I think they have a plan for Hood. Just like Mephisto…..without Hood the Mephisto character reveal doesn’t hit the same. And this is why I liked it or one of the reasons. It feels like it’s building towards something. Echo, Hawkeye, Secret Invasion….just cash grabs that were cool but there was nothing revealing or made you want to see what happens next. They have so many possibilities to go to with Riri, Mephisto, Hood….her friend with magic…..I could see that point, I still don't like it though. If Hood wasn't a real villian, but just another side character, then they spent too much time on him.
I don't know if I can call Riri a villian but she is definitely her own worst enemy. I like said before, 3 different characters (including her mother!) called Riri a selfish manipulative asshole who uses people. And it became harder and harder to defend her as the series went on![]()
As far as her being a villain….her step dad was the biggest person and contributor to what she became and never thought to bring him back, she steals, selfish, killed Hoods cousin, made a deal with the devil…the evil shit she do is on par with most villain origin stories….and she ain’t spin the block for Natalie or or Stepdad she evil..


But that’s why I liked it. A different take to an origin story….