Ms. Marvel is the seventh TV Series in the MCU and the newest superhero to join the Marvel roster. She is also the first Pakistani-American superhero. The show follows the life of teenager Kamala Khan. She lives in a very strict household. Any brown person watching the show will be able to relate instantly.
The constant judgment, the micro-managing, the need to control every aspect of your life etc., etc. The story progresses as Kamala, a total Avengers Nerd, goes to her parents asking if she could go to the first-ever Avengers Con. As expected, her request was immediately rejected. However, she decides the event is too important for her to skip out on. And along with her childhood friend, she sneaks out and goes to the event anyway. What ensued became the origin story of Ms. Marvel.
Who Is Kamala Khan?
Portrayed by Pakistani-Canadian actor Iman Vellani Kamala Khan is a normal teenage girl with an overactive imagination and an obsession with Captain Marvel. Like every other kid at that age. She comes from a Pakistani household. Like every daughter in a Brown household, she has little to no freedom. Even a small sign of disrespect or rebellion will lead to greater punishments.
She desperately wants to go to Avengers Con, but her parents are not budging. It’s their way or the highway. And Kamala chooses the high way. She sneaks out. And gets caught as she makes her way back. But she has time to focus on that because of her newfound Superpowers. Making her feel closer to her idol, Captain Marvel.
Where To Watch Ms. Marvel
The shows international fans need not fret as several popular streaming services have this particular TV Show. Even if you are not comfortable with the Default language, several voice-over & subtitle options must be available based on your geographical location. You can stream the show on Disney+. Unfortunately, there are no other platforms that offer the show to stream.
Furthermore, the show has an IMDB rating of 6.3/10 and a rotten tomatoes rating of 97%. The show is in its first season and aired the pilot episode on the 8th of June, 2022. There will be a total of 6 episodes in season one and episode duration of 50 minutes. The show is rated PG-13. New episodes come out weekly on Wednesdays, meaning the 2nd episode will air on the 15th of June 2022.
Does Kamala Khan Have ADHD?
ADHD, or Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, is a mental condition that starts in early childhood. A person with ADHD has difficulty maintaining attention or concentrating on a single task for long periods. Kamala has a very vibrant imagination, and she sometimes gets lost in it. Her mom says it runs in the family. Her exact words were, “I Come From a Long Line of Fantasizing, Unrealistic Daydreamers,” Adding that her mother was one too.
We don’t know a lot about Kamala’s grandmother yet. But Kamala’s powers came into being after wearing her Grandmother’s Bangle, so it’s a matter of time before we get her back story. However, daydreaming is not a symptom of a mental disorder. Having an overactive imagination is perfectly normal for someone her age. And therefore, it is safe to assume Kamala Khan does not have ADHD.
You do realise ADHD is hereditary? It presents very differently in girls
She does have adhd in the comics, and it is clear even in the first episode through her actions, what is shown of her school life, and the key words used in lectures (especially the one from the principal) that she was at the very least adhd coded. Young girls and women with adhd are often overlooked and dismissed. Those of us with trouble paying attention are very, very frequently told we are air-headed, lazy, etc. Not everyone with an active imagination does have adhd, it is not an indicator of adhd without other symptoms, but that is hardly the only thing she has going on and I have trouble believing we even watched the same show.
There were some inattentive and impulsive features showcased in the first episode.
1. She was inattentive when the principal was talking to her
2. She forgot to take her gloves (forgetfulness is a symptom of adhd)
3. She is also very impulsive based on her actions of wanting to ride a bike onto a bus.
While thus far she does not meet criteria for inattentive form of adhd, there are some symptoms of it.
She has ADHD. I have ADHD and I directly relate with the whole episode. I have no doubt she has ADHD