Marvel's Jessica Jones

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Season 1
  • Network: Netflix
  • Series Premiere Date: Nov 20, 2015
Season #: 3, 2, 1
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  1. Dimocracy
    Jul 6, 2023
    9
    Netflix' Jessica Jones is a really high-quality story. I really like the antagonist here, the acting is excellent.
  2. iCampoRamil
    Dec 15, 2022
    8
    Me encantó, el villano lo es todo, y Krysten Ritter como Jessica es maravillosamente maravillosa.
  3. All_ButTrU4
    Jan 3, 2022
    7
    Very slow but impactful first season. Ptsd is given nuance when a super hero battles with the trauma of an abusive relationship. David Tenant is fantastic and terrifying as the psychopathic Killgrave. It's noir atmosphere hinders some of the pacing but delivers more chills if you're willing to commit.
  4. cdougall
    Aug 4, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Jessica Jones season 1 takes us on a journey with one of the most troubled characters that we’ve been introduced to yet in the Marvel universe. Season 1 has a very dark and gloomy feel to it but this feel works immensely to the show’s benefit. The dialogue and story give us an in depth look at how Jones’s experience in the past have created her pain and trauma in the present. We also get to see how she reacts to that pain and trauma and how they influence her relationships with other people. Overall the acting of the season is very good; every substantial actor plays their part to perfection and helps to create a very adult feel for the season. This is a Marvel show that is intended for mature audiences and not for kids since there are very troubling themes that are core to the season. This is also a great example of a season that has a bunch of actors who we haven’t seen too much of prior to the season and gives them screen time and moments to shine so they can showcase their talent as actors. David Tennant’s Kilgrave is a scary villain who really amplifies the dark, gloomy and traumatic feel to this season. His ability is one of the most intimidating we’ve seen and Tennant does a fantastic job making Kilgrave an anxiety building villain for both viewers and Jones. Kilgrave is to this season was Fisk was to season 1 of Daredevil, although Fisk is a slightly better villain since he doesn’t have any inherent abilities. One thing I also like about this season is that Jones has issues that a lot of people can relate to, but she isn’t a character who you want to be able to relate to. This season is the embodiment of a troubled and trauma-based life seen through the lens of someone with superpowers, and even those superpowers don’t really help Jones cope with her past and deal with her pain. This is a season that you have to prepare yourself for, but once you’re ready, you’ll watch one of the most mature and well-executed Netflix shows that Marvel has made to date.… Expand
  5. geewah
    Jan 6, 2021
    8
    Ritter is great as the complicated anti-hero in this strong entry into MCU.
  6. TudorPopescu
    Oct 31, 2020
    10
    The first season is the best because it has a very interesting and unique villain played by the extremely talented David Tennant. Excellent story and twists. Season one Jessica Jones is top-notch quality. If it isn't better than Daredevil, it's on par with it.
  7. manningn15
    Sep 13, 2020
    10
    Jessica Jones is my 2nd favorite Marvel show, my 3rd favorite new show of 2015, and one of my top 5 favorite superhero shows. The classic detective/noir style, theme, and tone of the show is outstanding, I love it. Krysten Ritter's performance is exceptional, she gives a powerful, deep, and complex performance. The other performances from David Tennant, Eka Darville, Erin Moriarty, RachaelJessica Jones is my 2nd favorite Marvel show, my 3rd favorite new show of 2015, and one of my top 5 favorite superhero shows. The classic detective/noir style, theme, and tone of the show is outstanding, I love it. Krysten Ritter's performance is exceptional, she gives a powerful, deep, and complex performance. The other performances from David Tennant, Eka Darville, Erin Moriarty, Rachael Taylor, and Colby Minifie were phenomenal. The writing is remarkable especially the way they approach, depict, and touch on dark subjects like rape, PTSD, emotional and mental trauma, and assault that most shows are to scared to especially Marvel and superhero shows. The music is stupendous. The costumes were excellent especially on Krysten Ritter and Rachael Taylor. An A+ first season.… Expand
  8. drlowdon
    Aug 2, 2020
    8
    Having escaped a villain able to control people with his mind, Jessica Jones tries to rebuild her life as a private investigator in Hell's Kitchen but she soon discovers her ordeal isn’t yet over...

    Jessica Jones (not unexpectedly) has a lot in common with Daredevil, Netflix first Marvel collaboration, with both going down darker routes than the cinematic movies have generally taken.    Having escaped a villain able to control people with his mind, Jessica Jones tries to rebuild her life as a private investigator in Hell's Kitchen but she soon discovers her ordeal isn’t yet over...

    Jessica Jones (not unexpectedly) has a lot in common with Daredevil, Netflix first Marvel collaboration, with both going down darker routes than the cinematic movies have generally taken. Towards the latter half of the season I felt there were a couple of episodes that went round in circles a little bit, but overall it was very entertaining and Kilgrave (David Tennant) made for a great antagonist. At a push I'd even say I just about preferred it to Daredevil's first season, which itself was very good.    … Expand
  9. JulianIncen
    May 5, 2019
    6
    Nothing great. Everything outside the Jessica-Killgrave relationship has very little relevance and removes emotion from the episodes.
  10. timeknight
    Feb 27, 2019
    4
    Overall mediocre drama, with poor acting, canned plot-lines, and forgettable characters. I can't fathom why this show received such rave reviews. Compared to other TV dramas and mystery shows, Jessica Jones falls short.

    If you want to watch Smallville remade in the Marvel universe of 2019 (but still with the cinematography skills and plot writers of 2001), then this is basically the    Overall mediocre drama, with poor acting, canned plot-lines, and forgettable characters. I can't fathom why this show received such rave reviews. Compared to other TV dramas and mystery shows, Jessica Jones falls short.

    If you want to watch Smallville remade in the Marvel universe of 2019 (but still with the cinematography skills and plot writers of 2001), then this is basically the show for you.    … Expand
  11. Adelthorne
    Oct 16, 2018
    8
    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
  12. JLuis_001
    Sep 6, 2018
    7
    She is not the most attractive protagonist on television but at least the story stayed well and had an excellent villain. But it did not needed 13 episodes.
  13. SrPepe
    Jul 5, 2018
    8
    Killgrave es excelente, esta serie está muy buena y le da un nuevo enfoque a Marvel.
  14. hitzestau
    Jun 24, 2018
    3
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The second season was a huge disappointment, almost impossible to watch, it's just boring. What was also obvious that the second season lacks great and interesting characters. The appearance by Kilgrave in episode 11 was a real highlight and it made the show immediately much more compelling. .… Expand
  15. Voodoo123
    Mar 28, 2018
    7
    +Excellent cast
    +Great soundtrack
    -David Tennant too recognisable Excellent detective noir storyline intelligently woven into a superhero origin story topped off with an excellent villain. Couple things that upset me was how recognisable David Tennant's face was.... I only wish they had cast an unknown! And the length. It definately felt like 8 good episodes stretched across 13.    +Excellent cast
    +Great soundtrack
    -David Tennant too recognisable

    Excellent detective noir storyline intelligently woven into a superhero origin story topped off with an excellent villain. Couple things that upset me was how recognisable David Tennant's face was.... I only wish they had cast an unknown! And the length. It definately felt like 8 good episodes stretched across 13. Despite these issues the cast deliver exceptional performances and I highly recommend this!    … Expand
  16. ZachStearns
    Mar 28, 2018
    9
    This was the first show I was ever able to binge watch. This is the greatest.
  17. MarvelJoe
    Mar 11, 2018
    8
    The first few episodes had me confused and hard to understand but then it got better along the way and now I fully understand the story. Some charathers were okay in this show but then got likeable. It is great to re-watch this to pay attention to what you didn't get the first time.
  18. JessTurner
    Mar 8, 2018
    3
    Watched all of season 1: flat, hollow, tinny. Not going to bother with season 2. All these Marvel TV series seem to be at the same level and I'm not even going to try them anymore. I think the problem is that there is no art here, it's just people cashing in on the property.
  19. yesterdayatnoon
    Mar 3, 2018
    1
    Daredevil got my hopes up, and now I'm on an episode 10 that feels like episode 50 just waiting for it to end hoping I don't miss anything that may be important in other shows. There isn't much of a plot, and it meanders between uninteresting subplots. None of those sublots introduced a character worth liking eventually leaving you with sympathy for a villain who may just get around toDaredevil got my hopes up, and now I'm on an episode 10 that feels like episode 50 just waiting for it to end hoping I don't miss anything that may be important in other shows. There isn't much of a plot, and it meanders between uninteresting subplots. None of those sublots introduced a character worth liking eventually leaving you with sympathy for a villain who may just get around to killing them all. Unfortunately, despite being well acted, the villain isn't very interesting either.

    In the end, it's little more than a Roadrunner cartoon with the protagonist filling in as the coyote. Failing to catch her prey mostly by getting in her own way. The show could have been saved if Jessica and everyone else who knows about the villain had been written as too stupid to realize that a handgun and head phones would have been more than enough to deal with her antagonist.    … Expand
  20. badwulf151
    Feb 28, 2018
    5
    Fairly over rated and does not deserve the praise it gets, your average boring super hero show.
  21. LinttaFlamingo
    Dec 20, 2017
    7
    Jessica Jones is basically an 8-9 episode story stretched to 13 episodes. Just like Daredevil.

    It starts out damn good. The first two to three episodes are interesting, dark, have some excellent use of soundtrack and set up some cool characters, including Jessica Jones, Kilgrave and Malcolm Ducasse who are all fantastic. Those characters or their actors Krysten Ritter, David Tennant and    Jessica Jones is basically an 8-9 episode story stretched to 13 episodes. Just like Daredevil.

    It starts out damn good. The first two to three episodes are interesting, dark, have some excellent use of soundtrack and set up some cool characters, including Jessica Jones, Kilgrave and Malcolm Ducasse who are all fantastic. Those characters or their actors Krysten Ritter, David Tennant and Eka Darville basically carry the show, and their performances are brilliant. Then it's all downhill. We're greeted to Trish Walker and Will Simpson who both suck and their relationship thing which sucked too.

    The rest of the season ranges from fantastic to obvious filler, and while it didn't hurt the pacing as bad as it did in Daredevil season 2, it was still frustrating at points and hurt the tension that the show created especially in scenes with Jessica Jones and Kilgrave together.
    Somewhere deep there's an excellent show, there's even a Kendrick Lamar reference! But it's brought down by moments or even a full episode of just explaining stuff and some of those "how convenient" moments to simply make the story longer. If Marvel stopped with the 13 episode rule, Jessica Jones could've shined, because it's seriously good every time it actually moves forward, oh and when it doesn't show Will Simpson and Trish Walker.    … Expand
  22. Sunburndmg
    Nov 22, 2017
    10
    Loved it so much. The acting ij this show is so good and the plot is thrilling and leaves me wanting more after each episode. I Just hope that they make a second season soon!
  23. Aloxb3
    Oct 14, 2017
    7
    Não é o 1-1 que eu estava esperando, no entanto, a produção é boa, fotografia é sensacional, a Krysten Ritter (Jessica Jones) passa a sensação de que, não haveria outra atriz para este papel. O ponto negativo é para o Oficial Simpson ( Wil Traval) que é um peso no desenvolvimento do enredo, entrando na minha lista negra de personagens irritantes que até o presente momento só contava com aNão é o 1-1 que eu estava esperando, no entanto, a produção é boa, fotografia é sensacional, a Krysten Ritter (Jessica Jones) passa a sensação de que, não haveria outra atriz para este papel. O ponto negativo é para o Oficial Simpson ( Wil Traval) que é um peso no desenvolvimento do enredo, entrando na minha lista negra de personagens irritantes que até o presente momento só contava com a Skyler de Breaking Bad.… Expand
  24. CatastropheGame
    Sep 28, 2017
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Simply incredible show, I loved the character so much (Jessica Jones) and every other character fit into the story very well, the real story and plot behind the show was simply amazing, I never wanted to stop watching and always spent as long as I could watching every episode until it was done. Brilliant show 10/10 and I would love a second season, where she might be able to help people with special abilities or something, considering she did make a support group for Kilgrave survivors, who knows how far they could go with this story, after all it is Marvel.… Expand
  25. Spydar71
    Sep 15, 2017
    8
    SO, I loved the story through and through. Of course, David Tenant (10 inch) was amazing as he always is. Great character actor! Still my favorite Dr. Who of all time. Anyways, If I had to give one criticism, and I am, its that there is something missing from Ms. Ritter's performance. She is good at playing the **** role and snarky, which should not be confused with strong female and aSO, I loved the story through and through. Of course, David Tenant (10 inch) was amazing as he always is. Great character actor! Still my favorite Dr. Who of all time. Anyways, If I had to give one criticism, and I am, its that there is something missing from Ms. Ritter's performance. She is good at playing the **** role and snarky, which should not be confused with strong female and a drunk. I feel that she may need to go out and do a little more research on female alcoholics and their mannerisms and speech, and possible follow around a few female body builders maybe even a few biker chicks. On the whole I like her, but there are just a few things about her portrayal that just don't quite hit the mark with me. She wants to be gritty, but its not quite coming through.… Expand
  26. AllanBarbosa
    Aug 29, 2017
    10
    "Marvel's Jessica Jones" is the second "endeavor" partnership fruit between Marvel and Netflix (the first is Marvel's Daredevil), was created by Melissa Rosenberg. OK, i was skeptical for watch (till David Tennant was scaled to be Kilgrave) BUT, IF U HAVE NETFLIX, WATCH THIS SHOW NOW!
    The perfomances is so realistic and wonderful, the freaking season finale, Luke Cage's character, script    "Marvel's Jessica Jones" is the second "endeavor" partnership fruit between Marvel and Netflix (the first is Marvel's Daredevil), was created by Melissa Rosenberg. OK, i was skeptical for watch (till David Tennant was scaled to be Kilgrave) BUT, IF U HAVE NETFLIX, WATCH THIS SHOW NOW!
    The perfomances is so realistic and wonderful, the freaking season finale, Luke Cage's character, script and the VILLAIN, and more, are the some of the best things of this series. Seriously, this show now is my third best series, I loved it - and congratulations to the Netflix to created two wonderful series. DESERVED A NOMINATION FOR THE BEST DRAMA SERIES IN THE PRIMETIME EMMY!    … Expand
  27. GreedyPete69000
    Aug 29, 2017
    9
    Really really good time. Kristen Ritter is such a babe. More importantly her and Tenant bring serious clout to the cast. Big human emotional element, good stuff. Need to rewatch.
  28. SamMeta
    Aug 22, 2017
    8
    Turned out to be really good. Something about the beginning was hard to get past and really had to give it a chance. At first I was just okay with, Krysten Ritter, who I've come to like and think is great in the show. I thought she was excellent as Jane on Breaking Bad which I had seen before this so I thought perhaps it was just the Jessica Jones character herself that I had to warm upTurned out to be really good. Something about the beginning was hard to get past and really had to give it a chance. At first I was just okay with, Krysten Ritter, who I've come to like and think is great in the show. I thought she was excellent as Jane on Breaking Bad which I had seen before this so I thought perhaps it was just the Jessica Jones character herself that I had to warm up to. David Tennant as Kilgrave really is terrifying and the show surprisingly more disturbing than I thought. The cast overall does really well together and I put this one up there as one of the best.… Expand
  29. avr50
    Jul 14, 2017
    9
    Jessica Jones is the best of Netflix Marvel series, just because, you can take off the Marvel sticker of the poster and still be great. This is, at least to me, not a superhero (she doesn´t consider herself as a superhero either) She´s just a person that want´s to get rid off Kilgrave (the main villain) because she doesn´t want to be under his powers ever again, and now that she sees thatJessica Jones is the best of Netflix Marvel series, just because, you can take off the Marvel sticker of the poster and still be great. This is, at least to me, not a superhero (she doesn´t consider herself as a superhero either) She´s just a person that want´s to get rid off Kilgrave (the main villain) because she doesn´t want to be under his powers ever again, and now that she sees that he is controlling people again, she doesn´t want that to them. And sha has these extreme force, so if she can help people from him, she will do it. That´s not a superhero for me, that´s just a person doing what she thinks it´s right.… Expand
  30. Marcymaru
    May 1, 2017
    0
    The most boring, stupid, poorly written and inconsistent TV show I've ever seen (and I've seen many).
    Do yourself a favor, avoid this crap.
    I managed to go through all 13 episodes, and I have only one explanation for all the positive comments: users have been "Kilgraved" to write positive review. Seriously, there is NOTHING good about this show. DareDevil and Iron Fist are amazing, but    The most boring, stupid, poorly written and inconsistent TV show I've ever seen (and I've seen many).
    Do yourself a favor, avoid this crap.
    I managed to go through all 13 episodes, and I have only one explanation for all the positive comments: users have been "Kilgraved" to write positive review.
    Seriously, there is NOTHING good about this show.
    DareDevil and Iron Fist are amazing, but this..
    Shame because the show could have been good if it was not created by and for menstruated hippies.
    Hope whoever created this stays away from anything involving the Defenders, and TV in general.    … Expand
  31. daviddelnorte23
    Apr 7, 2017
    9
    Esta serie está muy bien escrita. Es lo primero que me viene a la cabeza cuando pienso en 'Jessica Jones' y es que es algo diferente, una serie donde las protagonistas son las mujeres tanto Jessica como Trish. Bien hasta ahí es una buena serie. La desmarcación viene cuando entra el juego su genial antagonista, Killgrave. Y es que este señor, es uno de los mejores y más originales villanosEsta serie está muy bien escrita. Es lo primero que me viene a la cabeza cuando pienso en 'Jessica Jones' y es que es algo diferente, una serie donde las protagonistas son las mujeres tanto Jessica como Trish. Bien hasta ahí es una buena serie. La desmarcación viene cuando entra el juego su genial antagonista, Killgrave. Y es que este señor, es uno de los mejores y más originales villanos que he visto nunca...

    La temporada está perfectamente estructurada y mantiene el gancho, tensión, emoción y ganas de ver como acaba durante sus 13 capítulos que la componen.

    El reparto a nivel actoral está sensacional como es costumbre en este tipo de productos de Netflix. No me extenderé más. Mención aparte para Krysten Ritter y David Tennant.

    En definitiva, poco que añadir es una magnífica serie Netflix. Es tan buena e interesante como Daredevil. Me ha gustado un montón y la recta final (últimos 5 capítulos) son sensacionales. Un 9 esta temporada más que merecido. Ojito a las series Marvel-Netflix. Y... Spin-off del personaje de Simpson, por favor.    … Expand
  32. eckerm
    Apr 2, 2017
    10
    Absolute favorite of the Marvel Netflix series. There isn't as much action as there is in the others, but there doesn't need to be. What carries the show isn't the punches and kicks, it's the psychological horror of not knowing who is against you and not being able to control yourself. The characters have depth and feel real.
  33. jimmy_dancer
    Mar 31, 2017
    8
    This has been my favorite show for a while. Although I might be in a minority I liked Jessica Jones more than Season 1 of daredevil. I think the truly standout part of this show is the villain. Easily the best written/acted villain in any Marvel movie/show. There are moments were David Tennant really makes you feel sympathy for the devil.
    That being said I do feel it suffers, like all of    This has been my favorite show for a while. Although I might be in a minority I liked Jessica Jones more than Season 1 of daredevil. I think the truly standout part of this show is the villain. Easily the best written/acted villain in any Marvel movie/show. There are moments were David Tennant really makes you feel sympathy for the devil.
    That being said I do feel it suffers, like all of the Marvel Netflix shows, from being forced into a certain number of episodes which leaves it feeling drawn out at times.    … Expand
  34. RevolverV0
    Mar 27, 2017
    10
    Vilão muito bom melhor vilão até agora curti bastante os personagens secundários muito bom o Trabalho da krysten Ritter espero que 2 temporada seja tão boa quanto a 1 temporada
  35. Firepork08
    Mar 26, 2017
    10
    Jessica Jones is essential to watch if you have Netflix and if you don't I cant recommend buying it on DVD enough the storyline will keep you gripped and every episode makes you want more. If you don't like Marvel I would still give this a watch apart from the main villain a lot of the powers in this show are more of a subplot to add something more to the show and talking about the mainJessica Jones is essential to watch if you have Netflix and if you don't I cant recommend buying it on DVD enough the storyline will keep you gripped and every episode makes you want more. If you don't like Marvel I would still give this a watch apart from the main villain a lot of the powers in this show are more of a subplot to add something more to the show and talking about the main villain he is incredible David Tennant truly makes this show what it is he acts the part brilliantly and you love to hate this guy, I could watch Jessica Jones over and over again and still get chills from the villain I can honestly not think of anything bad about this show go watch it now!… Expand
  36. dell221
    Mar 25, 2017
    1
    this show is god awful the worst marvel show by far. little or no action in it. she rarely uses her super powers. it just drags on and on and on and on. i cant wait for the defenders. this is one show you can skip and still be caught up because nothing happens here. why does it take 13 eps to kill one guy who wasn't even strong? don't even waste your time with this show.
  37. JustP
    Mar 19, 2017
    9
    Great Show. It has a lot of sting going for it, great performances across the board, great writing, great directing surprisingly enough since this is the same person who gave us Twilight. it feels relatable and human inspire of the superhero setting.
  38. zaheer12a
    Feb 21, 2017
    5
    After seeing the success of Daredevil which I loved (both season 1 and 2) I decided to finally give Jessica Jones a go. Her cynical and pessimistic view gets annoying rather quick. In flashbacks we see a brighter side of her before she met Kilgrave. However in earlier flashbacks we see her cynical side again. Her friend Trish seems very superficial to me (Just look at her relationship withAfter seeing the success of Daredevil which I loved (both season 1 and 2) I decided to finally give Jessica Jones a go. Her cynical and pessimistic view gets annoying rather quick. In flashbacks we see a brighter side of her before she met Kilgrave. However in earlier flashbacks we see her cynical side again. Her friend Trish seems very superficial to me (Just look at her relationship with the police officer Simpson). Even her relationship with Luke Cage keeps going back and forth.

    The story only starts getting interesting when Kilgrave starts getting more screen-time. Sadly the inconsistency of his ability to control minds and Jessica's unexplained immunity (which only seems to exist for the purpose of being convenient to the plot) makes him less interesting of a villain.

    The story-writing is inconsistent, acting is mediocre and the characters aren't interesting. I think I'll stick to Daredevil for now.    … Expand
  39. Tss5078
    Jan 24, 2017
    5
    The second character in Marvel's Defenders series is Jessica Jones. A no non-sense private detective with super strength, who helps who she wants, does what she wants, and seems to bring trouble wherever she goes.

    Krysten Ritter stars as Jessica Jones, and from an entertainment stand point she does a terrific job with the character, the problem is how likeable is Jessica Jones? This was    The second character in Marvel's Defenders series is Jessica Jones. A no non-sense private detective with super strength, who helps who she wants, does what she wants, and seems to bring trouble wherever she goes.

    Krysten Ritter stars as Jessica Jones, and from an entertainment stand point she does a terrific job with the character, the problem is how likeable is Jessica Jones? This was my issue with this series all along. There is no doubt that in the last decade, Marvel has made leaps and bounds in both it's writing and character development. I even believe that the Defenders will challenge the Avengers in both content and popularity, still I just don't like Jessica Jones.

    It's hard to give specific reasons without spoilers, but when I think Jessica Jones the one word that comes to mind is **** She's supposed to be the good guy, the one you root for, but she always has this attitude and everything is an issue with her. She's a mess, the people she spends her time with are a mess, and she seems like easy picking for the villain who chose to pray on her mind.

    The whole point of a superhero is to help people and to have people behind you and your brand of vigilante justice, but she seems to hurt more people than she helps, just look at what she did to Luke Cage (Mike Colter). Maybe others will feel differently, but I don't like the main character and therefore don't approve of the show. I love Luke Cage and I really like the idea of having a self-narrating private investigator, but there is this whole negative energy that surrounds her and everything she does, that I just can't get passed.

    I do love Daredevil and Luke Cage, I'll probably check out Iron Fist and I definitely will be watching the Defenders, so I guess I kind of have to watch season 2 of Jessica Jones, but fans of the show have a long wait ahead of them, as Netflix has confirmed that it won't be released until sometime in 2018, after season 1 of The Defenders.    … Expand
  40. AthanasiosT
    Jan 23, 2017
    6
    Even though it was pretty well directed, acted and executed, I had to force myself through the mid-to-last episodes. It seemed to me like it should have ended at 8 episodes rather than 13 and it took rather too long to get the story to it's peak. The villain was excellent and expertly acted. Jessica character was a bit too moody for me, like she had her period during all the show..
  41. adelucero
    Jan 22, 2017
    10
    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.
  42. Broyax
    Jan 21, 2017
    0
    Marvel, l'usine à super-héros/héroïnes qui ne produit en fin de compte que des super-débiles à une cadence industrielle, des personnages bidons dans des histoires à deux balles dont on se fout totalement, car... ils n'ont aucune espèce de personnalité. Ici par exemple, la pauvreté de l'écriture sue par tous les pores de cette Jessica fadasse dont le charisme se limite au peu que l'on peutMarvel, l'usine à super-héros/héroïnes qui ne produit en fin de compte que des super-débiles à une cadence industrielle, des personnages bidons dans des histoires à deux balles dont on se fout totalement, car... ils n'ont aucune espèce de personnalité. Ici par exemple, la pauvreté de l'écriture sue par tous les pores de cette Jessica fadasse dont le charisme se limite au peu que l'on peut reluquer de sa petite culotte (elle est noire) : c'est forcément très limité.

    Les dialogues insipides au possible semblent avoir été écrits par la standardiste fana des bouquins Harlequin. D'ailleurs même cette "super-héroïne" n'a rien de super du tout tant tout ce qu'elle peut faire n'a aucun impact réel, car on y croit pas une seule nanoseconde : ça sonne creux comme cette gourde en fer blanc... vide. De là à la qualifier de gourdasse, il n'y a qu'un pas. Une série toc qui n'inspire que l'ennui, un super-ennui.    … Expand
  43. JoseHenriquez
    Dec 19, 2016
    10
    Intriguing; I was skeptical about watching Marvel series but Jessica Jones was something I had never seen before. The acting is phenomenal and the portrayal of the comic characters is different from what I expected, and that is a good thing.
  44. derusscott
    Dec 14, 2016
    8
    Good show but it dragged on a bit the last few episodes. Easily could have cut the season down to 10 or 11 episodes and played out the story just fine.
  45. Licherus
    Nov 3, 2016
    1
    Boring and stupid. Characters is not interesting and lack of charisma. Action shot very poorly. The actress is simply not prepared well. Carrie-Anne Moss could teach her a few lessons
  46. QuietGiant
    Oct 13, 2016
    9
    This one took me by surprise. The Netflix Marvel series I expected the least of turned out to be the best by far. Its flawed hero, dark material, twists and turns, ever thickening plot, and frequent subversions of genre norms add up to a show that sinks its teeth in deeper the longer you watch. I just wonder how they can hope to follow up on the first season and David Tennant's excellentThis one took me by surprise. The Netflix Marvel series I expected the least of turned out to be the best by far. Its flawed hero, dark material, twists and turns, ever thickening plot, and frequent subversions of genre norms add up to a show that sinks its teeth in deeper the longer you watch. I just wonder how they can hope to follow up on the first season and David Tennant's excellent performance.… Expand
  47. ComandanteCobra
    Oct 6, 2016
    9
    Finally a super-hero series for adults. And by "for adults" I did not mean full of fanservice nor full of unnecessary violence but I mean mature theme, good acting, grim, good action, good villain. Nice job.
    I'm not familiar with the original comic book character so I can't compare.
  48. ydnar4
    Sep 29, 2016
    8
    Jessica Jones is a very different and interesting direction for Marvel to go with its Netflix tv universe. The series is essentially a character study into the life of the titular character. Krysten Ritter is probably Emmy nomination worthy for her performance in this series. She brings an immense amount of depth and the whole show is essentially a metaphor for rape victims.

    Jessica    Jessica Jones is a very different and interesting direction for Marvel to go with its Netflix tv universe. The series is essentially a character study into the life of the titular character. Krysten Ritter is probably Emmy nomination worthy for her performance in this series. She brings an immense amount of depth and the whole show is essentially a metaphor for rape victims.

    Jessica Jones is surrounded by a cast of great characters including her best friend Trish who has a lot of her own issues and is a very compelling and likeable character. Her neighbour Malcolm who undergoes a huge transformation over the course of the series and may be my favorite character in the whole show. Then finally you have the classic Marvel character Luke Cage, who becomes an ally of Jones’ despite some effect that she has on his personal life. Mike Colter gets a lot of time to shine as Cage and we will finally get a bigger taste of him when Luke Cage comes to Netflix.
    David Tennant makes a huge impact as Killgrave. The main villain who has a history with Jessica. Killgrave is an easy character to hate and Tennant takes control of the audience when he appears. The only issue that I have with Killgrave that his mind control powers made him hard to write and in order to get him and Jessica in a room together they had to make his character a bit more convenient to the plot. There are a few times where the series feels like it is throwing unnesessary characters into the plot in order to fill the 13 episode run time. I feel as though this season would’ve worked even better in 8 episodes instead of trying to drag the story out into 13. Its still a great show though and you don’t have to be a Marvel fan to like it.    … Expand
  49. weirdcryo
    Aug 9, 2016
    0
    This show really drags, there are a lot of limitation showing JJ powers an other directive choices that I don't not support, the actors are good but the show is just a poor excuse of a show trying to take advantage of Dare Devil Season 1
  50. MovieLover123
    Jul 17, 2016
    10
    If there is one thing I have learn't from watching Marvel's amazing TV shows, it is that MCU fans are the most confused set of people on the planet. They claim to love shows like this and Daredevil even though they are fundamentally different from the movie tie-ins. This version of Jessica Jones and Daredevil will stick out like a sore thumb if they are ever shown with the MCU's moreIf there is one thing I have learn't from watching Marvel's amazing TV shows, it is that MCU fans are the most confused set of people on the planet. They claim to love shows like this and Daredevil even though they are fundamentally different from the movie tie-ins. This version of Jessica Jones and Daredevil will stick out like a sore thumb if they are ever shown with the MCU's more comedic "heroes". Overall, it is a solid adult oriented thriller that deals with real world issues like rape, murder and mental health.… Expand
  51. 2stone
    Jun 13, 2016
    10
    With a massive difference with DD, it plays more as a thriller that really caught me. Don't know how it will work with the defenders with such distinctive visions that each show have.
  52. Sabamika
    Jun 7, 2016
    2
    I have a simple question, at what point during first season does Jessica Jones become watchable? I'm 3 episodes in and the show is basically an electronic sleeping pill. I like Krysten Ritter and I'm a big fan of David Tennant. But I'm not joking when I say that to date I've not been able to stay awake for an entire episode. I'm not a fan of Daredevil but I can at least stay awake duringI have a simple question, at what point during first season does Jessica Jones become watchable? I'm 3 episodes in and the show is basically an electronic sleeping pill. I like Krysten Ritter and I'm a big fan of David Tennant. But I'm not joking when I say that to date I've not been able to stay awake for an entire episode. I'm not a fan of Daredevil but I can at least stay awake during the show. A couple more questions is how did Marvel fail so hard on this show? And why do people claim that Jessica Jones is so good when it's one of the dullest things on Netflix?… Expand
  53. KllrT
    May 27, 2016
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Show starts strong, but after characters get introduced never gets into story mode. Reminded me of Charmed or something generic like that. Almost as draggy as that one in any case. Acting wise it's OK, but it tries to hide the fact that it's a rather tame series by making it far grittier than it in reality is or allows itself to be.

    Spoilers ahead:

    My main criticism is about the quality of writing. I don't really see any. For example the entire series revolves around the premise that Jones is cynical and dark and doesn't care for people. But in fact all of her actions scream the opposite. Rather than working this out, we get served a main character that is unconvincingly harsh. So the usual brooding, misunderstood antihero tropes are tumbling out of the screenwriter's handbook. Case in point is the idea that the antagonist is to be captured alive because of the fate of some random victim of his. A thoroughly unconvincing motive, especially when all the others die by the numbers. And don't get me started on the quasi scifi technobabble they come up with as an explanation for their powers. Marvel never really convinced in that aspect; they seem to have let go completely of any standards in this regard.

    Can't wait for Luke Cage /s    … Expand
  54. Batgames
    May 26, 2016
    10
    Excelente serie não arrependo nem um pouco de ter assistido sem duvidas umas da melhores series da Netflix ótimos atores com um vilão incrível tomara que venha logo a 2 temporada.
  55. Cp4Ab0115hm3n7
    May 23, 2016
    1
    Horrible series! Too slow! Too much dialogue! This heroine is weak! If the producers, directors, and writers want to drag this into a soap opera super hero series, its going to fail big time. NOT impressive and its just too boring. Even a Shakespeare dialogue show is more interesting than Jessica Jones.
  56. Desert_Paladin
    Apr 19, 2016
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Its seedy. Its cynical. Its obscene. And it tends to glorify tramp living with a bad attitude. It contains deviant relationships. And sex scenes that are neither necessary, nor fit for decent human consumption; i.e. - The sex scene between Jones and Cage. And, it so strains at being "goth" and rebel that it's just boring, really. Does this reflect New York values, now? Or that of Marvel comics for that matter?… Expand
  57. TornadoCreator
    Apr 9, 2016
    9
    The Marvel TV Universe is quickly showing itself to be one of the most engaging fictionalised worlds to date, with the addition of Jessica Jones, we get to see a lesser known character explored while delving deep into a psychological roller-coaster that questions what it means to be yourself, the nature of consent, and the nature of trust.

    The strong push from Marvel into revitalising    The Marvel TV Universe is quickly showing itself to be one of the most engaging fictionalised worlds to date, with the addition of Jessica Jones, we get to see a lesser known character explored while delving deep into a psychological roller-coaster that questions what it means to be yourself, the nature of consent, and the nature of trust.

    The strong push from Marvel into revitalising the practically dead genre of film-noir is taken up again in this show as we follow a private detective with retired super hero with superpowers who's actively avoiding using them. With acting that is superb across the board but with particular attention to David Tennant as the Purple Man, this show keeps everything tight and personal. With themes centred around a lacking person agency and rape, there was a risk that this show would be overly depressing, but it actually maintains a strong wit that while it doesn't always land right, keeps some levity in the show. The atmosphere feels like smoke though and at it's height this show is supremely tense and amazingly uncomfortable in all the right ways. A different approach that Daredevil and perhaps a little less consistent but in every way worthy of standing alongside it, and in some scenes it even surpasses it for shear atmosphere and tone. Thoroughly recommended.    … Expand
  58. critostuf90
    Apr 7, 2016
    3
    The worst of the live action Marvel universe.

    Saved only by the actors, most of the likeability and respect JJ earns as a character comes from Krysten Ritter's performance saving the part and maybe in S2 she'll get better writers, and the side characters. David Tennant possibly both the best and evilest Marvel villain yet. A "Twilight" alum helped create this version so "Strong    The worst of the live action Marvel universe.

    Saved only by the actors, most of the likeability and respect JJ earns as a character comes from Krysten Ritter's performance saving the part and maybe in S2 she'll get better writers, and the side characters. David Tennant possibly both the best and evilest Marvel villain yet.

    A "Twilight" alum helped create this version so "Strong Woman" is really "Plot Armored Pathetic Mary Sue". Doubly worse given the contrast to say Agent May of AoS or the current Karen Page of the Netflix Daredevil, who show two ways real writers can translate characters into actual strong women in the Marvel universe. Though in Marvel, Netflix, and Disney's defense, look at the overall score this thing gets and it's viewership, it may be poor writing but people with questionable taste watch shows and buy merchandise too...

    Here is hoping in Luke Cage and The Defenders, or maybe JJ S2, she's done real justice.    … Expand
  59. Kar_Rwen
    Mar 29, 2016
    9
    'Marvel's Jessica Jones' is surprisingly very good and binge-watch worthy. Stylistically, it borrows from the film noir genre making it stand out from the other MCU series and its content has a darker edge. I love that the hero Jessica, played brilliantly by Krysten Ritter, has many layers and some demons which craft her character into someone relatable. The supporting characters, with one'Marvel's Jessica Jones' is surprisingly very good and binge-watch worthy. Stylistically, it borrows from the film noir genre making it stand out from the other MCU series and its content has a darker edge. I love that the hero Jessica, played brilliantly by Krysten Ritter, has many layers and some demons which craft her character into someone relatable. The supporting characters, with one exception, help carry this unconventional superhero story. Overall, it leaves you wanting more! I hope season 2 keeps this up.… Expand
  60. Ext1jvs
    Mar 26, 2016
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I'm reading the reviews and I am confused, are we speaking about Jessica Jones? I keep seeing these good reviews and I honestly don't understand. This show is god awful! It has such a basic plot that could have been wrapped up in three episodes. Instead it drags on and on and on and feels like an eternity to be quite honest. After watching daredevil season one I was looking forward to watching Jessica Jones, however now I please ask Markel and Netflix, please respect the time of your fans and do not make a season two of this foolish nonsense! Bottom line, STAY AWAY!… Expand
  61. siavashprh
    Mar 24, 2016
    9
    (doesn't contain spoilers)
    I think Jessica Jones is the best tv series Marvel has ever made.The character of Jessica Jones and that she feels guilty for what she has done in the time she was controlled by Kilgrave.And Kilgrave.I think he's the best villian character in the marvel cinematic universe after Wilson Fisk(Daredevil season 1's main antagonist).The first three episodes of the    (doesn't contain spoilers)
    I think Jessica Jones is the best tv series Marvel has ever made.The character of Jessica Jones and that she feels guilty for what she has done in the time she was controlled by Kilgrave.And Kilgrave.I think he's the best villian character in the marvel cinematic universe after Wilson Fisk(Daredevil season 1's main antagonist).The first three episodes of the series makes some kind of fear of Kilgrave.I mean,My heart came to my mouth when he turned and we saw his face in episode 3!!!:)).
    But the only problem i could get was Luke Cage's character.his actor seems like he's sleepy:).He plays with no feelings.I mean Luke Cage is exactly not like that in the comics!
    ok ok.Let's get to the last words of my mini-critic:JESSICA-JONES-IS-AWSOME!!!    … Expand
  62. Baronz
    Feb 22, 2016
    0
    This show is so bad... after watching narcos this is like watching peppa pig with my daughter. Charters are so dumb i can't stand to watch it after episode 5... so you want to capture a villain that can command you throught his voice ? Just use some earplug or earphones with high volume music !
  63. MagicalMelvin
    Feb 21, 2016
    2
    Great acting from Krysten Ritter and Rachael Taylor, but everything else is laughable - particularly the plot. What begins as a relatively stable premise quickly degenerates into mindless violence and repetitive episodes that do little to build a fulfilling narrative. The show ens up like 'Lost' - the meat is stipped from the bone, leaving only traces of flesh at the beginning and end ofGreat acting from Krysten Ritter and Rachael Taylor, but everything else is laughable - particularly the plot. What begins as a relatively stable premise quickly degenerates into mindless violence and repetitive episodes that do little to build a fulfilling narrative. The show ens up like 'Lost' - the meat is stipped from the bone, leaving only traces of flesh at the beginning and end of the episode - what happens in between is usually unimportant or uninteresting.

    There is a great episode in the middle of the series, which explores the psychology and philosophy behind both characters and plot. This one episode is the only episode I can really recommend. The build up to this episode is stretched too long, and the final episodes are awfully inconsistent. The writers even fail to maintain the realism of the everyday world, and the characters begin to fall apart and act hypocritically.

    The concept was a promising one, and some episodes show promise - but often, the conclusion is an explosion and a lot of mindless violence. I cannot understand why this has been so well received.    … Expand
  64. Rothers
    Feb 15, 2016
    10
    I'm 47 years old and not really a target audience for this kind of fayre. I'm not even sure why I watched it in the first place, but I'm glad I did.

    The acting is 1st rate as is the pacing, the writing, the plot development, the character development, etc etc. It really is utterly superb and that's pretty much all that needs saying!
  65. TheQuietGamer
    Feb 12, 2016
    7
    Marvel's second Netflix show has a very complex hero and a villain that leaves everyone who comes in contact with him seriously messed up. Provided they are lucky enough to survive that is. With some better pacing and some shaping up of some awkward elements and Marvel could have had one of their best superhero offerings yet. As it stands what we have is a solid second look into the darkerMarvel's second Netflix show has a very complex hero and a villain that leaves everyone who comes in contact with him seriously messed up. Provided they are lucky enough to survive that is. With some better pacing and some shaping up of some awkward elements and Marvel could have had one of their best superhero offerings yet. As it stands what we have is a solid second look into the darker side of the MCU.

    What I mean when I say the show has some awkwardness to it, it's just that not everything comes together in a completely flawless way. Stretching the show out for 13, hour long episodes lead to some very slow pacing. You'll still get to see some cool and often dark moments on a semi-regular basis, but there are episodes that can just be dull. There are plenty of times they could have pushed this conflict forward to a more satisfying conclusion then what was offered.

    Yet, it's the complexity that kept me watching even when things got dull. Jessica Jones is a hero with a lot of layers. A lot them connected to the villain in some really deranged ways. The show doesn't skip out on mature topics like rape and psychological damage. They, along with the at times bloody violence, are what continue to separate the MCU movies from the shows.

    That being said it sometimes goofs up with the "mature" elements. Early on the show tries so hard to show a messed up and more adult side of the MCU by pushing gross sexual fetishes into the light like incest. That's pretty sick, but the way it's handled here makes it all the worse. The show presents them as attempts to be funny. It ends up having the opposite effect. It's a really immature way to present "mature" content.

    Yet, as it continues on and finds more of a footing with it's plot the show gets a better grip on what genuine maturity is. It's not just blood, cursing, and violence. It's the nature of the characters.

    Even the side-characters have their depth and little layers to peel back. It's just a shame they aren't more interesting. The supporting cast just really isn't that interesting here. Even Jones' sister/best friend who plays a huge role in the show suffers from a case of blandness. It has nothing to do with their actors. The entire cast is fantastic. Yet, the only characters onscreen worth caring about are Luke Cage (I can't wait for his show), Kilgrave (the show's villain), and Jones herself.

    There is one pretty big issue with Jones though, and that's Krysten Ritter. Now don't get me wrong I am in now way saying she's a bad actress. The woman is phenomenal. I just don't think she was the right choice for the character. She hardly seems like the hard-drinking chick that you don't want to mess with that the show portrays her character as. She sure does try her hardest though so I have to give her credit. She's definitely on board, but some of these lines just don't feel believable coming from Ritter at all.

    To be honest I think the reason she was picked is because of her chemistry with Mike Colter (Luke Cage). The moments she shares with him onscreen are the only moments I was 100% sold on Ritter playing Jones. These do are magic together onscreen and completely sell the romance part of the show. If only, they could sell the fight scenes.

    The action is a bit sloppy with the exception of a spectacular fight between Jones and another similarly powered character that I won't spoil here. It's almost like the director(s) couldn't quite figure out how to deliver super strength fueled fights on their budget. It leads to action scenes that are either weak or overly choreographed, giving them a fake look and feel.

    Truth be told Jessica Jones has a lot of issues. However the good it does do will keep you watching throughout it's 13 episodes. The pace may drag and it's not always the most flawlessly put together show, but it makes up for it with a fantastic villain that connects to our lead in direct, meaningful, and dark ways. Mix that with the complexity of the character and you have another enjoyable work by Marvel, even if it is among their most flawed.

    My total score for the first season is a 7.1/10    … Expand
  66. SeanGamerDays
    Feb 6, 2016
    10
    Just watched the show, and it was awesome! Although, it's really hard understand the story, but once you keep watchin' the rest of the episode, you'll understand. But honestly there's been a f---ed up s--t in the story, like the Romance, and it's vibrant lesbian in the shows (But it's only make me confuse too much).

    Ritter, Colter, Ann-Moss performance was really-really good! Highly    Just watched the show, and it was awesome! Although, it's really hard understand the story, but once you keep watchin' the rest of the episode, you'll understand. But honestly there's been a f---ed up s--t in the story, like the Romance, and it's vibrant lesbian in the shows (But it's only make me confuse too much).

    Ritter, Colter, Ann-Moss performance was really-really good!

    Highly recomended!    … Expand
  67. Divergente
    Jan 30, 2016
    6
    Es obvio que mantiene un ritmo muy diferente a daredevil, Netlix ha hecho bien con esta serie, pero a mi no me convenció. Fue muy lenta. Obvio a Jessica Jones no le importa lo que yo opine jejeje.
  68. yosemite
    Jan 29, 2016
    7
    Gritty, dark and different story angle. I liked her in Breaking Bad so think she is a good choice for this role . Have only watched two episodes but so far,so good
  69. futureishere
    Jan 26, 2016
    6
    I am not much into superhero TV shows but considering how much I enjoyed Daredevil on Netflix, I had high expectations from Jessica Jones. But I was thoroughly disappointed. It could have been a great show since it has all the ingredients of a dark and intense superhero storyline, just like Daredevil. But what drags this show down is the mediocre writing and acting. I have watchedI am not much into superhero TV shows but considering how much I enjoyed Daredevil on Netflix, I had high expectations from Jessica Jones. But I was thoroughly disappointed. It could have been a great show since it has all the ingredients of a dark and intense superhero storyline, just like Daredevil. But what drags this show down is the mediocre writing and acting. I have watched Daredevil once around six months ago and I still remember some of the riveting dialogues from the show. But with Jessica Jones, none of the dialogues induce any kind of emotions for me. And acting of Krysten Ritter is average at best. I think a stronger lead would have done loads for the improvement of Jessica Jones. Even the acting of supporting characters is nothing to write home about but then, they are getting any favors from the writers. This could have been another in the line of great television put forth by Netflix, but alas!… Expand
  70. MeritCoba
    Jan 26, 2016
    5
    Miscast and unconvincing character.

    I feel like a bad person for writing this review about Jessica Jones because my daughter liked the show and recommended it. This made me watch the first episode, but I don't quite share her experience. Granted for a marvel setting it is tolerable show because Jessica's superpowers are downplayed: she is more human than superhuman, so to speak.    Miscast and unconvincing character.

    I feel like a bad person for writing this review about Jessica Jones because my daughter liked the show and recommended it. This made me watch the first episode, but I don't quite share her experience. Granted for a marvel setting it is tolerable show because Jessica's superpowers are downplayed: she is more human than superhuman, so to speak. However, I just fail to share the fascination for superheroes given that normal people, with all their frailties, are far more heroic in my eyes. The only superhero themed movie that I recall to like is Birdman precisely because it isn't exactly about superheroism.

    My problem with Jessica Jones isn't that she is a superhero, but that she is supposed to be a private eye. A film noir kind of PI to be more precise. This puts her in the same group of people as, say, V. I. Warshawski or Kinsey Millhone, the latter not exactly a noir PI.

    Jessica gets introduced with an overvoice suggesting an experienced PI who has seen it all, while she runs around half the time with tear stained doe-eyes looking more like a victim on the run than an investigator on the prowl. So I can't quite make the leap that sees Ritter turn into the hardboiled PI Jessica is supposed to be. Ritter is a very pretty young woman who makes a totally unbelievable tough chick with a vulnerable side. The one is not the other.
    The problem gets compounded by attributing her all the staple noir trappings. She drinks heavily, but doesn't suffer much for it; has no friends to speak off, so she claims; can't get into any stable relationships, she has non at the start and we are served a hugely embarrassing sex scene with Luke Cage halfway into the first episode, where Jessica is totally pissed during their bout; and is a loner because of her super hero affliction and her bad experience with the main villain. And of course she can't get along with the police and badmouths her occasional employer Hogarth and non friend Walker, because that is what she has to do.
    This might be needed for a comic aimed mostly at imagery and with little room for complexity, but something better can be expected for a television series that allows for more depth. If Jessica is a hard boiled detective with a soft side, make her look and behave the part. If you drink a lot, you get to suffer for it: you can get off, you get a hang over and look and feel like **** the next day. You don't look like Ritter does: attractive and energetic. It needs to be made believable.
    My advise would be to take a look at Kinsey Millhone who makes a far more convincing PI than Krysten Ritter as Jessica Jones does. It might not be noir, but at least she is a more original character with a more believable personality and background..

    I give it a five also because it irks me that a lesbian relation is shown in the context of adultery. You can't resist equating a LGTB relation with immorality, can't you?    … Expand
  71. YorkMan
    Jan 25, 2016
    4
    Jessica Jones (JJ) is a TV show with a 'superhero' bent, that tries its absolute hardest to avoid anything 'super'.
    JJ is an 'ex-superhero' who now works a private investigator. Her actual powers are never really delved into (she possesses a high degree of strength, but not Captain America or Spider-Man level, and she can jump pretty high, but that seems to be just about it), so the show    Jessica Jones (JJ) is a TV show with a 'superhero' bent, that tries its absolute hardest to avoid anything 'super'.
    JJ is an 'ex-superhero' who now works a private investigator. Her actual powers are never really delved into (she possesses a high degree of strength, but not Captain America or Spider-Man level, and she can jump pretty high, but that seems to be just about it), so the show focusses more on her as a character.
    The upside is that we see a flawed, mysogynistic, aggressive, alcohol dependant, borderline sociopath. The downside is that it gets tired very quickly, as the whole 'anti-hero' vibe has been done to death.

    As the series progresses we get a look into JJ's past, and her experiences with the main villain (adding a level of welcome subtext), but ultimately it doesn't pay off, and it concludes in a very anticlimactic way.

    I guess my main problem is that the show doesn't know what it wants to be. There are some great ideas, and the actual cinematography, direction and the 'look' is gritty and full of grime and dirt. But despite it having some very adult themes, some scenes of sex, some of violence, it doesn't really run with the 'made for grown-ups' ball.
    No swearing, no nudity, no inherent racism or xenophobia. It paints a dark picture, creates dark characters, but then has them actually exist in a world where profanity and drug use in an inner-city environment don't exist.
    I think the show would have worked much better if they'd gone straight for the full 'M' rating and pushed the boat out on tailoring it for adults.    … Expand
  72. Taltos
    Jan 23, 2016
    6
    Love all things Marvel but this show is just too hard to get into.
    I've only a few episodes left to watch but for some bizarre reason choose anything over watching it to its conclusion. Shame really, maybe the Daredevil built my expectations too much but feeling consistently left down here. Good acting, decent story but feels stretched too thinly...
  73. NotPaid4This
    Jan 16, 2016
    6
    This plays out like a darker and less comedic version of Lost Girl. Maybe I'm just tired of shows about edgy, cynical chicks that have special powers. Also, the story is not very compelling without a little back story and flashbacks to her childhood or pre-Kilgrave era to fill us in on the main character.

    I've watched about four episodes, and I'm not sure I have the drive to binge to    This plays out like a darker and less comedic version of Lost Girl. Maybe I'm just tired of shows about edgy, cynical chicks that have special powers. Also, the story is not very compelling without a little back story and flashbacks to her childhood or pre-Kilgrave era to fill us in on the main character.

    I've watched about four episodes, and I'm not sure I have the drive to binge to the end.

    At least she and the main romantic lead have chemistry - unlike the white-actress/black-actor pairing in Star Wars.    … Expand
  74. donelson
    Jan 16, 2016
    9
    Superb show. Consistently strong roles for women, treated with respect by writers, wonderfully acted and produced. IMHO it's the best super-hero show since Spiderman 2 with Toby Maguire. The focus is only occasionally on super-hero powers, and more on the flawed heroes inside each character, more a film-noire than an action show. Awesome!
  75. shoulderoforion
    Jan 12, 2016
    0
    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 through this, any role) ever again
  76. TheBinarySurfer
    Jan 10, 2016
    8
    Good series, not 'Daredevil', but then again it's not trying to be. Very much a slow burn and character based overall rather than the more fight-scene / CG orientated superhero stories of which there are many. Ritter does a great job of portraying a woman who's basically wrecked her life due to guilt, boozing, pushing everyone away etc. and slowly moving back towards 'normality' DavidGood series, not 'Daredevil', but then again it's not trying to be. Very much a slow burn and character based overall rather than the more fight-scene / CG orientated superhero stories of which there are many. Ritter does a great job of portraying a woman who's basically wrecked her life due to guilt, boozing, pushing everyone away etc. and slowly moving back towards 'normality' David Tennant however, absolutely steals the show, particularly from the mid-season point thereon: achieving one of the best 'villan' performances i've seen since 'The Wire', where you manage simultaneously to hate him and feel sympathy, sometimes within seconds. This would have been a 10 for me, but actually the poor showcasing of powers (Luke / Jessica), and mixed pacing especially early on in the season knocks it down a little. Still solid viewing, and I hope they produce another season with some of the lessons learned i.e. you can take your time to 'build' but you really need to hit your stride by the 3rd/4th episode, and there's no excuse for not even having a single 'super-strength' showcase moment until the last 1/4 of the season.… Expand
  77. TheApplegnome
    Jan 9, 2016
    8
    Another Marvel show, but can it surpass the greatness of DD? It sure is a fantastic competitor — and on some point it does, on other; it falls just short behind. JJ is a groundbreaker & one of my 2015 favorites. Characters are exemplary well presented with much relatable, deep & human traits to them; like deception, disbelief, doubt and basic anger. The main protagonist isn't just aAnother Marvel show, but can it surpass the greatness of DD? It sure is a fantastic competitor — and on some point it does, on other; it falls just short behind. JJ is a groundbreaker & one of my 2015 favorites. Characters are exemplary well presented with much relatable, deep & human traits to them; like deception, disbelief, doubt and basic anger. The main protagonist isn't just a baddie; he’s extremely understandable — even though he wont surpass the incredible Wilson Fisk-character in DD due to some vague character motivations. JJ is a splendid, somewhat depressing and highly original show. Sure; It’s not that action-packed, it’s more dialog-driven (!), and it might not fit everyone, because it can be a bit slow (& contain some plot holes). But it certainly did work for me. Add incredible & fearful fight-scenes, and much subplots to this superhero/detective flick; well that’s Jessica Jones.

    My overall personal rating for each episode: 7.74/10.
    Overall critical rating for each episode: 9.20/10.

    Personal rating: 80/100
    Critical rating: 94/100    … Expand
  78. moothemagiccow
    Jan 8, 2016
    5
    You could watch the first episode then skip to the last episode and probably not miss anything. Filler, filler and more filler - the show has taken several pages from The Walking Dead's playbook.

    It eschews the typical TV PI setup (one episode, one case) for a single long-running case that just doesn't have a lot of steam in it. By episode five they've cornered the villain, and then    You could watch the first episode then skip to the last episode and probably not miss anything. Filler, filler and more filler - the show has taken several pages from The Walking Dead's playbook.

    It eschews the typical TV PI setup (one episode, one case) for a single long-running case that just doesn't have a lot of steam in it. By episode five they've cornered the villain, and then it's seven more hours of catch and release.    … Expand
  79. kaiserbergin
    Jan 7, 2016
    0
    With a brand like Marvel, I expected a lot more. Honestly, I couldn't get through the first episode. I wanted to watch a super hero show, but instead the episode mainly comprised of watching the main character watching people have sex and then watching her have sex and then watching her watch herself in the mirror after having sex, trying to figure out why the viewer is still watchingWith a brand like Marvel, I expected a lot more. Honestly, I couldn't get through the first episode. I wanted to watch a super hero show, but instead the episode mainly comprised of watching the main character watching people have sex and then watching her have sex and then watching her watch herself in the mirror after having sex, trying to figure out why the viewer is still watching the show and why any of the actors signed up.

    I'll watch Dr. Who for my David Tennant fix.    … Expand
  80. Ripandread
    Jan 5, 2016
    3
    This show reminds me of the Will Smith movie “Hancock.”

    Truth be known I would rather have seen a TV version of “Hancock” than this show; which I did watch several episodes but finally gave up because the stories were boring and acting inferior to what I had expected.
  81. DIEGOJUMP
    Jan 4, 2016
    0
    Poor dialoguess, poor script. The characters are dumb. I wanted to stop seeing in the middle of the serie.

    Comparing to other series and movies from the marvel universe, Jessica Jones is far behind

    Definetly a waste of time.
  82. mrmonster
    Jan 4, 2016
    5
    Honestly, I don't get the hype. I watched the pilot, and trust me, it had a boring lead character, an okay villain, and not much a plot. It had sex scenes, I'll give it that, but not much else.
  83. gmonster320
    Jan 4, 2016
    8
    "Jessica Jones" is my new favorite Marvel adaptation. While other Marvel offerings (such as "Agents of SHIELD", "Daredevil", and "Agent Carter") are targeted more towards fanboys/girls, "Jessica Jones" seeks a more mature audience. It's themes include abuse, alcoholism, isolation and PTSD. Our heroine is an emotionally damaged, whiskey swigging, excessively snarky, reluctant do gooder."Jessica Jones" is my new favorite Marvel adaptation. While other Marvel offerings (such as "Agents of SHIELD", "Daredevil", and "Agent Carter") are targeted more towards fanboys/girls, "Jessica Jones" seeks a more mature audience. It's themes include abuse, alcoholism, isolation and PTSD. Our heroine is an emotionally damaged, whiskey swigging, excessively snarky, reluctant do gooder.

    Krysten Ritter does an excellent job of making us feel Jessica's pain. She's a superhero but is helpless when it comes to Kevin Kilgrave (ie the Purple Man).. David Tennant is at the top of his game in this role. I initially thought Kevin's mind controlling power was lame but quickly changed my mind (no pun intended). Being able to mentally control anyone/everyone may be the scariest power of all.

    The setting is gritty. "Jessica Jones" like 'Daredevil" takes place in Hell's Kitchen. The fight scenes are fun. The story line is a bit slow at times but I'm willing to overlook that. The supporting cast is great. Rachael Taylor is a standout as Trish/Patsy Walker who is Jessica's BFF. I hope we see lots more of her in season 2. Also keep an eye out for the Luke Cage (Mike Colter) spinoff soon.

    Kudos to Netflix/Marvel for adding another female lead. While SuperGirl and Agent Peggy Carter are cute and perky, Jessica gives us someone we can relate to who just happens to save the world.    … Expand
  84. OscarTheGrouch
    Jan 2, 2016
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This show was a little dissapointing. Especially having recently seen Netflix' Daredevil, and expecting equal quality from their other Marvel offering.

    In my opinion there were too many parts of the story that just felt off to me. The 'deducted' way to deal with the villain is to use a medicine to drug him and make him pass out..... which could be done by her just simply hitting him with her superhuman strength. Or you know, just put in some ear plugs so you can't hear him (it took these characters 13 episodes to come up with that one in the end scene)

    She needs more victims to testify and prove the villain exists in a court of law; she finds herself in a house with multiple victims and a police man (!) yet after the fight is over she lets them all go with a pat on the back. And since she already had said police man on her side, why abduct another one to act as a witness to the villain's power later on?

    The entire time we are shown examples of her superhuman strength, yet when a group of men attack her to free the villain they just caught, she hits them but they don't stay down. Maybe she should have caught him the other times she just stalked him and did nothing but watch. Then again the villain is caught and escapes at least 3 times in the course of this season, so he probably would have just escaped AGAIN for originality's sake.

    Added to this I must agree with some other reviewers that the main actress is a little lacking. Some instances her bad acting just took me out of the story completely. The fight scenes look so bad. And all the side stories of her radio friend, the lawyer, the junkie and the policeman who turned out to be Nuke were just not interesting. You know there's not much story when there are as many sex scenes as there are episodes.

    Hopefully Jessica Jones can do an Agents of Shield and improve dramatically in the 2nd season, but as of yet I am very worried for the quality of the Luke Cage series if this is any indication.    … Expand
  85. raultrivino
    Dec 31, 2015
    9
    La serie es buena, tiene un buen ritmo que es constante y con giros algo interesantes, el papel que hace Krysten Ritter (Protagonista) y David Tennant (Villano - Killgrave) son muy complejos y muy bien armados, en especial Killgrave.

    Otra cosa que me gustó mucho y que me llamó bastante la atención es que aunque es una trama de superhéroes y que por lo general es un mundo de hombres que    La serie es buena, tiene un buen ritmo que es constante y con giros algo interesantes, el papel que hace Krysten Ritter (Protagonista) y David Tennant (Villano - Killgrave) son muy complejos y muy bien armados, en especial Killgrave.

    Otra cosa que me gustó mucho y que me llamó bastante la atención es que aunque es una trama de superhéroes y que por lo general es un mundo de hombres que buscan proteger a la dama en apuros, en esta serie se ve lo contrario es una mujer que tiene sus problemas y sus inconvenientes y no necesitan que la rescaten, eso sin llegar a ser feminista y eliminar a los hombres de su mundo, y esto se ve reflejado no solo en la protagonista principal si no en todos los caracteres femeninos de la historia, y en la trama general en sí.

    No esperes una copia o algo parecido a Daredevil, que aunque sea hecho con el mismo formato, la historia y la forma de contarla es distinta. Daredevil es más del tipo justiciero de los inocentes tirando a ser una especia de Batman y Jessica Jones es más del tipo detective que no es tan oscuro.

    Lo que no me gustó fue que dejaron muchas historias abiertas, que dan a entender que hay una segunda temporada pero aún no han anunciado nada oficial aún.    … Expand
  86. diesel604
    Dec 30, 2015
    0
    If watching this show didn't give me cancer, reading some of these positive reviews definitely did. Let me recap 13 hours of content for you:

    An actress who is only capable of one emotion, plays a superhero who apparently has no common sense, in a story that doesn't go anywhere, jam packed with plot holes that they try to fill with cliches and unnecessary sex scenes. I'd go into more    If watching this show didn't give me cancer, reading some of these positive reviews definitely did. Let me recap 13 hours of content for you:

    An actress who is only capable of one emotion, plays a superhero who apparently has no common sense, in a story that doesn't go anywhere, jam packed with plot holes that they try to fill with cliches and unnecessary sex scenes.

    I'd go into more detail but I already wasted enough of my time on this ****    … Expand
  87. marc5477
    Dec 29, 2015
    4
    It started off well, then we had 10 filler episodes where nothing really happened, and it ended on an off beat. Overall, I place it at average. Not at good as Daredevil (who exists in the same area as Jessica and Luke) but also not a total blunder like Flopsh and Green Burrito. It has potential but they really need to reign in all the plot holes and emotional constipation. Jessica wasIt started off well, then we had 10 filler episodes where nothing really happened, and it ended on an off beat. Overall, I place it at average. Not at good as Daredevil (who exists in the same area as Jessica and Luke) but also not a total blunder like Flopsh and Green Burrito. It has potential but they really need to reign in all the plot holes and emotional constipation. Jessica was supposed to be some sort of stoic heroin with a tragic past but instead she was just a mopey mess. I got tired of watching her and all her cohorts, as everyone in the show seemed to be in a perpetual state of PMS, including the men. Her self loathing and the tie ins with Luke Cage were really very cheesy and forced. They also didnt do any justice to the purple man or anyone else... all the characters were mentally challenged in this show and if it were not for their sheer stupidity, the season would have ended in about 3 episodes. Instead, they forced really big plot holes into the script to push it to 13 episodes. David Tennant really didnt do himself any favors playing Killgrave. I am not sure if its his fault or if its just the script but he was 1 dimensional the entire show and boring to watch. Luke Cage was also exhausting.

    The show needs better writers. I think it has potential to be very good if they think about the stories a little harder and eliminate the repetitive aspects but as it stands now, it is at best, a below average show.    … Expand
  88. JonnieZ
    Dec 27, 2015
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The first half of the season is very promising but it loses it's way around episode 7. If it had been a 5 to 8 episodes I think it would have worked better but as it is there is a lot of repetition,poor pacing and a very underwhelming finale.… Expand
  89. mal2013chi
    Dec 25, 2015
    9
    I think this is a great show. While binge watching isn't my thing it also doesn't fit the show that well. The action sequences are clearly faked and just not good to watch & the over all feel seems to be uninteresting at beat. With this though the characters are great and the dialogue is at beat tolerable.
  90. TimW001
    Dec 24, 2015
    8
    A very strong show. It is filled with mature themes - Sex, anxiety, self-pity, acohalism. It is not just another superhero show. It a fully thought out superhero show where the characters are more than just their superpowers.
  91. Keren
    Dec 24, 2015
    10
    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!
  92. HJRodrigo
    Dec 20, 2015
    0
    Main character was just not likable and series tries too hard to be dark and edgy. I hope Marvel does not go this route with Dare Devil, as that series had the perfect balance of darkness.
  93. carolann7
    Dec 16, 2015
    0
    I did not like this at all. The writing was poor with a lot of obvious plot holes that made me want to roll my eyes. The characters kept making stupid and reckless decisions. The villain was more like an irresponsible puppy in a room full of toys than a coldblooded psychopath with mind-control powers. The hero was a rude, drunken slob who couldn't get past her self-pity. It startedI did not like this at all. The writing was poor with a lot of obvious plot holes that made me want to roll my eyes. The characters kept making stupid and reckless decisions. The villain was more like an irresponsible puppy in a room full of toys than a coldblooded psychopath with mind-control powers. The hero was a rude, drunken slob who couldn't get past her self-pity. It started depressing and ended depressing. If it weren't a Marvel production, I would not have watched past the first few minutes. I thought "This is what they chose for the opening scene of the pilot episode of a brand new series?" I have better things to do.… Expand
  94. Capa768
    Dec 14, 2015
    10
    This is one of the best tv shows EVER!
    1.nice characters
    2.beautiful plot writing
    3. Amazing style
    4. And also a bit of plot twist
    I was pleasantly surprised by this series :)
  95. RyanVerstraete
    Dec 14, 2015
    9
    Not a typical superhero series... Love the acting and definitely love the villian. Killgrave is such a fine piece of work! Good job Marvel! Keep on going in the next season!
  96. steddye
    Dec 13, 2015
    8
    Beautiful TV series exciting and well-written even if doesn't inspire the desire to immediately watch the next episode.
    Overall is a "tv worth watching show".
    Netflix is on the right path, god job.
  97. seray74
    Dec 12, 2015
    10
    Always loved Krysten Ritter in Breaking Bad. Follow her in any of her shows. Hope we have a season 2! Story line was Marvel-Like and easy to follow. Some continuity issues but not enough to judge show by. Loved it!!!
  98. pbnelson
    Dec 11, 2015
    2
    Krysten Ritter is divine, David Tennant is superb, but the writing (dialogue) and directing (pace) leave oh so much to be desired. There was only just enough of interest to tease me and my wife into watching, waiting, hoping that at some point things would gel and the remaining episodes would blow us away. It never happened. When Kilgrave finally got his in the end we were mostly relievedKrysten Ritter is divine, David Tennant is superb, but the writing (dialogue) and directing (pace) leave oh so much to be desired. There was only just enough of interest to tease me and my wife into watching, waiting, hoping that at some point things would gel and the remaining episodes would blow us away. It never happened. When Kilgrave finally got his in the end we were mostly relieved we just wouldn't have to spend any more time to find out how. You know it's bad when you're through 11 of 13 episodes and seriously consider if you care enough to watch the final two. As many others have noted, it was just too long; it could have been a full eight episodes. At thirteen they've just fluffed. Do we really need a throng of supporting cast to exhibit and explore all the differing degrees, variations, shades and techniques of controlling, abusive relationships? Half a dozen couples in the series suffer the same co-dependency problems, deal with them more or less badly, and preach the same moral on personal dysfunctionality. Ho, hum. Meanwhile, crippling levels of alcoholism are no more debilitating than last year's sneakers. So much acting talent, wasted.… Expand
  99. Nightwriter
    Dec 11, 2015
    10
    A "comic book" show for those who have grown bored with the formulaic and predictable "hero" shows crowding the airwaves. Krysten Ritter is outstanding in the role of the haunted and broken would be hero. The characterization and acting is excellent throughout, so that despite the rather thin story-line of the 13 episode series, I was gripped to the very end. Apparently, there wereA "comic book" show for those who have grown bored with the formulaic and predictable "hero" shows crowding the airwaves. Krysten Ritter is outstanding in the role of the haunted and broken would be hero. The characterization and acting is excellent throughout, so that despite the rather thin story-line of the 13 episode series, I was gripped to the very end. Apparently, there were some major departures from the graphic novel, and I'm glad, because this is how to do transfixing television.… Expand
  100. Guedryan
    Dec 10, 2015
    4
    Série ruim, estória fraca, cenas de lutas mal feitas, pouco desenvolvimento dos personagens... Não vale a pena, pois tentaram criar um ambiente investigativo, mas falharam, tentaram fazer uma heroína com super força que não usa os seus poderes como tal, simplesmente usa para arrombar portas e só...
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Universal acclaim - based on 32 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 30 out of 32
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 32
  3. Negative: 0 out of 32
  1. The New Yorker
    Reviewed by: Emily Nussbaum
    Dec 16, 2015
    70
    It took five episodes for me to get interested--three too many, in these days of television glut. And only after the seventh and eighth did the cruel and clever plot twists (which include graphic torture) become truly gripping. In the early episodes, the pacing was logy and the action muddy, with several subplots that itched to be trimmed or recast.
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  2. Uncle Barky
    Reviewed by: Ed Bark
    Dec 8, 2015
    91
    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.
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  3. Los Angeles Daily News
    Reviewed by: Rob Lowman
    Nov 23, 2015
    80
    While, at first, the actress may not look like the superhero type, she convincingly gives Jessica a subtle toughness. In a way, the character is the flip side of Supergirl: Jones is a reluctant superhero, a loner who drinks too much and has real human flaws. Yet Ritter gives Jessica a needed likability. The series also boasts a solid supporting cast.
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