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. PizzaBread
    Mar 18, 2017
    8
    I finished this show yesterday, and i had to create this account just to make a review, since i think the critics did not make it justice.

    Iron Fist is fun show, of course it has problems, but in no way is a horrible series, there are cool characters such as Colleen, the protagonist is also great. Some people don't get it that Danny has been away from "normal" civilization since he was    I finished this show yesterday, and i had to create this account just to make a review, since i think the critics did not make it justice.

    Iron Fist is fun show, of course it has problems, but in no way is a horrible series, there are cool characters such as Colleen, the protagonist is also great. Some people don't get it that Danny has been away from "normal" civilization since he was 10, that's why he still has that naive childish personality, and it makes sense.

    The ending is way more satisfying than all of the other Netflix shows so far, they had cool starts and bad endings, this one has a slow start (not bad) and a great ending.

    As for the fights, Daredevil had better fight scenes when his fighting henchmen, but in Iron Fist when he fights some cool characters who are not just random thugs, the best fighters from The Hand for example, during those times i felt Iron Fist was really cool, the fight against Zhao Cheng was awesome. There were so many memorable fights.

    The problems i had with this show was the camera cuts on the first fights of the series, thankfully the camera calmed down later on the season. Other problem was some characters that didn't quite work and just were there to make the plot move, like Ward Meachum.

    I'm giving it a 8, really enjoyed this series, and if you're not getting butthurt because they didn't make Iron Fist asian, then you're going to enjoy it also.    … Expand
  2. wangxiuming
    Mar 18, 2017
    7
    I feel so conflicted.

    On one hand, as an asian-american who longs to see more asian characters represented on screen, I understand the accusations of white saviors and cultural appropriation that are being bandied about this show. These issues were always going to be a problem for Iron Fist, because they are inherent to the show's source material. On the other hand, as a fan of Finn    I feel so conflicted.

    On one hand, as an asian-american who longs to see more asian characters represented on screen, I understand the accusations of white saviors and cultural appropriation that are being bandied about this show. These issues were always going to be a problem for Iron Fist, because they are inherent to the show's source material.

    On the other hand, as a fan of Finn Jones (an actor who embraced representing a stigmatized minority - another one that I belong to - in a year when it was still relatively risky to do so) I can't help but to want to give him a pass.

    Looking past all that for a second and I found a competent, if at times clunky, addition to Netflix's Marvel lineup. Some of the dialogue is a bit awkward, the characterization can be inconsistent and not all the fight scenes have the oomph that we might have come to expect, but overall, the show is serviceable. I felt engaged in the narrative far more than I felt put out. More than that, Iron Fist's storytelling succeeded on a basic level that Netflix's previous Marvel entry failed to do for me: at the end of every episode, I wanted to see what would happen next. That's something Luke Cage the show failed to do for me, even despite how much I liked its titular protagonist and his allies.

    I think ultimately, I'm glad there is a dialogue happening about some of the valid criticisms Iron Fist as a character is receiving.

    At the same time, for my personal enjoyment, I'm glad I watched this show.    … Expand
  3. skohl
    Mar 31, 2017
    5
    UPDATED REVIEW: Score adjusted from 8 to 5.

    What I wrote originally is still true, but only for the first 1/3 or so of the show. Hence it gets 5/10 for being half good. The writing and casting falls off drastically. I think the Meachums are wonderfully casted, I love them, and Harold is my favourite character. But the guy they have playing Davos has zero charisma, and he is a main    UPDATED REVIEW: Score adjusted from 8 to 5.

    What I wrote originally is still true, but only for the first 1/3 or so of the show. Hence it gets 5/10 for being half good. The writing and casting falls off drastically. I think the Meachums are wonderfully casted, I love them, and Harold is my favourite character. But the guy they have playing Davos has zero charisma, and he is a main character. Bokuto in particular is terrible, as he's just not convincing as who he's supposed to be.

    The writing takes a dive too. Danny Rand goes from being a boyish and carefree kung fu master (with a mean streak) who doesn't take no for an answer, to a whiny wuss. I thought I was watching a show called 'Iron Fist', not 'Weepy Fuccboi'. And he repeatedly has close fights with random guys who he should destroy in seconds. He's been training for decades! He's the goddamn Iron Fist!

    I'm also sick and tired of Rosario Dawson's character. At one point she literally says, "It's never okay to kill someone." Why is the Immortal Iron Fist heeding the words of this woman? I want to see him ruthlessly destroy his enemies, not grapple with a manufactured moral dilemma that doesn't even make sense.

    I still think it's worth checking out because the beginning of the show is fascinating in that it presents a mystery to be unraveled regarding the circumstances of Danny Rand's tragic past. Also because every moment Harold Meachum is on screen is the **** best. But the show's promise of an interesting plot is just not delivered on.

    Original review follows:

    -The show is not slow paced. It's actually a complex, layered narrative with thriller, mystery, and crime drama elements in addition to action. The writing and pacing is one of its strongest points.

    -The cast is excellent including Finn Jones. It's another aspect of the show that was criticized the most despite being one of its strongest points. Though I don't like Jessica Henwick's character - she's lovely and does a fine job, but I would personally prefer if her character was a bro and the love interest was someone else.

    -The action is the same heavily choreographed style of Daredevil, which isn't my favourite. However a few things make it really enjoyable for me: 1. The acrobatic maneuvers, 2. How he controls his inner chi and the effect that has on fights and other situations, and 3. The Iron Fist power. They drip feed this to you and every time it happens it is fvcking awesome!

    -Something I don't see anyone talking about is how Danny Rand goes where he wants. If he wants to see what someone is doing he just follows them and infiltrates structures which I find highly entertaining as I didn't expect this type of action to be in the show.

    Cliffs notes: Solid show with great writing, casting, acting, and action. The premise is totally different from Daredevil/Luke Cage/Jessica Jones which appeals a lot more to me. If you like kung fu movies you have to check this one out.

    Finally a note on the negative press this show has received: It's bizarre that it doesn't have a single green review from the mainstream media. There's no rational explanation for that other than a political agenda, which is kind of scary.    … Expand
  4. Fabiofimma
    Mar 18, 2017
    10
    Amazing character, far better than Luke Cage show. Don't trust critic reviews, watch all the episodes on your own and make your own idea, honestly i don't understand the all that negative critics.
  5. julialytte
    Mar 18, 2017
    0
    You can tell Netflix is sensitive about this turd-blossom. I tried to review Iron Fist on the site and I'm locked out of being able to review it. This is horrible. Finn Jones is wooden and the dialogue is cliche driven and stilted. I keep rooting for the Madame Gao of The Hand to win so the series ends. Netflix blew it with Amy Schumer and the losing streak continues with Iron Fist.
  6. Merchant
    Mar 17, 2017
    8
    A compelling watch, with fun fight scenes. the first episode is a bit shaky. but half way season, and I can't put it down. Will update my opinion as I finish.
  7. jloome
    Mar 18, 2017
    3
    Dreadful. The overarching plot is a corporate takeover; the villains are sleazy business types; the hero, through the first four episodes, has fought five security guards, two hospital orderlies and a firebug. His power, a dominant type of force in the comics, is used once and poorly.

    The plot holes are ENORMOUS, such as forgetting how to fight whenever they need him subdued by normal    Dreadful. The overarching plot is a corporate takeover; the villains are sleazy business types; the hero, through the first four episodes, has fought five security guards, two hospital orderlies and a firebug. His power, a dominant type of force in the comics, is used once and poorly.

    The plot holes are ENORMOUS, such as forgetting how to fight whenever they need him subdued by normal people. The 'who's really the worst villain, the obvious bad guy or the twisted, complex woman" motif has been carried over from Luke Cage, badly. I grew up on Power Man and Iron Fist in the eighties, and this is just embarrassingly bad.

    If people aren't really paying attention to plot, the decent acting, decent direction and ok cinematography are enough to involve and keep your attention, so I'm not surprised by the number of witless fans who can't understand why people don't like it. How how a 'too long didn't read' version for you: it's moronic.    … Expand
  8. 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
  9. Super-Evil-DOOM
    Mar 19, 2017
    5
    This is sad. I can't think of any of the many things Iron Fist tries to do, being done well. It's not funny, the drama's hammy, the action feels like a rehearsal more than it feels like a fight, story is all over the place with a ton of dumb characters that lack depth and motivations, all following behind one of the most miscast, poorly written, unlikable leads for a superhero propertyThis is sad. I can't think of any of the many things Iron Fist tries to do, being done well. It's not funny, the drama's hammy, the action feels like a rehearsal more than it feels like a fight, story is all over the place with a ton of dumb characters that lack depth and motivations, all following behind one of the most miscast, poorly written, unlikable leads for a superhero property that we've seen in quite some time. I wish this show was good or even great. I wish it didn't feel like a chore to sit through, but there are far too many flaws and hardly any good moments to counter-balance the weight. Iron Fist is Marvel Studios and Marvel/Netflix's first true failure.… Expand
  10. Devivre
    Mar 18, 2017
    5
    IMO 'Iron Fist' is not as bad as many reviews believe it is. However compared to for example 'Luke Cage' or the first season of 'Daredevil' it fails to bring something new and intriguing on the table. I get why it fails to meet the higher expectations and gets punished for that.

    The family conflict between the Meachums - although it has some clichés - compensated for several boring    IMO 'Iron Fist' is not as bad as many reviews believe it is. However compared to for example 'Luke Cage' or the first season of 'Daredevil' it fails to bring something new and intriguing on the table. I get why it fails to meet the higher expectations and gets punished for that.

    The family conflict between the Meachums - although it has some clichés - compensated for several boring moments with Danny Rand. The naiveté of this protagonist is sometimes hard to grasp and his inner conflict is as interesting as beating a dead cow. On the plus side the second half of the show definitely gets a lot more interesting. The beginning is just very slow and I guess less episodes might have helped.

    Overall it would appear to me that just like the protagonist, the show still needs to find its way. Maybe the next season will bring it on track. We'll see...    … Expand
  11. star1ord
    Mar 19, 2017
    10
    Absolutely fantastic show! And yet, so much underrated... wtf is wrong with you people? I really don't understand this. For me it's even better than Daredevil in that order

    Iron Fist > Dardevil > Jessica Jones > Luke Cage

    Thanks to creators for making such a wonderful piece of marvel universe. Thank You!
  12. Ikmia
    Mar 19, 2017
    10
    I really wish the critics were reviewing this based on the show instead of their preconceived notion that someone good at martial arts must be Asian. This show was very good! It did have a slowish start where they take the time to build up the character development and make you care about the characters going forward. It had great twists and turns, though one of the people that turn onI really wish the critics were reviewing this based on the show instead of their preconceived notion that someone good at martial arts must be Asian. This show was very good! It did have a slowish start where they take the time to build up the character development and make you care about the characters going forward. It had great twists and turns, though one of the people that turn on him you expect from episode one, so that wasn't much of a twist. As the show progresses, you realize that just because you thought you knew something to be true doesn't mean you were right. I urge fans of superheroes and comics to watch this and ignore the critics totally biased reviews.… Expand
  13. zorK90
    Mar 19, 2017
    8
    I don't get these so called critics, this is not a bad show. Most of the arguments as to why this show is "bad" are plain and simple stupid.

    Anyway I am enjoying it quite a lot and recommend it.
  14. 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
  15. Fursnake
    Mar 19, 2017
    4
    Meh, meh and meh. I was familiar with the Iron Fist character back in the days of the comics, but didn't really follow the comics. I thought this might be a good martial arts based superhero show, but it is quite mediocre and lackluster. The main character looks like a wimpy hipster who never worked out a day in his life, just really unconvincing as a super powered martial artsMeh, meh and meh. I was familiar with the Iron Fist character back in the days of the comics, but didn't really follow the comics. I thought this might be a good martial arts based superhero show, but it is quite mediocre and lackluster. The main character looks like a wimpy hipster who never worked out a day in his life, just really unconvincing as a super powered martial arts superhero. It's really hard for me to take the main character seriously (and for the record I have no problem with the main character being white, I knew he was white back when the comics were around)The other characters are so so aside from David Wenham as the villain, I think he is the best part of the show. The acting is decent, but still feels lacking. And then we get to the fight scenes, something that should really stand out as awesome in a MARTIAL ARTS based show, but they don't. The fight scenes are incredibly underwhelming and more akin to Texas Walker Ranger than any quality wow-level martial arts that I expected. Gonna pass on the Iron Fist.… Expand
  16. 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
  17. 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.
  18. 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.
  19. Mission_Creep
    Mar 19, 2017
    6
    THIS SHOW IS NOT A ZERO. It's also not The Wire.
    Watch it if you're into Marvel and plan on watching Defenders. If you are not a comic book geek or only into great TV, give it a pass.
    This is basically an 80's movie where a martial artist fights gangs, with less action and no T&A. It's a perfectly fine show, but it's not a stellar one. 6 out of 10 is fine. It's okay. It's all right. It's    THIS SHOW IS NOT A ZERO. It's also not The Wire.
    Watch it if you're into Marvel and plan on watching Defenders. If you are not a comic book geek or only into great TV, give it a pass.
    This is basically an 80's movie where a martial artist fights gangs, with less action and no T&A. It's a perfectly fine show, but it's not a stellar one. 6 out of 10 is fine. It's okay. It's all right. It's meh. It's not great, but it's not bad.
    I think there are a couple good performances, and then other acting that is more uneven, but I'm fairly picky and it never bothered me enough to roll my eyes or scoff.
    I've watched every Marvel series twice but I'll only be watching Iron Fist once. I don't regret watching it, I just don't need to see it again.    … Expand
  20. TheQuietGamer
    Apr 3, 2017
    6
    While it's definitely the weakest thing to come from the MCU since Iron Man 2, Iron Fist isn't devoid of fun. It's just that it seems like a lot less effort went into it compared to the things that have come before. Almost like the people behind it said "people are eating up all these superhero shows and movies lately, so we don't really have to try. Especially since this is a MarvelWhile it's definitely the weakest thing to come from the MCU since Iron Man 2, Iron Fist isn't devoid of fun. It's just that it seems like a lot less effort went into it compared to the things that have come before. Almost like the people behind it said "people are eating up all these superhero shows and movies lately, so we don't really have to try. Especially since this is a Marvel character. It's practically guaranteed to succeed!" It's this kind of thinking that shines through in several key areas such as casting and writing. There's still some kung-fu cheesiness to keep us going and it shows another side of the MCU by giving us a longer stay into the lives of it's newest hero. It even expands the overall lore. It just doesn't hold a candle to the other Marvel Netflix series.

    Probably the biggest issue comes from Danny Rand himself. He's just not very believable as a hero. This is partially due to the writing's portrayal of the character. He's less kung fu master and more airheaded rich boy. Danny has a rather irritating habit of barging into people's lives and expecting them to just drop everything to help him out because his daddy owned a company. Apparently being raised by monks for 15 or so years didn't help him lose that sense of entitlement that comes with having a lot of money. That's not to say he's unlikable though. In fact, at times his naivety and genuine sweetness is outright charming in a natural way. Danny is at his most likable when he's doing things like absent mindedly making an origami flower for his secretary while talking to her. It's a shame he can't sell the fighter part.

    Another reason the Iron Fist ends up being the weakest part of his own show is due to the fact that the performance of Finn Jones also leaves a bit to be desired. It's like they picked him based off of his looks as opposed to actual ability to play the character. To be honest the acting is pretty weak all around. Everybody is just kind of phoning it in for that Marvel money. Well, that's not entirely true. Jessica Henwick and Tom Pelphrey are both enjoyable. Mostly because they are given the strongest writing.

    As far as the actual plot goes, it too leaves something to be desired. The first half of the season can be kind of a drag as not much is happening outside of Danny having troubles being reintroduced to live in NY. It isn't until half way through that the action picks up. Even then it's often more interesting to watch the side-characters engage in boardroom politics than it is to see Danny struggle with his arch enemies "The Hand." There are still some compelling elements to that side of things though. Danny's PTSD from witnessing the death of his parents adds some more depth and the returning Wai Ching Ho as Madame Gao is just as fantastic as ever.

    The action isn't too bad either. Nowhere near as good as Daredevil though. The choreography could use some work here and there and like I said Jones just isn't very believable as a hero, much less one of the MCU's most skilled martial artists. There are still plenty of awesome fights though. Particularly whenever Henwick's character gets involved in some very exciting sword fights. It's all certainly much more exciting than watching Jessica Jones and Luke Cage awkwardly flip bad guys repeatedly.

    This is more of a cheesy martial arts movie that a full-fledged and polished entry into the MCU. It's evident not as much care went into this as with the previous MCU shows. The choreography is lacking, the writing can get pretty hokey, and it's miscast is several key ears. Yet, at the end of the day I didn't find it to be an outright abomination. In fact it can be pretty fun. It's just that you really have to be into the whole superhero thing to put up with it's more glaring flaws, of which there are an obscene amount for something baring MCU connections.    … Expand
  21. kungfujoe
    Apr 2, 2017
    3
    I got half-way through Iron Fist on my way across the country, and after the first episode, I thought "hey, this isn't nearly as bad as I was led to believe. It's not great, but it has some real promise."

    Unfortunately, with each episode, the show gets a little worse, not better. What happened, Netflix? Your other Marvel-based shows has been so, but this one just has crappy writing and    I got half-way through Iron Fist on my way across the country, and after the first episode, I thought "hey, this isn't nearly as bad as I was led to believe. It's not great, but it has some real promise."

    Unfortunately, with each episode, the show gets a little worse, not better. What happened, Netflix? Your other Marvel-based shows has been so, but this one just has crappy writing and slow pacing. The "corporate evil vs. kind heart" scenarios are presented with a first grade level of nuance. The martial arts aren't very good and are remarkably inconsistent (Danny keeps teaching Colleen how to be a better fighter, yet he keeps getting nearly beaten up by lone thugs without much skill). The pseudo-profundities Danny keeps uttering are cringeworthy, both because they're terribly cheesy AND because they're delivered with an amateurishness that make him sound like a beginner attempting to sound like he thinks "a master" should sound. Colleen's classes are terribly cliched, both in how she teaches and how her students act. The pre-fight (and mid-fight!) poses that Danny adopts are right out of the worst 80s Americanized martial arts movies. I can normally laugh at silly martial arts stereotypes, but these just make me cringe. As I said, the pacing is way off, too. There might be 4 episodes worth of story here, but it takes 13 episodes to tell.

    The cast is pretty good, but the writers should cut their teeth on some low-budget, low-stakes shows to get some practice before tackling ANY network's flagship show, especially for a network that sets a bar as high as Netflix does.

    If you're a big fan of the Netflix Marvel sub-universe, Iron Fist is worth watching to follow the ongoing plot lines that'll weave together in The Defenders, but while it's not exactly a slog to get through, it's not a good show by any stretch of the imagination.    … Expand
  22. 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.
  23. 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
  24. 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
  25. 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
  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. 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
  28. sVc
    Apr 11, 2017
    8
    I'm someone who is normally is in line w/ critics reviews, so I'm not sure why they felt the need to completely lambast this show. Maybe it was because of the outrage prior to it starting because the main character wasn't played by an Asian. Maybe it's because the Marvel canon seems to get so huge and remain so good that they felt the need to knock them down a bit. But it sure wasn'tI'm someone who is normally is in line w/ critics reviews, so I'm not sure why they felt the need to completely lambast this show. Maybe it was because of the outrage prior to it starting because the main character wasn't played by an Asian. Maybe it's because the Marvel canon seems to get so huge and remain so good that they felt the need to knock them down a bit. But it sure wasn't based on the actual quality of this show and in all actuality, this is just as entertaining as the other three Marvel/Netflix ventures. I felt that all of the characters on this show had interesting story lines; and as much as they revolved around the Iron Fist (aka Danny Rand), they worked on their own individual levels as well. That's not something you see all the time, and many subplots can get in the way of a show as a whole. I was especially intrigued about the twists and turns of the Meachum family and I liked how the dynamics kept switching. I also felt the Colleen Wing character had her own troubles and beliefs she had to struggle with to be interesting as well. So what was their major beef? Well, let's start with the most obvious and the one that is actually true. The Iron Fist's fight scenes were not up to par; that is glaringly obvious and something they truly need to look at when season 2 comes around. Especially when you're comparing them to Colleen Wing's. She was awesome and I don't know if I should credit the actress, Jessica Henrick, or her stunt double, but I'm going to give more credit to the actress because she also did a good job in the role other than the fight scenes. The second biggest complaint that I've read was Danny's character as a whole. Let's be honest, he's not always likable. He's stubborn & pigheaded, a bit childish as well as a little quick tempered. I'm going to assume the majority of the critics did not watch the whole series, but only the first few. Because as the story progresses, it becomes clear that he is like that for a reason. And really, it isn't truly out in the open until the final episode when Gao bluntly tells him why he is the way he is. He also has a very immature, naive side of him as well that some may have found annoying. I found his utter lack of understanding business a bit ridiculous. But I pose this question: what if you entered into the real world after only being surrounded by mountains and monks and your education was limited to the philosophies of life and learning your "chi"? Yeah, you probably be a little confused and stupid too. So maybe get over it now. Maybe there was a problem with the pacing of the show; is that it? Well, we all know that each one of the Marvel/Netflix shows has a problem w/ pacing (and quite frankly, alot of other quality shows suffer that same thing). Jessica Jones could have been a whole 2 episodes shorter. And Daredevil, as much as I enjoy it, is even worse. So it's a non-issue, really. Especially since the second half of Iron Fist doesn't suffer that problem at all.

    I think I've made my point. You can watch this on it's own or as part of the Marvel Universe and I think you'd enjoy it. There's alot to like. The plot that drives the story is interesting and will keep you wanting to keep watching.

    One more shout out: to Rosario Dawson, because I don't think her, or her character Claire Temple, get enough credit. She's the backbone to these superheroes and Rosario does an awesome f--king job playing the part. Can't wait to see her in the Defenders!    … Expand
  29. 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
  30. 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
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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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