I hope that it is not taboo placing a Marvel discussion thread onto a Supergirl site but, I have no comic vested interest in any type of DC vs. Marvel animosity and wanted to discuss some of the Marvel shows while sitting on Supergirl hiatus misery. I also didn't want to clog up Kiwi's discussion for Supergirl hiatus discussion. So, here it is.
I'm actually not one to watch a ton of superhero shows but, I started watching Agents of Shield last season after a recommendation and then proceeded to binge watch the previous seasons on Netflix. I think it's a tightly written show with some great characters (bonus for having more than one bad-ass female lead), interesting stories and pretty stunning special effects. This season has been quite the thinker and I wasn't sure if I liked the direction it was going until just a few episodes ago. Anyone else watching this show? If so, feel free to add your two cents.
I also, based on a couple of people's suggestion, just finished binge watching Jessica Jones on Netflix. I had actually planned on spreading this one out for a few weeks but, when you put Netflix and three days of snowfall together, restraint ends in an epic fail. It's only had one season so it's still a bit soon to tell but, I think that I like this one. It's a little darker than I generally like and the main character seemed a little too broody during Season 1 for my taste. I also thought that the writing jumped around a bit too much. But, overall, I liked the realism that is infused within it and the continuous storytelling from episode to episode. I did end up watching the crossover series, the Defenders, after finishing Jessica Jones before realizing that it was a crossover. I liked this series, too and I liked the Jones character much better in it. I'll probably end up watching the series of the other crossover characters, too. Anyone watching this one? If so, thoughts?
Both AoS and Jessica Jones are due to come back on in early March.
Finished Jessica Jones, season 2.
Definitely some turns I did not expect. Don't want to spoil it for people.
Honestly, while the dark tone is what sets Marvel's Netflix shows apart from the pack, they could stand to balance in a bit more humor. They definitely aren't the shows to watch if you're trying to feel better about life.
Definitely some turns I did not expect. Don't want to spoil it for people.
Honestly, while the dark tone is what sets Marvel's Netflix shows apart from the pack, they could stand to balance in a bit more humor. They definitely aren't the shows to watch if you're trying to feel better about life.
"They definitely aren't the shows to watch if you're trying to feel better about life."
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Well.....RIP me
I watched 3 episodes of Jessica Jones Season One. While I liked Trish a lot and of course Jessica too (and Malcolm), I am not sure if I want to continue... It is so hard to watch. You won't feel good about life after watching...like kdogg87 said.
And... it is so weird; it is almost a whiplash after watching all the Marvel movies. Marvel shows are more like DC movies than movies and vice-versa (though Wonder Woman wins everywhere).
And... it is so weird; it is almost a whiplash after watching all the Marvel movies. Marvel shows are more like DC movies than movies and vice-versa (though Wonder Woman wins everywhere).
Sorry guys. but Jessica Jones is Netflix and I am not buying it. i wanted to be into Agents of SHIELD, but was disinterested. Did watch Agent Carter but sadly that got the axe.
So for me the greatest show about a Marvel character is...The Incredible Hulk (1978-82 CBS) with the late Bill Bixby as David Banner and Lou Ferrigno as the big green monster (my Hulk as far as I go...NO CGI STUFF). The writing was made a bit more for the times in the late 70's and 80's and had no people like Rick Jones or Betty Ross just as there was no Cheetah for Wonder Woman. In fact in an audio comment on the pilot episode DVD, Kenneth Johnson said the very first hulk out wanted to be based on a common stress trigger...namely fixing a flat tire...ON A RAINY HIGHWAY IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA.
By the way, this is the Hulk's 40th anniversary as a TV series. The pilot movie in 1977 proved successful so a second was shot. Shown as a TV Movie it was "The Return of The Incredible Hulk." As part of the series run it was in two parts as "Death in The Family." My favorite episode was the 2-part 2nd season opener "Married" co-starring Mariette Hartley as a doctor living in Hawaii dealing with ALS and tries a therapy like meditation. In this, aside from the great chemistry between the two, we see the first time David hulks out from his perspective. Sadly though Mariette's character dies in a hurricane. Her performance won her the 1979 Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series.
Now if only they can, despite the awful sales of the last She Hulk series due to the writing of it, make a She Hulk TV series. Now if it was on Netflix...ok I might bite.
So for me the greatest show about a Marvel character is...The Incredible Hulk (1978-82 CBS) with the late Bill Bixby as David Banner and Lou Ferrigno as the big green monster (my Hulk as far as I go...NO CGI STUFF). The writing was made a bit more for the times in the late 70's and 80's and had no people like Rick Jones or Betty Ross just as there was no Cheetah for Wonder Woman. In fact in an audio comment on the pilot episode DVD, Kenneth Johnson said the very first hulk out wanted to be based on a common stress trigger...namely fixing a flat tire...ON A RAINY HIGHWAY IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA.
By the way, this is the Hulk's 40th anniversary as a TV series. The pilot movie in 1977 proved successful so a second was shot. Shown as a TV Movie it was "The Return of The Incredible Hulk." As part of the series run it was in two parts as "Death in The Family." My favorite episode was the 2-part 2nd season opener "Married" co-starring Mariette Hartley as a doctor living in Hawaii dealing with ALS and tries a therapy like meditation. In this, aside from the great chemistry between the two, we see the first time David hulks out from his perspective. Sadly though Mariette's character dies in a hurricane. Her performance won her the 1979 Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series.
Now if only they can, despite the awful sales of the last She Hulk series due to the writing of it, make a She Hulk TV series. Now if it was on Netflix...ok I might bite.
I was hoping that Jessica made some movement toward dealing with her issues in this season of Jessica Jones but, yeah, no go on that one. I wasn't that impressed with the season. I am definitely for darker moments and heavier content but, this season had no contrasting lighter moments to help balance things out. Plus, I like to have someone that I can root for and by the end of the season, I really didn't like any of the so called protagonists.
I really enjoy AoS, but Jessica Jones is too dark for me. Mind you they have a phenomenal cast with David Tennent et al. But I’d I watched it further, I would need Prozac. This is just me.
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Anyone watch Agents of Shield last week? Crazy twist on that one that left my jaw hanging. Those writers never seem to fail to keep me on the edge of my seat. The depth and consistency of their writing is so good, too.
Not sure what's in store for Fitz, Daisy, Simmons and the rest of the team now
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Not sure what's in store for Fitz, Daisy, Simmons and the rest of the team now
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Jessica Jones will never deal with her demons.....that is what makes her Jessica Jones. There will be no lighter seasons, coming out of the darkness etc......she is a dark character, and will remain that way. So yeah, if you aren't into that kind of dark, then Jessica Jones will never be a series for you.
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