Marvel's 'She-Hulk' puts a lighthearted superhero spin on classic TV legal dramas — here's how to watch starting August 18

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• "She-Hulk: Attorney at Law," Marvel's latest Disney Plus series, premieres on August 18.
• The action-comedy features She-Hulk's first appearance in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
• A subscription to Disney Plus costs $8/month or $80/year.

"She-Hulk: Attorney at Law," the latest addition to the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), debuts exclusively on Disney Plus on August 18. New episodes will follow every Thursday through October 13.

The action-comedy follows Jennifer Walters, an attorney specializing in superhuman cases who also happens to be the cousin of Bruce Banner, aka the Incredible Hulk. When the Hulk's blood accidentally mixes with Jennifer's during a car accident, she assumes his powers and must adapt to her new life as an almighty, raging green giant.

Check out the trailer 'She-Hulk'

Tatiana Maslany, best known for starring in "Orphan Black," plays Jessica Walters and her super-powered alter ego She-Hulk. She's joined by Mark Ruffalo, Benedict Wong, Jon Bass, Ginger Gonzaga, Tim Roth, Josh Segarra, Jameela Jamil, and Renée Elise Goldsberry. 

The series is created by Jessica Gao ("Rick and Morty"), and Kat Coiro ("Marry Me") and Anu Valia serve as directors. The She-Hulk comic book character was created by writer Stan Lee and artist John Buscema. She-Hulk first appeared in the 1980 comic, "The Savage She-Hulk Vol 1," which ran for 25 issues from 1980-1982.

How to watch 'She-Hulk'

You can watch "She-Hulk: Attorney at Law" exclusively on Disney Plus starting August 18. New episodes will be released on Thursdays through October 13.

Disney Plus costs $8 a month or $80 a year for ad-free streaming. A cheaper, ad-supported plan is set to launch later this year. For $14 a month, you can bundle Hulu and ESPN+ with your Disney Plus subscription — that's about $8 less than you'd pay without the deal. 

Disney Plus supports up to 4K HDR video with Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos. The app is available on Apple devices, Android, Roku, Fire TV, Chromecast, and most smart TVs. You can also stream Disney Plus shows and movies on DisneyPlus.com.

How many episodes are in 'She-Hulk' season one?

Season one of "She-Hulk: Attorney at Law" will have nine episodes. New episodes debut every Thursday at 3 a.m. ET beginning August 18. Each episode is expected to be about 30 minutes long.

Will 'She-Hulk' get a second season?

Disney Plus has not officially renewed "She-Hulk: Attorney at Law" for another season, but director Kat Coiro told Entertainment Weekly that there's a possibility for a second season, and that She-Hulk could potentially make appearances in future Marvel films.

Will Daredevil and other Marvel heroes appear in 'She-Hulk' season one? 

Charlie Cox is confirmed to reprise his MCU series role as Matt Murdock, aka Daredevil, in season one of "She-Hulk." Other characters from the comics confirmed to make appearances include Titania, Frog-man, Wong, and Abomination. 

It's likely other heroes and villains will appear as well, but Marvel hasn't confirmed any other characters just yet.