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. Positive: 758 out of 1318
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  3. Negative: 368 out of 1318
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  1. romanontherun
    Mar 31, 2017
    7
    It's certainly not as good as Daredevil s01 and Jessica Jones, but also not as bad as critics painted it.
    The biggest problem - the Iron Fist itself. It's best warrior-monk with 15 years of ruthless training and full control of body and mind or child who trust everyone and throws tantrum every second episode? We have been told over and over ("I am the Iron Fist!") that he is the first and    It's certainly not as good as Daredevil s01 and Jessica Jones, but also not as bad as critics painted it.
    The biggest problem - the Iron Fist itself. It's best warrior-monk with 15 years of ruthless training and full control of body and mind or child who trust everyone and throws tantrum every second episode? We have been told over and over ("I am the Iron Fist!") that he is the first and keeps seeing that he is the second.
    In any other regard, I found it more watchable and enjoyable than Luke Cage.    … Expand
  2. 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
  3. BShaps
    Mar 30, 2017
    7
    I think the critics were a bit harsh on this one. While it isn't as good as the other Marvel tv series, it is still pretty entertaining, especially if you like martial arts. It also gets a little bit better with each episode as some of the characters from the other Marvel series make their way into the storyline.
  4. 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
  5. splitterdiego
    Mar 30, 2017
    8
    After watching the first episode i was immediately engaged, the story is interesting, the casting is good, i only expected more of the fighting scenes, since iron fist is one of the best fighters out there. It was just too similar with daredevil(the fighting). I really liked finn jones as iron fist. And the supporter chararcters are very interesting. Many people say that the corporativeAfter watching the first episode i was immediately engaged, the story is interesting, the casting is good, i only expected more of the fighting scenes, since iron fist is one of the best fighters out there. It was just too similar with daredevil(the fighting). I really liked finn jones as iron fist. And the supporter chararcters are very interesting. Many people say that the corporative part was boring, but in the end i think it was necessary. Boring was my attempt to watch Luke Cage.… Expand
  6. muchovicio
    Mar 30, 2017
    10
    It is not the most original series in the world, nor the most surprising script in terms of narrative, but it compensates with excellent choreography (really Much better than the choreographies of jessica or luke cage.) of fights and a fantastic accomplishment. A 10 to compensate for unfair zeros. The best superheroe serie since Daredevil season 1 (awesome season...).
  7. expara
    Mar 30, 2017
    0
    Glad I didn't listen to the critics, I watched 7 episodes in one day and can't wait to watch the rest today. Characters, story and action keep everything moving briskly. This show is like eating potato chips, after 1 or 2 you have to eat some more.
  8. RCTWENTYFOUR
    Mar 30, 2017
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is mind numbingly awful. I can't believe I hung in for 8 hours! The characters are completely unlikable. (there's your 150) Spoiler... Everything is fine. The Hand is for jerkin a Rand. … Expand
  9. 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
  10. 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
  11. 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
  12. electronicoffee
    Mar 28, 2017
    9
    More proof critics don't know **** Iron Fist is easily the best of the Netflix Marvel series' that exists to date. It rivals Daredevil's action but has a far more compelling storyline and far more interesting characters. It's got the depth of Jessica Jones, without being so emo all the time. It's got the bad-ass feel of Luke Cage without the poor editing (LC could have been 6 episodes, theMore proof critics don't know **** Iron Fist is easily the best of the Netflix Marvel series' that exists to date. It rivals Daredevil's action but has a far more compelling storyline and far more interesting characters. It's got the depth of Jessica Jones, without being so emo all the time. It's got the bad-ass feel of Luke Cage without the poor editing (LC could have been 6 episodes, the story wasn't very well planned out). Iron Fist made the world feel so much more rich and real, seeing angles and sides of characters that made them far more three-dimension than previously shown. Each of the characters plays integral roles in that pushes and pulls Danny in different directions, fighting against his own feelings, his training, his abuse as a child by the monks, and his destiny. Great acting from almost every single actor/actress on the show as well. This was the best show out of the four hands down and it just goes to show you how bias and much hollywood loves to dogpile and **** on someone / something because they don't understand the source material. White guys can't save the day using martial arts? Understand how racist that sounds.… Expand
  13. bmndecker
    Mar 28, 2017
    9
    Wow. The critics reviews on this are so far off i don't even know where to start. In fact i won't try to. Watch the show and I can tell you it will not disappoint and is way better than the critics are letting on. Plenty of action, good story and pacing for the most part, and while i would agree that Finn is maybe the weakest actor on the show, it is still really well done.
  14. dasco597
    Mar 28, 2017
    10
    Amazing show! Started off slow, but got super interesting, Complaints about white privilege or whatever aside, the show is really well made. The characters are excellent, and seeing them change due to the events of the show is really interesting
  15. 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
  16. Licherus
    Mar 27, 2017
    0
    The main problem of this show is the main character. He so stupid and naive. Actor is totaly misscasting! He looks like a weak and unprepared. Just a pretty boy, not the strongest fighter in MCU. Fighting and story is also bad
  17. 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.
  18. Govad
    Mar 27, 2017
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Besides the excellent cast (Tony Pelphrey has just too good acting and Jessica Henwick astounds in every aspect), Iron Fist sucks. I'm so sorry to come up here and say it but there isn't any other words to put it clearly.

    You don't know who the fact is the villain, if there's really a villain in this story. I know it could be mature if it worked correctly but in this storyline, where everything is about what is wrong and right, it just doesn't work. This series could use some great villain, with some badness, ugliness and power.

    Madame Gao is a good villain, but her plotline is unconclusive. She jokes everyone, she is immortal, she is a drug dealer and she can use the chi (better than Danny). SHE IS A **** BOSS. But then she is just aprisioned by the Hand (a organization where she has some kind of leadership) in a room and isn't abble to be rescued by the Hand (HER Hand) and she also isn't abble to kick the door off with her power.

    The Hand itself doesn't work well. It's just a bunch of teenagers trying to be sucessful in life: what is wrong with you, Danny??

    Daredevil kicks drug dealers asses, Luke Cage tanks a lot of bullets (specially from the police) and Jessica Jones drinks a lot and still have the time to save the city from a freaking crazy mastermind controller son of a **** (Luv U Killgrave). Danny can't do anything like that. Coleen is the real deal here. She kills the leader of the High School "the Hand" Musical. She is the one who has a katana and DOENS'T LOSE A FIGHT. WHAT A BOSS, I say.

    The other villain, the last villain, the main villain. Harald Meachum. What can I say? He is the worst villain from the Netflix superhero series. And any other superhero from Netflix (AKA Jessica, Luke or Matt) would beat the **** out of him, without being hit by a shot.

    Not even the fighting scenes are really cool. They're just generic. The kind of thing you can see in Arrow or Agents of Shield. It would be nice to see some chinese coreographys and mistic things from chi and Kun-Lun, but in the end I kept caged in business bull**** and familiar tragedy 80% of the time.

    Disappointed. Just disappointed.    … Expand
  19. coastalguy65
    Mar 27, 2017
    0
    I tried to give it a chance but it is unbearably bad on all levels. what a disappointment! Firstly the lead is terribly miscast. Awful fight scenes. Terrible wooden dialogue.
  20. xzereus
    Mar 27, 2017
    7
    I am very disappointed with the reviews that have come out for this show. This show is not perfect. There are a few times where the action scenes feel clunky, and sometimes the acting does fall flat just a bit. But the critic reviews of this show are clearly guided by a sort of political peer pressure to hate this show.

    Does this show make use of the Magical Asian TV trope? Yes. Can the    I am very disappointed with the reviews that have come out for this show. This show is not perfect. There are a few times where the action scenes feel clunky, and sometimes the acting does fall flat just a bit. But the critic reviews of this show are clearly guided by a sort of political peer pressure to hate this show.

    Does this show make use of the Magical Asian TV trope? Yes. Can the frequent references to general eastern religions seem like a college kid who thinks yoga is the answer to the world's problems? Yes. But these issues do not ruin the show.

    People are mad that there are white men who have money; I get it. Still, reviews for Iron Fist are unfair. Give it a try if you enjoy super hero shows.    … Expand
  21. 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
  22. hellpitt
    Mar 26, 2017
    9
    In my Opinion is the 2nd best Marvel/Neflix series out to date... only just behind Dare Devil...it was a joy and fill with intrigue and action from the first episode to the last. I can't wait to get the Defenders and maybe a Future Heroes for Hire along with Luke cage. I highly Recommend it.
  23. BBlair
    Mar 26, 2017
    10
    It's amazing the users reviews vs the biased paid off critic reviews. Why they think sjw politics must be force feed into movies and shows is beyond me! Politics have no place in entertainment! And whenever critics start giving negative reviews regardless of the majority of user reviews being positive is a good sign someone was paid off to be politically motivated. I say this to all youIt's amazing the users reviews vs the biased paid off critic reviews. Why they think sjw politics must be force feed into movies and shows is beyond me! Politics have no place in entertainment! And whenever critics start giving negative reviews regardless of the majority of user reviews being positive is a good sign someone was paid off to be politically motivated. I say this to all you paid off politically correct SJW critics: Your never going to change reality! And you can take your fake news and stick it.… Expand
  24. Trainor
    Mar 26, 2017
    7
    There are genuine criticisms of the show but the politically motivated review bomb have nothing to do with this show's actual content. The show drags at the beginning and is predictable but its hardly a 3.
  25. Maxmurdock
    Mar 26, 2017
    9
    It's not the best marvel-netflix show but it's not bad at all. marvel's iron fist is not a marvel mis step, the show has its problems but it also have great things.
  26. Silverekk
    Mar 26, 2017
    9
    Very good casting for all characters. "Iron Fist" design is awesome. Story is complicated. That's good or bad for everyone. Fight scenes are too short, but CGI is at-least good
  27. Mini_Slider
    Mar 25, 2017
    8
    Critic Reviews are useless, I've known that for a while now but I honestly cannot understand the negative user reviews. It's like people "heard that it was bad" and hopped on the bandwagon. Iron Fist is easily my favorite of the 4 Netflix Marvel series'. Only Daredevil season 2 is comparable in terms of production quality and story pacing. The only gripe I have with Iron Fist, and franklyCritic Reviews are useless, I've known that for a while now but I honestly cannot understand the negative user reviews. It's like people "heard that it was bad" and hopped on the bandwagon. Iron Fist is easily my favorite of the 4 Netflix Marvel series'. Only Daredevil season 2 is comparable in terms of production quality and story pacing. The only gripe I have with Iron Fist, and frankly with all 4 Netflix Marvel shows, is having Claire Temple (Rosario Dawson) shoved in my face for half the episodes. I didn't mind her character in Daredevil season 1 because her inclusion made sense, but now it seems way too forced and my suspension of disbelief is killed anytime she's on screen. If it weren't for her presence in the show, I would give Iron Fist a 9.5/10.… Expand
  28. SOLIDSNAKEN64
    Mar 25, 2017
    7
    Found IF to be a lot better show then LC and JJ were, but not as good as DD. These netflix shows need to hire better writers and have some good comic book villains. IF I felt like I was watching a cheesy 80s kung fu movie, which I dont know if is good or bad since I love cheesy kung fu movies. It was a good enough set up, hope we get to see him in costume in Defenders. I wish theyFound IF to be a lot better show then LC and JJ were, but not as good as DD. These netflix shows need to hire better writers and have some good comic book villains. IF I felt like I was watching a cheesy 80s kung fu movie, which I dont know if is good or bad since I love cheesy kung fu movies. It was a good enough set up, hope we get to see him in costume in Defenders. I wish they would have done as arrow did and show more flash backs of danny in Kun-lun.… Expand
  29. garhent
    Mar 25, 2017
    10
    Excellent show. Stays true to the source material. Good fight scenes and had enough twists present where the show was not predictable, which is a huge selling point to me.
  30. 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.
  31. 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
  32. Giorg10
    Mar 24, 2017
    8
    To my opinion Iron Fist is more entertaining than Luke "boring" Cage, we enjoy this tv show, actors are good and the story is good. it's not a masterpiece but compares to Harrow, Luke Cage and even Jessica Jones, it's far better and i don't understand the poor critics from the press...once again
  33. Mbriancohen
    Mar 24, 2017
    9
    This is a great show. The writer can be a little weak but the story is almost powerful. Don't believe people trying to inject politics into a great action show. They are lying for an agenda.
  34. Neatflix
    Mar 24, 2017
    10
    The critics do not know how to review. A marvel series at heart is not meant to have explosive actions scenes in at every scene like they do with their movies but is meant to tell a more meaningful story which is built upon. This is what Iron fist does perfectly with each episode leaving you wanting more if you actually care about storytelling in movies. If you just want action this is notThe critics do not know how to review. A marvel series at heart is not meant to have explosive actions scenes in at every scene like they do with their movies but is meant to tell a more meaningful story which is built upon. This is what Iron fist does perfectly with each episode leaving you wanting more if you actually care about storytelling in movies. If you just want action this is not the series for you but i think this is what a marvel series should be at it's core and cant wait for more!… Expand
  35. miket12
    Mar 24, 2017
    8
    This is one show the critics got wrong. The show is about our protagonist discovering who he is: Is he Danny Rand, or is he Immortal Iron Fist (Which each have different personalities)?
    As Danny Rand he is a kind, compassionate, caring human being however as the Immortal Iron Fist he is a weapon of the city Kun Lun, the Iron Fist has 2 objectives, protect Kun Lun at all costs and second    This is one show the critics got wrong. The show is about our protagonist discovering who he is: Is he Danny Rand, or is he Immortal Iron Fist (Which each have different personalities)?
    As Danny Rand he is a kind, compassionate, caring human being however as the Immortal Iron Fist he is a weapon of the city Kun Lun, the Iron Fist has 2 objectives, protect Kun Lun at all costs and second destory all Kun Lun’s enemies (in this case, the hand) at all costs. As well, as the Iron Fist, he is a robot with no emotions, only trying to achieve his objective.
    There are issues with the show, such as not enough action and it’s slow at times, however this is one show you don’t want to miss.    … Expand
  36. Bananafish
    Mar 24, 2017
    9
    This is perhaps my third review in as many years - I really only leave a review when I feel the critics are utterly incorrect. They are utterly incorrect on this one. Iron Fist is a fun and worthwhile show. It has interesting, multi-dimensional characters and thoughtful, colorful cinematography. It's not Breaking Bad or The Wire - it's not going to leave you on the edge of your seat.This is perhaps my third review in as many years - I really only leave a review when I feel the critics are utterly incorrect. They are utterly incorrect on this one. Iron Fist is a fun and worthwhile show. It has interesting, multi-dimensional characters and thoughtful, colorful cinematography. It's not Breaking Bad or The Wire - it's not going to leave you on the edge of your seat. However, it's a blast, hugely entertaining, and I really enjoyed watching every episode.

    This show has magical realism a la Dr. Strange, and a Buddhist, hippy, somewhat down-to-earth vibe. It's different. That being said, Iron First is not pretending to be an immensely profound, provocative work of cinema a la Hitchcock, Kubrick or Bunuel. The critics who rate it below a 6 fail to appreciate creative storytelling, dynamic action scenes, and an important, underlying Buddhist philosophy. "If one wants the truth, hold no opinions". These critics need to take a step back and re-evaluate why people watch a show. It's amazing to me how they can fail to appreciate honest entertainment, while drool over contrived, unrealistic banter and storytelling that pretends to be rooted in our universe - such as the cinematic drivel Silver Linings Playbook, Arrival, or August Osage County.    … Expand
  37. totoro0192
    Mar 24, 2017
    9
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  38. Marcymaru
    Mar 24, 2017
    10
    I don't get it. How can people think that this is bad an poorly written and that Jessica Jones (one of the worst series ever made) is good and well written?
    Do yourself a favor, ignore the critic and watch this show, you'll have a lot of fun.
  39. 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.
  40. 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
  41. 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
  42. FockYouSam
    Mar 23, 2017
    10
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  43. FreakazoidRobot
    Mar 23, 2017
    8
    Iron Fist has his its flaws, but overall it’s an enjoyable series, especially the latter half. There are plenty of people talking about the things that are wrong about it, so I’ll stick to the things I liked:

    1) Actual moral grey. Yes, I know the punisher killed people, but he only kills BAD GUYS. Having villains who can be reasonable and even sympathetic contrasted with heroes who    Iron Fist has his its flaws, but overall it’s an enjoyable series, especially the latter half. There are plenty of people talking about the things that are wrong about it, so I’ll stick to the things I liked:

    1) Actual moral grey. Yes, I know the punisher killed people, but he only kills BAD GUYS. Having villains who can be reasonable and even sympathetic contrasted with heroes who screw up is just more interesting to me, and Iron Fist does a better job of that than any of the previous series.

    2) Good characterization. Every person in the story has believable motivations and takes reasonable actions to further those goals. None of that "I'm going to destroy the world because I'm eeeeviiiiillll" nonsense.

    3) For the love of god, this wasn't suppose to wrap up Danny's story in a neat little bow. The Hand are going to be the major villains the Defenders fight against. Obviously there's going to be more to come in his character arc, so he's not going to finish dealing with his demons here.

    4) Ninjas. You can hate on it all you want, but I thought the fight choreography was just as good as Daredevil.

    5) Acting. In addition to the returning cast that we love from the other shows, I thought Finn Jones did a credible job, and Jessica Henwick was FANTASTIC as Colleen. Supporting cast was solid too.

    6) Diversity. I liked the wide variety of characters and culture presented in the show. I find it amusing to see people complaining about how the characters aren't fitting into their neat little ethnic boxes like they're supposed to. Why? Is it bad for people to adopt other cultures as their own?

    7) Character growth. Arguably, Danny didn't change that much, and I can see why that would annoy Iron Fist fans, but every other major character in the season went through complete arcs, which is nothing short of amazing. As someone who wasn't a fan of the Iron Fist before this show, I'm just as interested in the Beechems and Colleen as I am in the titular character.

    I don't know. To each their own. My order of favorites right now is: Daredevil, Jessica Jones, Iron Fist, Luke Cage. I'm looking forward to the Defenders.    … Expand
  44. arasion
    Mar 23, 2017
    9
    why the **** this series is rated like this , let me tell you this right off the bat , **** the metacritic score , **** the rotten tomatoes score , this series is very underrated and it is great
  45. marcmyworks
    Mar 23, 2017
    6
    Iron Fist has the unfortunate task as being the final series before each hero accumulates in "The Defenders". It sometimes works and sometimes doesn't. Danny Rand is an innocent character with not much depth and therefore is not as compelling as the people around him. The inner workings of the enemy also is not really fleshed out and at times can be confusing. Overall not a bad show, butIron Fist has the unfortunate task as being the final series before each hero accumulates in "The Defenders". It sometimes works and sometimes doesn't. Danny Rand is an innocent character with not much depth and therefore is not as compelling as the people around him. The inner workings of the enemy also is not really fleshed out and at times can be confusing. Overall not a bad show, but far from being as great as its predecessors.… Expand
  46. nhand42
    Mar 23, 2017
    9
    This show was surprisingly good. First 4 episodes were backstories and lacked action. But after Madame Gao showed up the show redeemed itself. Really enjoyed the twist at the end of the first season.
  47. 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
  48. 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.
  49. 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
  50. 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
  51. 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
  52. l_2118
    Mar 22, 2017
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. trama muy floja y lenta, no aporta nada nuevo o innovador a a lo que ya se conoce del arquetipo de super héroes multimillonarios, chico multimillonario que sufre un accidente donde muere familiares y cuando regresa domina múltiples disciplinas y lenguas.… Expand
  53. A7sus4
    Mar 22, 2017
    6
    Originally an 8 with this to say: I'm not sure what the critics or their army of trustees were watching, but this is equally as good as the other 3 Defenders introduced thus far. The style here suits the character and setting. The story is compelling from episode one, and the action is fast and complex/advanced. The cast so far has been terrific. Finally, as usual, if you're payingOriginally an 8 with this to say: I'm not sure what the critics or their army of trustees were watching, but this is equally as good as the other 3 Defenders introduced thus far. The style here suits the character and setting. The story is compelling from episode one, and the action is fast and complex/advanced. The cast so far has been terrific. Finally, as usual, if you're paying attention you can catch continuity and writing goofs. If you enjoyed the other 3 you'll enjoy this one. Sadly I can't help but think critics panned this because its a rich white guy and not a blind man, a woman, or a minority, but that's the world we live in.

    After finishing: Sadly the series gets worse as it goes and the ending is a total disappointment. It never hits terrible as a 37 would suggest (although perhaps the last episode does), but it's definitely nothing better than mediocre. The writing goofs build up, Danny's development is too uneven and does not reflect 15 years of hard training in Kun Lun. At the end of the day not a single character really seems to have the power of solid reasoning or even the slightest bit of foresight.    … Expand
  54. Heihachi
    Mar 22, 2017
    4
    First episode was pretty nice, because it seemed to honor his martial arts skills at the same time be kept to the traditional Iron Fist comic book storyline. By the second episode they weaken his character to where he couldn't handle local thugs he was running through crowd hiding from them. Which I said to myself if you've been training with monks for 15 years martial arts 5 days a weekFirst episode was pretty nice, because it seemed to honor his martial arts skills at the same time be kept to the traditional Iron Fist comic book storyline. By the second episode they weaken his character to where he couldn't handle local thugs he was running through crowd hiding from them. Which I said to myself if you've been training with monks for 15 years martial arts 5 days a week no local thugs should be any problem or no one Beyond a master should give him any difficulties one punch of one kick and they should be unconscious or disabled. I understand you don't want the character too unrealistic, but also at the same you don't want the character be too weak. If it's going to be a person with superhuman abilities then at least let those abilities be known that he's not your average Joe stop trying to dumb characters down in order to try and possibly make a above average character into a average character. They should have consulted the people who did the Badlands fight scenes or hired them. The fight scenes are to drawn-out for mediocre people to be up against against the character iron fist. when it comes to so-called special characters or Masters the fight scenes aren't well choreograph. Some of the writing is unrealistic to have a drug factory with very few guards with an organized crime clan or a business that has been hundreds of years with five to ten guards Max and antique come at a character one to two at a time insults the intelligence of The View. The drama is good for soap opera or any other type of drama base program so that's what probably saves the show for most of it. It's what I can expect from Marvel, they develop the drama, but when it comes to developing the characters powers, abilities and action they lack in TV shows. They need to take some pointers from The Flash.… Expand
  55. 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
  56. 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
  57. 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
  58. rocco0425
    Mar 22, 2017
    8
    I'm not sure why people are giving this show horrible reviews. I binge watched it over the weekend, and thought it was great. I bet half of the people giving this show zero's secretly have memberships to the my little pony fanclub
  59. 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.
  60. GoOutGaming
    Mar 22, 2017
    9
    It starts strong, goes a little off topic, sucks in the middle, but pays off in the end. I also think some characters change feelings a little too quickly, but overall it good entry for the Defenders.
  61. 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
  62. eucibous
    Mar 22, 2017
    9
    Critics are obviously firebombing this series with their political bs. I enjoy it and to see such low critic scores in comparison to other similar shows, such as Luke Cage, is ridiculous.
  63. nathen
    Mar 21, 2017
    2
    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.
  64. 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 ,
  65. 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
  66. Liam12
    Mar 21, 2017
    10
    I think overall it was a great film and deserves more from people it ws one of my favorite series. i cant belive the people who give it a bad rating.all the statistics and the way the story line all connects to it at the end and how people may not be as they seem or who they pretend to be but its amazing how all of it make complete sense the whole time and at the end it just get great...I think overall it was a great film and deserves more from people it ws one of my favorite series. i cant belive the people who give it a bad rating.all the statistics and the way the story line all connects to it at the end and how people may not be as they seem or who they pretend to be but its amazing how all of it make complete sense the whole time and at the end it just get great... TO ALL THE PEOPLE THAT GAVE IT ROTTEN TOMATOS THE REAON IS THAT YOUR NOT SMART ENOUGH TO GET THE SERIES AND IF YOU CANT APPREACIATE THAT THEN I DONT KNOW WHERE YOUR GONNA BE IN LIFE BECAUSE YOU ALWAYS NEED TO BE ABLE TO GET WHAT YOUR WATCHING TO THEN GIVE IT A REVIEW... OKAY IM DONE PIECE -LIAM AND IF YOU HAVE A PROBLEM WITH ME LIAMJARA09@GMAIL.COM TALK TO ME!… Expand
  67. maestromi78
    Mar 21, 2017
    8
    I don't know what people's problems are. Iron Fist is a perfectly serviceable, entertaining show to watch. Not the best, but far, FAR from the worst..
  68. YaroslavNechaev
    Mar 21, 2017
    7
    Not the greatest show in the world, but what's up with those scores? The Arrow (the stupidest show in the world with the similar plot) is getting 73 but this gets 37? Are you kidding?
  69. nastybutler224
    Mar 21, 2017
    10
    I loved this show. Probably my second favorite of the netflix marvel shows so far. I just thought jessica jones was too brilliant. This show is like daredevil in the light. Danny's chi abilities remind me of early dragon ball z characters, its awesome !
  70. 808critic
    Mar 21, 2017
    8
    Give it a chance.
    When you compare it to Daredevil, of course you will be disappointed, but the main character of Danny Rand is barely 30, whereas Matt Murdock is definitely an adult. The dark and brooding Hell's kitchen is replaced with a more upbeat, teeny-bopper flavor, and I feel it fits.
    In regards to character development, it would be interesting to compare Danny to Spiderman    Give it a chance.
    When you compare it to Daredevil, of course you will be disappointed, but the main character of Danny Rand is barely 30, whereas Matt Murdock is definitely an adult. The dark and brooding Hell's kitchen is replaced with a more upbeat, teeny-bopper flavor, and I feel it fits.

    In regards to character development, it would be interesting to compare Danny to Spiderman and DC's Green Arrow. Spiderman in that it truly is indicative of the post high school searching for yourself kind of story. I don't expect to like Danny, in fact I kind of can't stand him in the first few episodes, as he represents the I know-it-all kind of attitude and then is faced with read world challenges and flakes or folds. The similarities to DC's Green Arrow on the CW is that Danny suddenly is a billionaire and has to understand how to navigate the nuances of politics as well as social relationships. Green arrow is silly, campy, and many times unbelievable. Iron Fist is rooted in the metaphysical and that he is the "chosen one" is even more hilarious as he has no idea what to do with this kind of power. Again a typical young adult who thinks they know it all, until they are affronted with the brutal reality of the real world.

    The acting is all right. But seriously, I am not expecting the Piano. I will say the Meachums are done well. So much so you have a brewing hatred for all of them. But there is beauty in each of the character as they represent the flaws of humanity. Whether it be power hungry, corporate greed, or selling your ideals for the love of the fight, all of the characters thus far are intricate and well acted.

    Finn plays between Chris Platt from Guardians of the Galaxy and the doped up hippie kid that lives next door. While his performance is not new and noteworthy, he does the character justice if he is acting as an adult in his early twenties.

    Ward and Joy are well acted. You hate them. You try and find a redeeming quality about them, only to be disappointed once again, that kind of dastardly feeling is reserved for Geoffrey Baratheon and Ramsey Bolton. I say it's well done.

    The breakout star in my opinion is Jessica Henwick (Colleen Wing.) Through her you feel the pangs of trying to commit to something in your life and things just not quite falling into place. Hers is the story of following your passion, and it not being enough to pay the bills. Watching her fight is invigorating, and while she is no Ip Man, or Jet Li, it's nice to see someone that has a reasonable range of martial arts skill and what it would look like without the smoke and mirrors.

    It's a fun ride. It won't rock your world like Man in High Castle, but seriously folks it's a superhero movie.    … Expand
  71. ceejay9six
    Mar 21, 2017
    7
    3 episodes in and im hooked. Now with that said, there is something that this series is lacking, it could be writing. Some things seem predictable and I the fighting scenes to meet seem a bit slow. But its a fun watch and cant wait to watch more.
  72. 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
  73. Lovemetal626
    Mar 21, 2017
    9
    Please don't listen to the critics and give this show a honest chance. It will surprise you. Here is a quick break down to help you understand it inst that bad.

    Story: Here is where most don't take the time to give it a chance. The story is slow, probably slower than Jessica Jones, which many fans felt was the slowest moving series, BUT it gives so much time to character development and    Please don't listen to the critics and give this show a honest chance. It will surprise you. Here is a quick break down to help you understand it inst that bad.

    Story: Here is where most don't take the time to give it a chance. The story is slow, probably slower than Jessica Jones, which many fans felt was the slowest moving series, BUT it gives so much time to character development and you get time to know about the characters.

    The Meachums are the biggest example of this. The story arc of Ward is amazing. At first you see he is an **** then you see why he behaves this way, you get to see his life as the son of Harold, then you see what comes from all of this, sorry for the crappy explanation but i don't want to spoil it. But think of the lines of King Pin from Daredevil Season 1, there is a reason, a cause, that makes him who he is, and we get to see that and be a part of it.

    Danny Rand's Journey through out this whole first season to me was organic, it makes sense that hes not "Iron Fist" yet, hes never dealt with the loss of his parents yet. Even after 15 years of training, hes not emotionally matured. The monks are warriors, they teach to fight, not to enlighten (different kind of monks). By the end of the season he has closure and a better understanding of what his purpose might be in the world. He went in as a 10 year old buy, and now he still sorta acts like a 10 year old boy which makes sense since hes never been taught to emotionally deal with his conflicts but by the end he does mature more. If you stick to it through the end you will get a better understanding, again i dont want to spoil anything.

    In this new age of low attention span society its no wonder this show gets all the **** it does, people are not even giving story a chance play out, they just want instant gratification. Hell we all know the only reason Game of Thrones can get away with slow story is because in between they show **** and sex.

    Bottom line is the story is good, but it takes its sweet time to tell it, hell even at the end its not over, this directly connects to The Defenders "Obvious spoiler alert" it ends on a cliff hanger "duh"

    Fighting: Now here is where I find myself sometimes agreeing with the critics and the haters, YES the choreograph is lacking, I mean after seeing the amazing Daredevil season 1 and 2, the fighting here leaves you wanting more.

    BUT, and its a huge but, the fighting IS NOT boring, it is executed well, meaning the moves are done right, it does NOT look like a crappy B rated kung fu film. We get to see more flow in the fighting, which makes sense because this is more Chinese wushu and tai chi style of fighting and not brawling or straight "im going to KILL you" fighting. Chinese style martial arts is like a dance, a deadly dance.

    And I do agree Finn Jones isnt the best, but hell the dude only had like what was it? 2-3 months to train, for 2-3 months he does DAMN GOOD job. He can only get better, so The Defenders and Season 2 Iron Fist will keep improving.

    Please give this show a chance, It really is NOT the crap show every critic out there is panning it out to be.    … Expand
  74. Ku0l3m4
    Mar 21, 2017
    0
    Was actually a pretty good show. Th e 2 things that were the most disappointing were the fight scene that were lacking with Danny. Second was character personality of Danny. Felt lacking as well. But the show actually has good promise for the future and is a great launching for the Defenders.
  75. KyleBradshaw1
    Mar 21, 2017
    10
    This is a great show. Danny Rand provides a great contrast to the other marvel heroes. A great job of developing the hand. This sets us up very nicely to lead into the Defenders.
  76. jbj479
    Mar 21, 2017
    8
    I really like this show. It's not as good as Daredevil, but it is definitely worth watching if you enjoy the Netflix Marvel shows. I don't understand all the negative reviews it's getting. I can only imagine it's because Netflix has set the bar so high that critics are expecting absolute show-stoppers with each new series.
  77. SquadPoop
    Mar 21, 2017
    6
    Lets get something straight, Iron Fist isn't terrible. It isn't awful, its not good though either. This show suffers from the same problem the back half of Luke Cage suffers from, except here we have 13 episodes instead of 6. The story presented here could easily be told in 8 episodes instead of 13. I believe they should have made this show shorter and make Defenders 13 episodes instead.Lets get something straight, Iron Fist isn't terrible. It isn't awful, its not good though either. This show suffers from the same problem the back half of Luke Cage suffers from, except here we have 13 episodes instead of 6. The story presented here could easily be told in 8 episodes instead of 13. I believe they should have made this show shorter and make Defenders 13 episodes instead. Finn Jones needs work here, his rendition of Iron Fist isn't perfect, he seems to not really know how to portray him, so it becomes confused and all over the place. Danny wants back in his company, and we spend a couple episodes about it, but then, he seemingly wants nothing to do with it afterwards, he barely shows up to meetings, and refuses to listen to board members, which makes you think what was the point of it? The show's dialogue is fine, but the story is jumbled. There is no clear antagonist either, which is really upsetting, we jump back and forth between possible villains only for them to be axed off a few episodes later. Its not a bad show, but its confusing and doesn't really know what it wants to be. I'm noticing a trend with the Marvel Netflix shows as of late. Both Daredevil season 2, Luke Cage, and now Iron Fist all have issues with keeping a coherent story. Hopefully Defenders will fix this with just 8 episodes. But i'd still recommend this show, its necessary for Defenders, and it does have some good in it. Just not perfect.… Expand
  78. Mrcool1989
    Mar 21, 2017
    7
    2 episode in and I don't see what the critics are talking about. Coming from a person that has watched all the Netflix marvel shows I've enjoyed them all for what they are. Of course there are something's that could be better yea, but hey your not going to please everybody. ( I Will update my review once I've completed the season)
  79. Spleens88
    Mar 21, 2017
    4
    The characters in this series are very poorly written.
    The Iron Fist gets his ass handed to him far too easily. I understand he's meant to have massive culture shock from returning to New York, and as well have passions that conflict with his training; but the character's written portrayal doesnt reflect this at all. Combine this with dumb character decisions, along with an underwhelming    The characters in this series are very poorly written.
    The Iron Fist gets his ass handed to him far too easily. I understand he's meant to have massive culture shock from returning to New York, and as well have passions that conflict with his training; but the character's written portrayal doesnt reflect this at all. Combine this with dumb character decisions, along with an underwhelming and under used power, the show is at times painful to watch.
    The character's in general are made to make poor and nonsensical decisions, to the point that it's all incredibly immersion breaking. The way Harold constantly talks like he's trying to soothe a child will make you scream in pain.
    The story itself is ok thankfully, and is a small reward for sitting through it all. It's just a shame about the character writing.    … Expand
  80. tcrolius
    Mar 20, 2017
    3
    Painfully bad! Marvel's Iron Fist is a poorly written, acted, and filmed rip-off of Batman Begins. I am embarrassed for those involved, especially due to the hype leading up to its release.
  81. Haree
    Mar 20, 2017
    9
    I watched this show with little prior knowledge and no preconceptions. I've loved the previous Netflix Marvel series' but after Luke Cage didn't have high hopes. Luke Cage was boring for me and didn't speak to me in any way.

    Iron Fist starts slow, after the 2nd episode I was actually frustrated. However I was really glad I kept with it. This was a fantastic experience for me, I    I watched this show with little prior knowledge and no preconceptions. I've loved the previous Netflix Marvel series' but after Luke Cage didn't have high hopes. Luke Cage was boring for me and didn't speak to me in any way.

    Iron Fist starts slow, after the 2nd episode I was actually frustrated. However I was really glad I kept with it. This was a fantastic experience for me, I enjoyed it almost as much as Daredevil. It is a different story to the previous series, actually very well crafted, excellently told, the only fault I would give the story telling is that it doesn't cater to well to the ADD audience and isn't highly attentive to pacing. For me this is a huge positive, the characterisation becomes much stronger for it, where the story is paying attention to the lives of the characters it doesn't throw in an action scene just to keep me watching, I get a real feel for who each of them are, and reveals more and plays with my assumptions as I go, revealing things I hadn't realised before.

    The casting is very strong in my opinion, the main character Danny Rand is played as a non typical protagonist. He is brilliantly pulled off with child like naivety and innocence but believably kicks ass. I should mention the fight scenes are not the greatest part of the show, I have seen much better in the likes of Daredevil, that's not to say the action isn't fun, it is, it just isn't as impact-ful or artful as DD.
    I also think the casting of the secondary characters is as good as the main protagonist, Colleen Wing is excellent and as likable as Danny Rand. There are very few weak performances.

    This has left me very excited for the Defenders, Daredevil started me off in love, Jessica Jones was an enjoyable watch, DD season 2 got me excited again, then Luke Cage made me realise these series were being made by very different people. Iron Fist has put me back to how excited I was after Daredevil, it's a great character that will clearly be very different to the previous 3 and is as likable as any of them.    … Expand
  82. DaveMo
    Mar 20, 2017
    7
    Usually I agree with the general perceptions of critics, but I really enjoyed this Iron Fist. Each of the Amazon Marvel series has had a different feel. This one had a lot of kitsch. The cheesy visual effects when Danny would get angry set the tone and it worked for me. I felt the show wasn't taking itself seriously and I enjoyed that. I would still rate Jessica Jones #1 and DaredevilUsually I agree with the general perceptions of critics, but I really enjoyed this Iron Fist. Each of the Amazon Marvel series has had a different feel. This one had a lot of kitsch. The cheesy visual effects when Danny would get angry set the tone and it worked for me. I felt the show wasn't taking itself seriously and I enjoyed that. I would still rate Jessica Jones #1 and Daredevil season 1 #2, but this was on par with Luke Cage. I was not a fan of Daredevil season 2 as I got really bored of the well-choreographed fight scenes that never ended.

    The main character IS very frustrating, but that is who he is. He has stunted development because of his history.    … Expand
  83. mrvad3r
    Mar 20, 2017
    1
    this show is culmination of what could go wrong. it has bad writing bad acting horrible fight choreography. seriously they use fast cuts and shaky cam for kungfu fights?? dont they know why we loved daredevil?? just the intro fight at lobby just takes you away from the show. its like some student projects at film school. production value is so low. i was like it will get better.... butthis show is culmination of what could go wrong. it has bad writing bad acting horrible fight choreography. seriously they use fast cuts and shaky cam for kungfu fights?? dont they know why we loved daredevil?? just the intro fight at lobby just takes you away from the show. its like some student projects at film school. production value is so low. i was like it will get better.... but nope. it did not.
    i dont care if a white dude plays danny rand.. atleast cast a guy who can convince the audience its a dude who defeated dragon to earn the title. not repeat "i am iron fist" every other minute. his body language or dialog delivery is laughable ...he should have done some little research on martial arts! i dont get how fans are giving it 10 reviews for this bad show. if you support this crap just coz u are a blind fan..they will keep delivering more of these crap!    … Expand
  84. TodOrcim
    Mar 20, 2017
    7
    For a 13 hour long 90's movie that isn't a 13 hour long 90's movie it's pretty decent. Although Finn Jones acting could be sharper it didn't ruin my experience. The person playing Ward however acts like a man with a larger presence then he actually can pull off.
  85. 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
  86. 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
  87. 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
  88. desaad
    Mar 20, 2017
    8
    i had given this show a rating of 10 earlier. This was primarily to combat all the hate that the show is getting for no reason. I have now changed it to 8, because I think a rating of 7-8 better reflects the quality of the show.

    Is it great? No. Is it good? Definitely. It's a shame that you can't rate the critic reviews as helpful or not. They did a shameful job. And I don't even know    i had given this show a rating of 10 earlier. This was primarily to combat all the hate that the show is getting for no reason. I have now changed it to 8, because I think a rating of 7-8 better reflects the quality of the show.

    Is it great? No. Is it good? Definitely. It's a shame that you can't rate the critic reviews as helpful or not. They did a shameful job. And I don't even know why. In the comic books, the character is white, and his being white is integral to the story. I'm Asian and I don't care about your crappy politics, but it seems like a double standard when a Finn Jones is cast to play a white character that is white in the source material and the show gets mercilessly chastised, while Idris Elba gets cheered when he's talked about as being the next James Bond, who has been traditionally white.

    Every initial critic review had a score of less than 40, which I think held back later reviewers from giving it a higher score. That not one of the critic review has a positive score is very telling, when far worse shows have a lot better critic reviews.

    As to the quality of the show, as I mentioned before, it's not a masterpiece, but it often does a good job. There's some stilted dialog, and sometimes you feel like the show isn't going anywhere. But mostly you'll be kept entertained. I agree with other reviewers in that it's on the same level as Luke Cage and Daredevil. The actors do a fine job, but there's nothing truly original about any of the characters. Although you don't have a standout action sequence like in the two seasons of Daredevil, the action is overall pretty good.

    Go watch it for yourself. DON'T TRUST THE CRITICS ON THIS ONE.    … Expand
  89. 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
  90. lrobert
    Mar 20, 2017
    10
    I don't understand the critics, Iron Fist is even better than Luke Cage, it's a great tv show.

    Don't pay attention on the critics, this show is great, you guys should watch it.
  91. DJF23
    Mar 20, 2017
    8
    Just as good as any of the other Netflix Marvel shows' first seasons and better than Daredevil season 2. Critics seem to have chosen this show to make a point about cultural issues pertaining to the broader industry. Sad!
  92. olikarna
    Mar 20, 2017
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Me and my boys (16 and 18 yrs.) LOVED Iron Fist, as we have loved all the Marvel/Netflix shows. Personally I would have liked to see more of Kun Lun and more of Davos but we always have next season! So much for the so-called critics. Dudes! These are adaptions of the comics WE the fans love. U just do not get it.… Expand
  93. Cannfar223
    Mar 20, 2017
    10
    I cannot fathom where the negative reviews for this come from- I have loved all of the Netflix Marvel universe programs and could not wait to watch Iron Fist when I saw it was coming out. I binge watched the hack out of it this weekend and could not stop saying how I thought this was the best one yet!! Can't wait for the Defenders this fall!!
  94. Forza182
    Mar 20, 2017
    10
    There is definitely something odd going on behind the scenes here. Why do all the critics hate this show? There's nothing bad about it whatsoever. It has the same tone as the past 3 Defender's shows (only lighter on the gore). Same pacing, same humour, same likeable characters, same awesome fight choreography... It's an absolute mystery why they can hate it SO MUCH. I understand a 6 or a 7There is definitely something odd going on behind the scenes here. Why do all the critics hate this show? There's nothing bad about it whatsoever. It has the same tone as the past 3 Defender's shows (only lighter on the gore). Same pacing, same humour, same likeable characters, same awesome fight choreography... It's an absolute mystery why they can hate it SO MUCH. I understand a 6 or a 7 if they find it boring, but 0-3/10? Must be joking. It's unusual for critics to hate on a show like this with such hatred and anger. Im positive there is something happening in the media with this show that we don't know about.… Expand
  95. Critic_Meister
    Mar 20, 2017
    7
    The first 6 episodes of Iron Fist season 1 were boring and barely had any fight scenes but Daredevil season 1 was the only Netflix Marvel better than the last 7 episodes of Iron Fist season 1.
  96. Modeyv2
    Mar 20, 2017
    7
    I don't know whats wrong with the critics, but the are far too harsh. No way in hell is this a 3/4 out of 10. I don't know where this hate has come from but i've seen worse shows get better ratings. Its a solid start, i'd recommend it for a marvel fan, nowhere near as bad as these critics are screaming. The stupid drama with the main character being white is probably the most misguidedI don't know whats wrong with the critics, but the are far too harsh. No way in hell is this a 3/4 out of 10. I don't know where this hate has come from but i've seen worse shows get better ratings. Its a solid start, i'd recommend it for a marvel fan, nowhere near as bad as these critics are screaming. The stupid drama with the main character being white is probably the most misguided idiocy I've seen too. He's white in the comics!… Expand
  97. DrewMann82
    Mar 19, 2017
    7
    I loved the story, the characters, but more importantly the mythology/world building; this show got better and better as it went along and I was not disappointed in the slightest. Sure, the fight scenes could have been edited better, there are some murky character motivations at the end and a few plot holes here and there but that can be said for every single Marvel/Netflix series to date.I loved the story, the characters, but more importantly the mythology/world building; this show got better and better as it went along and I was not disappointed in the slightest. Sure, the fight scenes could have been edited better, there are some murky character motivations at the end and a few plot holes here and there but that can be said for every single Marvel/Netflix series to date. Since we're living in the age of shared universes/long form storytelling where continued interest is the main goal, then considering that I greatly look forward to Iron Fist's presence in the upcoming The Defenders all I can say is they (Marvel/Netflix) definitely succeeded.… Expand
  98. gingerninja11
    Mar 19, 2017
    3
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The show started off incredibly well. The first three episodes had great progression, and things actually made sense. As the series went on, more and more events seemed unreasonable. Daredevil's no-kill policy made sense, even though it was a stretch, but the reasoning for the same policy here was ludicrous. The final battle was a complete joke - his opponent wouldn't have even been able to land a hit. And if earlier in the show he could only use his chi to power his hand once in a while, how come he was able to do it multiple times within 5 minutes in the last battle? Madame Gao has powerful telekinesis - why did she never use it again against Danny or to get out of prison? So many flaws in the storyline, and a progressively unlikeable main character. Easily the worst Marvel series to date.… Expand
  99. OrsonRandall
    Mar 19, 2017
    10
    Iron Fist ranks as one of the most enjoyable Marvel experiences to date. Let me be clear, the critics have this wrong. First, this is one of the most diverse shows on television today. Yes, there was a call to Marvel to cast Danny as an Asian American, and yes, the producers ultimately decided to stay true to the comic book. However, when you look deeper than just the leading man, youIron Fist ranks as one of the most enjoyable Marvel experiences to date. Let me be clear, the critics have this wrong. First, this is one of the most diverse shows on television today. Yes, there was a call to Marvel to cast Danny as an Asian American, and yes, the producers ultimately decided to stay true to the comic book. However, when you look deeper than just the leading man, you realize that the show not only boasts a phenomenal cast of women and minorities, but also a diverse crew from guest directors to art direction to stunts (something that has been fought for in Hollywood for ages and continues to be an issue). Jessica Henwick is amazing as Colleen Wing, portraying a kick ass woman who stands equal to her male counterpart on every level. Wai Ching Ho as Madame Gao has been a fascinating and quietly formidable presence from her first introduction on Daredevil.

    What the critics fail to realize is that Danny is one of 67 Iron Fists. If you look at the fantastic comic series created by Brubaker and Fraction, you will find there are 66 other Iron Fists, the majority of whom are of Asian descent. Danny Rand is only an introduction to this world, opening the door to the possibility of seeing a multitude of Iron Fists. Danny’s ethnicity only highlights his status an an outsider among the inhabitants of K’un-Lun (not to mention interracial relationships with Colleen Wing on the show and Misty Knight in the comic).

    Much ado was made about Jessica Jones and Luke Cage for the real life issues that the main characters faced. Unfortunately, despite their talented casts, the writers of each show stopped with the underlying issues they were aiming to highlight and did not bother to craft a story. Killgrave (the villain of Jessica Jones) seemed weak and petty, despite his terrifying powers, compared to other Marvel villains, and the plot of Luke Cage moved at a snail’s pace to uninspired conclusions. Critics raved about these shows, praising them for “pushing boundaries” when in reality, the characters both deserved much stronger stories than they were given.

    Iron Fist brought a refreshing balance between the action of Daredevil and the plodding introspection of Jessica Jones and Luke Cage.

    It’s unfortunate that critics and fair-weather viewers who most likely never heard of Iron Fist and most certainly never read the comics feel they need to slam the show just for the sake of sparking controversy. Have some patience, let Iron Fist grow, and maybe we’ll get to see the Pirate Queen of Pinghai Bay, Wu Ao-Shi, shoot her Chi-laced arrows too.

    P.S. Please give Danny an Iron Fist costume!    … Expand
  100. Rej69
    Mar 19, 2017
    0
    So bad but it doesn't have mush competition out there. As I watched and tried to follow the story I could not help think of
    1 Kung Fu as the bare foot hero walked around towna
    2 guardians of the galaxy because of his obsession with the ipod playing music from when he was a kid 3 Beverly Hills ninja as he sat meditating in the mountains 4 the walking dead as his karate friend walked    So bad but it doesn't have mush competition out there. As I watched and tried to follow the story I could not help think of
    1 Kung Fu as the bare foot hero walked around towna
    2 guardians of the galaxy because of his obsession with the ipod playing music from when he was a kid
    3 Beverly Hills ninja as he sat meditating in the mountains
    4 the walking dead as his karate friend walked around NY with a bambo samurai sword on her back.
    5 the greatest American hero as the curly headed hero blunders his way around
    6 every single show about big business that makes them the bad guys all the time for trying to make a profit.

    None of these have anything to do with plot. They are images that the show uses and none of them are original. The plot is slow in developing, the king fu dancing is terrible even as a dance. David Caradine got the Kung fu job because he was a dancer and I am sure it shows in the old shows.

    I keep looking for something else to watch. Lately it has been Chinese and Korean movies.    … Expand
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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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