Tag Archives: Marvel TV

TV Review: The Defenders (Season 1)

While overall entertaining, it doesn’t quite feel like the proper payoff of the hours of television from the individual series that were supposed to set up this miniseries. The plot for the most part here is pretty tight. There’s a slow start to things as they catch us up on all the main characters and… Read More »

TV Review: Agents of SHIELD (Season 4)

*Contains spoilers* This show has improved every season, and the latest is some of the best TV this year. Great acting, top-notch special effects, and three distinct story “pods” all contribute to creating a fantastic, and thankfully not final, season. The opening pod, subtitled “Ghost Rider” features the Robbie Reyes version of Ghost Rider. While… Read More »

TV Review: Legion (Season 1)

Fantastic show, with unique characters and a lot of quirks. This series has an abundance of style and substance. But the style is what sets it apart. 1960’s inspired deco, unexpected musical selections and the occasional dance number allow the more mundane moments to shine. The plot actually follows a fairly typical comic book narrative.… Read More »

TV Review: Iron Fist (Season 1)

**Some spoilers in this review** This show takes a long time to find its footing, and even then, may only appeal to Marvel Comics and martial arts fans. The series just doesn’t clearly define what it is about. By the end of the first episode or two of the other Marvel Netflix shows, I could… Read More »

TV Review: Luke Cage (Season 1)

***This review will contain spoilers****   A strong cast, with fleshed-out characters, make up for a uneven plot and a weak second-half  of the season. After being introduced on “Jessica Jones,” Luke Cage returns. Throughout the season, and thanks to an origin story, we finally get to see what makes him tick. Mike Coulter is… Read More »

TV Review: Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D (Season 3)

*Some spoilers included* Another solid season from “Agents of SHIELD,” but there’s always something seemingly holding it back from greatness. Part of the problem is the pacing. The show hurries through some interesting storylines while dragging out others that don’t really payoff. There’s also too many moments where the show tries to inject humor and… Read More »

TV Review: Daredevil (Season 2)

**This review will contain some spoilers** Season 2 of Daredevil features a great cast, well-choreographed action sequences and popular elements from the comic book. However, poor execution in the second half of the season mars the terrific start. The three main returning cast members (Charlie Cox, Deborah Ann Wolf and Eldon Henson) still have great… Read More »

TV Review: Jessica Jones (Season 1)

**This review will include minor spoilers** While not packing the superhero action and themes of the “Daredevil” TV series, “Jessica Jones” is quite entertaining thanks to its leading lady and primary villain. If you’re expecting the typical superhero saving the day storylines, you won’t get it. This show is more about a private investigator, who… Read More »