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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8.1

Universal acclaim- based on 1317 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 1,111 out of 1317
  2. Mixed: 98 out of 1317
  3. Negative: 108 out of 1317
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  1. Mazmorrero47
    Nov 22, 2015
    4
    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    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
  2. Generalbrock
    Nov 23, 2015
    0
    I went into this show expecting something great along the lines of Daredevil and what I got was one of the most boring shows I've seen in years. If this had been on network television, it wouldn't have made it past six episodes.

    The acting is mostly decent, but what kills it is the pacing. There isn't single episode that really draws you in and makes you wonder what's coming next. It's    I went into this show expecting something great along the lines of Daredevil and what I got was one of the most boring shows I've seen in years. If this had been on network television, it wouldn't have made it past six episodes.

    The acting is mostly decent, but what kills it is the pacing. There isn't single episode that really draws you in and makes you wonder what's coming next. It's just slow, plodding and with more unnecessary padding than any show I've ever seen before.

    What boggles my mind is the unrelenting cascade of accolades proclaiming this as the best show on TV. Have any of the critics actually watched this show past the pilot? It's boring - watching paint dry boring.

    Stay away from this and save yourself wasting 12 hours or so.    … Expand
  3. crankyerma
    Nov 21, 2015
    5
    I had high hopes for this show as I love Marvel and I'm a fan of Ritter's but this show is plodding, not terribly eventful and ultimately a bit of a bore.
  4. MadHammer314
    Nov 21, 2015
    3
    TLDR: Some plus points, but overall too slow and boring.

    I saw rave reviews for this show, so decided to blitz through the entire 13 episodes. Fresh off the last episode I'm as confused as a box of frogs regarding the waterfall of praise washing over this snore-fest :S A quick google of "Jessica Jones" currently returns "Review: 'Jessica Jones' Is The Best Show On TV" as the third    TLDR: Some plus points, but overall too slow and boring.

    I saw rave reviews for this show, so decided to blitz through the entire 13 episodes. Fresh off the last episode I'm as confused as a box of frogs regarding the waterfall of praise washing over this snore-fest :S

    A quick google of "Jessica Jones" currently returns "Review: 'Jessica Jones' Is The Best Show On TV" as the third link, and frankly I'm starting to think a lot of reviewers were watching a different show...

    I'm a fan of pretty much everything Marvel has done in recent years and liked the previous Daredevil season 1, but Jessica Jones hit the ground stumbling and didn't get much better.

    I feel like this entire season could have been condensed down to about 4 episodes, so dragging it out to 13 explains the severe pacing issues. If I weren't a fan of David Tennant, Carrie-Anne Moss, and Krysten Ritter I would have given up after episode 1 or 2. Sadly my persistence was rewarded with only brief moments of intelligence that never develop the depth they could have.

    I do complement the series' noir tone, and attempts to cover 'darker' topics, but there aren't enough shadows to hide how shallow most of the characters are.

    If you like Marvel stuff with a noir slant, and have _literally_ nothing else to do, watch this show. Otherwise, just give it a miss.    … Expand
  5. dminzi
    Nov 23, 2015
    1
    Honestly this is some of the worst written garbage I think I have ever watched. Im giving it 1 point because I did end up watching all of it but my god it is just awful. I watch a show like Mad Men or Breaking Bad and I am amazed at the incredible writing and acting. Then I watch Jessica Jones and cant help but laugh. The humor is so incredibly horrible the delivery by the actors isHonestly this is some of the worst written garbage I think I have ever watched. Im giving it 1 point because I did end up watching all of it but my god it is just awful. I watch a show like Mad Men or Breaking Bad and I am amazed at the incredible writing and acting. Then I watch Jessica Jones and cant help but laugh. The humor is so incredibly horrible the delivery by the actors is terrible. Shows like this make me worry about a future where people just love whatever garbage is shoved in their face. Demand more from your entertainment.… Expand
  6. NickLikesMovies
    Nov 20, 2015
    10
    "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!
  7. leaveit
    Nov 23, 2015
    0
    Don't worry, you're not the only one that can't explain why this got good ratings. It's like True Detective season 2, but with more exploitation and b-actor resurrection.
  8. chidime
    Nov 21, 2015
    4
    Honestly couldn't get past the first 30-40 minutes of the first episode. I think it is wrongly cast and some of the acting is awful. Also, the writing and progression are both predictable and non-intriguing. I will give it another chance at some point but for now, 4/10.
  9. Bo33y
    Nov 23, 2015
    2
    If I was that confused I would have just changed my pants. Forget about any superheroes when welcoming Jessica Jones 50 shades of twlight.

    She doesn't know what she is, instead we have some emo wannabe pulling cockroaches out of her hair. Queue snarly monotone dribble about something something shadow's haunting her. Nevermind how any bleak drab undertones are all over the place trying    If I was that confused I would have just changed my pants. Forget about any superheroes when welcoming Jessica Jones 50 shades of twlight.

    She doesn't know what she is, instead we have some emo wannabe pulling cockroaches out of her hair. Queue snarly monotone dribble about something something shadow's haunting her. Nevermind how any bleak drab undertones are all over the place trying too distance themselves further from reality in producing a comic, so it instead attempts some other drama.

    Anybody else want to guess what this show was about? I have given up. The genre is absolutely wrong for the show's theme, it is so ground in drama it cannot be classed as anything else, despite of any outlining comic book story. There is no horror despite of whatever attempted surealism, no Noir just because she has a case of the fairies, it doesn't make this exploitation, if there interracial sex and other confused bisexuality. No thriller if I am bored to death. And she barely fits into her make-up style either when shown like this. If what she has got is a big chip on her shoulder turning into a superstrength Hyde protecting other ho's from abuse, and in her spare time living in crackhouse offering up her PI. Where is her pain, what is her pain? It wasn't even properly explored and fully haunted, instead we are bombarded with what the show thinks of other reality, within that underbelly, but it was never even fully aware that this was a comic book.

    .    … Expand
  10. Jsteel3
    Nov 25, 2015
    0
    This show had such promise to be good. But it turns out to be a worthless 13 hours of **** With uninteresting sub plots, horrible unlikable characters, and a snails pacing. Advoid tbis show at ALL costs. I ho estly think the mainstream media is giving this show such high praise is because of how progressive it is. With muh female lead, worthless hours of useless lesbian sub plot, incest,This show had such promise to be good. But it turns out to be a worthless 13 hours of **** With uninteresting sub plots, horrible unlikable characters, and a snails pacing. Advoid tbis show at ALL costs. I ho estly think the mainstream media is giving this show such high praise is because of how progressive it is. With muh female lead, worthless hours of useless lesbian sub plot, incest, and other stupid thingz that never ever needed to be in this show. This show should have been 2 hours long because EVERYTHING in this poorly written show is just padding. Oh and talk about an unsatisfying ending. For all the minimal buildup to it it felt more like 2 seconds and then look! Villian is gone jessica wins.please evryone be honest with yourselves and down vote this show on every site so that we get more shows like daredevil instead of Marvel's supergirl.… Expand
  11. 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
  12. 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
  13. 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
  14. 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
  15. 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
  16. tomtin
    Dec 2, 2015
    5
    Overall the show was alright, not an action based series more of a story based one which isnt a bad thing, but it just felt so anti-climatic. Jessica Jones herself to me was the weakest part of the whole show, poorly explained powers that she barely uses and when she does use them its so awkwardly done with camera tricks it looks terrible plus the fact she was just irritating in general.Overall the show was alright, not an action based series more of a story based one which isnt a bad thing, but it just felt so anti-climatic. Jessica Jones herself to me was the weakest part of the whole show, poorly explained powers that she barely uses and when she does use them its so awkwardly done with camera tricks it looks terrible plus the fact she was just irritating in general. On the other hand the villian (Kilgrave) was the best part of the show, David Tennant does a fantasic job playing this creepy yet interesting character, I just wanted to see more and know more about him every episode, but yeah thats literally the only two main points I have... The show was just that bland to me, nothing special, but not bad.… Expand
  17. 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
  18. 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
  19. Jigsawjester
    Nov 28, 2015
    4
    I was hearing a lot about Jessica Jones and thought it would be worth watching. Thirteen hours of depressing low energy acting in which there were NO likable characters and Kilgrave came off as the worlds biggest stalker instead of a terrifying villain. The fight scenes were horribly done and even the intro has to be the most boring intro of any show.

    It seems as though the success of    I was hearing a lot about Jessica Jones and thought it would be worth watching. Thirteen hours of depressing low energy acting in which there were NO likable characters and Kilgrave came off as the worlds biggest stalker instead of a terrifying villain. The fight scenes were horribly done and even the intro has to be the most boring intro of any show.

    It seems as though the success of what a good show Daredevil was used to make this show and Jessica Jones really seems to be grasping at straws.

    I would have rather had seen thirteen episodes with individual stories with Kilgrave as the main background villain but instead the whole story revolved around a character who can be taken out with a bullet to the skull and we find out that what is implied about his powers in the show are inconsistent.

    All in all I think every aspect of this show is predictable and there is so little amount of humor in this show that it makes it hard to enjoy when everything that happens is negative. I would not recommend this show to anyone.

    ~Jigsawjester    … Expand
  20. Kingofbinge
    Nov 29, 2015
    4
    Well before I begin to rip this show let me at least say the good things about it. It broke new ground for marvel in that this show is dark, it deals with issues in regards to childhood trauma, drug abuse, and violence that are not normal for marvel movies or tv, in fact in many ways its a lot darker than even daredevil. I thought also the villain in the show Kilgore was really good,Well before I begin to rip this show let me at least say the good things about it. It broke new ground for marvel in that this show is dark, it deals with issues in regards to childhood trauma, drug abuse, and violence that are not normal for marvel movies or tv, in fact in many ways its a lot darker than even daredevil. I thought also the villain in the show Kilgore was really good, perhaps the best marvel villain since Loki. However, that is were the compliments end, The writing for this show at times was terrible, odd plots that make no sense, for example Jessica's plan to get into a Super max prison, the reasoning and means to achieve this were just stupid. There were just a slew of mind numbing, head scathing plans that just didn't make sense, and i blame the writers for this. Also Jessica's overly prickly nature made it hard at times to like her, i understand its part of her persona, but its always a good idea to make the protagonist likable, and there were times i couldn't stand her, again i blame the writers. Also there was a lot of dead time in these episodes, non important scenes were introduced that were not needed. They could have easily shaved 3 episodes from this series, and it would have helped to make it more focused. I think they missed a real opportunity tell a story about a great super movie heroine that beat the odds and saved the day against a vicious killer, instead we get a long laborious hancock rip off with a most unsatisfying ending.… Expand
  21. 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
  22. nitefox1337
    Nov 29, 2015
    6
    Raw Review:

    Story is ok, but stretches too much to fill a 13 episodes show. A 2 hours movie could cover the whole story without losing any plot element. Also many plot holes and incoherence. (While the characters struggle to beat the villain, you will find hundreds way to defeat a villain who's only power can be easily deflected by not hearing him. Action sequences are so bad that it    Raw Review:

    Story is ok, but stretches too much to fill a 13 episodes show. A 2 hours movie could cover the whole story without losing any plot element. Also many plot holes and incoherence. (While the characters struggle to beat the villain, you will find hundreds way to defeat a villain who's only power can be easily deflected by not hearing him.

    Action sequences are so bad that it would have been better if they didn't even try to put any. (Can't even begin to compare with Dare Devil's epic action sequences).

    Except Carrie-Anne Moss and Rachael Taylor, the acting performances are mediocre. Not bad enough to push you away, but permanent one faced acting. (Jessica Jones has a "they stole my candy" face which changes as much as her clothes during 13 episodes of the show).

    The only real engine which allows the show to take off is how its describes the reaction of victims to the bad guy's power. One thing the writers manage to succeed in is to pose the Villain as a real threat and portrait reasonably how mind controlling would affect victims.    … Expand
  23. aljoriz
    Nov 27, 2015
    5
    The potential to do cross-over is there but was not maximized, TV series is not as good as the original source material. David Tenant is a great actor but the poor script has no respect for logic.
  24. 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
  25. 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.
  26. 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
  27. Zanzzibar
    Nov 27, 2015
    6
    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 to materialise which, given the acting talent and fan base from Marvel, is a shame. At least they    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 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
  28. Ghjcfdrtiu
    Dec 5, 2015
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Jessica Jones is not the worst Marvel TV show, but I didn't really like it. I got through it. It got better with the last 5 episodes but that's because I love Marvel and will watch just about anything they attempt. Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. is the exception. No matter how hard I tried I couldn't get through the whole season with out falling asleep. I had such a poor experience with season 1 I didn't bother with season 2. If the first Avenger's movie is my gold standard and Agents of Shield is the bottom of the barrel, Jessica Jones is closer to Agents of Shield.

    Jessica Jones' biggest flaw for me was believability. I couldn't get lost in the story because there was so many things I didn't believe. It distracted me and I couldn't suspend beiief. The first Iron Man movie had a ton of holes in the story and the logic but it was still a ton of fun and I happily went along for the ride. Jessica Jones... not so much.

    I had a hard time believing Krysten Ritter. Her portrayal of the character seemed very one note. I didn't see a lot of depth or change. She seemed like a cynical, bitter, angry, unlikeable jerk at the beginning of the series and she ends the series deleting voicemails from strangers who are asking for her help. Still a jerk. No change. And she's constantly scowling. Wolverine can be a cynical, bitter, angry, unlikeable jerk but he's not that way all the time. Even in flashbacks, when Jessica is a teenager she is unlikeable. If Kilgrave did horrible things to her and it changed her, I couldn't see the change. I felt like most of Ritter's performance was focussed on furrowing her brow. Her face can be very expressive, she's demonstrated she not a one note actor in "Breaking Bad" and "Don't Trust the B" so I'm not sure why she went that route here. I never felt empathy for Jessica, I never felt like I understood her motivations and I never felt like she was portraying anything more than a caricature or a noir stereotype. But bottom line, the character was so unlikeable I couldn't believe why any of the other characters would like her, which took me out of the show.

    I never felt much empathy for any of Kilgrave's victims or felt what Kilgrave was doing was that evil. But I should have. He was making people do horrible things against their will. He was violating them on a very deep level but I couldn't feel their suffering. Maybe this is a symptom of the actor's ability to portray victims. But I have watched a lot of Law & Order and I always feel for the victims on that show. It can't be that hard to find decent actors who can play a believable victims. New York City is littered with them as evident of the 1.2 million Law & Order episodes currently airing on TV (not an accurate figure, let's just say there are a lot). Jessica's neighbor Malcolm, who is a survivor of Kilgrave's manipulation, is so whiny and needy I was kind of hoping he'd get offed.

    Most importantly were the demonstration of powers. What are Jessica's powers? She super strong but she's not invulnerable? Usually those two go hand in hand, and she's doesn't even come off as that strong. Sydney Bristow in one episode of "Alias" comes off as more of a badass superhero than Jessica Jones ever comes close to in the whole series. The fight scenes were weak and there weren't enough of them. And yes, I am a continuity nerd, but if she can suffer some scrapes to the face in a fight, then she should be in a world of hurt after jumping off a 5 story building and landing on her feet if she doesn't have super human durability. Super strength doesn't stop gravity from pushing your bones through the flesh of your feet, super durability does. And she drinks like a fish but never gets drunk? And it obviously doesn't get rid of her pain. So why drink? Other than to make her seem like a hard drinking badass - hollywood style! This made me think the show was shallow and cheap, doing thing for surface reasons and not for story reasons.

    I want to like this show so bad but there was so much that took me out of it. But it has potential, lots of potential. I think it needs better writers and better directors, I don't think it was the actors or the source material. I will watch the second season and hope for the best. It's not as bad as Agents of Shield but it's not as good as Daredevil.    … Expand
  29. SRanken
    Nov 25, 2015
    9
    Bloody fantastic. I seriously don't understand why anyone would give this show a truly negative review. The lowest score I would give an episode is an 8.0, and that's high. The storyline is compelling, the actors outstanding (especially Krysten Ritter and David Tennant), the atmosphere of Hells Kitchen equals that of Daredevil (naturally). Netflix and Marvel should be proud, I didn'tBloody fantastic. I seriously don't understand why anyone would give this show a truly negative review. The lowest score I would give an episode is an 8.0, and that's high. The storyline is compelling, the actors outstanding (especially Krysten Ritter and David Tennant), the atmosphere of Hells Kitchen equals that of Daredevil (naturally). Netflix and Marvel should be proud, I didn't think anything from them would top Daredevil, but somehow it has. They've done it again.… Expand
  30. 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
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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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