The word “Miscreants” is uttered nearly a dozen times within the first fifteen minutes of “Thunder Force,” Netflix’s new superhero comedy starring Melissa McCarthy and Octavia Spencer. It’s an absurd word to say repeatedly and an even more absurd way for writer-director Ben Falcone to drive home the point that his superhero world is filled with only super-powered “bad guys” (yes, known as Miscreants) and they’re terrible. Oh, if only there were a super smart scientist that could one day find a way to give good people powers and fight off these meddling Miscreants! If this kind of subtlety appeals to you, oh boy, does Netflix have a “comedy” for you. And, while McCarthy and writer-director husband Falcone have not exactly been a team of comedy hit-makers — their already-mediocre track record is one of diminishing returns — “Thunder Force” may be a super-powered all-time low for the duo.

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