Marvel's Jessica Jones

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Season 2
  • Network: Netflix
  • Series Premiere Date: Nov 20, 2015
Season #: 3, 2, 1
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6.2

Generally favorable reviews- based on 321 Ratings

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  1. jl747
    Mar 9, 2018
    10
    This season just proved that these Netflix shows are the only reason that I am still at all interested in the MCU, and Jessica Jones is definitely one of my favorite (neck and neck with Luke Cage). I think the second season of the show keeps up what it did well in the first season, give us a real look at someone who did not want the powers that they were given and has gone through a lot inThis season just proved that these Netflix shows are the only reason that I am still at all interested in the MCU, and Jessica Jones is definitely one of my favorite (neck and neck with Luke Cage). I think the second season of the show keeps up what it did well in the first season, give us a real look at someone who did not want the powers that they were given and has gone through a lot in life. i will admit there are going to be some people who don't like the show, it is not your typical superhero show. It is not Captain America punching Hitler in the face; no it is much more REAL then that and some people don't like that. But, I think that is what exactly what makes the show so good. Jessica Jones is a real person, and the show does a good job portraying her character. All of the character struggle to grow and develop, loved in this season that we saw Trish begin to develop into her alter-ego… Expand
  2. abm0
    Apr 9, 2018
    10
    In a way the story feels worse than the first time around because it's not following a central line toward a clear goal, but at the same time there's a realism to this more unfocused and shifty way of doing it that just works well for what this particular season is trying to do. I wouldn't like to see the same formula attempted again anytime soon, but in this one case I will say it somehowIn a way the story feels worse than the first time around because it's not following a central line toward a clear goal, but at the same time there's a realism to this more unfocused and shifty way of doing it that just works well for what this particular season is trying to do. I wouldn't like to see the same formula attempted again anytime soon, but in this one case I will say it somehow just worked for me, against all odds and usual preferences. The series is fresh on so many levels it's hard not to classify it as one of the best superhero productions I've ever seen, a close second to "Unbreakable" (2000) and far above anything else we've been getting on the big screen lately (not counting comedy-superhero movies, of course).

    [P.S. The critics are closer to the true average on this one, for the simple reason that the score of this show is being artificially lowered by some fanatics originally organized in a FB group to downvote Black Panther. If you look at the critic rating on MC and also other user and critic ratings on other websites you will find averages of 7.0 and higher everywhere except here. This is because MC are not doing anything to prevent organized vote-rigging in the user section.]    … Expand
  3. StefanakosGR
    Mar 9, 2018
    10
    Life is complicated and messy. So is Jessica Jones. This is in many ways the most real , the most compelling superhero series ever made. The superhero thing is almost in the background, but when it comes into play, it is clear that it is as much a curse as a blessing. Loved it.
  4. CarlosBravo
    Mar 10, 2018
    10
    Amazing, this showw is so deep and dark! Ritter is the magic in this show and the plot is so smart
  5. TrueReviewer
    Mar 8, 2018
    10
    David Tenet is magnificent as Kilgrave in Jessica Jones, His portrayal is sadistic, menacing and deeply thought provoking. He would get my vote as the best bad guy in the Marvel Universe right now! The Show overall has a great tone and pace to keep audiences on there toes until the big reveal of who Kilgrave really is. Death by 1000 cuts is a classic episode that i have re-watched 3 orDavid Tenet is magnificent as Kilgrave in Jessica Jones, His portrayal is sadistic, menacing and deeply thought provoking. He would get my vote as the best bad guy in the Marvel Universe right now! The Show overall has a great tone and pace to keep audiences on there toes until the big reveal of who Kilgrave really is. Death by 1000 cuts is a classic episode that i have re-watched 3 or more times. Perhaps the best child of the Marvel and Netflix Marriage that has me eager to see more of their spawns come to the screen.… Expand
  6. Repairman_Jack
    Mar 9, 2018
    10
    Great. Bounces back with another complex and compelling villain. Supporting characters grow and struggle in realistic ways. Jess is great as always.
  7. shayimanilov
    Apr 18, 2018
    10
    Marvel's jessica jones second season is great because we finaly get to know more about her past and about someone and also beacuse Christine Ritter continues to best portray the character.
  8. TudorPopescu
    Oct 31, 2020
    10
    The second season is the weakest of the three, but still very much watchable. Slow at the beginning, but it picks up later on. Some people didn't like the villain, but I did.
  9. menthys
    Mar 11, 2018
    9
    The second season of 'Jessica Jones' walks away from trying to 'top' her saga with Kilgrave (how could it?) and is an immensely emotional story that has its protagonist - a hero who wishes she didn't give a **** cause it's just too damn hard - face the moving shadows of her past. It also takes the surrounding characters on journeys of their own (adding a few new ones), further buildingThe second season of 'Jessica Jones' walks away from trying to 'top' her saga with Kilgrave (how could it?) and is an immensely emotional story that has its protagonist - a hero who wishes she didn't give a **** cause it's just too damn hard - face the moving shadows of her past. It also takes the surrounding characters on journeys of their own (adding a few new ones), further building the foundations for how *their* stories (will) matter as well.

    Krysten Ritter is phenomenal in bringing into flesh one of the most tortured, flawed and wonderfully human characters Netflix has blessed us with. Hers is certainly the most nuanced portrayal of a female superhero to date. The second season of 'Jessica Jones' is a success, primarily because we - the audience - identify with her and care.    … Expand
  10. MarvelJoe
    Mar 11, 2018
    9
    The story to me started to get interesting after episode 2 and it gets darker along the way. I think is a lot darker than season 1. Jessica facing her past is new to me and it seems like it's a good step up for the series. It's also has a emotional tone in it making you feel bad for the charathers and why they did it and you can also feel what the character is going through and it makes itThe story to me started to get interesting after episode 2 and it gets darker along the way. I think is a lot darker than season 1. Jessica facing her past is new to me and it seems like it's a good step up for the series. It's also has a emotional tone in it making you feel bad for the charathers and why they did it and you can also feel what the character is going through and it makes it the best season in this show.… Expand
  11. ABOLFAZL
    Mar 8, 2018
    9
    سریال جسیکا جونز با افت محسوسی نسبت به فصل اول نمره 9 رو کسب میکنه
  12. PolpredoX
    Jul 17, 2018
    9
    Let me just start by saying that I created an account on MetaCritic to stand behind this second season.
    Jessica Jones season 2 is a damn good show.
    You, who are undecided to watch it - because you heard some sh*t or because you're afraid you won't enjoy it as much as season 1 - I've been in your shoes. And I watched it. And I loved it. It's rollercoaster of emotions, mostly going down.    Let me just start by saying that I created an account on MetaCritic to stand behind this second season.
    Jessica Jones season 2 is a damn good show.
    You, who are undecided to watch it - because you heard some sh*t or because you're afraid you won't enjoy it as much as season 1 - I've been in your shoes. And I watched it. And I loved it.
    It's rollercoaster of emotions, mostly going down. It takes a bit for the plot to take consistance, but hell when it goes off, it goes off hard. My feelings were hurts in so many way and I loved it.
    It's a Noir série, it's Jessica being Jessica. It's Hogarth being the most BADASS character ever (with clair temple, but hey, you know I'm looking at you greedy producer).

    Back to the critic, of course the season is not perfect. But there's some fantastic line of dialogues, great realisation, etc. People say they want to see fights... well go watch luke cage. Jessica ain't bulletproof, she don't start fight like it's nothing. Hell.

    This review is extra messy because it's 4am and I just wanted to say **** like jessica would do.
    TL;DR: it's a good season, it takes time and that's why it's so good.

    Ps: greedy disney producer, when you build a MCU, at least make it consistent. Is New york that big ? And where is the SHIELD goddamn it.

    Anyway, Love y'all. Enjoy !    … Expand
  13. Adelthorne
    Oct 16, 2018
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I did not watch JJ because of Luke in the 1st season. But like her so much after I saw her in the Defenders so I saw both season now. She is growing on me...… Expand
  14. Dimocracy
    Jul 6, 2023
    9
    I think, season 1 is better than season 2, but it is a good TV show in any case
  15. TheQuietGamer
    Sep 2, 2018
    8
    A big problem I had with the first season of Jessica Jones was that Krysten Ritter never felt like a good fit for the character. It wasn't until The Defenders that she began to show some promise. In this second season however, Ritter has officially made the role her own. Perfectly embodying all of the character's tragic nature and multi-layered personality.

    Once again this is not your    A big problem I had with the first season of Jessica Jones was that Krysten Ritter never felt like a good fit for the character. It wasn't until The Defenders that she began to show some promise. In this second season however, Ritter has officially made the role her own. Perfectly embodying all of the character's tragic nature and multi-layered personality.

    Once again this is not your typical superhero show. For one, there isn't actually a villain for her to fight. Just her own personal demons. Season 2 of Jessica Jones further steps into the realm of character study. One where we watch the protagonist struggles with guilt, past traumas, and her own lack of self-worth right up to a tragic conclusion.

    The first few episodes lack a sort of narrative focus. There's a plot set in place, but the opening chapters are dedicated to human drama and smaller scale interactions with the big mystery remaining vague for a time. This means things don't feel very urgent in the beginning and are somewhat lacking in focus, but the show still manages to remain gripping thanks to Jones herself. Ritter really stepped up to the plate and she's a joy to watch in all her melancholy non-glory.

    The show's two biggest supporting characters get some more fleshed out plotlines. Both Trish and Malcolm offer nice side-stories that compliment Jessica's main arc rather nicely at first. When their plots later intersect we witness them take each other down some destructive paths and when the season ended I found myself really disliking both of Jones' longtime friends. It was interesting to see them end up in darker, more hopeless places than the title character does, but it happened at the cost of killing my enthusiasm of seeing them return in the future. Carrie-Anne Moss has her own surprisingly compelling subplot going on as well that is largely detached from the main events.

    As for the finale, it was odd to see it's final scenes take Jessica from one of her lowest points as her conflict is ended in a shocking, brutal way only for the very next moments to show her in the most hopeful state of mind she has been in for quite some time. It's a rather abrupt change in tones.

    While still a ways off from perfect, season 2 of Jessica Jones is a huge step up for the character onscreen. It further establishes it's star as the most complex entity in the MCU and casted all of the reserves I had about Ritter right out of the window. There's even better fight choreography (no more just awkwardly flipping people). I await what comes next with much more anticipation than I previously had for the show.    … Expand
  16. mrwho995
    Mar 30, 2018
    8
    I thought it was strong. They definitely took a risk in not having a primary antagonist, but I think it paid off. The pacing was quite slow, but I don't think there's anything wrong with that if the writing is good enough to justify it. Some of Ritter's voiceovers were so bad it's funny, but that's really the only bad dialogue I can think of. I can see why more traditional Marvel fansI thought it was strong. They definitely took a risk in not having a primary antagonist, but I think it paid off. The pacing was quite slow, but I don't think there's anything wrong with that if the writing is good enough to justify it. Some of Ritter's voiceovers were so bad it's funny, but that's really the only bad dialogue I can think of. I can see why more traditional Marvel fans didn't like season 2, but speaking as someone who doesn't care about action sequences and isn't a big fan of Marvel, I like that Jessica Jones is different, and more character-focused. It's not your typical generic superhero plot, but that's a strength, not a weakness. If you like character-driven narratives that aren't afraid to take their time, you'll probably like Jessica Jones. If you're just looking for a simple fast-paced plot with lots of action sequences, it's not for you.… Expand
  17. lager96
    Apr 6, 2018
    8
    Jessica Jones season 2 is a welcome return for the character. After the past few season of other Marvel shows such as Iron Fist and The Defenders I was worried that we had seen the best of the Netflix Marvel shows. Luckily, season 2 of Jessica Jones shows that we can still get some solid writing and story from them. While no where near as good as season 1, Jessica Jones season 2 still hasJessica Jones season 2 is a welcome return for the character. After the past few season of other Marvel shows such as Iron Fist and The Defenders I was worried that we had seen the best of the Netflix Marvel shows. Luckily, season 2 of Jessica Jones shows that we can still get some solid writing and story from them. While no where near as good as season 1, Jessica Jones season 2 still has a lot to be excited about. Krysten Ritter is still a perfect Jessica. She plays the character to perfection and steals many scenes she's in. One thing this season does is it makes you care about Jessica in a way you haven't before. Seeing what happens to her and how in shaped her as a person helps us understand her and why she is the way she is. The season does take a little bit of time to get going but once the main conflict appears the show doesn't stop. I'm excited to see where they take Jessica Jones next.… Expand
  18. Samarqand
    Mar 12, 2018
    8
    I am not a big fan of Marvel; I've had to watch all the movies and shows because of my spouse. That said, I just finished the second season and thoroughly enjoyed it. Best Netflix Marvel show since the first season of Jessica Jones. While the powers are always present, they are rarely the focus and there is a lot more focus on character development and the overall mysteries of the season.I am not a big fan of Marvel; I've had to watch all the movies and shows because of my spouse. That said, I just finished the second season and thoroughly enjoyed it. Best Netflix Marvel show since the first season of Jessica Jones. While the powers are always present, they are rarely the focus and there is a lot more focus on character development and the overall mysteries of the season. While the show isn't all that subtle, it does a good job presenting a diverse cast with strong female leads without it feeling forced. That said, the show is very much 'of the moment' by which I mean to say it is blatantly aware of the #metoo #timesup movement. It can be a bit overbearing about it at times (not because of the message, but because of how forced it sometimes feels). This is relatively trivial though. The show is much more 'stable' over the course of the season as well - something other Netflix Marvel shows have struggled with - there is a lot going on but it doesn't seem overly ridiculous, though perhaps too predictable at times. The latter half of the season is a bit weaker than the first, but still worth seeing through. This is much more of a slow burn than other Marvel shows, and while there are action sequences they often are quick with the violence seeming both tame and extreme at the same time in true film noire style. Indeed, Jessica Jones' second season is even more reliably film noire (lite) than the first. This isn't a show focused on a big, bad villain or saving the world or even saving much of anything, allowing for a more grounded story with more relatable situations and characters. Overall, a great show even if you aren't a fan of superhero stories.… Expand
  19. marcmyworks
    Mar 13, 2018
    8
    Not as strong as season 1 as there is no clear villain, however the root of the season is in Jessica reconciling her past, fighting through her tumultuous present and moving onward to the future.
  20. tylerkellr
    May 14, 2018
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I was expecting great things from Jessica Jones second season, and, welll.... I guess that short answer is that I got it. In fact, the first seven episodes are compelling, beautiful Netflix nirvana. I was on board 100%. I don't buy into the whole idea that Jessica Jones is a "superhero show". It just isn't, it never has been. If Jessica Jones was a superhero show, Jessica would be a hero. But it's not that simple. Things in life rarely are. And Jessica Jones tackles what are essentially everyday issues through the lens of something extraordinary - a criteria every classic science fiction novel is based on. It's about jealousy, addiction, resentment, loneliness, abuse, alienation. It's amazing to see the way that characters interact and some of the choices in this season are far more gutsy than anything we've previously seen (or ever will) from the big screen MCU. '

    But for all that, the last six episodes are... Messy. But again - so is life. I've seen a lot of people complaining about the "mother-comes-back-as-villain" plotline, but I don't think that's a fair criticism of the show. JJ S2 isn't a tv show about a hero vs. a villain. Like I said, it isn't a superhero show. The idea of heroes and villains and black and white justice is, at the end of the day, rather silly, and the creators behind this know it. Every character here has their flaws, but they also have their moments of goodness. You can see sparks of good in all of these people, but just like everybody in real life, they struggle.

    I think this season is far from perfect, but I also think it's the ballsiest thing I've seen from Marvel and I think it invites a lot of thought and discussion of what happens. I sympathize with and understand the people who are disappointed and felt bored with the season, but I think a lot of this stems from expectations. I think there's a lot to appreciate here if you approach it from the view of something more akin to Breaking Bad or Ozark, etc.

    P.S. In the scene in Oscar's apartment right after whats-her-name takes the kid, there's this really weird light flash across Oscar's face and I wanna know how that made it past the editors smh.

    P.S.S. AKA I Want Your Cray Cray is up there with my favorite tv episodes.    … Expand
  21. brockcheese
    Mar 21, 2018
    7
    This show continues with the almost the exact same energy that it had in the first season. Although the absence of Kilgrave is felt, Jessica Jones delivers with a powerful new villain.
  22. temptershell
    Mar 10, 2018
    7
    A very intriguing season with many elements that are intelligently connected. Super-written characters, and the intrigue this season explores the story of our heroine. A big plus for supporting roles.
  23. VirgonoShaka
    Apr 22, 2018
    7
    After a first season that can be said to be the best or the second best of the Netfilx-Marvel show, I thought: There is no way that they top it in season 2, and.... they didn't. Which is no to say that season 2 is bad, on the contrary, it is quite good, even great in some parts. It's just that after such a monumental season 1 and a villain that is probably the MCU's finest, the plot andAfter a first season that can be said to be the best or the second best of the Netfilx-Marvel show, I thought: There is no way that they top it in season 2, and.... they didn't. Which is no to say that season 2 is bad, on the contrary, it is quite good, even great in some parts. It's just that after such a monumental season 1 and a villain that is probably the MCU's finest, the plot and development in season 2 is not as strong. But on the bright side, the series maintains it's main strength: a fantastic main character, and a tough, emotional, and deep storyline. Now, on the bad side, there are a lot of decisions this season that feel so forced and out of nowhere, and really make me feel annoyed, specially some plot points and focus that feel pointless. So all in all, while flawed, Jessica Jones proves in it's second outing that it has a great main character and can be used very good in the right hands, and ends up with a solid season 2.… Expand
  24. Truth_of_Pisces
    Mar 20, 2018
    7
    The Marvet/Netflix series have been in a slump for a couple of years now. After the great second season of Daredevil, we got the very "middle-of-the-road" first season of Luke Cage, the incredibly poor first season of Iron Fist, and the disappointment that was The Defenders. I started to worry that maybe these shows were losing their touch and maybe replicating the success of the MCU filmsThe Marvet/Netflix series have been in a slump for a couple of years now. After the great second season of Daredevil, we got the very "middle-of-the-road" first season of Luke Cage, the incredibly poor first season of Iron Fist, and the disappointment that was The Defenders. I started to worry that maybe these shows were losing their touch and maybe replicating the success of the MCU films on television wasn't possible. The first season of the Punisher was certainl a step in the right direction, but even that show had it's fair share of issues. Now after having finished the second season of Jessica Jones, I think I have regained some confidence in the Marvel/Netflix shows again.

    Let's begin with the obvious: this is not as good as the first season. Jessica Jones season 2 lacks the serious tension and stakes of the first season and lacks a compelling villain to drive the story forward. In fact, I think the argument could be made that this season really didn't have a villain at all, or at least a tradition superhero villain. The show does have antagonists, to be sure, but as bad as Shades, Black Mariah, Diamondback, and every member of The Hand(with possibly the exception of Gao), at least they were clear villains that you could direct your ire towards.

    In lieu of the traditional hero v villain story, Jessica Jones maintains it's tone of NOT being a superhero show- it's Noir Crime drama with a super-powered woman as its central character- JJs2 opts to tell a different kind of story. Where as the first season dealt primarily with Jessica dealing with the trauma of what she suffered with Kilgrave, this season focus more on the trauma Jessica suffers from her past long before Kilgrave. The first season gave us glimpses into who Jessica was as a person, and this one takes a much deeper look into her as a character, which for the most part winds up being rather interesting. Jessica is a broken character that refuses to acknowledge that she's broken and buries her grief in booze, her work, and casual sex. This season sees her actually forced into a situation where she has to deal with her pain instead of running from it. The people closest to her, Malcom and Trish were her anchors in the first season and continue that role for much of this one until both of them eventually cease to be Jessica's sidekicks and turn into their own characters. Malcom finally gains agency and becomes his own man by the end that doesn't rely on Jessica; Eka Darville delivers a rather strong performance and remains a likeable character throughout. Rachel Taylor returns with another strong run as Trish(letting her accent noticeably slip every so often). This season we see Trish go from Jessica's strongest tether and into a downward spiral in arc that leaves you wondering if she'll come out stronger than ever or just irreparably damaged(it's a comic book show so you can probably tell which way ). We see Carrie Ann Moss become a much more emotionally vulnerable Carrie Ann Moss this season after receiving news that she is stricken with an incurable disease. Others include J.R. Ramirez as Oscar, Jessica's new building super and love interest, Terry Chen playing the incredibly unlikable and ultimately irrelevant Pryce Cheng, Callum Keith Rennie as Karl Malus(the only "villain" from the comics), and Janet McTeer delivering a surprisingly deep performance as Alisa Jones.

    The pace of the show starts it off as a rather slow burn, but by the fourth or fifth episode it begins to pick up pace and becomes incredibly hard to put down after that, though as stated before, it never rises to the level of tension from the first season. This season is all about growth for all these characters. We get to see Jessica deal with her demons and try and allow herself to want more for herself, we see Malcom grow into a fully realized character, and we see Trish go through a sort of deconstruction that may end up with a stronger pay off by the time the third season rolls around.

    Overall, while not nearly as strong as season 1, JJs2 is enjoyable enough to keep Jessica Jones up there as one of the top Marvel/Netflix shows. It rises above the Defenders, Iron Fist, and even Luke Cage at times, I would say it's on par with The Punisher; both shows deal with similar themes surrounding trauma. If anything this season gives us a look into one of the series more interesting characters and has me hopeful for the future of the Marvel/Netflix shows. Hopefully, Luke Cage continues along this path when season 2 drops this summer.    … Expand
  25. CoKronakan
    Jun 25, 2018
    7
    The lovely dark styled alcoholic PI is back with more action, but perhaps not more exciting then last time. The first quarter of season 2 has a serious pacing issue, which really breaks the immersion and the engagement with our protagonist. The action scenes are still fun to watch and amazingly shot,although not as many as in the precedent season. Also the characters inner conflicts areThe lovely dark styled alcoholic PI is back with more action, but perhaps not more exciting then last time. The first quarter of season 2 has a serious pacing issue, which really breaks the immersion and the engagement with our protagonist. The action scenes are still fun to watch and amazingly shot,although not as many as in the precedent season. Also the characters inner conflicts are very well depicted and keeps the audience entertained. Great script writing and amazing delivery from the actors, just as before and just as expected. Couple of minor typical movie mistakes made it in the final cuts, which can only be observed by the very eagle eyed viewers, and they are so insignificant that they can be easily overlooked. The plot is somewhat not as entertaining as in the 1st season, because the threat is not as high as it was in the previous one. The thrill and the rush isn't there because of this fact. But we got a lot more character centered point of view about their morals and conflicts. Overall it's good TV series and it's worth to watch if you are a marvel fan, and/or live the dark/purple styled super strong and ugly honesty of Jessica Jones.… Expand
  26. FilmFan6985
    Mar 11, 2018
    7
    Big drop from the first season but still highly watchable, Jessica Jones season 2 delivers her yet-untold but somehow very familiar narrative of how she gained her powers and a mysterious and deadly figure intricately connected to her past. Without David Tennant's Killgrave, the show is kind of out of track insofar as the comics go (except, you know, to marry her to Luke Cage.) WhatBig drop from the first season but still highly watchable, Jessica Jones season 2 delivers her yet-untold but somehow very familiar narrative of how she gained her powers and a mysterious and deadly figure intricately connected to her past. Without David Tennant's Killgrave, the show is kind of out of track insofar as the comics go (except, you know, to marry her to Luke Cage.) What Jessica could and should be doing is investigating super-powered threats, and this season does deliver in that regard. The problem is, Killgrave was such a remarkable and powerful villain (probably in Marvel's top 3) that the quality is hard to maintain and the existing threat doesn't occupy all the supporting cast (who essentially all have their own little adventures). In so far as Netflix series go, this is just under the "must watch" line of the first two Daredevil seasons and Jessica Jones's prior outing. We are not talking a Dexter level of disappointment, but hopefully next season the writers will introduce a creative and powerful villain, not this kind the super-strength soap-opera-rehash we're given (who is well acted, just, you know, poorly conceived and not David Tennant). Chances are, if you liked the first season you will enjoy this but agree that it could have been cut by 4 episodes, easily.… Expand
  27. drlowdon
    Aug 2, 2020
    6
    Jessica Jones just wants to keep to herself, but after a tragic event, she realizes that she has to face the figures from her past to understand what was done to her.

    After an excellent start Netflix Marvel universe stalled dramatically with the awful Iron Fist and the mediocre Defenders team up, and it doesn’t really recover here. Krysten Ritter is again excellent in the lead role, but    Jessica Jones just wants to keep to herself, but after a tragic event, she realizes that she has to face the figures from her past to understand what was done to her.

    After an excellent start Netflix Marvel universe stalled dramatically with the awful Iron Fist and the mediocre Defenders team up, and it doesn’t really recover here. Krysten Ritter is again excellent in the lead role, but without a strong protagonist for her to go up against the show spends too much time spinning it’s wheels and I lost interest before the season was even wrapped up...    … Expand
  28. Goo4you
    Apr 2, 2018
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I enjoyed season two but there were just too many incongruent narratives going on throughout the season that held it back from being on equal footing with its predecessor.

    The whole loss and gain narrative thread fall flat creativity as the things we loved from the prior season (and the defenders) are now suddenly removed. Hogarth, Trish, Malcolm, all relationships rotating around Jessica have been pushed aside...but still have a place in the story? A forced "B" story going forward is not good storytelling. The Gain and loss of Jessica's mother kind-of go nowhere, other than an emotional Ferris wheel (see what I did there), all the while Jessica finds a "family" through the new "super" which really has some of the worst emotional shifts I might have seen in a show in a very long time.

    Jessica's moods are also out-of-whack. I understand she drinks...a lot, but it's never very clear if her powers allow her an increased ability to handle it or not. If yes, then why bother? If no, dear lord she would look a mess! Instead, we get clean-hair/ironed t-shirts/clean clothes and an overall package that seems to say "I have a makeup team that does this to me every day."

    Another point: There was NO MENTION OF ANYTHING FROM THE DEFENDERS. Just nothing, no crossovers, no updates...nothing. The events of the defenders are apparently a vacuous hole of narration. It never happened...which might be a good thing as Iron Fist could just disappear and we'd all be fine with it.

    As a side point, David Tennant's "appearance" was pointless. It didn't add or change anything with her or her line of reasoning. In the span of one episode, she KNOWS she is no killer....but pained over this fact for literal episodes. Tennant was there because he was the best part of season one, just like the joker was put into Batman: Arkham Knight after dying in the prior game.

    If Jessica Jones gets a 3rd season, there needs to be a return to form. This a Comic Book story; it needs to at least be something rooted in the comics. Season two felt like a new IP fresh from a writing think-tank.    … Expand
  29. ozymandias79
    Mar 9, 2018
    6
    Not quite a nose dive, but definitely not as good as season 1. A lot of season 2 was padding with uninteresting story arcs. Janet McTeer was great, should have been there from ep. 1. Found myself enduring rather than watching because it got a bit too soapy at times. Some plot choices were questionable- too many to list here. Also, you can play a drinking game with how many padlocks andNot quite a nose dive, but definitely not as good as season 1. A lot of season 2 was padding with uninteresting story arcs. Janet McTeer was great, should have been there from ep. 1. Found myself enduring rather than watching because it got a bit too soapy at times. Some plot choices were questionable- too many to list here. Also, you can play a drinking game with how many padlocks and doors are broken open each episode. Some cameos from the other Marvel shows would have helped.… Expand
  30. Xan_Ryil
    Mar 13, 2018
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Season 2 is what i would call half of a season as it drops off in the mid when all the suspense is ended. From there only drama remains which is not that bad but since it has to carry the weight of useless characters, it becomes lame at time. Krysten ritter gives another screen performance just like carrie ann moss and janet mcteer. While rest of the cast were unable to make an impact while credit goes to writer who could not write their roles off the series. Eka darville's malcom has become a liability for the show which does nothing important in the story and perhaps is maintained as mandatory colored regular, also his performance is hard to digest. Series took off quite weak as rachael taylor showed no development after the incidents took place at season 1 finale and drags jassica into another case. It however gets interesting and strong untill episode 6 which ends beautifully but takes everything with it. After that series lost it's charge as an entertainer and becomes a dramatic performance collision. Two episodes in the series were work of art episode 7 and 11. Janet mcteer as alisa jones should get as many nominations as there are for supporting role as she brought on screen a mother who is also a monster. Brave, daring and human performance. Even with all the flaws and lack of interest in half of it, jessica still is marvel's 2nd best product.… Expand
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#73 Best TV Season of 2018
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#14 Most Discussed TV Season of 2018

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Metascore
70

Generally favorable reviews - based on 19 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 19
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 19
  3. Negative: 0 out of 19
  1. Vox.com
    Reviewed by: Alex Abad-Santos
    Mar 9, 2018
    60
    The journey into Jessica’s past feels like familiar territory, making the show seem less urgent and less captivating than it previously did. The back end of these 13 episodes is much more exciting and also a lot weirder (in a great way) than the first half.
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  2. Los Angeles Times
    Reviewed by: Lorraine Ali
    Mar 8, 2018
    80
    The brilliantly executed comeback of an already smart series is the perfect parable for our times.
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  3. Yahoo TV
    Reviewed by: Ken Tucker
    Mar 8, 2018
    70
    Once the opening hour catches us up on Jessica’s past and sets the stage for the new season, there are some good things here. We see more of the friendship between Jessica and Trish, and that’s good because female pals are still a TV rarity. ... The best moments of the new season are any scene that features the wonderful Janet McTeer as a mysterious new character.
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