Unveiling Marvel's Game-Changing Move that Shattered Nick Fury's Core Principle
Fury's biggest rule broken as Rhodey slips up, referring to him as Nick Raises suspicion of Skrull infiltration with possible replacement of the real Rhodey Marvel's Avengers theory gains credibility
Beware! Spoilers are ahead regarding Secret Invasion episode 2. Marvel Studios drops a major hint that greatly strengthens a prominent Avengers theory in Secret Invasion. This latest Disney+ series within the Marvel Cinematic Universe follows Nick Fury and Talos the Skrull's efforts to thwart Gravik and his followers as they strive to seize control of Earth. As the first installment of Phase 5 on the small screen, Secret Invasion adopts a more down-to-earth approach to storytelling, in contrast to its Multiverse Saga predecessors. The show immediately establishes high stakes, particularly following Fury's personal tragedy with Maria Hill's demise in the premiere of Secret Invasion.
Admittedly, Secret Invasion's storyline appears quite distinct from Marvel Studios' other endeavors, which set the stage for the culmination of the Multiverse Saga through Avengers: The Kang Dynasty and Avengers: Secret Wars. This Disney+ series revisits a plot thread initially introduced in Captain Marvel of the Infinity Saga. When compared to the perils of multiple realities and timelines colliding, as well as the presence of Kang the Conqueror's variants, Secret Invasion may seem less significant in the grand scheme of things. Nevertheless, depending on the outcome for Fury, it possesses the potential to alter both the past and future of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Rhodey Accidentally Revealed He's A Skrull By Calling Fury "Nick'
When Fury finds himself in a desperate situation, he becomes meticulous in his selection of allies for his fight. In episode 2 of Secret Invasion, titled "Promises," Fury turns to his longtime colleague James "Rhodey" Rhodes for support. However, instead of the expected backing, Rhodey adamantly refuses to collaborate. This interaction strongly implies that Rhodey may be a Skrull, as he dismisses Fury's warnings about the shape-shifters' invasion attempt and displays an unusually aggressive demeanor.
Moreover, there is a more concrete hint that Rhodey is indeed a Skrull in Secret Invasion. During a heated rant about firing Fury, Rhodey spontaneously addresses him by his given name, Nick. While this may seem inconspicuous, in Captain Marvel, Fury explicitly states that no one calls him Nick, not even his own mother. The fact that Skrull Rhodey concludes his impassioned speech by using a name that Fury himself does not use strongly suggests that he is an imposter.
When The Real Rhodey Could Have Been Replaced
If Secret Invasion's Rhodey is indeed a Skrull, the question arises as to when he was replaced. Some theories suggest that Dermot Mulroney's US President Ritson is actually a Skrull, considering that Thaddeus "Thunderbolt" Ross, played by Harrison Ford, eventually replaces him in Captain America: New World Order. Since Rhodey is closely associated with Ritson, it could be possible that they were both abducted at the same time. This seems like the most plausible scenario, as altering Rhodey's role in the Infinity Saga would have significant repercussions and undermine the emotional impact of his heartfelt goodbye to Iron Man in Avengers: Endgame.
Catch the latest episodes of Secret Invasion every Wednesday on Disney+.
