CoLA Posted November 23, 2015 Share Posted November 23, 2015 Made my way through the first 3 so far. Awesome show! I think Jessica Jones has become one of my favorite characters now! My friends said I look like her but I don't see it...we both have dark hair, I guess. And they have Patsy Walker! I was not expecting anyone other than Luke Cage to show up. Wondering why she had a comic book? Guess I'll find out in one of the later episodes.Too early for me to say what i think of Kilgrave but he sure does come across as a real slimeball. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Driver Posted November 23, 2015 Share Posted November 23, 2015 They had to change things up from the comic because they wouldn't work with the MCU. In the comic, Jessica was retconned in as Jewel, as an Avenger, but very temporarily before he washed out. She retained a friendship with Carol Danvers, and the first Alias story was about saving somebody who had learned Steve Rodgers was Captain America, so Carol came calling on her as a mouthpiece. Jessica also starts up a friendship with Spider-Woman. Since in the MCU Steve Rodgers is already known to be cap and Jessica was not part of the Avengers, they jumped ahead to the Purple Man story arc. Also-- since Jessica Drew is owned by Sony and Carol Danvers is now ear-marked for her own movie-- they needed to give her a BFF. Hellcat is a great choice I think-- not as high profile as Captain Marvel, but it certainly works. Though she doesn't have any powers here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoLA Posted November 23, 2015 Share Posted November 23, 2015 I thought Hellcat didn't have powers at all! Wiki tells me she can defend against mystical attacks and summon her costume at will. I guess that's convenient? And...Rodgers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Driver Posted November 24, 2015 Share Posted November 24, 2015 Steve Rogers, Captain America. Hero to all. Interesting that Jessica and Luke both refer to "the green guy" and not some other Avenger-- I assume because he is the one they relate too most? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoLA Posted November 24, 2015 Share Posted November 24, 2015 Yes, Rogers! ;D Did they mention him? I might've missed a line but I'm only 3 in so far. Took a break tonight since I wanted to see Walking Dead and Once Upon A Time. I guess Hulk makes the most sense since he's kind of an accident like they are. Plus, strong and invulnerable! Yeah, Thor, but he's all magicy and stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brett Posted November 24, 2015 Share Posted November 24, 2015 Pretty good. It's keeping my attention. Episode 3 is a bit hokey; most of an episode spent trying to obtain anesthesia... compelling.I don't know how this is going to last beyond one season, or at least until Kilgrave is dispatched. Once there isn't some ominous threat of mind control she's just going to become "The Invincible Detective". And if they try to evolve her into a full fledged superhero then the show basically loses its hook. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Driver Posted November 24, 2015 Share Posted November 24, 2015 Pretty good. It's keeping my attention. Episode 3 is a bit hokey; most of an episode spent trying to obtain anesthesia... compelling.I don't know how this is going to last beyond one season, or at least until Kilgrave is dispatched. Once there isn't some ominous threat of mind control she's just going to become "The Invincible Detective". And if they try to evolve her into a full fledged superhero then the show basically loses its hook.The comic had several good arcs in its run-- but when they moved Jessica to a not-mature book she became less interesting. After that, she took a backseat as Luke Cage became a high-profile Avenger. There's material for a season 2, maybe a 3-- and she (along with all the other Netflix heroes) is slated for The Defenders, which are basically the street-level Avengers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShadowDog Posted November 24, 2015 Author Share Posted November 24, 2015 Word on the street is Season 2 might have to wait until after The Defenders so might not be an issue for a while. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Driver Posted November 24, 2015 Share Posted November 24, 2015 The word I've heard on several streets is that Melissa Rosenberg was an utter tyrant and monster and no one wants to come back if she's still in charge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 24, 2015 Share Posted November 24, 2015 You guys hang out on a lot of streets. Are you prostitutes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryn Posted November 24, 2015 Share Posted November 24, 2015 This show is really good. Biggest wtf is two-thirds into episode 9. "Feels good. Give me a red." Hell's Kitchen is gonna burn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShadowDog Posted November 24, 2015 Author Share Posted November 24, 2015 The word I've heard on several streets is that Melissa Rosenberg was an utter tyrant and monster and no one wants to come back if she's still in charge.Holy crap really? Maybe that's why they're talking about doing defenders next instead of season 2. Or at least one of the factors Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Krawlie Posted November 24, 2015 Share Posted November 24, 2015 goddamnit they better not skip Iron Fist, I've heard nothing about it's development Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShadowDog Posted November 24, 2015 Author Share Posted November 24, 2015 I think it's happening. I'be seen it mentioned in several articles this past week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Krawlie Posted November 24, 2015 Share Posted November 24, 2015 Good. I know they're gearing up on Luke Cage, but I hadn't seen anything for Iron Fist. Glad to hear I've just missed it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Driver Posted November 24, 2015 Share Posted November 24, 2015 I'm really curious to see how much these shows will really integrated into the MCU. In episode 12 when Luke and Jessica are on the rooftop the Stark/Avengers Tower was in the background, fun little easter egg. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Driver Posted November 24, 2015 Share Posted November 24, 2015 I don't know how this is going to last beyond one season Well Simpson is missing-- nabbed by IGH-- who we now know is connected to Jessica's power origin. Also, the one question that was driving me nuts, is that she never asked (way to go detective) Luke why Reva would have video evidence of Killgrave as a kid. Obviously, there were other kids on the drive-- but how/why did Reva have that info. Luke's powers are the result of experimentation as well so the obvious answer is in tracking down Luke's origins she found Killgrave's. If that was somehow connected to IGH I wouldn't be shocked. Also, Patsy still has a bottle of the red not-so-super soldier drug. She's about 2 minutes away from using it and going all Hellcat. So I'd say there's plenty for Season 2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Maker Posted November 25, 2015 Share Posted November 25, 2015 goddamnit they better not skip Iron Fist, I've heard nothing about it's developmentI read an article yesterday that there is supposed to be an announcement regarding Iron Fist casting very soon. I'm sorry, I don't remember where the article was from. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShadowDog Posted November 25, 2015 Author Share Posted November 25, 2015 Just finished season 1. Man that was ****ing awesome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Driver Posted November 25, 2015 Share Posted November 25, 2015 Yeah, probably this and the original Iron Man are tied for the best MCU Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShadowDog Posted November 30, 2015 Author Share Posted November 30, 2015 Somebody made a point yesterday that I thought was interesting. They said "Considering how much build up there was the entire season the finale, and the final confrontation, didn't really live up to that" I actually think that's a valid criticism. Still an awesome series. I think the final test will be if I enjoy it as much the second time through whenever I rewatch it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryn Posted November 30, 2015 Share Posted November 30, 2015 Between Jessica and Killgrave I would have liked a little bit more suffering on his part. Like she crushes his larynx, he stumbles back in terror that he's now truly powerless, she steps forward and then ends his life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Driver Posted November 30, 2015 Share Posted November 30, 2015 I thought it was fine-- there were plenty of moments I wondered why she didn't just grab him and do what she wanted with ease-- but she had Hope. Once those shackles were free I knew it was gonna be quick. I was satisfied! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoLA Posted November 30, 2015 Share Posted November 30, 2015 5 episodes left for me to watch! Argh, it's tough to avoid spoilers from people! I've almost had thing spoiled twice from people I know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Driver Posted November 30, 2015 Share Posted November 30, 2015 Then why come to the thread!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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