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***Official Marvel's Jessica Jones -Netflix original series- Series Canceled but 3rd and Final Season live as of June 2019 (1 Viewer)

Neo said:
Wow, I'm surprised so many people liked this. I have one more episode and can't wait for it to end. The good, Kilgrave and Luke Cage characters.....the bad - where to start.....so many awful characters. Show started out hot but by episode nine I was done with the crack head and that annoying, annoying sister character.....and the Kilgrave support group.,...my god, just awful acting all around. Also, wtf.....can't you just put headphones on with really loud music and approach Kilgrave? I mean, if you don't hear him how can he can control you? Feels like they are dragging this on waaaay to long. Anyway, liked Daredevil alot better even though I hated the Fisk (Kingpin) casting in that one.
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if only you watched the last episode
 
AnonymousBob said:
James Daulton said:
Neo said:
Wow, I'm surprised so many people liked this. I have one more episode and can't wait for it to end. The good, Kilgrave and Luke Cage characters.....the bad - where to start.....so many awful characters. Show started out hot but by episode nine I was done with the crack head and that annoying, annoying sister character.....and the Kilgrave support group.,...my god, just awful acting all around. Also, wtf.....can't you just put headphones on with really loud music and approach Kilgrave? I mean, if you don't hear him how can he can control you? Feels like they are dragging this on waaaay to long. Anyway, liked Daredevil alot better even though I hated the Fisk (Kingpin) casting in that one.
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This casting was universally praised. Even given his calm, almost understated exterior, you could just feel the rage boiling beneath the surface.
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Yeah, I can understand not liking this show, but hating that casting? He's done a fantastic job. Don't know what could be done better or who could be cast instead.
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I don't know, he just didn't do it for me. To each his own.

 
i like all these shows but i do not like watching them all lickety split and them bam hold your houses brohan we will be back with more episodes in a half a decade or soemthing it is not cool bromigos take tehat to the bank

 
Just finished this yesterday and to me the whole season was meh. I thought Kilgrave was fantastic, but the rest of the show was just missing something.

 
Binge watched the season and really enjoyed it. I knew who Luke Cage was but had no clue about Jessica Jones. Thought the season was well played out and engaging. Hope they decide to do a second season. Would seem a waste of potential if they didn't.

And yes Krysten Ritter has a great ###

 
packersfan said:
Binge watched the season and really enjoyed it. I knew who Luke Cage was but had no clue about Jessica Jones. Thought the season was well played out and engaging. Hope they decide to do a second season. Would seem a waste of potential if they didn't.

And yes Krysten Ritter has a great ###
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I've never read any Marvel comic books so had no idea who "Jessica Jones" was..

As I was watching the first episode I was :confused: on why Marvel was behind the show.. Until she stopped the car and then .. ah.. Got it..

Thought the story was well done without getting out of hand with the "Marvel" stuff. :thumbup:

 
snogger said:
packersfan said:
Binge watched the season and really enjoyed it. I knew who Luke Cage was but had no clue about Jessica Jones. Thought the season was well played out and engaging. Hope they decide to do a second season. Would seem a waste of potential if they didn't.

And yes Krysten Ritter has a great ###
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I've never read any Marvel comic books so had no idea who "Jessica Jones" was..

As I was watching the first episode I was :confused: on why Marvel was behind the show.. Until she stopped the car and then .. ah.. Got it..

Thought the story was well done without getting out of hand with the "Marvel" stuff. :thumbup:
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It's definitely more gritty and more "street" (for lack of a better description) than most of the Marvel films and TV shows. I haven't read comics in years but used to read Luke Cage back in the day. Fun fact - Nicolas Coppola was a huge fan of Luke Cage as a kid so he changed his last name to Cage after becoming an actor.

 
Just started watching Daredevil and there's Rosario Dawson's character who was in this season finale. So it looks like Marvel is going to tie all these shows together in some way.

 
This show was watchable only because of David Tennant/Killgrave. I wanted to like Jessica Jones, unfortunately I was distracted by how completely ######ed every idea she comes up with was.

But Killgrave was the balls.

 
I watched the whole season of this. I get that bad things happened to Jones and Luke Cage, but they chose to handle it by moping and not using their talents to their fullest which just seems wasteful. A person with the talent of Jessica Jones was not meant to be slumming it as a private eye in the prime of her life. It would be like if Peter Parker got bit by a spider and instead of becoming Spiderman just delivered newspapers for a living. Kilgrave is evil but you had to respect the fact that at least he was trying to maximize his talent.

Maybe they want to try something different with the superhero stories here but I don't think it works.

 
Riversco said:
I watched the whole season of this. I get that bad things happened to Jones and Luke Cage, but they chose to handle it by moping and not using their talents to their fullest which just seems wasteful. A person with the talent of Jessica Jones was not meant to be slumming it as a private eye in the prime of her life. It would be like if Peter Parker got bit by a spider and instead of becoming Spiderman just delivered newspapers for a living. Kilgrave is evil but you had to respect the fact that at least he was trying to maximize his talent.

Maybe they want to try something different with the superhero stories here but I don't think it works.
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I think that's the point. Not everyone who has superpowers can be a superhero.

 
Riversco said:
I watched the whole season of this. I get that bad things happened to Jones and Luke Cage, but they chose to handle it by moping and not using their talents to their fullest which just seems wasteful. A person with the talent of Jessica Jones was not meant to be slumming it as a private eye in the prime of her life. It would be like if Peter Parker got bit by a spider and instead of becoming Spiderman just delivered newspapers for a living. Kilgrave is evil but you had to respect the fact that at least he was trying to maximize his talent.

Maybe they want to try something different with the superhero stories here but I don't think it works.
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the story was pretty much straight from the comics
 
shadyridr said:
Riversco said:
I watched the whole season of this. I get that bad things happened to Jones and Luke Cage, but they chose to handle it by moping and not using their talents to their fullest which just seems wasteful. A person with the talent of Jessica Jones was not meant to be slumming it as a private eye in the prime of her life. It would be like if Peter Parker got bit by a spider and instead of becoming Spiderman just delivered newspapers for a living. Kilgrave is evil but you had to respect the fact that at least he was trying to maximize his talent.

Maybe they want to try something different with the superhero stories here but I don't think it works.
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the story was pretty much straight from the comics
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Like I said, I get it. Maybe they wanted to try a different angle with a superhero story. I just don't think it works.

 
Riversco said:
shadyridr said:
Riversco said:
I watched the whole season of this. I get that bad things happened to Jones and Luke Cage, but they chose to handle it by moping and not using their talents to their fullest which just seems wasteful. A person with the talent of Jessica Jones was not meant to be slumming it as a private eye in the prime of her life. It would be like if Peter Parker got bit by a spider and instead of becoming Spiderman just delivered newspapers for a living. Kilgrave is evil but you had to respect the fact that at least he was trying to maximize his talent.

Maybe they want to try something different with the superhero stories here but I don't think it works.
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the story was pretty much straight from the comics
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Like I said, I get it. Maybe they wanted to try a different angle with a superhero story. I just don't think it works.
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And I'm on the other end of the spectrum.. I thought it worked BECAUSE it didn't go all "superhero".. Plenty of "Superhero" shows/movies out there where that's what the shows/movies are all about and they have their place..

I really enjoyed the fact that the "Superhero" aspect was a back story. :thumbup:

 
snogger said:
Riversco said:
shadyridr said:
Riversco said:
I watched the whole season of this. I get that bad things happened to Jones and Luke Cage, but they chose to handle it by moping and not using their talents to their fullest which just seems wasteful. A person with the talent of Jessica Jones was not meant to be slumming it as a private eye in the prime of her life. It would be like if Peter Parker got bit by a spider and instead of becoming Spiderman just delivered newspapers for a living. Kilgrave is evil but you had to respect the fact that at least he was trying to maximize his talent.

Maybe they want to try something different with the superhero stories here but I don't think it works.
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the story was pretty much straight from the comics
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Like I said, I get it. Maybe they wanted to try a different angle with a superhero story. I just don't think it works.
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And I'm on the other end of the spectrum.. I thought it worked BECAUSE it didn't go all "superhero".. Plenty of "Superhero" shows/movies out there where that's what the shows/movies are all about and they have their place..

I really enjoyed the fact that the "Superhero" aspect was a back story. :thumbup:
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:yes: how doesn't the story work? Not every able-bodied person becomes a cop / firefighter / Soldier or otherwise lives up to their potential.

I'd assume people with talents aren't necessarily all that different from us. Some will use their talents to help others, some will be more self-centered, some will be depressed, some will just be #######s.

 
Why did Trish drive a Hyundai. Odd choice for luxury.

Did anyone else think Killgraves mother in the picture they found looked like the crazy sister from upstairs.

Why did reeva have the thumb drive and why was it buried.

 
Riversco said:
shadyridr said:
Riversco said:
I watched the whole season of this. I get that bad things happened to Jones and Luke Cage, but they chose to handle it by moping and not using their talents to their fullest which just seems wasteful. A person with the talent of Jessica Jones was not meant to be slumming it as a private eye in the prime of her life. It would be like if Peter Parker got bit by a spider and instead of becoming Spiderman just delivered newspapers for a living. Kilgrave is evil but you had to respect the fact that at least he was trying to maximize his talent.

Maybe they want to try something different with the superhero stories here but I don't think it works.
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the story was pretty much straight from the comics
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Like I said, I get it. Maybe they wanted to try a different angle with a superhero story. I just don't think it works.
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The point of the story was that Jessica started to do the whole superhero-thing and it brought her to the attention of Kilgrave. He proceeded to do horrible things to her, things that gave her PTSD at the very least.

After she got away from him, she didn't want to be a superhero anymore. She wanted to get as far away from everything that brought her to Kilgrave's attention in the first place. She only uses her powers when she needs to, and she doesn't seek fame and recognition for what she does. She just wants to get by.

 
Riversco said:
shadyridr said:
Riversco said:
I watched the whole season of this. I get that bad things happened to Jones and Luke Cage, but they chose to handle it by moping and not using their talents to their fullest which just seems wasteful. A person with the talent of Jessica Jones was not meant to be slumming it as a private eye in the prime of her life. It would be like if Peter Parker got bit by a spider and instead of becoming Spiderman just delivered newspapers for a living. Kilgrave is evil but you had to respect the fact that at least he was trying to maximize his talent.

Maybe they want to try something different with the superhero stories here but I don't think it works.
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the story was pretty much straight from the comics
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Like I said, I get it. Maybe they wanted to try a different angle with a superhero story. I just don't think it works.
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these series from netflix are gritty...like in real life people are flawed...daredevil has the same vibe....jones is a drunk ...how many super heroes in the movies or otherwise , are alcoholics ? She is slowly accepting her powers can be used for good ...she is evolving

 
Binge-watched over the last couple of days. Really enjoyed it. Felt the realism that some others have complained about was one of the things that made it shine.

 
I thought the show was well done execpt for Kristen Ritter. She was a little too deadpan and didn't seem to have a good range of emotions. She did snark, sarcasm and contrite well......but when it came time for her to really showcase some emotion(which I think was important with the character).....she fell flat.

 
Thunderlips said:
I thought the show was well done execpt for Kristen Ritter. She was a little too deadpan and didn't seem to have a good range of emotions. She did snark, sarcasm and contrite well......but when it came time for her to really showcase some emotion(which I think was important with the character).....she fell flat.
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Interesting. My initial reaction is that I'm not sure it would fit the character for her to show too much other emotions. I felt like the snark, etc, were her way of dealing with the world. That it should be pretty rare when you get something else, and even then it would be reined in and reluctant.

Example, the handling of "I love you" was very fitting for the character. If it was a big emotional buildup it would have felt like it was just there for the sake of having one in the show rather than because it fit her.

Another example, you knew she loved Luke but couldn't/wouldn't let it show overtly. And that is one of her flaws as a character. That was part of what gave me empathy for her and had me liking the character. (Edit to add: It also is what made that scene when she snuggles up to Luke's unconscious body more of a powerful moment. A rare time she was comfortable letting her guard down and her emotions for him truly show because he wasn't able to witness it.)

Overall, I think bottling up those emotions kept the character feeling more real to me.

 
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Finished up last night. I didn't like it as much as DD, but still very good. I thought some of the Kilgrave stuff was a little boring, but the last few episodes were pretty solid. Loved the Rosario tie-in. And they left several directions they could go in season two. I'd be on board for sure.

 
Greg Russell said:
Thunderlips said:
I thought the show was well done execpt for Kristen Ritter. She was a little too deadpan and didn't seem to have a good range of emotions. She did snark, sarcasm and contrite well......but when it came time for her to really showcase some emotion(which I think was important with the character).....she fell flat.
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Interesting. My initial reaction is that I'm not sure it would fit the character for her to show too much other emotions. I felt like the snark, etc, were her way of dealing with the world. That it should be pretty rare when you get something else, and even then it would be reined in and reluctant.

Example, the handling of "I love you" was very fitting for the character. If it was a big emotional buildup it would have felt like it was just there for the sake of having one in the show rather than because it fit her.

Another example, you knew she loved Luke but couldn't/wouldn't let it show overtly. And that is one of her flaws as a character. That was part of what gave me empathy for her and had me liking the character. (Edit to add: It also is what made that scene when she snuggles up to Luke's unconscious body more of a powerful moment. A rare time she was comfortable letting her guard down and her emotions for him truly show because he wasn't able to witness it.)

Overall, I think bottling up those emotions kept the character feeling more real to me.
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Interesting....I'll have to go back and watch that last episode again.

E.T.A. Because it was in that last episode that I expected (for lack of better terms) the floodgates to open up in regards to an emotional reaction.

 
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Thunderlips said:
Greg Russell said:
Thunderlips said:
I thought the show was well done execpt for Kristen Ritter. She was a little too deadpan and didn't seem to have a good range of emotions. She did snark, sarcasm and contrite well......but when it came time for her to really showcase some emotion(which I think was important with the character).....she fell flat.
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Interesting. My initial reaction is that I'm not sure it would fit the character for her to show too much other emotions. I felt like the snark, etc, were her way of dealing with the world. That it should be pretty rare when you get something else, and even then it would be reined in and reluctant.

Example, the handling of "I love you" was very fitting for the character. If it was a big emotional buildup it would have felt like it was just there for the sake of having one in the show rather than because it fit her.

Another example, you knew she loved Luke but couldn't/wouldn't let it show overtly. And that is one of her flaws as a character. That was part of what gave me empathy for her and had me liking the character. (Edit to add: It also is what made that scene when she snuggles up to Luke's unconscious body more of a powerful moment. A rare time she was comfortable letting her guard down and her emotions for him truly show because he wasn't able to witness it.)

Overall, I think bottling up those emotions kept the character feeling more real to me.
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Interesting....I'll have to go back and watch that last episode again.

E.T.A. Because it was in that last episode that I expected (for lack of better terms) the floodgates to open up in regards to an emotional reaction.
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ya thats a damaged chick...loads of walls up...drowns her feelings with booze

 
I finished this series recently.  I liked it a lot.  It wasn't very superheroey - it was more like Silence of the Lambs than The Flash.  I'd say I liked it more than Daredevil season 1 (haven't watched season 2 yet).  It'll be interesting to see where here character goes now that she's free of her anchor.

Definitely more R rated than PG.

 
david tenant is a master thepian and every role is a tour of force for him if you liked him in jessica jones than try out his other smash hits broadcurch and doctor who you will be happy you did and that my friends is a little swc knowledge that you can take to the bank 

 
shadyridr said:
when? Its been awhile since I watched this but I dont remember any point where she was overpowered that didnt involve Kilgrave or Luke Cage.
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The security team when she had Kilgrave knocked out. The two former Kilgrave victims and the weirdo neighbor lady who knock her out in her apartment. 

Show has been pretty annoying. I have 3 episodes left. 

 
Finally got around to DD season 2 and this show.

Really love Killgrave.  Tenant is fantastic. Plus I think I like the way they try to show he's not purely evil. He's just amoral. He sees nothing wrong in what he is doing. Compelling someone to kill their parents in order to get the girl he likes to be interested in him again is like writing a love letter.  He acts out of emotion sometimes and disregards consequences outright. "Go over there, face that fence and stare forever."

Then of course there's the wide range of other emotionally broken characters both good and bad. Hoegarth, Trish, Trish's Mom, the twins, Malcom, Simpson (Nuke), Cage; this is definitely the comic for mental health and abuse commentary.

I have one episode left tonight. Can't wait.

 
Insein said:
Finally got around to DD season 2 and this show.

Really love Killgrave.  Tenant is fantastic. Plus I think I like the way they try to show he's not purely evil. He's just amoral. He sees nothing wrong in what he is doing. Compelling someone to kill their parents in order to get the girl he likes to be interested in him again is like writing a love letter.  He acts out of emotion sometimes and disregards consequences outright. "Go over there, face that fence and stare forever."

Then of course there's the wide range of other emotionally broken characters both good and bad. Hoegarth, Trish, Trish's Mom, the twins, Malcom, Simpson (Nuke), Cage; this is definitely the comic for mental health and abuse commentary.

I have one episode left tonight. Can't wait.
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I’m through 10 episodes and I think Jessica Jones is the best Netflix Marvel series I’ve watched, just ahead of Daredevil Season 1.  It feels like a truly original story with a genuinely interesting protagonist and villain. And a fantastic set of supporting characters. Love how they’re fleshing out Hogarth in this one. It’s gritty and grisly and dark and sleazy. Love it!  So far I have them rated:

Jessica Jones: A+

Daredevil Season 1: A-

Daredevil Season 2: B

Iron Fist: C-

Still to watch:

Luke Cage

Defenders

The Punisher

 
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bigbottom said:
I’m through 10 episodes and I think Jessica Jones is the best Netflix Marvel series I’ve watched, just behind Daredevil Season 1.  It feels like a truly original story with a genuinely interesting protagonist and villain. And a fantastic set of supporting characters. Love how they’re fleshing out Hogarth in this one. It’s gritty and grisly and dark and sleazy. Love it!  So far I have them rated:

Jessica Jones: A+

Daredevil Season 1: A-

Daredevil Season 2: B

Iron Fist: C-

Still to watch:

Luke Cage

Defenders

The Punisher
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What’s the disagreement?  That I have JJ rated high?  That I have DD season 1 rated high?  That I like JJ better than DD season 1?  That I like either of them?

 
He's pointing out the inconsistency.  It also stuck out to me when I read it, but I wasn't feeling pedantic enough to point it out.

bigbottom likes JJ the second-most behind Daredevil, but rates JJ above DD.  That doesn't match up.  No big deal, but one of the things we do here is harass each other for mistakes.

 
bigbottom said:
I’m through 10 episodes and I think Jessica Jones is the best Netflix Marvel series I’ve watched, just behind Daredevil Season 1.  It feels like a truly original story with a genuinely interesting protagonist and villain. And a fantastic set of supporting characters. Love how they’re fleshing out Hogarth in this one. It’s gritty and grisly and dark and sleazy. Love it!  So far I have them rated:

Jessica Jones: A+

Daredevil Season 1: A-

Daredevil Season 2: B

Iron Fist: C-

Still to watch:

Luke Cage

Defenders

The Punisher
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Do yourself a favor and save the hours by skipping Luke Cage.. I wish I had. :kicksrock:

 
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Tick said:
He's pointing out the inconsistency.  It also stuck out to me when I read it, but I wasn't feeling pedantic enough to point it out.

bigbottom likes JJ the second-most behind Daredevil, but rates JJ above DD.  That doesn't match up.  No big deal, but one of the things we do here is harass each other for mistakes.
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Yeah, meant just ahead of DD Season 1. Appreciate the correction. Just finished the last episode today. Really well done start to finish. 

As for Luke Cage, I hear you Snogger. But I feel like I have to watch it before starting the Defenders. Is it worse than Iron Fist?  Because that was pretty darn bad. 

 
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