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Mtn.Devil.91.92.01.10.15
Anyone else as excited as I am to start season two of Jessica Jones?
I was introduced to the character about twenty years ago, via comic books. I've never been much of a comic book person, but I really enjoyed the Alias series.
I like the Jessica Jones series quite well. In my opinion, it's the best executed of the Marvel/Netflix series. Her character is snarky and flawed, her powers rather... ambiguous, but there's a reality there which I enjoy - well, as far as a superhero series can go.
In my opinion, what makes or breaks these Marvel shows is the antagonists. I like Luke Cage as a character, and I loved the first half of his series. When they switched "big bads" halfway through, I really thought the series took a precipitous downturn. Daredevil season one was great with Kingpin. Punisher is a fun series, but lacks a strong bad guy.
Killgrave was a fantastic villain. He was strong but not impervious. His motivations are selfish and cruel. There's a shred of sympathy for him at moments when you see what he endured to become what he is, but that sympathy is quickly wiped away by his evil actions of retribution. His complete lack of remorse makes him truly hateable. Let's face it - he's the Tar Heel of villains.
Anyways, all this to say - while trying to remain spoiled free for anyone who hasn't seen any of these shows (but really, what are you waiting for at this point?) I assume that he will not be back in this season, and I hope that they can find/create a worthwhile villain for Jessica Jones to go toe to toe with.
It may be a bit before I dig deep into this series, given that we are launching into the heart of basketball season. Just wanted a place for folks to discuss this series, if anyone else is as into it as I am.