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Here is the Definitive Ranking of MARVEL/NETFLIX original TV shows:-
1.
Jessica Jones
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There are so many reasons why Jessica Jones season 1 is the
best MARVEL/NETFLIX original series. Firstly, Jessica Jones is the Anti-Superhero
we all want. She doesn’t care about being a hero but finds herself thrust into
a role perfected by Krysten Ritter. She drinks and swears lot, with the
personality of a female Wolverine (X-men) or Hancock. She physically looks barely
strong enough to hold a steel door open much less knock it off the hinges. She
doesn’t care about anyone but herself, which is refreshingly compared to the
other MARVEL superheroes that make up the MCU. Most importantly Jessica Jones
is my highest rated MARVEL/NETFLIX original because of the villain (Kilgrave).
With his terrifying mind control he toys with Jessica, laving the audience left
to wonder if the hero can really overcome this mind spell.
2.
Daredevil (Season 1)
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Daredevil season 1 totally revamped the failed attempt to
bring daredevil to life by Ben Affleck in the 2003 movie. Charlie Cox expertly
encapsulates the inner turmoil of Daredevil. The most enthralling aspect of
Daredevil is that his utter mortality is always on display. Despite his evident
vulnerabilities, Daredevil excels at his quest to protect Hell’s Kitchen.
Daredevil shines as we get to watch Rupert Murdoch’s character develop from sweater
wearing vigilante to a red suited hero. The villain Wilson Fisk, played by
Vincent D’onofrio, exclaims why every superhero feature is only as good as its
villain.
3.
The Defenders
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Several people are going to be mad about The Defenders being
ranked higher than Luke Cage. However as an ensemble, The Defenders cast
shines. Without being a spoiler, The Defenders tackles the MARVEL version of
the illuminati known as THE HAND. The best part of the defenders is that it
provides a sense of high purpose to the individual super hero stories while
inter weaving the roles of these heroes in the smaller Marvel Universe focused
in New YorK City. Sigorney Weaver shines in her role although her absence
leaves us with some questions. The Defenders improves upon the deficiencies of
the Fist and provides a sense of purpose for Luke Cage.
4.
Luke Cage
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I loved almost everything about Luke Cage, except the
character Luke Cage. The soundtrack was awesome; the focus on Harlem and its
evident role in the black community was superb. Even the colloquial hint of a
hooded hero provided a refreshing contrast to societal subtext. However Luke
Cage the character fell a bit flat. Don’t get me wrong; having a Black Super
Hero was awesome. There were two problems with the character Luke Cage. Firstly
he lacked a mean/vicious streak that is more evident in the likes of Jessica
Jones and Daredevil. Furthermore his personality is not what you would expect
from a black man unjustly locked up for several years. Secondly, the problem
with having an indestructible superhero is that you never really get a sense
that he is in danger and thus dilutes the intensity. Special mention to the
fantastic cast including Mahershala Ali, Simone Missick and Alfre Woodard.
5.
Dare Devil (Season 2)
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After the major fist pump that was Daredevil Season 1,
Season 2 came in a bit lackluster. There were some positive aspects including
the extent of understanding we obtain about how Murdoch becomes Daredevil. The
emergence of The Punisher and Elektra really amp up the stakes however, we are
left feeling incomplete with the fate of either character. Daredevil suffered
from the goal of setting up coming features in the MARVEL universe.
6.
Iron Fist
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Iron fist was a thoroughly disappoint affair. It was the
first MARVEL/NETFLIX series I felt like stopping md way through and at the end
I felt like I could have missed entirely. The best part of Iron First is
Jessica Henwick. In he end Iron Fist suffers from a totally forgettable main
character. There is some promise in the Iron Fist saga (as seen by The
DEFENDERS) which we hope MARVEL can unlock in the future.
