"The Past is The Past" is the sixth and final episode of Marvel's Disney+ series Ironheart. It premiered on July 1, 2025, immediately after the penultimate episode.
Riri builds her most powerful suit yet, but she's unsure if it's enough to beat Parker and The Hood.
Plot[]
Years before, Robbins attempted to rob his father's mansion with John before escaping and splitting up, where he meets a hooded figure. The man assures Robbins that he can help him achieve his desire for power, respect, and wealth for himself, and Robbins accepts the deal and becomes the Hood. In the present, Robbins stands as the head of his family's business and mansion, although he only has a controlled Zeke as a companion. Unable to recreate N.A.T.A.L.I.E., Riri resists her family and friends' advice and goes to Robbins to find answers through his hood. Feeling empty, Robbins meets up with the stranger and accuses him of not fulfilling his end of the deal, which the man replies that he had given what he needed. Riri arrives at the headquarters and battles a reluctant Zeke, who allows her to hit him in his crotch, where he can reset and be free of Robbins' control. Riri confronts Robbins and demands his hood, but he warns her that what would cost her is not worth it. The two battle, with Riri managing to take off Robbins' hood, leaving him wallowing in a pained state. As she is about to leave, Riri meets the stranger. The man introduces himself as Mephisto. Having observed her, Mephisto manipulates Riri by exploiting her grief towards Natalie, and she agrees to his deal as long as he doesn't go after her loved ones. At her garage, Riri sees a revived Natalie and hugs her, albeit with the marks of Mephisto crawling through her skin.