Marvel's Iron Fist

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

Generally favorable reviews- based on 1318 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 758 out of 1318
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  3. Negative: 368 out of 1318
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  1. muyfresco
    Mar 19, 2017
    9
    I´ve red a few reviews... Yes it´s the first season and it´s very good. In my opinion the presentation of the main character takes too long more o less 7 episodes. people don´t forgive these .

    The only thing it would need is more "iron fist" and less kung fu fights... but in the other hand the choreografi of the fights are the best i´ve saw.

    THks
  2. frankcastle2
    Mar 19, 2017
    9
    This is better than the critics are saying, the fight scenes are awesome and while it's quite slow, I wouldn't go so far as to say it ever gets boring. This is a good set up for the defenders.
  3. tlongland123
    Mar 18, 2017
    7
    This is a solid addition to the others, not in the same league but is still easy to watch. The ending leaves a bit to be desired but hopefully will work with others
  4. Snick510
    Mar 18, 2017
    9
    Great show that stands up there with the rest of marvel Netflix series. Don't listen to the critics go into the show with an open mind and you'll enjoy it.
  5. akumou
    Mar 18, 2017
    9
    This show is good, ignore the clueless critics. I find it hilarious that some of the same critics that panned this show gave Luke Cage good or decent reviews when that show was utter garbage. This is probably the 3rd best of the Netflix Marvel shows but its miles ahead of Luke Cage.
  6. AgentCooper
    Mar 18, 2017
    9
    This is the best Marvel Series since the KingPin DareDevil one. For sure better than the critically over rated Cage and Jessica Jones. Give it a shot for yourself. The only reason it gets a 9 is because the lead actor is not how I see Danny Rand at all and I've been an Iron Fist fanatic since the Heroes For Hire.
  7. andylusive
    Mar 19, 2017
    8
    While this may not be the BEST of the 4 Netflix Marvels, it's far from the worst and there's plenty of action scenes to sate your kung-fu addiction. Not sure why so many critics are shouting about this show being racist or boring, though. I guess there's not much else going on in the world for them to pay attention to without drumming up some faux current affairs controversy over a comicWhile this may not be the BEST of the 4 Netflix Marvels, it's far from the worst and there's plenty of action scenes to sate your kung-fu addiction. Not sure why so many critics are shouting about this show being racist or boring, though. I guess there's not much else going on in the world for them to pay attention to without drumming up some faux current affairs controversy over a comic book tv show. Anyways, a good watch for anyone who's a fan of the source material.… Expand
  8. 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!!
  9. avaz74
    Mar 19, 2017
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I am not sure what show the critics were watching, but I really feel they missed the mark. Not every character needs to be dark and gritty. Finn Jones nails the combination of earnestness, naivete, and warrior-monk spirit that are Iron Fist. I honestly had no idea that he would get what makes the character so special in the comics. Iron Fist isn't your typical batman/wolverine/daredevil/cage/jessica jones hardcase superhero and should'n't be played as such. Jessica Henwick also is an awesome Colleen Wing as are the Meachums.
    The story had me hooked and I actually enjoy the slow boil of the show as Danny finds his place in NY. A few other things I loved about the show:
    1. The very different fighting styles - Danny's style is very internally focused, very different than what we have seen so far in most shows. Tai Chi, Wing Chun. Maybe some Bagua ? . . . very cool mixing up the fighting styles of each Defender.
    2. Homage to the 70's kung fu flicks. Some Heroes of the East in there with the Japanese vs. Chinese styles as well as others . . .
    3. Some great character placement from the comics. Loved seeing the Netflix take on Bride of Nine Spiders . .
    At any rate - I was seriously worried after reading the early reviews - I am SO glad I went to watch it myself.    … Expand
  10. MAFIAxMaverick
    Mar 19, 2017
    7
    Finished the season this morning after a day long binge. It is definitely the weakest first season of our other Marvel super heroes; that being said, I still thoroughly enjoyed it. I think this first season suffered from not having a strong main antagonist. DD - Fisk, JJ - Kilgrave, LC - Diamondback. These were all a major nemesis of these heroes. With Iron First, the obvious choice isFinished the season this morning after a day long binge. It is definitely the weakest first season of our other Marvel super heroes; that being said, I still thoroughly enjoyed it. I think this first season suffered from not having a strong main antagonist. DD - Fisk, JJ - Kilgrave, LC - Diamondback. These were all a major nemesis of these heroes. With Iron First, the obvious choice is Steel Serpent, who I think we're no doubt going to see in the second season. The pacing of Iron Fist was a little frustrating at times. I think we're in for a treat with Season 2 as we're going to see Davos and Madame Gao come into play even more.… Expand
  11. 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)
  12. mrmonster
    Apr 1, 2017
    8
    I absolutely loved it. Is it perfect? No, but it is still a really good show. It is my second favorite Marvel-Netflix series, behind only Daredevil. If you enjoyed Daredevil, you will probably enjoy it.
  13. 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.
  14. 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
  15. MusicMeister
    Apr 2, 2017
    8
    The critics were unnecessarily harsh for this show. While not revolutionary, or even necessarily as good as other Marvel Netflix shows, Iron Fist is by no means a disaster. It is very enjoyable, fun, and the action is pretty good. The show has been criticized and universally panned for whitewashing, which is unfair as the source material features a white man as well. Overall quiteThe critics were unnecessarily harsh for this show. While not revolutionary, or even necessarily as good as other Marvel Netflix shows, Iron Fist is by no means a disaster. It is very enjoyable, fun, and the action is pretty good. The show has been criticized and universally panned for whitewashing, which is unfair as the source material features a white man as well. Overall quite enjoyable, and definitely better Han CW shows like Arrow and Supergirl.… Expand
  16. 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
  17. Tech-media
    Apr 3, 2017
    9
    Critics be damned. I liked it. Sure it starts a little slow. But the villains are great. Fun show. The critics only watched the first few episodes, which might explain why they weren't more positive.
  18. PointBreakCali
    Apr 8, 2017
    10
    I watched this show wire to wire. It has great plot twists and is totally different story than other Netflix Marval shows. The critics reviews should be ignored as they are totally out of touch with reality. You see Iron Fist character grow and get stronger as the show progresses which is awesome.
  19. marc5477
    Apr 12, 2017
    3
    Its boring. Its Batman with no brain and even dumber villains. "The Hand" is just like the League of Assassins from Batman. The samurai chic is basically a less dark Catwoman. I really dont mind that it is copying another comic book, what I do mind is how bad the story telling and character development is. The characters are simply stupid, though I suppose that is an accurate portrayal ofIts boring. Its Batman with no brain and even dumber villains. "The Hand" is just like the League of Assassins from Batman. The samurai chic is basically a less dark Catwoman. I really dont mind that it is copying another comic book, what I do mind is how bad the story telling and character development is. The characters are simply stupid, though I suppose that is an accurate portrayal of modern day executives and political leaders... but it does not make for good television. When I see politicians do boneheaded things, I dont get interested, I get frustrated and in many ways I felt the same while watching this. I just could not understand any of the decisions made, and certainly everyone in the show deserved to die a painful horrible death for being such lousy thinkers.

    No potential here... and please fire the writers.    … Expand
  20. 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
  21. 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
  22. raktar16
    Apr 2, 2017
    10
    Ignore the critics and the other SJW' s and their hit job on this TV show. It was great. If you liked the other Marvel shows, you should have liked Iron Fist too. They're all basically the same show, same formula, even same kind of action scenes. All of a sudden now, Iron Fist is the worst TV show ever made? Come on. Luke Cage got 96% on Rotten Tomatoes and it was laughably bad. It shouldIgnore the critics and the other SJW' s and their hit job on this TV show. It was great. If you liked the other Marvel shows, you should have liked Iron Fist too. They're all basically the same show, same formula, even same kind of action scenes. All of a sudden now, Iron Fist is the worst TV show ever made? Come on. Luke Cage got 96% on Rotten Tomatoes and it was laughably bad. It should just tell you that something reeks about these reviews. Big time. I couldn't believe ZERO critics gave this a positive score on Metacritic. Zero. That's hard to believe.

    Just don't listen to these people. Watch the show, it's great. In fact, it's better than the other Defender shows. By a country mile. None of the hate makes any sense.    … Expand
  23. gk_90
    Apr 4, 2017
    10
    Contrary to the critics views, i feel that this show is amazing. It not at all deserves so much hatred that it is getting. The martial arts action scenes were awesome. Although I agree Finn jones didn't quite do justice to the character danny rand, but seeing so much hatred towards him is deeply annoying and frustrating. People are comparing him to robert drowney jr. His acting was not atContrary to the critics views, i feel that this show is amazing. It not at all deserves so much hatred that it is getting. The martial arts action scenes were awesome. Although I agree Finn jones didn't quite do justice to the character danny rand, but seeing so much hatred towards him is deeply annoying and frustrating. People are comparing him to robert drowney jr. His acting was not at par with Drowney, but it wasn't all that bad either. jones doesn't deserve so much negative reviews for that. Overall 'Iron fist' is a great show and i would recommend the people to not go on the critics reviews and just see the show for yourself first.… Expand
  24. fannishliss
    Apr 5, 2017
    8
    I enjoyed getting to know Danny Rand in this show. I think the show actually does try to critique his position of privilege as a billionaire and a kid without a lot of emotional maturity. He is the Iron Fist, but his masters don't seem to have wanted him to deal with his issues of loss, grief and identity (plus a pretty bad case of PTSD); rather, they only wanted to use him as a warriorI enjoyed getting to know Danny Rand in this show. I think the show actually does try to critique his position of privilege as a billionaire and a kid without a lot of emotional maturity. He is the Iron Fist, but his masters don't seem to have wanted him to deal with his issues of loss, grief and identity (plus a pretty bad case of PTSD); rather, they only wanted to use him as a warrior to protect their realm. As in Daredevil, the Hand reveal themselves as the other side of the hero's coin -- except here, the Hand is far more subtle, realistic and understandable, with Bakuto as a somewhat idealistic if communist-leaning leader, willing to teach Danny important techniques his own masters neglected. I love the leading women of the show, including Claire, Colleen, Jeri and Joy. Madame Gao is also very fun to watch! I hope from now on, Marvel and Netflix pay more attention to justice issues in casting; that said, the show as it exists is good enough that I am watching it through for a second time.… Expand
  25. CorvusCorax_
    Apr 7, 2017
    10
    So despite the huge outrage about the newest Marvel/Netflix TV-series, I found the whole season entertaining.
    For sure it is not the best TV-series out there, but as well not as bad as most claim.
    It is fun, entertaining, not over-boosted with action, but nonetheless not missing action though. So far I would give a 7 or 8 for this hones and awesome TV-series. But as most people simply    So despite the huge outrage about the newest Marvel/Netflix TV-series, I found the whole season entertaining.
    For sure it is not the best TV-series out there, but as well not as bad as most claim.
    It is fun, entertaining, not over-boosted with action, but nonetheless not missing action though.
    So far I would give a 7 or 8 for this hones and awesome TV-series.
    But as most people simply start joining the hate-train, rather than actually giving the series a try I will give the show a 10 just because it does not deserve this crushing hatred.    … Expand
  26. shri11h34rt
    Apr 10, 2017
    10
    I honestly don't know how some people didn't like this show. I loved it. I liked the fighting, the music, the plot, and the actors. I can't wait to see him in ''The Defender's''!
  27. nycchino
    Mar 18, 2017
    10
    Great show, idk what the critics are thinking. The show is a bit different action scenes could be better but definitely still awesome. If you like all of the other marvel Netflix series, you shouldn't be disappointed with this. If you are a fan of martial arts or Eastern philosophy you still like this show.
  28. azuric
    Mar 19, 2017
    8
    This is very odd from the critics. It may not be better than daredevil Season 1 & 2 but it definitely beats Luke Cage and Jessica Jones. The story is a comic book and is quite enjoyable to watch even if it lacks the highs of seeing the Punisher for the first time. Solid acting and some interesting and weird characters.
  29. revelc
    Mar 17, 2017
    6
    Predictable plot, a bit overly exaggerated, and it slowly turn into a tedious and boring show. Personally I think 6 episodes more than enough (remember Into the Badlands?). Iron Fist such a great character, but I don't think the series do justice to the character. If you're new to superheroes tv series, try something else like Legion (Fox) or Daredevil (Netflix). Iron Fist has so manyPredictable plot, a bit overly exaggerated, and it slowly turn into a tedious and boring show. Personally I think 6 episodes more than enough (remember Into the Badlands?). Iron Fist such a great character, but I don't think the series do justice to the character. If you're new to superheroes tv series, try something else like Legion (Fox) or Daredevil (Netflix). Iron Fist has so many awesome moves in Ultimate Marvel vs Capcom 3, why can't he goes ham like that.… Expand
  30. 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
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Metascore
37

Generally unfavorable reviews - based on 21 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 0 out of 21
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 21
  3. Negative: 11 out of 21
  1. Slate
    Reviewed by: Jonathan L. Fischer
    Mar 20, 2017
    30
    Unfortunately, the trouble with Iron Fist doesn’t end once you start actually watching the show, which like its character, is occasionally sweet, frequently maddening, and ultimately kind of lost in Marvel’s New York.
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  2. Vox.com
    Reviewed by: Alex Abad-Santos
    Mar 20, 2017
    30
    The clunky dialogue often creates the sense that the show doesn’t trust its audience. ... Everyone fights the same, and no one looks interesting doing it.
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  3. TV Guide Magazine
    Reviewed by: Matt Roush
    Mar 17, 2017
    60
    If Iron Fist pulls it punches in the originality department, it excels in thrilling martial arts action. [20 Mar - 2 Apr 2017, p.19]
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