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The Defenders - Reviews Thread
- Thread starter Pachimari
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Here's the song they play
https://youtu.be/kga2soqvMF0
Yeah, idk I just hadn't heard anything about it. Thought it was further out.
HP_Wuvcraft
Banned
I want to believe this, too.
But in my heart of hearts, I know they'll probably give each character a set-up episode, and then rush a boss battle ending.
Glass Rebel
Member
A lil annoyed about the slow pace again but it sounds line they're tapping into what they do best: character interaction.
Yautja_Warrior
Member
Looking forward to watching this, I've enjoyed all the Netflix MCU stuff so far and this is looking solid from what I've seen.
Secret Fawful
Member
It's the best Marvel Netflix show.
DD Season 1, JJ, DD Season 2, LC, IF way at the bottom.
I don't know what the hell is wrong with people who are saying that it's shit. Utter lunacy.
Black Republican
Member
gonna finally finish iron fist now
Glass Rebel
Member
JJ has Okami syndrome where it repeats the same ol' shit like three times. Otherwise it's a fine show.
Good luck.
Good luck.
I'd put Iron Fist behind Daredevil S2 Elektra, but otherwise agree with this list.
BobTheFork
Member
cr0w
Old Member
I thought it dragged a bit here and there, but my wife absolutely loved it. I enjoyed it mostly because of Ritter's performance and how well they handled the PTSD aspect.
Very Berry Sunday
Member
They can cut out the brother and sister scenes. I liked JJ, but there wad a bit of filler.
RiP
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I wonder how many tunes get played when Luke Cage is on screen?
The scene where Diamondback shoots Luke Cage into the back of a garbage truck, in broad daylight, that slowly drives away and then opens the very next episode yelling "Where is Luke Cage?!" is hilariously strange.
There was a ton of filler in JJ. Everything to do with the lawyers, the neighbors, and THE GROUP was boring shit that had nothing to do with the actual plot.
There was a ton of filler in JJ. Everything to do with the lawyers, the neighbors, and THE GROUP was boring shit that had nothing to do with the actual plot.
kunonabi
Member
Yeah, the hogarth stuff was freaking terrible. Id actually be fine with the brother and sister if they werent so cartoonish.
ZiggyPalffyLA
Member
I really hope Sigourney Weaver lasts more than one season.
Mix Master
Member
If you dont like Capeshit, then dont watch it, dont even think about it.
You folks will moan about shit you don't even have to fucking watch.
6 cape films a year and folks lose their minds, yet the million same oscarbait dramas and not a word is said.
Hold the L
capes don't even have a monopoly on ACTION movies: john wick2, war for planet of the apes, atomic blonde, f8, baby driver, dunkirk, kingsman 2
that's 7 non-superhero action movies coming out in 2017 that look real dope
captjohnboyd
Member
There's definitely some JJ defenders on Gaf. Not nearly enough if you ask me though. It's my favorite of all the MCU shows including DD s1.
It had its faults but the acting and writing felt miles better than the other series.
I had HIGH hopes for LC but after a strong start it ended as bad as any of the shows yet. Just ruined all the good will.
Having said that I haven't watched IF yet cause I can't bring myself to do it but I'm sure it will take the top spot for awfulness
Edit: should prob change my avatar at some point to reflect my love of JJ lol but I just love the character DD too much regardless the quality of the show
C
Contica
Unconfirmed Member
Not watching it is presicely what I'm doing. It's the very reason I popped into this thread to ask if watching Luke Cage and Iron Fist is needed to get something out of the Defenders, thus spurring me on to just, oh I dunno, say something about how I'm getting bored with the super heroes.
Look, I'm sorry if me getting bored with one staple of genre fiction the same way I got bored with vampires and zombies, due to them being everywhere, offends you. Not every opinion that dislikes something is a symptom of someone "losing their minds".
It's just entertainment, chill.
NipplesAndToes23
Member
I hope Claire is in this. I want to see her and Luke together. Like my mama said that's a woman that's down for him.
I don't know how y'all watch stuff like Drafwood or Twin Peaks if you're this obsessed with everything connecting to the plot of a show. Sometimes you can just have character stuff.
Glass Rebel
Member
Let's not act like the "character stuff" is anywhere near as good as Twin Peaks. The poster already said it was boring as shit.
When you have an episode where Jessica is practically a hostage of Kilgrave, living with him in her childhood home where the two are constantly clashing, and then you cut to that utterly pointless divorce subplot? Yeaahhhh, your b-story has to support your a-plot, not annoyingly distract from it.
Same here. I enjoyed JJ a lot.
Mix Master
Member
you enter a capeshit thread to complain about fucking capeshit. come on bruh
"Hey I'm so tired of superhero shit, LOOK AT ME!"
Quality of writing, acting, directing, etc. usually makes the difference for me.
Seductivpancakes
Member
I need to finish JJ and Luke Cage before I start defenders.
Fuck it I'll also start Iron Fist. I need some background noise when I paint anyway.
Fuck it I'll also start Iron Fist. I need some background noise when I paint anyway.
This show is 8 episodes.
Doesn't sound like it so far, lol
mariachi507
Member
I loved the first 8 or 9 episodes of JJ while the rest of the season was just ok or downright bad. Didn't finish Luke Cage due to the same reasons and never gave any thought to Iron Fist after the initial reception it got. Hopefully this turns out good, but I'm not really hyped for it. Hopefully they are able to listen to some of the criticism of their prior shows and an eight episode season is a good start.
Glass Rebel
Member
Maybe it's just not that good?
I put up the OT and spoiler thread.
Black Republican
Member
https://blackgirlnerds.com/bgn-review-marvels-defenders
so going by the first 4 episodes it seems to be Iron Fist 1.5 feat JJ, Cage and DD Aka (Scott Buck fucked up Iron Fist Season So we must re-do his character PleasePleaseLoveHim) heh
so going by the first 4 episodes it seems to be Iron Fist 1.5 feat JJ, Cage and DD Aka (Scott Buck fucked up Iron Fist Season So we must re-do his character PleasePleaseLoveHim) heh
Bobo Dakes
Member
I swear to God if they kill off Claire (Rosario Dawson). She's the best thing in all of these shows.
But yeah, these shows peaked with Daredevil Season 1. I remember being so hyped for season 2 last year, now it's like "oh right, that Defenders show is coming out."
But yeah, these shows peaked with Daredevil Season 1. I remember being so hyped for season 2 last year, now it's like "oh right, that Defenders show is coming out."
Saucycarpdog
Member
Variety
A.V. Club
Bleeding Cool
A.V. Club
Bleeding Cool
PM Charlie Cox. I'm sure he can hook you up.
The Illiterati
Member
It's true Rosario is great. I could see her getting killed off though if her contract is up. If it's gonna happen, now's the time. I'm trying to figure out a way they'd use her going forward, but I can't imagine they'd continue having her guest on every show, and I don't know if she fits on one over another. I hope I'm wrong!