Marvel's Iron Fist: Season 1

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Netflix | Season Premiere Date: March 17, 2017

Starring: Tom Pelphrey, Jessica Stroup, Finn Jones

Summary: 15 years after he disappeared, Daniel Rand (Finn Jones) returns to New York to claim control over his family's company, only to discover a long-fated enemy who will test his kung-fu skills and the power of the Iron Fist.

Creator: Scott Buck

Genre(s): Drama, Action & Adventure, Fantasy, Science Fiction

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Season 1 Episodes

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S1:E13. Dragon Plays With Fire
Air Date: March 17, 2017
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S1:E12. Bar the Big Boss
Air Date: March 17, 2017
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S1:E11. Lead Horse Back to Stable
Air Date: March 17, 2017

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TV Guide Magazine Matt Roush

Mar 17, 2017

If Iron Fist pulls it punches in the originality department, it excels in thrilling martial arts action. [20 Mar - 2 Apr 2017, p.19]

Collider Allison Keene

Mar 8, 2017

Despite a very good cast and a great origin story, Iron Fist is predictable, a little hammy, and has no real sense of how to tell a cohesive story. Read full review

IndieWire Liz Shannon Miller

Mar 17, 2017

Ultimately, Marvel’s Iron Fist feels incredibly inessential, even boring at times. It’s a show that doesn’t push for bigger themes, doesn’t seek to have its own voice beyond the Buddhist philosophy spouted by a white guy. Read full review

Robert Bianco

Mar 16, 2017

Is it too late to make her [Colleen Wing (Jessica Henwick)] Iron Fist? Because the current guy doesn’t have the right mettle to defend anything. Read full review

Alex Abad-Santos

Mar 20, 2017

The clunky dialogue often creates the sense that the show doesn’t trust its audience. ... Everyone fights the same, and no one looks interesting doing it. Read full review

Scott D. Pierce

Mar 17, 2017

Iron Fist isn't dreadful, but it's certainly not good. There are a lot better things to watch (many on Netflix) than waste your time on this. Read full review

Maureen Ryan

Mar 8, 2017

Not one element of this plodding piece works. The action scenes lack spark, snap, and originality. None of the flat, by-the-numbers characters makes any lasting impression. Read full review

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firstandtruth

Mar 17, 2017

In our current era, it is impossible to find the truth without investigating the facts for yourself. Considering most of us do not have the time to do that, we are forced to discern whether a piece of information is biased or sincere. It's unfortunate we now have to do that with reviews.In our current era, it is impossible to find the truth without investigating the facts for yourself. Considering most of us do not have the time to do that, we are forced to discern whether a piece of information is biased or sincere. It's unfortunate we now have to do that with reviews.

With Iron Fist, I would recommend giving the show a chance. Your jaw may not drop to the floor, but the show stays honest to its source material and it is entertaining.… Expand

66 of 156 users found this helpful6690

nastybutler224

Mar 21, 2017

I loved this show. Probably my second favorite of the netflix marvel shows so far. I just thought jessica jones was too brilliant. This show is like daredevil in the light. Danny's chi abilities remind me of early dragon ball z characters, its awesome !

4 of 11 users found this helpful47

Morumotto

Mar 18, 2017

[SIN SPOILERS] Considerando sus predecesoras, se hace evidente que esta serie carece de ciertos rasgos que hacían tan especiales a las otra, pero dejando de lado eso, termina siendo una serie fácil de digerir y entretenida. Sinceramente a las coreografiaras de los combates los encontré mucho[SIN SPOILERS] Considerando sus predecesoras, se hace evidente que esta serie carece de ciertos rasgos que hacían tan especiales a las otra, pero dejando de lado eso, termina siendo una serie fácil de digerir y entretenida. Sinceramente a las coreografiaras de los combates los encontré mucho mas sinceros y fidedignos que los de las series anteriores pero si encuentro un fallo en la evolución y producción de personajes pero solamente en el guion ya que siento que hay un buen cast siendo Colleen Wing (Jessica Henwick) la que más me hizo creer sobre el personaje con su actuación. Sinceramente me entretuvo, pero es cierto que no es una obra maestra, aun así no es tampoco el bodrio como las criticas de lo medios, en cierto modo creo que esta serie se condiciono mucho por el alto estándar de sus predecesoras, aunque a mi parecer no queda tan abajo de Luke Cage.… Expand

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BlackmetalGAMER

Mar 18, 2017

Great TV series something a little different! I wasn't expecting much from the series but so far it's drawn me into the story and I'm hoping more fight scenes but so far so good!

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Mission_Creep

Mar 19, 2017

THIS SHOW IS NOT A ZERO. It's also not The Wire.
Watch it if you're into Marvel and plan on watching Defenders. If you are not a comic book geek or only into great TV, give it a pass.
This is basically an 80's movie where a martial artist fights gangs, with less action and no T&A. It's aTHIS SHOW IS NOT A ZERO. It's also not The Wire.
Watch it if you're into Marvel and plan on watching Defenders. If you are not a comic book geek or only into great TV, give it a pass.
This is basically an 80's movie where a martial artist fights gangs, with less action and no T&A. It's a perfectly fine show, but it's not a stellar one. 6 out of 10 is fine. It's okay. It's all right. It's meh. It's not great, but it's not bad.
I think there are a couple good performances, and then other acting that is more uneven, but I'm fairly picky and it never bothered me enough to roll my eyes or scoff.
I've watched every Marvel series twice but I'll only be watching Iron Fist once. I don't regret watching it, I just don't need to see it again.… Expand

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poewilson

Oct 5, 2017

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It is bad, simple and plain. Scott Buck needs to take the blame. Iron Fist was a miscalculation on every level, the writing was rushed, the actors never really felt connected to their characters. Characters from a far off distant land are speaking multiple accents from different countries, yet have no contact with the outside world for 15 years at a time. Characters are trying to have each other killed one moment and then oh your my best-friend in the next. No one seems to have a moral compass. The most endearing characters are a drunk who appears for 5 minutes in one episode and Madame Gao. The character of Wing is decent but the love story is so tact on and cliché I heard 1980's action writers rolling over in their graves. Given how trashtastic the entire effort was any negative stuff being thrown toward Finn Jones should be left until the Defenders when the story and development are in another's hands and also dear Hollywood. 90% of China speaks Mandarin not with a Cantonese accent. Cantonese accents are extremely noticeable. Imagine a guy from the Bayou in Louisiana acting like he is from Brooklyn but speaking the entire time in a thick native Louisiana accent and that is what it is like hearing Mandarin in this accent.… Expand

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cdougall

Aug 5, 2021

I really can’t find anything positive to say about Iron Fist season 1. This season is evidence that while Marvel has had a lot of success with both movies and TV shows in recent years, they can still be hit or miss. IF is a huge miss, and it’s disappointing that it’s a miss since the storyI really can’t find anything positive to say about Iron Fist season 1. This season is evidence that while Marvel has had a lot of success with both movies and TV shows in recent years, they can still be hit or miss. IF is a huge miss, and it’s disappointing that it’s a miss since the story behind this show could’ve been really engaging and interesting had everything else not been executed so poorly. The writing, directing, action and acting are all nowhere near as good as they are in other Marvel Netflix shows and all should’ve been done differently. The scenes are awkward and don’t flow very well, and the chemistry between the actors isn’t great either, which makes so many moments in the show feel like a drag. The action and martial arts scenes are ok at best and if you’re looking for some really good fight sequences I’d recommend you go look at Daredevil, which has top notch fight choreography. There are also some plainly stupid moments and plot points in the season that just make it ridiculous. There are things that shouldn’t have been included in the season and areas that should’ve gotten a lot more focus. The acting doesn’t help much either; Finn Jones wasn’t the greatest casting choice for Danny Rand and doesn’t play the part the way it deserves to be played. Jessica Henwick does a decent job of portraying Colleen Wing but she isn’t enough to keep the season afloat. There are some moments in the show that have promise, but they don’t generate enough momentum to really get the show going and make it exciting. My best advice with this show is to binge watch it and get it over with as quickly as possible so it doesn’t feel like a joyless slog or to not watch it at all to save yourself the boredom. IF s1 is a big disappointment and I hope the character is able to earn redemption someday, hopefully in the MCU.… Expand

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