What Is The Intelligencia Planning? She-Hulk Episode 8 Ending Explained

She-Hulk episode 8 revolved around Daredevil and Jen Walters’ adventures. The later part of the episode showed the gala She-Hulk was invited to along with

By Chandraboli Majumdar
October 6,2022
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She-Hulk episode 8 revolved around Daredevil and Jen Walters’ adventures. The later part of the episode showed the gala She-Hulk was invited to along with her colleagues from GLK and H. Here some shocking and terrible events take place. The ending has left fans reeling, confused and also super excited for the season finale coming next week. So let us breakdown the ending and give you our theories for what could happen next in episode 9 and what is the Intelligencia planning.

She-Hulk episode 8 ending

She-Hulk attends the gala
She-Hulk attends the gala

Jen Walter, her parents, Nikki Ramos, Pug, Holliway and several others attend the gala that was presenting awards to lawyers. She-Hulk was nominated for the Best female lawyer of the year award. When the winner of the award was announced it turned out that a bunch of them had won. She-Hulk went on stage along with Kara Hunter, Alice Chen, Joanne Torres, Barbara Wells and Mallory Book. After accepting the award, each of them got to say a few lines.

Intelligencia ambush the gala
Intelligencia ambush the gala

However, while She-Hulk was saying her thanks, the Intelligencia took over the gala virtually. They started playing a scary and disgusting video and an audio harassing She-Hulk. It was essentially the same stuff that they were posting on the website. They even went to the lengths of calling her a slut. The audience could already see that She-Hulk was getting affected by what she was seeing. However, she finally snapped when they started playing a video recording of her and Josh and the night they spent together. Despite Mallory Book trying to warn her and stop her from losing control, she punched the display. Her single punch reverberated through the room and short-circuited the entire electricity of the hall.

With the destruction caused, the people in attendance got scared and began to ran away from the auditorium. She-Hulk then spotted a guy wearing a mask that sort of covered his face and ran after him. But once she reached outside, she was surrounded by reinforcements who were pointing guns at her and asking her to stand down. For the first time, She-Hulk was seen as a monster and she herself realized it too. If fans notice carefully, she can be seen having that same low growl that Hulk had.

What is the Intelligencia planning?

She-Hulk is seen as a monster
She-Hulk is seen as a monster

So we already knew that the Intelligencia were trying to acquire She-Hulk’s blood and use it for experimentation. But this incident shows us that they have more in store for her. We need to remember that Intelligencia is made up of highly intellectual villains who are capable of coming up with elaborate plans. Moreover, the Intelligencia was created by none other than Samuel Sterns aka the Leader. The best way to take down She-Hulk is by painting her as a dangerous villain. After all, we have seen what happens when people are scared of a superhero. Public opinion and fear had held Bruce Banner captive for years till he figured out how to control his anger. What happened at the gala was a public stunt conspired to instigate She-Hulk and evoke her rage. The plan probably was for her to lose control and Hulk out.

Intelligencia villains in Marvel Comics
Intelligencia villains in Marvel Comics

With regards to what they’re planning next, it could be the origin of Red Hulk. The Intelligencia themselves had created Red Hulk as a way to take down the Hulk who otherwise seemed indestructible. And after the reference to Red Hulk in this episode itself, this has become more than just a theory.

She-Hulk episode 9 season finale expectations

The Leader might be the mastermind wanting to get She-Hulk DNA
The Leader might be the mastermind wanting to get She-Hulk DNA

There are a few things you can expect from the season finale. One would be a chat between Jen and Bruce. Jen would require Bruce’s help and guidance as to keeping in control her anger. This could also give us some insight as to where Smart Hulk is right now. Another character who could return is Josh. After all, fans really want to see Jen Walters Hulk Smash Josh after his betrayal. The finale will also reveal the main mastermind behind Intelligencia who is most likely to be the Leader although there have not been any indication that he will appear in the MCU before Captain America 4. If anything, Todd Phelps, the guy obsessed with She-Hulk and Wakandan objects may turn out to be the villain. Although he doesn’t seem too smart to pull it off all of this by himself.