Marvel's Inhumans Premiere: 8 Ups And 3 Downs From 'The First Chapter'

Some have already criticized Inhumans on the grounds that some of the characters' superpowers "aren't interesting" and that "these aren't the kind of powers a viewer would wish they had." But, here's the thing: to a degree, that's the point.

The idea behind the Inhumans is that the powers they end up with are a total crapshoot and that some are bound to be unremarkable as opposed to others, thus earning them a low spot in Attilan's caste system, which is integral to the plot.

Plus, in all honesty, the powers on display are plenty interesting when paired the personality of their respective wielders and their stories. The most notable example of this is Black Bolt, as it becomes clear why he never as the episode progresses and you learn of his deadly voice. Certain details not only help explain why Maximus is so resentful of him, but also makes you wonder how he could possibly navigate Earth properly.

Inhumans is also similar to FX's Legion in the sense that it embraces superpowers on the quirkier side. These powers normally wouldn't have a place in mainstream superhero media, but Marvel realized that they can be used to tell an interesting, novel story that's different from what we're used to.