Marvel's The Defenders puts together the Daredevil, Iron Fist, Jessica Jones and Luke Cage, a set of unlikely characters against a common enemy, The Hand, the criminal organisation responsible for different tragic events occurring in the life of the four main characters, forcing them to put their differences aside for the greater good of New York.
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Daredevil - "blinded as a child in a freak accident, Matt Murdock has learned to adapt and use his other senses to make him a powerful fighter as the vigilante Daredevil. When not in the streets he's a lawyer at his own firm."
Iron Fist - " A billionaire and a well-studied master of Chinese martial arts, Danny Rand holds the ability to summon the Iron Fist when he focuses his energy, granting him short-term superhuman abilities and powerful punch."
Jessica Jones - "Super-strong with a razor sharp attitude, Jessica is a retired superhero with a traumatic past. Since then she's turned to detective work as her main source of income, using her smarts to bring criminals to justice."
Luke Cage - "A man of few words, Luke Cage boasts incredible strength and unbreakable skin capable of withstanding everything from knives to bullets." (IGN)
Using a good flashback-flashforward format, the show does well to portray the connection between Matt Murdock, Jessica Jones, Danny Rand, Luke Cage and The Hand. The Hand, the criminal entity led by Alexandra (Sigourney Weaver), becoming ever present in New York, seeking to seize the city under the nose of the Avengers. Seizing the city seems to be their singular goal, until wanting only Danny Rand alive among the four raises questions.
Iron Fist - " A billionaire and a well-studied master of Chinese martial arts, Danny Rand holds the ability to summon the Iron Fist when he focuses his energy, granting him short-term superhuman abilities and powerful punch."
Jessica Jones - "Super-strong with a razor sharp attitude, Jessica is a retired superhero with a traumatic past. Since then she's turned to detective work as her main source of income, using her smarts to bring criminals to justice."
Luke Cage - "A man of few words, Luke Cage boasts incredible strength and unbreakable skin capable of withstanding everything from knives to bullets." (IGN)
Using a good flashback-flashforward format, the show does well to portray the connection between Matt Murdock, Jessica Jones, Danny Rand, Luke Cage and The Hand. The Hand, the criminal entity led by Alexandra (Sigourney Weaver), becoming ever present in New York, seeking to seize the city under the nose of the Avengers. Seizing the city seems to be their singular goal, until wanting only Danny Rand alive among the four raises questions.
The show succeeds in mixing all themes of the different individual shows of the four members that worked into one well balanced unit, giving the chance for every one of the characters to shine individually and as a team. As usual there are exciting and realistic combat scenes. The central plot is convincing all the way to the end. However, it is still very unclear about the history of The Hand; the members of The Hand and their different histories, if they've lived for quite a long time, although you could say that they kept those cards close to their chest to facilitate material they'd use in following season's to come. After watching, you will be left with some question about the show, that seem more like plot holes.
All in all, it is a decent watch, you get a deeper view into the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Supes wrecking henchmen and some banter as well - 7/10.
Things we learnt from Marvel's The Defenders:
The Defenders don't know how to treat an Old Lady
The African Warlord cliché still reigns supreme in Hollywood
The African Warlord cliché still reigns supreme in Hollywood
Danny Rand is still an idiot
Luke Cage brings an arm to a sword fight
A cut from a Katana can get missing in a few days
Supes don't bathe for days
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