#174 – Black Widow – “The Red Ledger”

In this retrospective look at Black Widow, Eric revisits Natasha Romanoff’s long-awaited solo film with fresh perspective. Four years after its release, this movie hits differently — not just as a farewell to Natasha, but as the true beginning of Yelena Belova’s rise in the MCU.
From the family dynamic to the emotional weight of the photo album, from Taskmaster’s tragic backstory to Yelena’s place in Hawkeye and Thunderbolts, this episode explores how Black Widow bridges the gap between Civil War and Infinity War, while leaving behind a legacy bigger than Natasha herself.
It’s action-packed, emotional, and full of heart. This is Marvel Maniac: An MCU Aftershow. And today, we remember.

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Deliberate Thought by Kevin MacLeod
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