more impactful moment. Fury believed he held the advantage against Gravik's forces, only to discover that the situation was far more severe than he had ever anticipated. While the revelation of the Skrull count on the planet did shock both Fury and the audience, it was ultimately not given the level of attention it deserved.
Why Secret Invasion Revealed Its Skrull Twist So Soon
The early disclosure of the Skrull population on Earth was likely intended to shift attention away from the quantity of Skrulls involved in Gravik's operation and towards the individuals they might be impersonating. In Secret Invasion episode 2, this topic began to be explored, unveiling a few Skrulls in influential positions and hinting that an Avenger could be a Skrull. The presence of numerous Skrulls on Earth clearly indicates that numerous prominent figures could be imposters, intensifying the stakes for the show and eliminating any uncertainty about the extent of the threat.
The impact of the Skrulls taking over powerful players in the MCU would have been lessened if the audience believed only a few were present on the planet. However, with the significant change in status quo for the Skrulls, Secret Invasion can now deliver even more shocking surprises as Fury tries to stop the invasion.
