Ms. Marvel: 5 crucial moments from episode 5

What are the crucial moments of the fifth episode of Ms. Marvel? Find out right here.

One of the many things that this writer loves about Ms. Marvel is the way the show explores the history of India, Pakistan, and the Muslim religion. Episode 5 of the Disney Plus series was no different.

“Time and Again” immediately delves into the partition of India. Within that history came the story of Aisha. A touching tale that reveals how everything that’s happening in the show’s present came to fruition. It also reveals how Najma betrayed her friend and who helped save Sana (Kamala’s great-grandmother) and get her on the last train out of India.

There are other noteworthy moments from this episode, too. Here are the most important.

5. Najma killed Aisha

The last couple of episodes have shown that Najma isn’t a good person. She left her son on his own after he saved the Clandestine from Damage Control and doesn’t care about the world as long as she can get home. This isn’t the first time she’s done deplorable things. Back in the 1940s, she killed one of her closest friends.

Aisha made a life for herself. That included a husband and a daughter (Sana). When Najma found out that Aisha gave up on their mission, she gave Aisha one day to give her the bangle. When Aisha didn’t, she stabbed her. The shocking part is this leads to the next important moment.

4. “What you seek is seeking you.”

Time travel is a big trope in comic books. It’s also become big in comic movies and TV shows. Ms. Marvel is the most recent to use this. When Najma hit Kamala’s bangle, Kamala was transported back in time. How did this happen? It was caused by a message Aisha left as she was dying.

Before she died, Aisha said, “What you seek is seeking you” into the bracelet. That sent her power into the bracelet and allowed Kamala into the past. If Najma hadn’t killed Aisha, then Kamala wouldn’t have gotten Sana on the train. Not only that. There are certainly other things that would have happened if Aisha would have left with her family. So everything that’s happened is really Najma’s fault.

3. Najma is dead

The portal back to the Clandestine’s home was open. When Feriha (one of the Clandestine) tried stepping into the portal, her skin was turned to stone and she died. Najma was willing to risk death. Kamala pleaded with her to not go in saying that she had Kamran. Najma, however, knew that she doesn’t and even said so. That said, before she steps into the portal to shut it and seals her fate, she says, “Kamran.” Her last word released her powers into her son.

Kamran in the comics was an antagonist – someone who ends up trying to recruit Kamala into a group called the Lineage. Could Kamran become a villain before the final credit rolls? Will he blame Ms. Marvel for the death of his mother.

2. Muneeba finds out about Ms. Marvel

It was only a matter of time before Kamala’s mother, ​​Muneeba, found out about Kamala’s abilities. Instead of lashing out, though, Muneeba was understanding. She realized why Kamala was acting strange. In some ways, she felt bad that Kamala didn’t come to her. In the end, this reveal will strengthen their relationship.

After Kamala, Sana, and Muneeba got back home, Sana shared stories about her daughter – confirming that Kamala is rebellious just like her mother. It made Kamala happy knowing that her mother is as adventurous as her. Now, one question has to be answered: Will Muneeba tell the rest of her family about Kamala’s abilities?

1. Ms. Marvel’s lightning bolt

While Kamala was saying her goodbyes to Red Dagger, Muneeba picked up Kamala’s jewelry. She holds it up to the screen and it looks like a bolt of lightning. This is where the audience sees that the broken jewelry is now shaped like Ms. Marvel’s symbol.

In Marvel Comics, the lightning bolt on Ms. Marvel’s costume was originally based off of an old Carol Danvers costume when she was Ms. Marvel . In the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Carol Danvers never wore that costume or used that symbol. Thus, making her symbol something that’s original to Kamala in the MCU was a nice touch by the creative team.

What do you think, readers? Were there other moments from Ms. Marvel episode 5 that should have been mentioned? Let us know in the comments below.