Marvel's Iron Fist

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Season 1
  • Network: Netflix
  • Series Premiere Date: Mar 17, 2017
Season #: 2, 1
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6.1

Generally favorable reviews- based on 1318 Ratings

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  1. Brickthegrim
    Mar 18, 2017
    9
    I feel so far it has been a very strong adaptation from the comics. They take the elements of the story that worked well and enrich them. I am excited to keep watching it.

    I think this show will be a prime example of how disconnected the critics can be from the real audience.
  2. celticisnt117
    Mar 17, 2017
    9
    This is a really solid show with good acting. As a personal fan of some of the comics I initially didn't think Finn Jones would be a good fit for Iron Fist, glad to report that I'm wrong. After being initially apprehensive I really liked it, the actors are all good fits, the fights scenes are well choreographed and the effects aren't bad. (The chest tattoo still looks like it was drawn onThis is a really solid show with good acting. As a personal fan of some of the comics I initially didn't think Finn Jones would be a good fit for Iron Fist, glad to report that I'm wrong. After being initially apprehensive I really liked it, the actors are all good fits, the fights scenes are well choreographed and the effects aren't bad. (The chest tattoo still looks like it was drawn on with a sharpie but that's minor) I liked it better than Luke Cage and about as much as Jessica Jones so if you're apprehensive too due to the initial reviews I say give it a watch first.… Expand
  3. McGillotine
    Mar 17, 2017
    6
    Where it is certainally better than the second half of Netflixs last marvel show, Luke Cage. Iron fist is unfortunately the product of a formula that is begining to show some wear and tear. This becomes even more unfortunate with Netflix's answer to The Avengers, The Defenders being right around the corner. But never the less onto the topic at hand, Iron Fist is by no means a bad show andWhere it is certainally better than the second half of Netflixs last marvel show, Luke Cage. Iron fist is unfortunately the product of a formula that is begining to show some wear and tear. This becomes even more unfortunate with Netflix's answer to The Avengers, The Defenders being right around the corner. But never the less onto the topic at hand, Iron Fist is by no means a bad show and while the plot is wishy washy, the villian uncompeling, side characters coming out flat and with moments of character development missing, the preformances of Iron Fists leads in particular Finn Jones and Jessica Henwick make the entire show enjoyable so don't take this 6/10 rating by any means of the show being awful in the slightest.

    Coming into the Netflix marvel party last, Danny Rand aka Iron Fist is the more magical entry into the series, taking a page from Doctor Stranges playbook in establishing the idea of channeled inner engry and how it can be used to harness certain otherworldly attributes. Now Danny Rand as a person is complicated, down to earth in one moment and portrayed with extreme rage and hostility in the next moment and while the attitute of the character is by no means Jones fault, who has recieved major flak in reviews, some even using the actors skin color to enhance their level of criticism, i say that he does at fine job at what he does even if the writing is always on his side. At his side is colleen wing portrayed by Jessica Henwick who i find the writing is more favourable towards in giving her the memorable fight sequences at the start of the series and quickly establishing her into an independent character that is easy to watch and enjoy. On the other hand the supporting crew isnt all too interesting coming of as bland, hard to dicate and what is most key is overall boring to watch with characters such as Joy, Ward and Harold failing to create any means of character dynamic that actually benefits and improves the shows quality.

    While it may it not come close to kinging the proverbial top dog that is the remarkable first season of Daredevil, Iron fist give audiences two enjoyable lead that will leave audiences looking foward to seeing in The Defenders.    … Expand
  4. kabaiel
    Mar 17, 2017
    9
    Watched a few episodes of this so far, and if you like the comic, I believe you will like this. It really is quite good, much better than Jessica Jones. Critics are just too agenda motivated today, and only care about their emotional social justice injections. I'm glad they remained closer to the story and didn't bow to critics, it turned out much better this way.
  5. Beji
    Mar 17, 2017
    10
    When I read the early reviews of this I'm not gonna lie, I was a little worried. But at the same time I thought most of them were misguided attempts at trying to bully a show because of political nonsense. I felt bad for the cast because in all honesty they weren't being treated fairly, especially the leading actor. I see a lot of reviews talking about slow plot, etc. But it always comesWhen I read the early reviews of this I'm not gonna lie, I was a little worried. But at the same time I thought most of them were misguided attempts at trying to bully a show because of political nonsense. I felt bad for the cast because in all honesty they weren't being treated fairly, especially the leading actor. I see a lot of reviews talking about slow plot, etc. But it always comes back to race. Iron Fist is no different than the pace of the first season of Dare-Devil or Luke Cage. In fact, I honestly think Luke Cage was slower because of all the plot setbacks they had for no reason.

    I'm not a fan of the Iron Fist comics, this is my first exposure to his character. But one thing I've been reading a lot in the Negative reviews around the internet is "White Savior." In my opinion anyone of any race can become a savior, and being white shouldn't exclude you from that. Also the SJW and other politically motivated internet trolls never took time to consider how they would have responded to an asian lead. They would have claimed that Marvel was stereotyping asians because "Only asians know kung fu, huh?"

    I've spoken to many of my asian friends about this and they don't care that Iron Fist is white. He is a fictional character after all. And people talk about "How could this white guy go into a dojo and "whitesplain" the finer points of chi to an asian woman?" In my opinion that question is racist. Because no one could ever explain that to an asian right? The -fictional- character spent every day, from the age of ten years old and on, training with some of the most hardcore teachers of martial arts in the -fictional- world. Of course he might have some advice to offer. In the real world there are plenty of white people who learn Kung Fu. Among them I would even venture to say some become teachers themselves.

    Would you say that a white person could never teach an asian martial arts? I hope not because that would be playing into the stereotype that all asians MUST know Kung Fu, or Karate right? (Not to mention Kung Fu and Karate are just the tip of the iceberg for martial arts on planet earth) I knew that the world was pretty dim witted sometimes but I never thought that professional writers could get away with thinking so narrow minded.

    The truth is that the world can be a very complex and unpredictable thing. I'm sure there are many white Kung-Fu masters out there, teachers who understand that originally the term Kung Fu referred to a skill or discipline that one worked hard for. I bet most of these people writing about "racial appropriation" don't even know the difference between Kung Fu and Karate. Lastly, to say that a person of another race cannot learn something created by a different race...in my opinion -that- is the injustice. For oppression like that does not belong in the world.

    Iron Fist offers a good experience, it's a fun ride. As for my opinion about the negative reviews, you can take it or leave it. I just wanted to explain how I felt after reading them over the past few weeks and if you don't agree with my opinion, I respect that. But when it comes to the show itself, I would suggest you watch it for yourself and determine how -you- feel about it. This is the first one of all the netflix series I could binge watch without thinking to myself "Alright let's hurry up past this part and get to the plot." Don't misunderstand what I mean, I loved all of the other Marvel Netflix shows..but sometimes they just seemed to get too far away from forwarding the plot. Iron Fist didn't have that problem, at least not for me.    … Expand
  6. Vohnkor
    Mar 17, 2017
    9
    I may be in the only one but Ironfist is my second favorite Netflix marvel show just behind Daredevil. I honestly believe that the second season may make it my favorite if the up the game which they probably will.
  7. hb1209
    Mar 17, 2017
    10
    This show is really good and fun to watch. what is wrong with all those critics? good acting, fun story and very entertaining a little big like arrow, but its very solid and not bad. have fun and watch it
  8. lost_in_space
    Mar 17, 2017
    10
    Only 2 episodes in but i wanted to throw up a 10 for all the people complaining about white washing and the rest of that bs...my real score is an 8.5 so far...im not understanding why everyone else is on a crusade to destroy the show...another great marvel tv show...cant wait to see the iron fist interact with the others...
  9. broome-92
    Mar 17, 2017
    9
    An excellent new show from Marvel and Netflix. Binge watched through it as soon as it showed up. A slow start that really picks up in the later acts. Good acting from Finn Jones and Jessica Henwick with some great call backs to earlier Marvel series with the appearances of Jeri Hogarth and Claire Temple. A lot of the negative early critic reviews seem to have been a bit premature butAn excellent new show from Marvel and Netflix. Binge watched through it as soon as it showed up. A slow start that really picks up in the later acts. Good acting from Finn Jones and Jessica Henwick with some great call backs to earlier Marvel series with the appearances of Jeri Hogarth and Claire Temple. A lot of the negative early critic reviews seem to have been a bit premature but everyone's tastes are different. Looking forward to The Defenders and hoping they can continue to great work they have done so far.… Expand
  10. BinSensei
    Mar 17, 2017
    10
    Form your opinion, don't trust critics. As there are similar elements from the previous Netflix marvel series, Iron fist is still very unique. Great casting and character development keeps the story intriguing. The story isn't explained in the first few episodes keeping you wanting to watch more. Iron Fist isn't the only developing character in this series that you want to know more of.Form your opinion, don't trust critics. As there are similar elements from the previous Netflix marvel series, Iron fist is still very unique. Great casting and character development keeps the story intriguing. The story isn't explained in the first few episodes keeping you wanting to watch more. Iron Fist isn't the only developing character in this series that you want to know more of. There is significant amount of answers and plot points that connect the other marvel series that make this a fun watch.… Expand
  11. Megajohn85
    Mar 18, 2017
    10
    Critics are way off the damn mark!!! This series has had a bullseye on it from critics and SJWs from the getgo. It does start off slow initially but once you get past episode 4, it really starts to pick up and that's much better than a shows starting off strong and fizzling out in the end.
  12. saicam53
    Mar 17, 2017
    7
    Good thing I dont listen to pro critics or I'd miss out on a decent show. Its no where near as bad as the "pros" are saying. Heres an idea, if you think you might be interested in something, then do it.
  13. AceTrigger94
    Mar 17, 2017
    10
    Misunderstood show, it's not racial insensitivity at all. People need to stop using "racial issues" as an excuse to trash this show. Iron Fist is white in the first place! And he lived in K'un-Lun for 15 freaking years so he is allowed to be good at kung-fu or quote as much Buddhist quotes as he wants to! The show started off a little slow but give it a chance and you'll realized how goodMisunderstood show, it's not racial insensitivity at all. People need to stop using "racial issues" as an excuse to trash this show. Iron Fist is white in the first place! And he lived in K'un-Lun for 15 freaking years so he is allowed to be good at kung-fu or quote as much Buddhist quotes as he wants to! The show started off a little slow but give it a chance and you'll realized how good it actually is. AND STOP TRUSTING CRITICS AND WATCH IT WITHOUT PREJUDICE!… Expand
  14. Turboangst
    Mar 17, 2017
    10
    The show is an excellent telling of the Iron Fist character. It takes a few episodes to for it to fully get going but once it does you'll be glad you stayed on for the ride. This show is just as good as the previous Marvel-Netflix shows, and does not deserve the biased reviews from the so called "critics" who neither understand the comic character or martial arts movies & TV shows.The show is an excellent telling of the Iron Fist character. It takes a few episodes to for it to fully get going but once it does you'll be glad you stayed on for the ride. This show is just as good as the previous Marvel-Netflix shows, and does not deserve the biased reviews from the so called "critics" who neither understand the comic character or martial arts movies & TV shows. Disregard the critics, and listen to what "normal" people are saying.… Expand
  15. Patricio2099
    Mar 17, 2017
    10
    The old lesson "Know things by yourself" has never been truer. This series is GREAT. Though Daredevil is still the number one in my list, Iron Fist provides an interesting story, good performances and competent action scenes, with the advantage of not having endless and useless scenes just to fulfill the "13-episodes-deal".

    FORGET THE CRITICS' OPINION on this one, because there's a    The old lesson "Know things by yourself" has never been truer. This series is GREAT. Though Daredevil is still the number one in my list, Iron Fist provides an interesting story, good performances and competent action scenes, with the advantage of not having endless and useless scenes just to fulfill the "13-episodes-deal".

    FORGET THE CRITICS' OPINION on this one, because there's a great chance you' won't regret it.    … Expand
  16. Wraithe
    Mar 17, 2017
    10
    Great show, please don't listen to the pathetic morons complaining about casting. If you liked the Marvel Netflix stuff, you'll like this. Can't believe how many crappy ratings this got. It was great, and the fight scenes blow Jessica Jones and Luke Cage out of the water.
  17. SmashLampJaw
    Mar 18, 2017
    10
    On the same level as the other shows. Really baffled by the hate for it, seems like a standard case of people who obsessively watched the others multiple times behind tired of the same thing. Just cause you gorged on cake doesn't mean cake is bad, kiddos.
  18. Sataniksantah
    Mar 17, 2017
    9
    This show is another solid entry in the Marvel netflix universe. Im looking forward to seeing him team up in the Defenders. I liked the story better than Luke Cage, but you need to let it build up to that point. Don't know why people are hating on this show, everybody I know likes it.
  19. JoeGrotton
    Mar 17, 2017
    10
    This show is fantastic, with all the negative reviews "Critics" provided everyone with, it tends to make you think how many of them actually aren't idiots. How do any of these websites justify paying someones salary when they are that wrong.
  20. Bruce_Wayne_89
    Mar 17, 2017
    9
    Don't listen to the critics on this one. The story is interesting and moves along at a good pace. At first I hated the fact Finn jones was cast as Danny rand/iron fist, but he does a decent hobby job in the role. The story moves along at a smooth pace like daredevil but doesn't feel long and drawn out like Jessica jones or Luke cage. Looking forward to Defenders later this year. Iron fistDon't listen to the critics on this one. The story is interesting and moves along at a good pace. At first I hated the fact Finn jones was cast as Danny rand/iron fist, but he does a decent hobby job in the role. The story moves along at a smooth pace like daredevil but doesn't feel long and drawn out like Jessica jones or Luke cage. Looking forward to Defenders later this year. Iron fist is definitely worth your time… Expand
  21. dbhokie
    Mar 17, 2017
    8
    Great fight scenes, and good acting. It isn't slow paced, and it holds decently to the comics. I am very glad I didn't listen to the critics, which seem less and less reliable these days if their emotional desires aren't fufilled in a game, show or movie.
  22. PsychoSnow
    Mar 17, 2017
    9
    After watching Iron Fist, I've come to the conclusion that many of the negative reviews for this series are due to the controversy surrounding the casting of Finn Jones as Danny Rand. Moral outrage from critics aside, the show is quite good. A little stiff at times. And the pacing is slow here and there. But Iron Fist is very enjoyable and a welcome addition to Marvel's Netflix lineup. B+
  23. TheWrightReview
    Mar 17, 2017
    8
    After watching the first four episodes I have to say the following. Don't let the critics dissuade you. The pacing is slower than Daredevil but not any slower than Luke Cage or Jessica Jones. The acting is also on par with those series. There's good commentary about social views of mental illness, vagrancy, a hard look at the 1% and how any sort of Outsider culture makes you seen as aAfter watching the first four episodes I have to say the following. Don't let the critics dissuade you. The pacing is slower than Daredevil but not any slower than Luke Cage or Jessica Jones. The acting is also on par with those series. There's good commentary about social views of mental illness, vagrancy, a hard look at the 1% and how any sort of Outsider culture makes you seen as a pariah. They also managed to give Danny a unique fighting style where he seems to flow around his opponents and doesn't take the beatings that Daredevil and the Punisher seem to take. Finn Jones does an admirable job capturing this mix of cultural naivety, zen wisdom and agitation after having grown up in an enlightened society and now being thrust into the materialistic and judgmental world of NYC. Perhaps the critics were expecting more punching and action from a show called Iron Fist, or perhaps they were still annoyed that the character is a "white savior" trope and wanted to play social justice warrior and see an Asian Actor cast in the role. Even though in so doing you'd greatly lose some of the themes prevalent in and its source material and just reinforce an already beaten to death stereotype that all Asians know martial arts.… Expand
  24. generosod
    Mar 17, 2017
    9
    I'm really enjoying this series. Great fights and awesome characters. The story of Danny Rand is very interesting, but Colleen and Joy are my favorite characters so far. Loving it.
  25. firstandtruth
    Mar 17, 2017
    10
    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    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
  26. portmanteau
    Mar 17, 2017
    3
    Started off ok, the first few episodes, whilst a bit clunky seem to be leading somewhere. Around the 5th episode it suddenly descends into rote CW tweeny drama territory, with poor set pieces, badly shot action, and character development bottoms out all-together. Considering the rest of the Marvel/netflix offerings have a distinctly adult tilt, this sits more comfortably alongsideStarted off ok, the first few episodes, whilst a bit clunky seem to be leading somewhere. Around the 5th episode it suddenly descends into rote CW tweeny drama territory, with poor set pieces, badly shot action, and character development bottoms out all-together. Considering the rest of the Marvel/netflix offerings have a distinctly adult tilt, this sits more comfortably alongside Something like Arrow or flash ( though not as well made ) It's a misshapen final piece to the defenders puzzle, and it'll be hard to see how it'll fit, unless Iron Fist is hopefully relegated to a supporting role.… Expand
  27. PaulCharles
    Mar 18, 2017
    0
    You might like this if you're 6 years old and it's the first karate show you've seen. You probably wouldn't notice the terrible acting, predictable plot, unoriginal story, and mediocre action scenes. This is the worst new release on Netflix in years and I wouldn't recommend to anyone. The fact it has 4-5 stars on the rating system tells me a lot about the average Netflix user ..smh..
  28. imthenoob
    Mar 17, 2017
    0
    I love Finn Jones but my god this show sucked so hard. Terribly filmed action scenes, Painfully predictable plot and god awful acting by the cast. It's like they tried to merge Daredevil and Arrow and it failed to epicly. I love the character Iron Fist and this show did not do him justice at all. They need to end it now.
  29. TheGamerKnight
    Mar 17, 2017
    1
    Wow. Just wow. I honestly had hope for this one.

    Iron Fist is AWFUL. There are very few good things to say about this one. As a person who LOVED Daredevil and enjoyed Jessica Jones and (the first six episodes of) Luke Cage, I had pretty reasonable expectations, but this show couldn't manage to deliver on any of my expectations. First, Finn Jones is horrible as Iron Fist, and no, it's    Wow. Just wow. I honestly had hope for this one.

    Iron Fist is AWFUL. There are very few good things to say about this one. As a person who LOVED Daredevil and enjoyed Jessica Jones and (the first six episodes of) Luke Cage, I had pretty reasonable expectations, but this show couldn't manage to deliver on any of my expectations.

    First, Finn Jones is horrible as Iron Fist, and no, it's not because he's white (I've never really had too much of a problem with that). He seems confused, his acting is mediocre at best, and ironically, he literally looks like he doesn't know what to do with his hands (er, "fist"). The show is incredibly racially insensitive and doesn't exactly have the best portrayals of Asians.

    Rosario Dawson reprises her role as nurse Claire Temple, originally from Daredevil, and at this point, her character's sole purpose seems to be reminding us that these shows are linked together.

    One of the very few highlights of the show was Colleen Wing (portrayed by Jessica Henwick). She's actually pretty good. Her character is really the only well-written character in the series.

    The (few) fight scenes are incredibly dull and boring, and it shocks me to have to say this about a Marvel Studios property. They're unoriginal, underwhelming, and downright bad. The entire show is unoriginal and seems like a ripoff of every superhero movie ever.

    This show is frustrating on every level. Finn Jones' portrayal of Iron Fist is a disgrace to the character. I honestly hope that The Defenders can manage to be better than this.

    Seriously, if The Defenders is bad, I'm gonna start crying or something.    … Expand
  30. MetaKungFu
    Mar 17, 2017
    1
    The people who are praising the fight scenes have never seen a kung fu movie. I doubt the filmmakers have either. It's made by people who have no respect for martial arts and no interest in martial arts movies. Someone attacks the hero with a baton swung overhand, and the hero blocks it by doing a flip and a shin-block. If this was THE FLASH, it might explain why a character is able toThe people who are praising the fight scenes have never seen a kung fu movie. I doubt the filmmakers have either. It's made by people who have no respect for martial arts and no interest in martial arts movies. Someone attacks the hero with a baton swung overhand, and the hero blocks it by doing a flip and a shin-block. If this was THE FLASH, it might explain why a character is able to defy physics enough to make such large movements in the time it takes an arm to swing a 12-inch arc, but still, as a martial response, it was the most idiotic thing I've ever seen. "You're throwing a punch, let me block you with some ballet." At every moment, the performers know where the next move is coming from and what it's going to be; the fight choreography would make zero sense if the fighters didn't already know what move was coming next. It's like watching six-year-olds at wushu practice, except clumsier and less intelligent.… Expand
  31. thedaywalker
    Mar 22, 2017
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. finally finished the series, so this review is based on everything
    In the other marvel series you had a clear villain, DD had fisk, JJ had Killgrave LC had Cottonmouth, then stryker, Iron Fist however twirls around the main villain so much and ends up in a place where it works, but by the time they reveal it, you already tired of everything.
    The fight scenes, they had minor problems of choreography, but i think it was more problems with camera work, when the fight was centered they were nice, but when there was a lot of people against a lot of people, the camera work was so bad that everything seemed theatrical
    No character development, Danny Rand ends the exact place where he started, not knowing who he is as the iron fist
    So overall, i'm saying it was COMPLETELY terrible, but if they want to make it better, they have A LOT of work to do, i liked some fight scenes, and the plot twists in episode 10 and further, and how they set up Steel Serpent
    So it wasn't completely useless, but there are more cons than pros    … Expand
  32. Rtheom
    Mar 30, 2017
    6
    Just don't even watch the first 3 episodes of Iron Fist. They're awkward, boring, and by the end of the season, you're really wondering why they weren't just a 15 minute sequence at the beginning of episode 4. Once you get past episode 3, the show picks up quite a bit, but Danny's lack of maturity throughout the whole thing does get a little grating.

    Ultimately, not as bad as the    Just don't even watch the first 3 episodes of Iron Fist. They're awkward, boring, and by the end of the season, you're really wondering why they weren't just a 15 minute sequence at the beginning of episode 4. Once you get past episode 3, the show picks up quite a bit, but Danny's lack of maturity throughout the whole thing does get a little grating.

    Ultimately, not as bad as the critics made it out to be, but definitely the worst of the Marvel's series from Netflix. Worth watching if you've watched the others and plan to watch the crossover series, but definitely a pass by itself.    … Expand
  33. DrVanillaD
    Mar 27, 2017
    4
    If you're okay with subpar fight choreography and the worst written character in Netflix's Marvel repertoire, than give it a shot. Just know that I went in with VERY low expectations and was still disappointed in the awful character developmentm, writing, and fight sequences.
  34. bska02
    Mar 24, 2017
    5
    Its like that Chinese Buffet you keep going to even though you know you are going to get sick afterwards. The fight scenes are as wretched as billed. The acting is "straight to DVD" caliber, but definitely better than a porno. Netflix seems to be throwing money out to everyone, but it seems they could have saved some money on this poo poo platter.
  35. AdamCroston
    Mar 29, 2017
    5
    Did this show deserve the extent of the hate it received? Not a chance. In comparison to the rest of the Netflix-Marvel line up this is a for sure misfire. But it's not the mound of rotten tomatoes that the aggregate score would lead you to believe it to be. It's an average show. Not great, not outstanding, not terrible, not a disaster, but very much average.

    It's pacing is slow, too    Did this show deserve the extent of the hate it received? Not a chance. In comparison to the rest of the Netflix-Marvel line up this is a for sure misfire. But it's not the mound of rotten tomatoes that the aggregate score would lead you to believe it to be. It's an average show. Not great, not outstanding, not terrible, not a disaster, but very much average.

    It's pacing is slow, too slow a flow for a comic book origin story to unfold and still be regarded as compelling. Unfortunately while this pacing does pick up as the season progresses the early tone weighs down my full enjoyment till the bitter end of episode 13. The characters are also really unlikable for the most part. I was so unsold by Danny, Colleen, and members of the hand throughout the season. The chemistry between characters never hits the same level as Murdock and co. in Daredevil and that's just another thing which holds this show back. Surprisingly the subplot involving the Meechums, Rand's company and Harrold's involvement with Madame Gao is where my interest is peaked, and is the saving grace of this series.

    I feel like the creators of this show tried to replicate the grounded and darker tone of the fellow defender shows, rather than allowing this show and character to be its own thing.With the creators failing to embrace a sense of originality we have ended up with a show which is just okay.    … Expand
  36. GetDaRekM8
    Mar 25, 2017
    4
    Iron fist, lacks any originality what so ever, the entire show is just hanging on the success of its predecessors.
    The entire show is just bogged down with boring and pointless subplots that really just don't fit, there's barely any action in the entire show, and when it happens it happens in a boring way. Unlike all the other Netflix shows, Iron fist probably had the worst villain out of    Iron fist, lacks any originality what so ever, the entire show is just hanging on the success of its predecessors.
    The entire show is just bogged down with boring and pointless subplots that really just don't fit, there's barely any action in the entire show, and when it happens it happens in a boring way. Unlike all the other Netflix shows, Iron fist probably had the worst villain out of the lot, Harold Mechem is one of the worst villains i've seen. It follows every single possible Super-Hero cliche you can think of, the characters are so bland and gullible to the point where i'd rather have Colleen be the Iron fist rather than Danny. The saving grace of the show is just Finn jones. You can see an attempt at a good show, but the execution is extremely poor.    … Expand
  37. Joacin23
    Nov 28, 2017
    0
    Well, i think that the Iron Fist have so many problems that one could really see in the show, that it is a failure for Marvel + Netflix, i dindt enjoy at all, all i want was that the Iron Fist's Girl die or give something more to the drama and that didnt happend... all the history of The Hand we all know it i dont know why they tell us again, and The Iron Fist looks like a Kid with aWell, i think that the Iron Fist have so many problems that one could really see in the show, that it is a failure for Marvel + Netflix, i dindt enjoy at all, all i want was that the Iron Fist's Girl die or give something more to the drama and that didnt happend... all the history of The Hand we all know it i dont know why they tell us again, and The Iron Fist looks like a Kid with a Power, always saying " I am The Inmortal Iron Fist" and doing nothing. Poor Show.… Expand
  38. kman5473
    Jun 14, 2018
    0
    Things I would rather do than watch this awful actor play an awful character with awful dialogue in an awful plot line: anything else!

    This is by far the most horrendous Marvel production yet made. Baaaaaaad.
  39. zouz123
    Oct 2, 2017
    2
    Sooo boring, i watched the 13 episodes in around 5-6 hours, kept hitting fast forward just to stay awake. The fight scenes are super lame, and the characters are stupid, especially iron fist. i just wanted to punch him in the face and tell him "wake up ****
  40. ComandanteCobra
    Apr 4, 2017
    5
    It is not bad but isn't excellent either, I think it is targeted for a younger viewers compared to Daredevil or Jessica jones
    It need to improve some aspects of it's production :
    1) fighting choreography ...action sequences are of importance in a martial arts hero show and in this one are missing something. Fights are slow, pg 13, weapons seems fake and brawls are too often a    It is not bad but isn't excellent either, I think it is targeted for a younger viewers compared to Daredevil or Jessica jones
    It need to improve some aspects of it's production :
    1) fighting choreography ...action sequences are of importance in a
    martial arts hero show and in this one are missing something. Fights are slow, pg 13, weapons seems fake and brawls are too often a "copy+paste action" of famous martial arts movie .
    2) Better locations...both outdoors and indoor are too plain, unispired, and with too much cheap props.
    3) Explain a little more of Marvel universe for viewers thats hasn't watched other Marvel tv show.
    4) Improve dialogues....too many platitude sentences
    5) Danny fails to inspire simpathy because somethimes he looks more stupid than innocent or "out of place in a big city".
    6) get rid of some repetition...how many times do we need to seeDanny's mother dying scene? She is gone, he is sad ....we get it move on...

    I liked a lot the works of Tom Pelphrey and David Wenham thats steal the spotlight from Finn Jones and Jessica Henwick borth.
    In conclusion this show is better that Luke Cages but worst than daredevil (season 1 e 2 both) and jessica jones    … Expand
  41. dell221
    Mar 25, 2017
    6
    lots of action but the fight scene seem to slow. he never used the iron fist on both hands. he never put his costume on either. night nurse over stayed her welcome once again. this could have been a lot better show if they stuck more to the comics and cartoons.
  42. Lordofyou
    Mar 27, 2017
    5
    Marvel this is not....

    This show is OK for what it is - an action/drama show with zero concentration required and mundane character development. However I had to keep reminding myself this was actually a Marvel property! There was no traits of a classic superhero media - no engaging characters, plot twists or even anything that would link it to the Iron Fist from the source    Marvel this is not....

    This show is OK for what it is - an action/drama show with zero concentration required and mundane character development.

    However I had to keep reminding myself this was actually a Marvel property! There was no traits of a classic superhero media - no engaging characters, plot twists or even anything that would link it to the Iron Fist from the source materials.

    Daredevil was a masterclass in how to adapt a super hero franchise to a T.V show - Iron Fist and its creators need to go back to the drawing board for series two. Our only 'hope' is this was just a long drawn out first series and the second season hits the ground running with true Marvel form and class. We don't want another sub-standard TV action/drama - we want Marvel level of quality.

    Overall 5/10 - easy to watch, hard to stay interested.    … Expand
  43. negrocritic
    Apr 14, 2017
    6
    mediocrity, mediocrity, mediocrity, not bad, mediocrity, below mediocre, mediocrity, more mediocrity, even more mediocrity, oh my goodness the mediocrity isn't stopping, MEDIOCRITY...
  44. wellenina
    Oct 16, 2017
    3
    It's a real pain to watch. The plot doesn't seem to go anywhere, the characters look all empty and there's nothing interesting about them. Totally boring
  45. Demonocracy
    May 29, 2017
    7
    I watched the 2 seasons of Into the Badlands before I watched Iron Fist. They are different shows with different premises, but both involve heavily choreographed martial arts action. The biggest let down in Iron Fist is also it's biggest selling point: the martial arts action. Into the bad lands is like a brutal ballet, while Iron Fist is much more tame in comparison. Jean Claude VanI watched the 2 seasons of Into the Badlands before I watched Iron Fist. They are different shows with different premises, but both involve heavily choreographed martial arts action. The biggest let down in Iron Fist is also it's biggest selling point: the martial arts action. Into the bad lands is like a brutal ballet, while Iron Fist is much more tame in comparison. Jean Claude Van Damme's earlier films had more exciting choreography than Iron Fist. That is not to say the martial arts here isn't fun to watch, it's just that it should be much more compelling.

    Danny Rand himself is fine, but the supporting cast of characters of Ward, Joy, and Harold are fantastic. Ward especially won me over as the season went on. The acting all around is very good and saves the show in my opinion. Lots of laughs too. Iron Fist started off kind of goofy but became darker as it went on, which I welcomed.

    There is plenty of room for Iron Fist to grow. The fight scenes need improvement, and the story could explore more themes of substance. They certainly have a great cast to pull all this off.    … Expand
  46. Shekky
    May 9, 2017
    9
    This show was very interesting had a good story with one complaint about the main character. The main character came off a bit naive. I enjoyed the show and I recommend this to others.
  47. OscarTheGrouch
    May 27, 2017
    7
    Maybe it's because I was expecting the worst after reading some of the 'professional' reviews, but this was pretty decent. Not great, but better than average.

    I thought the main actor was a miss-cast. Most of the time his acting is ok, but at certain times when he was acting enraged or sad, it just felt off. It could also be due to the director's instructions, but it didn't look good.    Maybe it's because I was expecting the worst after reading some of the 'professional' reviews, but this was pretty decent. Not great, but better than average.

    I thought the main actor was a miss-cast. Most of the time his acting is ok, but at certain times when he was acting enraged or sad, it just felt off. It could also be due to the director's instructions, but it didn't look good. Which goes for the fight scenes as well, you could sometimes see an attacker go slowly in their offense to give time for the heroes to react to them. I know the fighting is fake, but I don't want to 'see' that it is.

    Story wise I thought this first season was solid. I didn't get bored with the villains or the storyline, and thought most of the actors did a pretty good job portraying it.

    It's obviously not as good as Daredevil, which no other Netflix Marvel series has been able to reach to be honest, but it certainly isn't as bad as Jessica Jones. So yeah, it's above average: a 7.    … Expand
  48. Slovenmind
    Feb 18, 2018
    4
    What a rush of a show. The Actor is ok. The show should have focused on him as a youth(like Stranger Things, kids can carry a show) and focused on his Journey home. From kid to teen and mean while his current situation(adult self in each episode finding his way home and dealing with villains) Could have had a better reason to return home, and more struggles and being prevent at everyWhat a rush of a show. The Actor is ok. The show should have focused on him as a youth(like Stranger Things, kids can carry a show) and focused on his Journey home. From kid to teen and mean while his current situation(adult self in each episode finding his way home and dealing with villains) Could have had a better reason to return home, and more struggles and being prevent at every turn...ALSO, this is the one character who should have had a costume/suit. Basically they rushed this and Defenders out there. My biggest issue was how they jump around from one place to another with little effort. My biggest issue was he came back and was rich way too easy... There are moments of the show I liked, like him breaking into his old family home. BUT him having NO living relatives was like complete nonsense. Nothing on record... The worst was his fist glow and weak abilities...and his soooo lame tattoo or scar on his chest... The show was just way toooooo rushed and not though out... like the watched the Arrow soap opera style set up. If this was on Prime time then this would be excusable... I loved Power Man and Iron Fist, well sort of visually, but this was not fun. Should have had a costume and more struggles for first 3 episodes getting home with flash backs.… Expand
  49. LinttaFlamingo
    Jan 16, 2018
    2
    Iron Fist more like Iron Complete Bollocks Ass.

    If Iron Fist was a show consisting only of the actually interesting stuff, it would be three to four episodes max instead of 13 goddamn episodes. Danny Rand/Iron Fist and Colleen Wing are the only good things about this thing. When they're on-screen, the show is alright, sometimes even quite cute. I liked their chemistry and every time    Iron Fist more like Iron Complete Bollocks Ass.

    If Iron Fist was a show consisting only of the actually interesting stuff, it would be three to four episodes max instead of 13 goddamn episodes. Danny Rand/Iron Fist and Colleen Wing are the only good things about this thing. When they're on-screen, the show is alright, sometimes even quite cute. I liked their chemistry and every time they were in the show something was actually happening.

    But about 60-70% of the show is dedicated to a storyline focusing on Rand Enterprises and its staff, and it's one of the most lifeless, annoying, frustrating, stupid and repetitive storylines I've seen so far. Seriously, that storyline is absolute bollocks. Complete tosh. Dreadful. It is so obviously filler and so out of place that there wasn't a single moment I was enjoying it. The characters Ward and Joy are terrible. They're completely empty and lifelessly acted. Even after just a couple scenes of that business stuff that repeats itself over and over again I was hoping for anything else. The badly edited action scenes that happened probably once every two episodes felt like heaven after watching Ward and Joy talk about stuff over and over again. At one point in the show Ward's dad, Harold, becomes a bigger character and he joins the stupid conversations too, and he was at times even more annoying than Ward. The show never shows, it just tells and it's awfully uninteresting.

    Luckily the show somewhat improves in the later episodes. We start to get more of Danny and Colleen and a lot more happens than just constant talking. Some of the dojo scenes were pretty fun and had some cool soundtrack choices and in episode 12 we get a lot more action too even though it's still pretty badly shot and there isn't really a feeling of weight in it. Sometimes Danny looks like he only has to dodge and everyone flies to a wall and sometimes he struggles against one freaking guy. It's definitely better than any of the Rand Enterprises stuff but not exactly something I'd care to watch again.

    Even if the final few episodes were better, they came far too late and still had some of the terrible stuff in them too and by the end I was just glad for the show to be over. All in all, Iron Fist is bollocks. Not recommended.    … Expand
  50. yosa1
    May 3, 2017
    3
    I liked it well enough to watch the first season,: this show is about a boy who, after a tragedy grows up in a monetary and learns a powerful ability.

    I find it to be the weakest of the Netflix hero series, but the show stands alone on it own merits; namely, good characters, decent acting, interesting setting, and a budget to support it.

    I will also say, that it is somewhat pretentious.
  51. jl747
    Mar 10, 2018
    5
    While this is my least favorite Marvel TV show it is still better than many of the other shows that is out there. I think it did a decent job bringing Iron Fist from the comics to television but unfortunately Iron Fist was never one of my favorite comics. The main thing I think that it has going for it is Danny's powers, but everything else I think is just not as good as the other shows.While this is my least favorite Marvel TV show it is still better than many of the other shows that is out there. I think it did a decent job bringing Iron Fist from the comics to television but unfortunately Iron Fist was never one of my favorite comics. The main thing I think that it has going for it is Danny's powers, but everything else I think is just not as good as the other shows. The action sequences are like watered version of Daredevil, the story (a kid who loses everyone and than gains superpowers) was a watered down version of Jessica Jones. And finally, and perhaps my biggest problem was that I did not like Danny's character it was basically like a grade school boy with superpowers… Expand
  52. VirgonoShaka
    Aug 19, 2017
    5
    Wow Netflix, you dropped the ball on this one. After a string of probably some of the most impressive superheroes shows ever, Iron Fist falls into a more "Meh" situation. With some awesome scenes here and there, some cools effects and some cool characters (GAO!!!) in general by the standard that we have now on this shows this one really doesn't measure up. With a mostly boring protagonistWow Netflix, you dropped the ball on this one. After a string of probably some of the most impressive superheroes shows ever, Iron Fist falls into a more "Meh" situation. With some awesome scenes here and there, some cools effects and some cool characters (GAO!!!) in general by the standard that we have now on this shows this one really doesn't measure up. With a mostly boring protagonist that really doesn't hold a candle to what I expect of the immortal weapon., and some of the most bleh fight scenes in the Netflix series when arguably this one should have been the series to really go all out. Iron fist ends up a mediocre effort. Hopefully this can be corrected in season two and doesn't mean poor tidings for the Defenders. Final verdict: 5.2… Expand
  53. dr0nzer
    Dec 25, 2017
    3
    I was looking forward to the series as it was something more magical in marvel tv, it started off great but about half way through it got stupid and ridiculous, Finn Jones is a terrible actor and he's like a crying baby throughout the series, Jessica Henwick stole the show and her acting was fantastic, she held the series together with an interesting character and a strong performance.
  54. RyanZhao
    Aug 19, 2017
    5
    Its not so bad as the score represents. I mean most of the scenes are OKAY for me( but just ok literally) .

    But I should be honest that it actually has a lot of flaws and terrible scenes. The plot that most bothers me is (i want to say) all of the lines when it comes to Chinese elements. I REALLY MEANS ALL OF THEM. Since I am a Chinese guy, I can have the right to say that most of the    Its not so bad as the score represents. I mean most of the scenes are OKAY for me( but just ok literally) .

    But I should be honest that it actually has a lot of flaws and terrible scenes. The plot that most bothers me is (i want to say) all of the lines when it comes to Chinese elements. I REALLY MEANS ALL OF THEM. Since I am a Chinese guy, I can have the right to say that most of the scenes setting in China are **** and the actors' mandarin with a strong American accent makes me start to suspect myself.

    Well, the action scenes are pretty lame as well, which is kind of ironic because it is a show full of martial arts and kung fu.    … Expand
  55. Spydar71
    Sep 15, 2017
    6
    I, for the most part, liked the show. I did not like the main actors portrayal. There is just something weak in his performance as the young Rand. He is nice on the eyes and all, but I just don't get the feel that he is a kung fu master. He seems too young and I dunno, it just didn't work for me. The story was good, and I loved all the supporting actors, I just didn't like Finn Jones.I, for the most part, liked the show. I did not like the main actors portrayal. There is just something weak in his performance as the young Rand. He is nice on the eyes and all, but I just don't get the feel that he is a kung fu master. He seems too young and I dunno, it just didn't work for me. The story was good, and I loved all the supporting actors, I just didn't like Finn Jones. And it has nothing to do with any of the "white savior" crap, which is how the source material goes. He just didn't really exude a master of martial arts to me. I'd rather see him used as a supporting role for the other characters and see Iron Fist replaced by his Colleen and Misty and their "Daughters of the Dragon" adventures. I will watch season 2, I liked all other aspects of the show, Just not Finn. Sorry guy, either you flopped on your acting or the writes missed the mark on your character. I just think they need to grow you up a bit in the show. Otherwise Iron Fist comes across like a whiney rich kid.… Expand
  56. MarvelJoe
    Mar 9, 2018
    6
    I understand the story but the action and the story itself was too bland. Iron Fist was a bit of a brat in this show and it needs a better writer. It's okay but it also has a bad taste itself.
  57. DaedricAgent
    Jul 21, 2018
    10
    I'm not sure why this TV show got so much criticism and hate as I truly believe it is the best Marvel series on Netflix to date. Whereas with Jessica Jones or Luke Cage I thought were too slow to start and took several episodes before you were fully engrossed with Iron Fist I was hooked from the beginning.
  58. Goo4you
    Jun 1, 2017
    5
    Slow plodding tedious dialogue interspersed within the confines of a creeping to the finish line story arc make Iron Fist a slog of show to watch. Add in the generally basic fight choreography and you have Marvel's 1st t.v dud.

    Of course this show is going to be compared to it predecessors, but try and look at it as a stand alone and nothing really changes. The plot is transparent and    Slow plodding tedious dialogue interspersed within the confines of a creeping to the finish line story arc make Iron Fist a slog of show to watch. Add in the generally basic fight choreography and you have Marvel's 1st t.v dud.

    Of course this show is going to be compared to it predecessors, but try and look at it as a stand alone and nothing really changes. The plot is transparent and generic, the relationship(s) are negatively strained. There is less tension between the characters and more obvious added tension because someone told the writers of this show to add a lot more "TENSION" (it's forced to the point of absurdity).

    The actual "Iron fist" effect might be the most reprehensible and laughable to come from ANY of the comic book IP's. This effect equates to pressing a flashlight into your palm and seeing the light come out the other side (oohhh! I can see my veins and bones!!). I was what 8 years old when I figured out that, why make this, the first actual visual effect in the tv marvel properties be so underwhelming.

    The cast is for the most part doing the best they can with what they have, but there is just so much one can do with a shallow,vapid script; which is almost formulaic. More could have been done with the final standalone show before the defenders come together.
    In truth, I would have rather they went with a standalone Punisher story and have him fill the role, since they have already dedicated air time and resources to the character even if this is a departure from the comics. At least then, they wouldn't have to ham fist another story in because "that's the way it is in the comics.

    If you enjoy Marvel, you'll watch this. If you've watched all the other Netflix Marvel stuff, you'll watch this...but most likely not enjoy it. Here's to The Defenders fixing the bad taste Iron fist left in my mouth.    … Expand
  59. Dirk2112
    Mar 22, 2017
    5
    To say that Iron Fist is baffling on multiple levels is kind of an understatement. Much of it would be and look fine if it were say a particularly action oriented half season of The Good Wife but it neither looks nor plays nor reads like a show about a martial arts master from a mystical monastery of warrior monks on a mission of vengeance in the New York City that was one of the twoTo say that Iron Fist is baffling on multiple levels is kind of an understatement. Much of it would be and look fine if it were say a particularly action oriented half season of The Good Wife but it neither looks nor plays nor reads like a show about a martial arts master from a mystical monastery of warrior monks on a mission of vengeance in the New York City that was one of the two western cradles of the 70s Kung-Fu craze that inspired it. The show spends a lot more time (like a lot more time) in luxury high-rise apartments than than in dojos, in boardrooms filled with venal corporate executroids than tea rooms filled with tong hatchet men and under trees in Central Park than on the streets of Chinatown. I honestly couldn’t quite suss why anyone would make or want to see an Iron Fist show that swapped out virtually any wuxia slash chanbara tropes and aesthetics for extended drug pricing debates or digs through excel docs and non descript warehouse or campus settings. To be fair, that’s all conceptual but the show also doesn’t work at the character level. Several exist for reasons never justified by the story as it unfolds and only one of them has motivations that are entirely clear. They all just do and feel things randomly and over the course of several multi-episode arcs it matches Ebert’s definition of an “Idiot Plot” perfectly. Even so, if the action worked, it could probably skate on most if not all of the above points but it does not, like not at all. Especially not in the context of a television universe that includes Daredevil and Into the Badlands. So in short, it’s inexplicably meh, at best.… Expand
  60. marj666
    Mar 21, 2017
    6
    it is watchable but I would not recommend it to anybody , it does not give me good fights to enjoy and story is mehhh , Netflix fails to bring the show to the level where i will be waiting for the next season to arrive ,
  61. Haikudo
    Mar 28, 2017
    5
    The show fails to go above a mediocre 5 on anything but the surface level. Unlike the rest of Marvel-Netflix collaborations this time they did not bring any ideas or issues of the world to the table. The main character is the blandest and least likable person in the entire show. The only character that showed any arc (in this case it's more of a growth) was Ward Mitchum, a secondaryThe show fails to go above a mediocre 5 on anything but the surface level. Unlike the rest of Marvel-Netflix collaborations this time they did not bring any ideas or issues of the world to the table. The main character is the blandest and least likable person in the entire show. The only character that showed any arc (in this case it's more of a growth) was Ward Mitchum, a secondary character bringing something to every scene he's in.

    The show is definitely not a 10, as a lot of users here would like it to be, but it's also not a 2 as some critics put it out of spite for "cultural appropriation". However, in my point of view, it's better to be entertainingly bad 2 than a bland, mediocre 5.
    I wouldn't recommend watching this unless you're using this a background noise while talking with someone or just want to be bored for 10-ish hours. There are better shows, there are worse, so it's up to you to decide how you spend your time.    … Expand
  62. fanglemeister
    Mar 20, 2017
    5
    Being this is a Netflix production and the Netflix rating system says a 3/5 rating is "I liked it", I have to drop this down to a 50% grade here, to an "almost didn't like it". It's not bad enough overall to skip it entirely, but you may regret wasting most of a weekend on it! The problem is in the writing, the part of Danny Rand is very schizophrenic, one minute he's a highly trainedBeing this is a Netflix production and the Netflix rating system says a 3/5 rating is "I liked it", I have to drop this down to a 50% grade here, to an "almost didn't like it". It's not bad enough overall to skip it entirely, but you may regret wasting most of a weekend on it! The problem is in the writing, the part of Danny Rand is very schizophrenic, one minute he's a highly trained kung fu master, the next minute he's getting a severe beat-down from an old man with a steel pipe and some boxing training. One minute he's a zen master in complete comtrol of his emotions, the next minute his emotions fly out the window with very little provocation. Otherwise? The camera work, the direction, and the acting is all 75-80%, but the script really brings the overall score way down.… Expand
  63. OleBerg
    Apr 2, 2017
    5
    Saved by the villains

    The portrait of Iron Fist/Danny Rand leaves a lot to be desired, and the same goes for his compatriots. The nurse Claire, known from other series, may be an exception. Also, for a super-hero-aspirant, Iron Fist simply isn't portraied as strong enough, every henchman shouldn't be a battle for Iron Fist. But the villains save the day. They are well thought out,    Saved by the villains

    The portrait of Iron Fist/Danny Rand leaves a lot to be desired, and the same goes for his compatriots. The nurse Claire, known from other series, may be an exception. Also, for a super-hero-aspirant, Iron Fist simply isn't portraied as strong enough, every henchman shouldn't be a battle for Iron Fist.

    But the villains save the day. They are well thought out, and their plotting and scheming makes sense. (Don't want to make any spoilers.)

    But at least a ground have been laid, that better seasons can be build upon.    … Expand
  64. Sushimoe
    Mar 22, 2017
    3
    I'm surprised how many positive reviews there are from users. Many of these positive reviews say it's not the best show. They go on to say that they didn't like the characters, or the action, or the story. Even with all these criticisms, their review shows a score of 8, 9, or 10. There were multiple elements they didn't like, but yet give it a high score? I have three theories:

    1) I    I'm surprised how many positive reviews there are from users. Many of these positive reviews say it's not the best show. They go on to say that they didn't like the characters, or the action, or the story. Even with all these criticisms, their review shows a score of 8, 9, or 10. There were multiple elements they didn't like, but yet give it a high score? I have three theories:

    1) I think these reviewers really didn't enjoy the show as much as their score reflects, but are really just trying to give a middle finger to the professional critics because they think it's fun to disagree with them.
    2) They were expecting a 2 out of 10, but because it was just a little better than expected, it's suddenly worthy of a high score.
    3) They up-voted the show just to "prove" that SJWs were wrong about the the casting choice for Danny.

    Danny is the least likable character in the show. He's poorly written, poorly acted, and does not look the part. The worst part is that he is the protagonist so there's no avoiding him. In one scene, he's gloating about how he has spent 15 years training, and he's mastered the ability to control his emotions, as well as the ability to control his body. Basically in the same breath, he starts raging like a child. When he calms down, but less than minute later, he has a panic attack and has trouble breathing. Doesn't feel like he's mastered anything, Every time he gets mad (which is like all the time), he does this thing where he squints and breathes heavily. It's laughable and cringe-worthy at the same time.

    The story is predictable, but still takes forever to develop. It's a 13 episode season, and things don't start happening until episode 8. If not for the side characters, this show would be a total flop. Colleen Wing was the highlight of the show, but they ruin her by relegating her to the love interest. For no reason, she suddenly becomes googly-eyed for Danny. Their relationship feels forced. Joy and Ward were good. Madame Gao was also good. Everyone else was mediocre.

    The fight scenes need a lot of help. The actors are slow and stiff. They move to defend even before the attack starts. Most times, the attacker obviously swings into an empty space where it would not have hit anyone, even if the defender had not moved. Punches and kicks look weak, like it wouldn't even hurt if you intentionally let it hit you. There are a bunch of cuts and dark shots to hide the fact that the actors don't have any fight training.

    If you're looking for action, you'll be disappointed. If you're looking for drama, look elsewhere. If you're looking for comedy or at least comic relief, it's non-existent. If you are a Marvel fan with blinders on, that's the only way you'll overlook all the flaws.

    I can understand when someone says it's watchable, but I can't see how anyone can say it's good.    … Expand
  65. Skeeter206
    Mar 22, 2017
    3
    Anybody that gives this show a 9 or a 10 is completely delusional. This show has mediocre acting, bad fight choreography(in the most martial arts intensive character from the defenders), poor story telling(too many story lines that go nowhere, or end up with anti-climactic endings), and overall is just extremely perplexing. This show just doesn't make any sense when you think about theAnybody that gives this show a 9 or a 10 is completely delusional. This show has mediocre acting, bad fight choreography(in the most martial arts intensive character from the defenders), poor story telling(too many story lines that go nowhere, or end up with anti-climactic endings), and overall is just extremely perplexing. This show just doesn't make any sense when you think about the series of events in a logical manner, now I know not everyone wants to do this for television, but when you try to do so while watching Iron Fist you will end up more angry at the show creator(the guy who ruined the last few seasons of Dexter), than you will find yourself entertained.

    I give this show a 3 to be fair because it is occasionally okay, but the majority of the time it is bad if not awful.    … Expand
  66. kstud1
    Mar 22, 2017
    3
    How any one could give this a 10 is beyond me, they are just doing it to make the positive reviews higher than the critics reviews when the critics are spot on with this one, Finn has no martial arts background and it shows in every move he made, his acting was fair but not great.
    People should stop comparing this to Luke cage because in reality it was 100 % better than this.
  67. Kar_Rwen
    Mar 22, 2017
    2
    The only reason this score isn't zero is because the plot has a beginning, middle and an end. I wasn't captivated by the story and only watched it all because it connects to other Netflix Marvel series. The dialogue was very amateur, characters lacked depth and were hard to empathize with. It is disappointing considering how great its Marvel predecessors were.
  68. Mdbrown
    Mar 19, 2017
    5
    Keanu Reeves had four months to prepare for the Matrix. Finn Jones had a month to learn Kung Fu and Wushu and Tai Chi. The limited training shows. I feel sorry for the actor having to defend the producers decisions on his own. Most of the fight scenes have overhead or rear shots to allow for a stunt double. You never see a wide angle, un-cut fight scene showing Finns face in the frame.Keanu Reeves had four months to prepare for the Matrix. Finn Jones had a month to learn Kung Fu and Wushu and Tai Chi. The limited training shows. I feel sorry for the actor having to defend the producers decisions on his own. Most of the fight scenes have overhead or rear shots to allow for a stunt double. You never see a wide angle, un-cut fight scene showing Finns face in the frame.

    The fight scenes will get better when Iron Fist starts wearing a mask as this will allow for more stunt doubles OR when Finn Jones is given time to learn martial arts. Martial arts fans may prefer 'Into the Badlands' or 'Marco Polo'.

    [Update after episode 8]
    Fans of martial arts movies will like this episode. The fight scenes get better from here on. Finn's seem more comfortable practising Tai Chi too.    … Expand
  69. gabrielpereira
    Mar 22, 2017
    1
    (Brazzilian Portuguese only)

    A pior série do universo marvel até agora
    Falha em roteiro,produção e direção. As lutas são extremamentes previsíveis e fracas
  70. mroffbeat
    Mar 24, 2017
    3
    After a few episodes in, I could not stand the boring 'he said, she did blah blah' conversations any more.
    Because of respect to the actors, I finished the show but with a twisted arm
  71. ThatChaz_Guy
    Mar 21, 2017
    3
    It felt like more than half the show was about family drama. And those characters felt so cliche and flat to me. There wasn't that much fighting or action. And even when there were the fights looked really fake.
    For a person who has spent 15 years away studying and mastering his emotion Danny came off way too whiny. It would have been better if they build up to this over more episodes,    It felt like more than half the show was about family drama. And those characters felt so cliche and flat to me. There wasn't that much fighting or action. And even when there were the fights looked really fake.
    For a person who has spent 15 years away studying and mastering his emotion Danny came off way too whiny. It would have been better if they build up to this over more episodes, maybe show casing his armor starting to crack by having little things from the real world effect him, but he just come off like a crybaby right away.
    And he is constantly upset, which gave this show more of a teenage drama feel.
    It also bothered me that he just assimilated into the world with ease. Besides a cheesy first generation iPod, he didn't talk like or many and cheesy references from the time period that he would be use to. He is handed a smart phone and suddenly he knows how to work out? He knows how to work a tablet? I mean where is the character struggle with the modern age? I feel like that is a huge missed opportunity at some general laughs and plot development.
    He also talked about his vow of celibacy and then episode or two later jumps into sex like it's no big deal. I mean that doesn't even make sense. And if he has been training with monks all this time wouldn't it have been better to have the character oblivious to flirting or sexual tension for a bit?
    And besides Madame Gao, the villains were really disappointing. The only interesting fight was with the drunk warrior. That was entertaining. But overall this feels really sloppy.    … Expand
  72. 2OldFan
    Mar 31, 2017
    0
    Plodding, whispered, shadowy. Shows the problem of expanding a 2.5 hour movie to 13 hours. He really doesn't come across as innocent or naive. He comes across as stupid.
  73. DirtyDave
    Mar 19, 2017
    4
    Slowly after the main character gets you to dislike him, the rest of the cast process to do the same with flat personalities, and at times, cringe worthy dialogue and acting. Fights lack spark. Twists lack surprise. And there's an absurd lack of iron fisting in this story. Tie in characters help, but not enough to save anything.
  74. Kordun
    Mar 20, 2017
    5
    For a kung fu master and master of the "Iron Fist", with years in study & training he had big problems against security guys. Also the hero gets always very angry, it seems that our hero did not take his lessons seriously in his dojo.

    Totally dubious that this is a master of somthing!!!!!!! This series is boring and is form my opinion the worst marvel season I have ever seen......I hope    For a kung fu master and master of the "Iron Fist", with years in study & training he had big problems against security guys. Also the hero gets always very angry, it seems that our hero did not take his lessons seriously in his dojo.

    Totally dubious that this is a master of somthing!!!!!!! This series is boring and is form my opinion the worst marvel season I have ever seen......I hope the next season gets better!    … Expand
  75. teacherteachme
    Mar 22, 2017
    3
    This show is Iron Fist. Danny Rand's Iron Fist. It should have showed how he became that. Most of his life was spent in K'un Lun! That should have been a big part of the show. Instead it barely registered outside of some snow drifts, a couple monks, and a stone gate. Disappointment for fans and a failure on the show's part. Notice how Daredevil showed us flashbacks of his training withThis show is Iron Fist. Danny Rand's Iron Fist. It should have showed how he became that. Most of his life was spent in K'un Lun! That should have been a big part of the show. Instead it barely registered outside of some snow drifts, a couple monks, and a stone gate. Disappointment for fans and a failure on the show's part. Notice how Daredevil showed us flashbacks of his training with Stick?

    ( Here I agree partially with you. Yes he had a childlike behavior and outlook but that was because the writers couldn't think of anything else to give him. Think through that please. yes he was an Orphan, but what exactly did he go throw in K'un Lun that the other children of the city didn't go through? The training? They trained. And didn't Davos and his father "adopt" Danny and treat him like family? Davos and Danny calling each other brother was more than just because they were monks. They shared a life together growing up. That's really cruel and brutal! His childlike tantrums and pouting made no sense. You're right though: Flawed characters are compelling and interesting, but Danny is neither because all he is is his childlike behavior. His whole character is that flaw and that's not a character at all. It's a plot device to move the story forward. He does that perfectly.)

    (I'll jump in early here. Being a critic and a fan is not mutually exclusive. Above all people want well told stories! Sure even I would have liked to have seen an Asian Danny Rand, but after seeing this mess I am so glad they didn't do it. If Danny had been Asian with this same showrunner and writing staff the show still would have been a mess only now people like you would have hated the show and chalked it up to the "politically correct" sjw agenda makers. it's really laughable and sad. So now you got what you wanted: a Danny Rand "just like the comics" except to you that means white. To me a fan who actually read those comics and have them still in the basement of my parent's home, it means having a Danny who has a true heart who knows what he's capable of who's earnest and courageous and a bit prideful. Not a childlike man boy with platitudes. Go back and read the comics.)

    (Once again I'll interject. Like I said before. People want compelling stories. No one wants to be preached at. It's easy to tell when you're being preached at because it comes out of no where. It's like someone is yelling at you on a proverbial soapbox. However, if a character has been written well and that character holds some viewpoint NO MATTER WHAT IT IS then if they express that view based on good character writing that set it up then even if I agree or disagree the point is is that is good writing and hopefully good acting! I could just see you in the Selma movie rolling your eyes at MLK and his social justice advocacy. The nerve of that man, right? Jesus. These things are easy to spot. Also Iron Fist didn't deal with Mental Illness. It was just a few scenes in a mental hospital and barely for an episode. They tried, but they dropped that story line quick with no development. Want to see a show that deals with mental illness in a meaningful way? Watch Legion. Iron Fist didn't deal with homelessness. It had a couple scenes with one homeless guy that could have led to something great but was discarded. What was the point even? Danny Rand was not homeless. His home is K'un Lun. The gate was open. He could have gone home. His no shoes and rags made no sense.)

    (Yes people were upset over the whitewashing but once Finn was cast it was done. It then fell on the shoulders of the showrunner and writers to craft a tale that didn't exploit tired Asian tropes that leave a bad feeling. They tried, but they failed more often than they succeeded. You seem to ignore that even people who wanted an Asian Danny were ready to give this show a fair viewing and were actually hoping it would succeed. Do you think people want to see racist and stereotypical depictions of themselves and culture (the wider Asian diaspora) on TV? No, even if the main character wasn't Asian people still wanted POC to be represented as people and fully realized characters. Also you seem to misunderstand the difference between Doctor Strange and Danny Rand. Yes, they are both White Saviors. That's problematic with both. However, Doctor Strange actually had writers who added depth. The mangling of his hands incites a dramatic transformational arc in his character. Still though that movie has problems with it's portrayal of the ancient one and yeah I love Tilda Swinton but it is what it is. They tried to give Wong a beefier part and that some what worked. Doc Strange didn't do everything on his own. He did have Wong and Mordu as well as Tilda do help him. He saves them because he is willing (like the ancient one) to use dark magic for good. That's why Mordu and    … Expand
  76. Craes
    Mar 22, 2017
    3
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It's Marvel. I love Marvel. I really loved Netflix other Marvel shows, especially Jessica Jones.
    This show is not good though. Binge watched the entire thing during the weekend hoping it would improve but it never did.

    Why would you cast an actor that has zero martial arts experience in a role of character that is suppose to be one of the best Kung Fu experts in the world?
    And, by Finn Jones's own words, he practised three (3!) weeks for the role.
    You can see during fighting scenes and TaiChi scenes he has no clue what he's doing. Which is annoying for a character that is suppose to have 15 years training, 7 days a week.

    ***some minor spoiler***
    Also the script is just terrible, the character is annoying and stupid and likeable at all. He doesn't progress at all, doesn't develop but continues throughout show as what I would say a spoiled, emotion filled brat.
    The fact that he on multiple occasions says he has been trained for years to keep his emotions at bay and every single setback or someone contradicts him he explodes.
    Claire mentioned once that the training keeping emotions bottled up for years might sooner or later explode. Which would make sense but this guy explodes all the time, have no control ever and I was waiting fro him to suddenly emerge and find his focus but it never happens. Last episode he is as emotional and stupid as in first.

    Would have been a score of if not for the great acting from some supporting characters, like Tom Pelhrey's portrayal of Ward. Jessica's role as Coleen Wing was fairly decent too. And I've loved Rosaria Dawson / Claire throughout all Marvel shows.    … Expand
  77. pocky9091
    Mar 23, 2017
    2
    Hey guess what, I didn't need a critic to tell me this was bad. I witnessed it with my very own eyes and I'm sorry I wasted so many hours of my life. How people could rate this show a 9 or 10 is far beyond my comprehension, unless those guys are being paid by Netflix to try and salvage something beyond help. The critics are not wrong. Boring, slow, offensive, whiny, dumb, pointless areHey guess what, I didn't need a critic to tell me this was bad. I witnessed it with my very own eyes and I'm sorry I wasted so many hours of my life. How people could rate this show a 9 or 10 is far beyond my comprehension, unless those guys are being paid by Netflix to try and salvage something beyond help. The critics are not wrong. Boring, slow, offensive, whiny, dumb, pointless are just a few of the words that come to mind. I can accept a tired plot if done well. I can even watch a dumb action flick with no plot if it has decent fight scenes and like them. This show doesn't even have that. Stay away. It doesn't even need to be compared to any of the other Marvel shows on Netflix...it's just bad by any standard. I haven't spoken to a single person I know who actually liked this show.… Expand
  78. anoop
    Mar 29, 2017
    3
    Premise was great, acting was good or OK, but the story line killed it. So many predictable things.
    I expected a lot more rationality from the main character who spent 15 years in monk training.
    His total naiveness, his stupidity in tricky situations, his gullibility, his lack of control over his emotions.... was just SO SO SO cringe worthy. I felt like slapping the lead character at    Premise was great, acting was good or OK, but the story line killed it. So many predictable things.
    I expected a lot more rationality from the main character who spent 15 years in monk training.
    His total naiveness, his stupidity in tricky situations, his gullibility, his lack of control over his emotions.... was just SO SO SO cringe worthy. I felt like slapping the lead character at times.
    Story writers and directors just ruined a great great premise.
    So sad.    … Expand
  79. Conciousjess
    Mar 30, 2017
    0
    Does he really have to be so "White Boy" about it? When you think of kung fu warriors who have mastered their craft, and have been "chosen" on top of that, many characteristics come to mind. To name a few: Discipline, dedication, focus, maturity, loyalty to his masters, and wisdom. Everything that billionaire kid Danny Rand has NOT; despite spending 15 years training in a monastery withDoes he really have to be so "White Boy" about it? When you think of kung fu warriors who have mastered their craft, and have been "chosen" on top of that, many characteristics come to mind. To name a few: Discipline, dedication, focus, maturity, loyalty to his masters, and wisdom. Everything that billionaire kid Danny Rand has NOT; despite spending 15 years training in a monastery with monk warriors, and no outside western influence. He fails, and fails, and is quite simply an idiot. Hes way too gullible, or as i like to say A SUCKER. What ancient way of life , and organizations of skilled warriors would give this kid the Iron Fist? He doesn't know who he is, deserted his post, and totally failed in the end. To get it right next time Netflix and Marvel must envision "Kung Warrior". "But rich white kids chosen..." No look at me WARRIOR. "But mix privileged white kid with monk..." NO! WAR RI OR!. Goodness gracious white people, you cant white wash everything. Lets all respect realistic boundaries, please. And if anyone thinks this is racist. No, In an attempt to make worlds collide, Iron Fist waters down kung fu in a way that is quite disrespectful and can be looked at as the oh so common need for white people to hijack a culture , and make themselves appear as the dominant ones. You may continue to watch it, but you will be annoyed by every minute of it.… Expand
  80. vexiled
    Mar 18, 2017
    5
    Sorry guys, but critics are not wrong.
    This is a series that is supposed to chronicle one of the greatest martial artists on the Marvel Universe Earth, and we are given a late 90s, B-movie action treatment, with stiffly choreographed fights by people who are not real martial artists. The quick cuts and dark shots betray this, repeatedly.
    Where we got solid character development and fresh    Sorry guys, but critics are not wrong.
    This is a series that is supposed to chronicle one of the greatest martial artists on the Marvel Universe Earth, and we are given a late 90s, B-movie action treatment, with stiffly choreographed fights by people who are not real martial artists. The quick cuts and dark shots betray this, repeatedly.
    Where we got solid character development and fresh fight scenes, in the previous Marvel-Netflix entries, in Iron Fist, we are given a placeholder of drudgery and a sluggish and bland group of people it's impossible to care about, or identify with, in any way.
    The writing is sloppy, the action is cookie-cutter and subpar, the casting is a huge misstep, and overall, the quality of this series is a huge downgrade, from everything we have previously seen.
    Anyone saying "Don't listen to critics...form your own opinions."...hey, guess what?
    I did...and my opinion is...this series is a disappointment, on pretty much every level.    … Expand
  81. DonMega
    Mar 20, 2017
    3
    I wished that at least the fight scenes in Iron Fist could be good, but turns out it violates almost all of Jackie Chan's fight choreography rules.
    Don't move the camera unnecessarily, action and reaction in the same shot, there should be a rhythm in the fight, emphasize the hit by editing two shots on the same hit in rapid succession, and do as many takes as necessary to get a flawless    I wished that at least the fight scenes in Iron Fist could be good, but turns out it violates almost all of Jackie Chan's fight choreography rules.
    Don't move the camera unnecessarily, action and reaction in the same shot, there should be a rhythm in the fight, emphasize the hit by editing two shots on the same hit in rapid succession, and do as many takes as necessary to get a flawless fight.
    What we got was shaky cam, rapid cuts especially when hits are suppose to land, lack of rhythm through the entire series, a jarring display of whiffed punches and kicks, sloppy movement and timing.
    There are very sharp differences in skill between actual stuntmen/ martial artists and the actors. The stuntmen have really robust moves while the actors show a lack of training and practice. I really cannot accept that the greatest martial artist in Marvel to have such an average level of physicality.
    I'm really disappointed with Iron Fist.    … Expand
  82. Bitmouse
    Jun 27, 2018
    10
    I think this show has a lot to do with how much you can identify with the characters in it, as do most shows. Perhaps the critical reception of this show has something to do with it not having universal appeal. Or perhaps it is more a result of the current conquest on whitewashing in hollywood, which I agree with in intent. However, I don't know if the general negative reception reallyI think this show has a lot to do with how much you can identify with the characters in it, as do most shows. Perhaps the critical reception of this show has something to do with it not having universal appeal. Or perhaps it is more a result of the current conquest on whitewashing in hollywood, which I agree with in intent. However, I don't know if the general negative reception really reflects the quality of this show, the story, and the characters therein.

    I recommend giving it a chance and seeing it without an eye towards whether the main character should be asian, but take it at face value. A white guy can go to Asia and learn something. At least this white guy isn't saving Asia (Matt Damon), isn't the Last Samurai (Tom Cruise), or isn't The Last Mohican (Daniel Day Louis).

    *****Edit: I just wrote this in response to this article: https://screenrant.com/marvel-iron-fist-better-luke-cage-season-2 - It isn't my best writing but gets the idea across****

    Hey Tom ,

    There actually isn't a precedent in Buddhism or in my experience as a graduate from Naropa's Religious Studies Department or as a yogi/meditator towards resolution of one's psychological issues. Mind reflects environment. A cave may provide a still mind, however upon engaging with things that trigger one's patterns, one's patterns come up. We tend to identify with our patterns. Danny as portrayed in the show is fairly accurate to how someone in his position would act. Those conflicts would be pretty natural.

    One cannot clear oneself psychologically. Psychological growth is an endless thing. Just as the contents of mind are endless.

    I feel particularly able to validate their portrayal of Danny as a whiteman who pursued eastern ways coming from a wealthy family where my father was a captain of his industry. I haven't seen a more accurate portrayal of how I was at that age.

    However, I don't think it would be easy for most people to know these things since most people haven't trained like Danny and come from that background so it is easy to say, wtf.

    I just wanted to chime in because his character is accurate.    … Expand
  83. kotymba
    Mar 23, 2017
    6
    This TV series not as bad as critics claimed it, but it is also not as good as Marvel fanboys defend it. I liked acting performance, picture, sometimes music and even intro. Also main character is interesting, I liked him more than Luke Cage and Jessica Johns. But all other stuff is boring: marshal arts, plot and even idea! Seams like Netflix made Iron Fist asap in order not to postponeThis TV series not as bad as critics claimed it, but it is also not as good as Marvel fanboys defend it. I liked acting performance, picture, sometimes music and even intro. Also main character is interesting, I liked him more than Luke Cage and Jessica Johns. But all other stuff is boring: marshal arts, plot and even idea! Seams like Netflix made Iron Fist asap in order not to postpone "The Defenders".… Expand
  84. Hype2x
    Nov 4, 2017
    0
    Straight Garbage. How Marvel lets someone like Scott Buck make a hot mess out of a character like Iron Fist?
    Finn Jones is miscast, the villains are decent, the action scenes don't feel "Iron-Fisty". Even the CGI looks bad.
    It's disappointing that Netflix's Marvel came from great quality of Daredevil to this. The only good thing about this show was Jessica Henwick, who i cared more    Straight Garbage. How Marvel lets someone like Scott Buck make a hot mess out of a character like Iron Fist?
    Finn Jones is miscast, the villains are decent, the action scenes don't feel "Iron-Fisty". Even the CGI looks bad.
    It's disappointing that Netflix's Marvel came from great quality of Daredevil to this.
    The only good thing about this show was Jessica Henwick, who i cared more about than the Iron Fist himself.    … Expand
  85. elyh
    Mar 29, 2017
    6
    i prefer this show to the 3 previous entries (luke cage, DD, JJ) & it's way more dynamic. iron fist is a more intresting super hero, their's the bruce wayne angle, the bruce lee angle, and his powers are cool. Some of the fight scenes are a bit pathetic but still i like the intrigue.

    Yeah there's a real problem in this show with the fight scenes, Fist doesn't really use his powers    i prefer this show to the 3 previous entries (luke cage, DD, JJ) & it's way more dynamic. iron fist is a more intresting super hero, their's the bruce wayne angle, the bruce lee angle, and his powers are cool. Some of the fight scenes are a bit pathetic but still i like the intrigue.

    Yeah there's a real problem in this show with the fight scenes, Fist doesn't really use his powers often... and he lacks agression for a "living weapon". Still I find it better than the previous netflix shows. Would of been better if they made only ten episodes.    … Expand
  86. Whatfer
    Mar 18, 2017
    6
    I am not sure how this ended up being such an inferior show to the other MarvelFlix offerings, but it is. Casting, most of the cast is Ok, but casting the Knight of Flowers, Loras Tyrell was a mistake, he cannot carry this show. He comes off as a moody hipster, seems like he should be berating my choice in coffee not saving NY from the Hand.
    Action, I can't even fathom how we went from    I am not sure how this ended up being such an inferior show to the other MarvelFlix offerings, but it is. Casting, most of the cast is Ok, but casting the Knight of Flowers, Loras Tyrell was a mistake, he cannot carry this show. He comes off as a moody hipster, seems like he should be berating my choice in coffee not saving NY from the Hand.
    Action, I can't even fathom how we went from DareDevil level fight scenes, some of the best fights outside of film, to this. They are as bad as the CW superhero shows. Sloppy editing to cover for actors who are bad at the choreography.
    its just not up to snuff with the other Netflix shows. Its not a BAD show, its just a perfectly average show.    … Expand
  87. georgio
    Apr 4, 2017
    5
    Ironfist is an epitome of mediocre TV Show. Mediocre acting, mediocre fight scenes and mediocre writing - with occasional flashes of brilliance as well as WTF moments. If you really need to kill some time and you are fan of Marvel universe then by all means watch it. Otherwise avoid.
  88. Arbusto
    Mar 18, 2017
    10
    This show is really good and fun to watch. what is wrong with all those critics? good acting, fun story and very entertaining a little big like arrow, but its very solid and not bad. have fun and watch it
  89. billhouse
    Mar 21, 2017
    2
    Understandably, there would be plenty of comic book fans rooting for this series, but after watching what was hyped to be a grand martial arts story for Iron Fist, I'm left scratching my head at its positive reviews.
    I can't speak as much for it as others can as I could only get through 4-5 episodes before I realized I was bored out of my mind watching this.
    The characters were boring    Understandably, there would be plenty of comic book fans rooting for this series, but after watching what was hyped to be a grand martial arts story for Iron Fist, I'm left scratching my head at its positive reviews.
    I can't speak as much for it as others can as I could only get through 4-5 episodes before I realized I was bored out of my mind watching this.
    The characters were boring and flat and it was hard to care for what anyone was doing except for maybe Wing and her dojo problems. Danny Rand just felt like a guy reading lines and walking through the city; any mysticism there was supposed to be was lost by poor writing.
    The plot trundled along but had nothing interesting happen to our protagonist, except for the occasional run-in with thugs, resulting in stiff, poorly-choreographed fight scenes.
    Who ever wrote for this series ruined it before it had even begun.    … Expand
  90. BlackmetalGAMER
    Mar 18, 2017
    7
    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!
  91. DarkDomino
    Mar 18, 2017
    8
    I think if this was the first or second Netflix/Marvel show it would be receiving much better reviews. Yep it suffers some of the same "bit stretched out in the middle" issues as all the previous shows but it's still thoroughly enjoyable with some kick arse fights. I think this is more of a case of reviewer familiarity breeding contempt rather than it actually being a bad show. WellI think if this was the first or second Netflix/Marvel show it would be receiving much better reviews. Yep it suffers some of the same "bit stretched out in the middle" issues as all the previous shows but it's still thoroughly enjoyable with some kick arse fights. I think this is more of a case of reviewer familiarity breeding contempt rather than it actually being a bad show. Well worth a viewing.… Expand
  92. Athraxes
    Mar 18, 2017
    3
    This will be an honest review without the fanboy glasses...

    I liked the other Marvel-Netflix co-ops so far (although Luke Cage wasnt rly my thing) especially Jessica Jones. Iron Fist is a big disappointment in every compartment. The characters are pretty much unlikeable... especially Danny. He trained for 15 years in a monastery and acts like a little kid... impulsive, violent and    This will be an honest review without the fanboy glasses...

    I liked the other Marvel-Netflix co-ops so far (although Luke Cage wasnt rly my thing) especially Jessica Jones.
    Iron Fist is a big disappointment in every compartment. The characters are pretty much unlikeable... especially Danny. He trained for 15 years in a monastery and acts like a little kid... impulsive, violent and stupid.
    The story is boring and pointless... there is 0 suspense at any point... there are no surprises...
    The action is mediocre at best ( I liked the drunken boxing fight tho but still... pretty much every time the opponents look way more skilled and then they just "give up" or sth and get beaten ). The dialogue is horrible...
    Some of the acting is okay. I liked Madame Gao, Colleen and the Meachums and I was happy to see Carrie-Anne Moss... but thats kinda it....
    The whole season was like a huge waste of time... you always feel like there should be something cool happening soon but it just doesnt...

    I can understand that some ppl like this more than others but in my opinion even if u are a fan u cant argue against all the weaknesses... even as a fand I wouldnt give more than a 6 ... And I dont understand why so many ppl blindly defend this series when its obviously not good....    … Expand
  93. Ariao
    Mar 18, 2017
    10
    Great entrerntainment. Bad Critic reviews does not mean bad tv show, and that proven with this awesome season ride. It jeeps getting better and better.
  94. Cicero8
    Mar 19, 2017
    9
    I'm 9 episodes in, and so far I really enjoy this show. I'll be frank, I had no idea who or what Iron fist was comming into this series. I just figured it was some martials arts/shaolin style superhero series, and that's what it is. I can see why it's not for everybody though, some of the scenes could of been a bit better (which is why I did not give it a 10) but I still think it was worthI'm 9 episodes in, and so far I really enjoy this show. I'll be frank, I had no idea who or what Iron fist was comming into this series. I just figured it was some martials arts/shaolin style superhero series, and that's what it is. I can see why it's not for everybody though, some of the scenes could of been a bit better (which is why I did not give it a 10) but I still think it was worth the watch.

    I think the shows martial arts could be better, but the story is refreshing. I don't really get to watch many modern day series where the protagonist is a martial arts master. If you don't like premise of the story, then this is probably not for you.

    Comparison to other netflix marvel originals:
    The others are better if you want my honest oppinion. That does not mean that this one is bad, it's just hat it's taking longer to speed up. I really started to enjoy it more about halfway into the series compared to the first couple episodes for the other series.    … Expand
  95. yellowpride
    Mar 19, 2017
    2
    I feel like several aspects of this show are actually not that bad, and certainly not as bad as some reviews I've seen. While there weren't any particularly notable fight scenes, I didn't find the fight choreography, overall, to be noticeably bad. The dialogue isn't great and the overarching plot is a little ridiculous, but, even with that, it's still mostly a middling quality superheroI feel like several aspects of this show are actually not that bad, and certainly not as bad as some reviews I've seen. While there weren't any particularly notable fight scenes, I didn't find the fight choreography, overall, to be noticeably bad. The dialogue isn't great and the overarching plot is a little ridiculous, but, even with that, it's still mostly a middling quality superhero show.

    I think the main problem of the series, which knocks it down significantly, is that Danny Rand just isn't that easy to root for. He's oblivious and condescending and, at least once or twice an episode, he acts like a petulant toddler. I get that his violent outbursts are supposed to be indicative of his mental state and frustration with his circumstances, but it's difficult to take seriously, since so little narrative energy is spent on even acknowledging that it's a problem. Overall, he just comes off as an inconsiderate jerk, and it's tough to get invested in his journey, which is especially tough since his journey is the whole point of the show.    … Expand
  96. ThemBakerBoys
    Mar 20, 2017
    2
    This was much better when it we saw it as Batman Begins. Heir to a billion dollar company is missing for years, trained by warrior monks and returns to the big city to fight the corruption that has taken over in his absence. The two origin stories are identical with the exception that Christian Bale played Bruce Wayne as emotionally broken and tortured with great rage just under theThis was much better when it we saw it as Batman Begins. Heir to a billion dollar company is missing for years, trained by warrior monks and returns to the big city to fight the corruption that has taken over in his absence. The two origin stories are identical with the exception that Christian Bale played Bruce Wayne as emotionally broken and tortured with great rage just under the surface. Finn Jones as Iron Fist is an annoyingly smug, irritating little millennial snowflake that embodies the worst of that generation. He has this sneer like he is always the smartest guy in the room and he has some inside joke with himself that everyone else is an idiot. He is also a hypocrite--repeatedly denouncing material wealth while at the same time hiring legal aide to get his share of the family fortune restored to his name. Which is it? Money bad or money good? Even the hokey fight scenes are lackluster when compared to the likes of Daredevil and Luke Cage. The glowing fist is a gimmick and allows our curly blonde surfer hero to end every fight with one SUPER PUNCH. Which begs the question, why didn't you lead with that? Because it ends fights too quickly and none of the hapless punching bag henchmen have any way to counter it. I will probably continue to watch because it's Marvel and Marvel is like sex--even when it's bad it's still pretty good. But the casting of Finn Jones was a mistake and the writing is limp and lazy. This a big missed opportunity for Netflix. I hope they can turn it around and mature Iron Fist into something less arrogant and snotty.… Expand
  97. abm0
    Mar 19, 2017
    4
    [Initial 4 episodes impression: 8/10]
    I already knew it was going to be about martial arts and "chi", and I was afraid of seeing the same tired sensationalist and juvenile way of presenting it, like "Look at me, I can kill you with my fancy Far-Eastern superpowers! I can solve any situation by kicking someone's ass with special martial-arts moves!", but no, it's not like that (so far).    [Initial 4 episodes impression: 8/10]
    I already knew it was going to be about martial arts and "chi", and I was afraid of seeing the same tired sensationalist and juvenile way of presenting it, like "Look at me, I can kill you with my fancy Far-Eastern superpowers! I can solve any situation by kicking someone's ass with special martial-arts moves!", but no, it's not like that (so far). The Asian martial arts side of it is being handled more maturely than I'd dared hope, he's got much more of an actual-monk type attitude about him (though of course he's not quite a Buddhist, as he still seems to care about some worldly attachments). But 4 episodes in, I'm really digging this - it's already better than Luke Cage and definitely better than the "Daredevil" trainwreck. It remains to be seen if it rises to the level of Jessica Jones by the end of the season.

    [Update after episode 7: 6/10]
    Welp, that's that then. I'm starting to understand what the critics were talking about. In episodes 5-6 this thing takes a nosedive and turns into yet another Daredevil: excessively frequent and long and boring and tiresome fights. On top of that, its IQ drops to half, with characters doing things for stupid reasons, a good chunk of the dialogue now written by Captain Obvious, worthless fights set up just to showcase a comical array of implausible enemies that look like a Mortal Kombat character roster, and the overall story losing all direction and depth of purpose.

    [The End]
    4/10 it is, then. Another Daredevil-like disaster.    … Expand
  98. Progeny
    Mar 17, 2017
    6
    I find it strange that people who claim to be fans of the comic also comment on how true to the comic this show is... regardless the changes in the story are well done in my opinion. Henwick, Dawson, and Stroup played their roles really well, and at times carry the show. Wenham is just a great villain, and Pelphrey brought some nuance to a difficult character to play - I can't overstateI find it strange that people who claim to be fans of the comic also comment on how true to the comic this show is... regardless the changes in the story are well done in my opinion. Henwick, Dawson, and Stroup played their roles really well, and at times carry the show. Wenham is just a great villain, and Pelphrey brought some nuance to a difficult character to play - I can't overstate how well he played this character... Now for Jones... I don't know if he can't act his way out of a paperbag, or if all the other "supporting characters" were so good that he seemed... lacking. There was no gradient between the childlike idealist, the trained warrior, and the rage-filled man who never had a childhood... It was face-palm worthy at times. The fight scenes aren't realistic (depending on the attacker street fights follow a similar form), and the choreography (in the classical kung fu movie sense) is meh. Overall an OK show, and I think as a part of a team with more compelling characters Iron Fist will do just fine.… Expand
  99. Goronok
    Mar 18, 2017
    9
    I was a bit nervous going in, with all the poor reviews. But the fact that I've liked all the other Marvel Netflix series convinced me to give it a try. And I've gotta say, I'm really glad I did.

    Good acting, some subtlety, some mystery, interesting fight scenes, character growth... I know there was some irrational SJW implosion over him being white, I guess that's the reason for the    I was a bit nervous going in, with all the poor reviews. But the fact that I've liked all the other Marvel Netflix series convinced me to give it a try. And I've gotta say, I'm really glad I did.

    Good acting, some subtlety, some mystery, interesting fight scenes, character growth...

    I know there was some irrational SJW implosion over him being white, I guess that's the reason for the poor critical reviews? I'm not sure, but it didn't seem like it was the fault of the show.

    I mean, my mom came across it, who just tends to watch a bunch of dramas for the characters and story and doesn't generally watch super hero fare, she's like five episodes ahead of me. When I talk to her I have to remind her not to drop spoilers. Which strongly suggests to me that I'm not unique in really enjoying it, and it having some broader appeal.

    There are of course some cliches of kung-fu fare, but they're more of a part of the background and framework for the main story. I'm really into it so far.    … Expand
  100. brinklehoof
    Mar 17, 2017
    7
    Is it a perfect show? Absolutely not. The dialogue isn't great, some of the acting is a little shoddy, etc. But should it have a Metascore of 37? Absolutely not. It's a fun show, and I think some of the critics need to stop judging it in comparison to other Marvel titles, and judge it as it's own entity.
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Metascore
37

Generally unfavorable reviews - based on 21 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 0 out of 21
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 21
  3. Negative: 11 out of 21
  1. Slate
    Reviewed by: Jonathan L. Fischer
    Mar 20, 2017
    30
    Unfortunately, the trouble with Iron Fist doesn’t end once you start actually watching the show, which like its character, is occasionally sweet, frequently maddening, and ultimately kind of lost in Marvel’s New York.
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  2. Vox.com
    Reviewed by: Alex Abad-Santos
    Mar 20, 2017
    30
    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.
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  3. TV Guide Magazine
    Reviewed by: Matt Roush
    Mar 17, 2017
    60
    If Iron Fist pulls it punches in the originality department, it excels in thrilling martial arts action. [20 Mar - 2 Apr 2017, p.19]
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