Set months after Daredevil: Season 2, The Defenders brings the stars of four Marvel Netflix series together: Luke Cage, Jessica Jones, Iron Fist, and Daredevil. The Hand, a powerful crime syndicate centuries old, has their eyes fixed on New York City. They seek immortality, and will kill all who stand in their way. The one thing they lack: a certain substance locked away far below ground. The only way to obtain it is by opening an ancient door with an Iron Fist, and The Hand knows how to . . . persuade him . . . to comply. Can the heroes prevail?
This series was highly anticipated . . . and underwhelming. I've seen only Daredevil, so perhaps I did myself a disservice here, but I was unimpressed with this superhero band. Iron Fist's character, the overall plot, the dialogue . . . several big areas were lacking. And it was only eight episodes (a Daredevil season is thirteen), so it felt rushed. This was a big drop-off from Daredevil, and I see why they canceled the series after only one season.
Rating: C
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