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* SurprisinglyRealisticOutcome: Eugene ends up breaking his legs after jumping out of a multi-story window. Turns out Leap-Frog's suit isn't equipped to absorb that kind of shock.
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* IdiotBall: Even if it's because her client was withholding information, you'd think a seasoned lawyer like Jen would have checked if Eugene tampered with his jet boots before bringing Luke Jacobson, a flawless supersuit designer she has personal experience with, to court.
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* SlutShaming: The Intelligencia uses date from Jen's phone (where she'd looked up pictures of Steve Rogers' butt) and a recording Josh made of them sleeping together to do this. They even call her a slut in their voiceover.

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* SlutShaming: The Intelligencia uses date data from Jen's phone (where she'd looked up pictures of Steve Rogers' butt) and a recording Josh made of them sleeping together to do this. They even call her a slut in their voiceover.

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* BullyingADragon: Slut-shaming She-Hulk and sticking around to be spotted when she can snap a man in two was not the brightest idea.

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* BullyingADragon: Slut-shaming She-Hulk and sticking around to be spotted when she can snap a man in two was not the brightest idea.idea, though the one guy Jen catches gets away when Damage Control force her to drop him.



** In the first episode, Bruce warned Jen that "when people start seeing you as a monster, that never goes away." By the end of this episode, Jen's entirely justified but very public freak-out seems to have had that effect.



** When speculating why the episode hasn't ended yet, Jen wonders if they're going to reveal the existence of a Red Hulk.

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** When speculating why the episode hasn't ended yet, Jen wonders if they're going to reveal the existence of a Red Hulk.Hulk, or if she'll end up getting killed.



* OhCrap: Nikki and Jen when seeing the contents of her phone splashed on the monitor at the gala; Jen even moreso seconds later when she realizes Josh filmed them having sex; and Mallory when she realizes Jen is about to snap.



* RageBreakingPoint: Intelligencia having secretly recorded Jen having sex proves the last straw for her, and she smashes the screen before nearly killing one of the guys responsible.
* SeriesContinuityError: In this episode, Matt Murdock reveals that the Sokovia Accords are now defunct, allowing for superheroes to conceal their identities again (and would violate Luke's clients' trust if their identities got exposed). However, both ''Series/WandaVision'' and ''Series/TheFalconAndTheWinterSoldier'' previously indicated that the Accords were still in effect, with Director Hayward from the former series being arrested for violating the Accords by creating White Vision.

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* PyrrhicVictory: If MCU California's legal codes are similar to the real world California's, The Intelligencia have seemingly gotten what they wanted by forcing Jen to act like a monster in public, but committed a laundry list of crimes to do so: copying her phone could result in a lawsuit if she had any documentation pertaining to GLK&H or her cases on there; and Josh's recording him and Jen having sex is not only a violation of California's two-party consent law (both parties have to agree on tape or film to being recorded or it's automatically illegal), but would also fall afoul of California's strict revenge porn laws.
* RageBreakingPoint: Intelligencia Josh having secretly recorded Jen and him having sex proves the last straw for her, and she smashes the screen before nearly killing one of the guys responsible.
* SeriesContinuityError: In this episode, Matt Murdock reveals that the Sokovia Accords are now defunct, allowing for superheroes to conceal their identities again (and would violate Luke's clients' trust if their identities got exposed). However, both ''Series/WandaVision'' and ''Series/TheFalconAndTheWinterSoldier'' previously indicated that the Accords were still in effect, with Director Hayward from the former series being arrested for violating the Accords by creating White Vision.
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* SlutShaming: The Intelligencia uses date from Jen's phone (where she'd looked up pictures of Steve Rogers' butt) and a recording Josh made of them sleeping together to do this. They even call her a slut in their voiceover.



* TemptingFate: There's ten minutes left in the episode and Jen lampshades that it feels like it should be over after the action and night with Daredevil. She-Hulk still has to show up for the gala, where Intelligencia publicly slut-shames her.

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* SuddenDownerEnding: Jen's professional relationship with Luke is repaired, she finally has at least the ''beginning'' of a relationship with someone who won't freak out on her (since Matt is also a superhero), she fully embraces being She-Hulk on the red carpet at a gala event, and is one of the co-winners of a prestigious legal award. Then The Intelligencia use the stolen contents of her phone and a secret recording of her having sex to deride her as a slut, causing Jen to snap and cause a not insignificant amount of destruction while terrifying virtually everyone in attendance.
* TemptingFate: There's With ten minutes left in the episode and episode, Jen lampshades that it feels like it should be over after the action and night with Daredevil. She-Hulk still has to show up for the gala, where Intelligencia publicly slut-shames her.



* YouWouldntLikeMeWhenImAngry: After the attack by Intelligencia at the Gala, Jen proves that she can be as true to this trope as her cousin. She Hulk breaks the screen with a rage she hasn't shown since Episode one, reduced to snarling, then breaks down the wall of a theatre and threatens to kill a member who was filming her.

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* YouWouldntLikeMeWhenImAngry: After the attack by Intelligencia at the Gala, Jen proves that she can be as true to this trope as her cousin. She Hulk breaks the screen with a rage she hasn't shown since Episode one, One, reduced to snarling, then breaks down the wall of a theatre and threatens to kill a member who was filming her.
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* SeriesContinuityError: In this episode, Matt Murdock reveals that the Sokovia Accords are now defunct, allowing for superheroes to conceal their identities again (and would violate Luke's clients' trust if their identities got exposed). However, both ''Series/WandaVision'' and ''Series/TheFalconAndTheWinterSoldier'' previously indicated that the Accords were still in effect, with Director Hayward from the former series being arrested for violating the Accords by creating White Vision.

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* BreadEggsBreadedEggs: When trying to figure out whether Leap-Frog's underlings are henchmen or goons, Jennifer decides to call them "henchgoons" after Matt tries to explain the difference.



* CallBack: During his argument against revealing Luke's client list, Matt mentions that the [[Film/CaptainAmericaCivilWar Sokovia Accords]] have been repealed and the restrictions on superheroics are no longer in effect.

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** When chatting with Jennifer at a bar, Matt notes that [[Series/Daredevil2015 he primarily works in Hell's Kitchen, New York.]]
* CasualDangerDialogue: While She-Hulk is talking with Leap-Frog about the situation he's in, Daredevil chimes in with legal advice for them while beating the crap out of the latter's...[[BreadEggsBreadedEggs henchgoons]].

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* BaitAndSwitch: Daredevil faces off against Leap-Frog’s goons in a dark hallway and the situation is set up to be repeat of the hallway fights from his Netflix series. Then She-Hulk smashes through the ceiling and knocks everyone out.

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* BaitAndSwitch: Daredevil faces off against Leap-Frog’s goons in a dark hallway and the situation is set up to be repeat of the TheOner hallway fights from his Netflix series. Then She-Hulk smashes through the ceiling and knocks everyone out.



* MythologyGag: When speculating why the episode hasn't ended yet, Jen wonders if they're going to reveal the existence of a Red Hulk.

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* MythologyGag: MythologyGag:
** It's remarked that Matt's new suit as a splash of yellow to it, making it more in-line with his pre-Frank Miller outfit.
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When speculating why the episode hasn't ended yet, Jen wonders if they're going to reveal the existence of a Red Hulk.



* NothingPersonal: Matt buys Jen a drink after he beats her at the trial. Jen doesn't take it personally either, since all he did was out Leap-Frog for being an even bigger idiot than she already knew.
* OneForTheMoneyOneForTheArt: InUniverse. Matt admits that, outside of the tailoring, Matt is representing Luke because he's willing to pay him enough to keep the lights on in his firm, which usually covers pro bono cases.



* TitleDrop: "Ribbit and rip it" is Leap-Frog’s {{Catchphrase}}.

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* TitleDrop: "Ribbit and rip it" is Leap-Frog’s {{Catchphrase}}.Leap-Frog's {{Catchphrase}}.
* TooDumbToLive: The episode starts off with Leap-Frog using jet-fuel in his TrickedOutShoes against Luke's explicit instructions, resulting in a botched attempt at stopping a robbery and third-degree burns on his legs. The fact that he didn't mention this when forming his case with Jen also counts.


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* UpperClassTwit: Leap-Frog is just a spoiled rich kid who got it in his head to start vigilanting as an AnimalThemedSuperbeing. He puts jet-fuel in his rocket boots against the inventor's instructions, putting him and everyone else through a frivolous lawsuit that gets thrown out immediately, and then kidnaps Luke to force him to be his own personal tailor and [[GadgeteerGenius gadget guy]]. He only manages to get as far as he does because he [[ScrewTheRulesIHaveMoney pays a bunch of henchgoons to do the heavy lifting]].

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* AFoolForAClient: At first it looks as if Luke is going to try and represent himself against Jen and Eugene. Just as Jen is telling Eugene they'll probably win [[SubvertedTrope Matt walks in]] and reveals he's Luke's counsel, he was just running late.


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* AFoolForAClient: At first it looks as if Luke is going to try and represent himself against Jen and Eugene. Just as Jen is telling Eugene they'll probably win [[SubvertedTrope Matt walks in]] and reveals he's Luke's counsel, he was just running late.
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* GeekyTurnOn: Jen is impressed by Matt’s legal skills.
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* BaitAndSwitch: Daredevil faces off against Leapfrog's goons in a dark hallway and the situation is set up to be repeat of the hallway fights from his Netflix series. Then She-Hulk smashes through the ceiling and knocks everyone out.

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* BaitAndSwitch: Daredevil faces off against Leapfrog's Leap-Frog’s goons in a dark hallway and the situation is set up to be repeat of the hallway fights from his Netflix series. Then She-Hulk smashes through the ceiling and knocks everyone out.



* InsistentTerminology: Jen ponders whether or not there's a difference between a henchman and a goon, with Matt saying "goon" is appropriate for Leapfrog's men because they're in it for the money and not ideology. Jen splits the difference and calls them "henchgoons".

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* InsistentTerminology: Jen ponders whether or not there's a difference between a henchman and a goon, with Matt saying "goon" is appropriate for Leapfrog's Leap-Frog’s men because they're in it for the money and not ideology. Jen splits the difference and calls them "henchgoons".



* SmallNameBigEgo: Leapfrog talks himself up as a serious crimefighter but, in actuality, is a danger to himself and only got as far as he did thanks to his father's money.

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* SmallNameBigEgo: Leapfrog Leap-Frog talks himself up as a serious crimefighter but, in actuality, is a danger to himself and only got as far as he did thanks to his father's money.



* TitleDrop: "Ribbit and rip it" is Leapfrog's {{Catchphrase}}.

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* EpicFail: Leap-Frog tries a SuperWindowJump to escape Daredevil and She-Hulk but he ends up injuring his legs after landing on the floor and has to be put on a stretcher when the police come.
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* TookALevelInCheerfulness: Matt is much less angsty and much more of a wisecracker than he already is here than in his own series.
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* YouWouldntLikeMeWhenImAngry: After the attack by Intelligencia at the Gala, Jen proves that she can be as true to this trope as her cousin. She Hulk breaks the screen with a rage she hasn't shown since Episode one, reduced to snarling, then breaks down the wall of a theatre and threatens to kill a member who was filming her.

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* AlwaysSomeoneBetter: Matt proves to be a much better lawyer than Jen in the trial, being able to easily rebut every single one of her statements in court and that's ''before'' he starts using his SuperSenses to win the case.

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* AlwaysSomeoneBetter: Matt proves to be a much better lawyer than Jen in the trial, being able to easily rebut every single one of her statements in court and that's ''before'' he starts using his SuperSenses to win the case. Somewhat subverted in that Jen's client is a complete idiot who ultimately ruins his own case.


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* SnarkToSnarkCombat: Jen and Matt engage in quite a bit of good-natured ribbing with each other.
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* CallBack: During his argument against revealing Luke's client list, Matt mentions that the [[Film/AvengersCivilWar Sokovia Accords]] have been repealed and the restrictions on superheroics are no longer in effect.

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* CallBack: During his argument against revealing Luke's client list, Matt mentions that the [[Film/AvengersCivilWar [[Film/CaptainAmericaCivilWar Sokovia Accords]] have been repealed and the restrictions on superheroics are no longer in effect.

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* CallBack: During his argument against revealing Luke's client list, Matt mentions that the [[Film/AvengersCivilWar Sokovia Accords]] have been repealed and the restrictions on superheroics are no longer in effect.



-->'''Jen''': This episode already came to a ''very'' satisfying conclusion. ''Trust me''.

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-->'''Jen''': -->'''Jen:''' This episode already came to a ''very'' satisfying conclusion. ''Trust me''.
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* GoodPeopleHaveGoodSex: Jen and Matt clearly did, given her general demeanor the following morning.
-->'''Jen''': This episode already came to a ''very'' satisfying conclusion. ''Trust me''.


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* MySensorsIndicateYouWantToTapThat: Matt, [[SuperSenses of course]], can pick up on Jen's attraction to him, and doesn't hesitate to tease her about her racing heart rate.
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* AFoolForAClient: At first it looks as if Luke is going to try and represent himself against Jen and Eugene. Just as Jen is telling Eugene they'll probably win [[SubvertedTrope Matt walks in]] and reveals he's Luke's counsel, he was just running late.
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** In the background of the Lilypad, some goons can be seen working on a ''[[ComicBook/{{Batman}} Frog Signal]]''

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** In the background of the Lilypad, some goons can be seen working on a ''[[ComicBook/{{Batman}} Frog Signal]]''Signal]]''.
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* AlwaysSomeoneBetter: Matt proves to be a much better lawyer than Jen in the trial, being able to easily rebut every single one of her statements in court and that's ''before'' he starts using his SuperSenses to win the case.
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* MythologyGag: When speculating why the episode hasn't ended yet, Jen wonders if they're going to reveal the existence of a Red Hulk.

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* ShoutOut: Nikki pops into Jen's living room and strikes a couple of Wolverine's familiar poses while clenching makeup brushes in her knuckles like claws.

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Nikki pops into Jen's living room and strikes a couple of Wolverine's familiar poses while clenching makeup brushes in her knuckles like claws.claws.
* SmallNameBigEgo: Leapfrog talks himself up as a serious crimefighter but, in actuality, is a danger to himself and only got as far as he did thanks to his father's money.
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* BaitAndSwitch: Daredevil faces off against Leapfrog's goons in a dark hallway and the situation is set up to be repeat of the hallway fights from his Netflix series. Then She-Hulk smashes through the ceiling and knocks everyone out.


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* InsistentTerminology: Jen ponders whether or not there's a difference between a henchman and a goon, with Matt saying "goon" is appropriate for Leapfrog's men because they're in it for the money and not ideology. Jen splits the difference and calls them "henchgoons".


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* ShoutOut: Nikki pops into Jen's living room and strikes a couple of Wolverine's familiar poses while clenching makeup brushes in her knuckles like claws.
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* MyGodWhatHaveIDone: She-Hulk's face screams this trope [[BreakingTheFourthWall when she looks at us in the episode's final minutes]]. This happened after she punched the gala screen in front of the audience and attacked one of the perpetrators.
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* MusicalNod: When Matt confesses to Jen that he's Daredevil, a few soft notes of John Paesano's ''Series/Daredevil2015'' plays.

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* MusicalNod: When Matt confesses to Jen that he's Daredevil, a few soft notes of John Paesano's ''Series/Daredevil2015'' theme plays.

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Jen has to represent a client against Luke Jacobson, and in the process meets another lawyer that moonlights as a superhero.

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Jen has to represent a client against Luke Jacobson, and in the process meets [[Series/Daredevil2015 another lawyer that moonlights as a superhero.superhero]].


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* MusicalNod: When Matt confesses to Jen that he's Daredevil, a few soft notes of John Paesano's ''Series/Daredevil2015'' plays.
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* WeakButSkilled: Daredevil dances around She-Hulk when they fight, being too fast for her to get a hit on. He is only beaten when she uses a ShockwaveClap, which he not only can't dodge but is especially vulnerable to.
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* TitleJob: "Ribbit and rip it" is Leapfrog's {{Catchphrase}}.

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Jen has to represent a client against Luke Jacobson, and in the process meets another lawyer that moonlights as a superhero.
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* BrutalHonesty: Mallory's response to being asked what it's like to be a female lawyer.
-->'''Mallory:''' Half the recognition, double the work, and you're constantly being asked what it's like to be a female lawyer.
* BullyingADragon: Slut-shaming She-Hulk and sticking around to be spotted when she can snap a man in two was not the brightest idea.
* DownerEnding: Intelligencia's stunt at the gala ends with Damage Control showing up to contain She-Hulk.
* LetsYouAndHimFight: Daredevil and She-Hulk fight briefly because Daredevil is trying to apprehend Eugene for kidnapping Luke, and She-Hulk thinks he's attacking her client because she doesn't know the situation.
* NoSell: One of Eugene's goons tries to hit She-Hulk with a bat.
-->'''She-Hulk:''' It's sad you thought that would work.
* RageBreakingPoint: Intelligencia having secretly recorded Jen having sex proves the last straw for her, and she smashes the screen before nearly killing one of the guys responsible.
* TemptingFate: There's ten minutes left in the episode and Jen lampshades that it feels like it should be over after the action and night with Daredevil. She-Hulk still has to show up for the gala, where Intelligencia publicly slut-shames her.
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