Riri Williams (Dominique Thorne), a brilliant MIT student, has crafted a high-tech suit of armor inspired by Tony Stark’s Iron Man. After her experiences in Wakanda, she returns to her hometown of Chicago, where she discovers that her unique approach to building iron suits draws the attention of Parker Robbins, aka “The Hood” (Anthony Ramos). Robbins, a complex figure with ties to dark arts and magic, challenges Riri’s technological prowess, leading to a battle that intertwines their destinies.