The MCU Has Repeated The Same Villain Story

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Secret Invasion episode 1 proves that the show has become the third MCU Disney+ series

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That use a variation of the same story for its villains.

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Secret Invasion naturally sets its villains apart by using Skrulls

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A shapeshifting villain that offers the chance for the show to shine in ways the others could not.

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The clandestine nature of the Skrulls meaning anyone could be a villain in Secret Invasion

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That gives the show a lot of freedom to explore its spy

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political-intrigue nature in a way that differentiates it from any other MCU Disney+ show.

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You can watch Secret Invasion With Verizon’s Free Disney Plus, Hulu, ESPN

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