Marvel's Jessica Jones: Season 1

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Marvel's Jessica Jones

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Netflix | Season Premiere Date: November 20, 2015

Starring: Eka Darville, Carrie-Anne Moss, Erin Moriarty

Summary: Former superhero Jessica Jones (Krysten Ritter) has opened a detective agency called Alias Investigations and meets Luke Cage (Mike Colter) on one of her cases as a man (David Tennant) from her past resurfaces.

Creator: Melissa Rosenberg

Genre(s): Drama, Action & Adventure

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Season 1 Episodes

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S1:E13. AKA Smile
Air Date: November 20, 2015
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S1:E12. AKA Take a Bloody Number
Air Date: November 20, 2015
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S1:E11. AKA I've Got the Blues
Air Date: November 20, 2015

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IndieWire Liz Shannon Miller

Nov 20, 2015

On its surface, Jessica Jones is well-executed on the level we've come to expect from Netflix-produced series, featuring a top-notch cast, solid writing and great use of its New York location to invoke both classic noir and '70s cinema.... But there's something really extraordinary about this show, and it comes down to Kilgrave. Man, woman, gay, straight, black, white--every character has layers. Everyone has complications. Read full review

Uncle Barky Ed Bark

Dec 8, 2015

Given the otherworldly circumstances, it all moves along quite logically and at a brisk pace that leaves dawdling for dead. There’s no flabby midsection here, just one major development after another. The fight scenes are well-choreographed and frequent. And the twists are imaginative while also being grounded in the grim realities of this ramped-up universe. Read full review

Ned Ehrbar

Nov 19, 2015

It’s a complex protagonist, the kind we don’t see enough of on television or in studio films.... This series feels like the first superhero show really just for grown-ups--and it totally works. Read full review

Mike Hale

Nov 18, 2015

There’s a tricky balancing act going on--crossing a moody detective show with both a comic action thriller and a woman-in-peril psychological drama--but Ms. Rosenberg proves to be mostly up to the task. Read full review

Kristi Turnquist

Nov 19, 2015

Jessica Jones could use a bit more wit, overall. But its messed-up, tough, brave heroine holds our interest every moment. Read full review

David Wiegand

Nov 17, 2015

The series isn’t perfect. To be honest, it drags a bit and seems repetitive, as though Rosenberg is stretching things out to increase audience tension. In fact, you’re likely to feel the opposite from time to time, a desire to say, “oh, get on with it.” But stick with it. Read full review

TV Guide Magazine Matt Roush

Nov 6, 2015

Plays like an over-extended 13-hour arc pitting her against mind-controlling villain Kilgrave. Less would have been more. [9-22 Nov 2015, p.13]

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adelucero

Jan 22, 2017

As expected from Marvel, another great series! Ritter is great as the titular character, however there are some scenes that are off. But I can say that this series won't let you down. It really exceeds my expectations.

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Keren

Dec 24, 2015

riveting and intense! We loved watching a badass female rock the plot with her one broken life. Loved the anti-hero vibe and the soundtrack is great. Sometimes we were only able to watch 1 episode because it was just too intense
Please make a season 2!

4 of 10 users found this helpful46

NickLikesMovies

Nov 20, 2015

"Jessica Jones" is an undeniable, fantastic series. The acting is top notch, the characters are fascinating, and the directing is phenomenal. I am in love with this show. You must go watch it now! Another Netflix winner!

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Adelthorne

Oct 16, 2018

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The bad thing in this season is Luke. Understand since they have to invite him to the Defenders. Have they taken him out it I would say its almost worth a 10.… Expand

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Zanzzibar

Nov 27, 2015

Individual acting is great, given the script is sometimes wooden and formulaic.
But, my problem is the circular nature of a very tight group. The extended stories aren't that interesting and superficial inserts to link the seemingly random event.
Like Gotham the early promise has failed toIndividual acting is great, given the script is sometimes wooden and formulaic.
But, my problem is the circular nature of a very tight group. The extended stories aren't that interesting and superficial inserts to link the seemingly random event.
Like Gotham the early promise has failed to materialise which, given the acting talent and fan base from Marvel, is a shame.
At least they don't refer to David Tennant as English.… Expand

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Mazmorrero47

Nov 22, 2015

There's a really good show trapped somewhere within Jessica Jones, which unfortunately couldn't get out due to several glaring issues.
1. Apparently, the writers think that the audience won't understand who Jessica is, so they have other characters constantly describing her for us ("freak",There's a really good show trapped somewhere within Jessica Jones, which unfortunately couldn't get out due to several glaring issues.
1. Apparently, the writers think that the audience won't understand who Jessica is, so they have other characters constantly describing her for us ("freak", "you're not normal", "you use sarcasm to deflect", etc.).
2. It's an 8 episode storyline stretched to 13. Mostly with countless unearned subplots about characters that are completely pointless in the grand scheme of things.
3. Mike Colter as Luke Cage is another perfect casting in the MCU, but his presence feels like an afterthought to please the comic book fans.
4. Jessica's powers weren't well translated, since they're always portrayed with dodgy editing to disguise the lack of budget.
5. The conflict was solved very easily, and therefore, didn't feel cathartic.
But to be fair, there are some elements that deserve praise. Krysten Ritter is great (she's a more understated version of Eva Green), David Tennant chewing massive chunks of scenery is a lot of fun, and the show treats sexual abuse in a way that doesn't feel exploitative (I'm looking at you Game of Thrones).
Overall, it wasn't my cup of tea, but it did make me excited to see more of Luke Cage.… Expand

21 of 31 users found this helpful2110

shoulderoforion

Jan 12, 2016

This was a tiresome series to get through, I made myself watch past the first couple of boring episodes because I liked Daredevil so much, awaiting DD season 2 & looking forward to the Luke Cage series but I would not miss never seeing this actress play this role (and after suffering throughThis was a tiresome series to get through, I made myself watch past the first couple of boring episodes because I liked Daredevil so much, awaiting DD season 2 & looking forward to the Luke Cage series but I would not miss never seeing this actress play this role (and after suffering through this, any role) ever again… Expand

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