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Generally favorable reviews- based on 1053 Ratings
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Positive: 832 out of 1053
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Mixed: 122 out of 1053
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Negative: 99 out of 1053
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Sep 30, 2016There's something about Luke cage that feels clunky. The show itself tends to drag at times, and the acting is mediocre across the board excluding some great performances. The writing could also use a little bit of work, it is hard to get through some parts, and the camerawork is dodgy at times.
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Sep 30, 2016
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Oct 4, 2016Starts full of potential with energetic characters that make things interesting, but sadly down-spirals into a boring snooze-fest.The acting quickly reminds you of an average soap opera and you will find yourself skipping scenes very often due to the endless staring and the ultra slow pace that gets annoying really fast.
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Oct 16, 2016
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Oct 12, 2016
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Oct 6, 2016A show that picks interesting topics but dives to shallow depths in exploring the ideals of Harlem and current event struggles of low income, violence plague communities. All and all, a lack luster story with a bland and poorly driven protagonist against a undeveloped antagonist that leaves you feeling unsatisfied with each episode's finish.
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Oct 2, 2016
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Oct 4, 2016I watched the first three. Suffice to say, I'm disappointed. The show lacks a compelling main character, a developed villain, and interesting action scenes. My main qualm is that Luke Cage is so impervious that when he fights, there's no tension. You know even if he's shot, he can't be hurt.
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Oct 3, 2016
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Oct 16, 2016Full of cliche's, terrible writing, the action looks phoney and the acting is mediocre. I could not get past the first 4 episodes because the show is just not worth continuing to see what happens next. Mediocre all around.
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Oct 10, 2016
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Oct 7, 2016The series actually started off pretty well but a combination of some awful script, bad casting, and questionable acting detract from what started out as an awesome series. Hopefully, the next season will correct the negatives as it's still quite an entertaining series.
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Nov 19, 2016
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Oct 3, 2016
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Oct 7, 2016Gets to about episode 7 where it's fantastic and then it takes a huge nose dive with the reveal of the main villain and his scheme. Over the course of episodes 8-13, They draw out a story that could be told in 3 episodes instead of 6 and it goes from being well paced to painfully slow and uninteresting.
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Oct 11, 2016
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Oct 23, 2016After watching a few episodes of this series it looked promising entertainment but towards the end the writing is so bad that it makes me say "really??!?!?". It's a shame :/
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Dec 27, 2017The dialogue is painfully bad. I appreciate the effort put into the setting, but even that's not stellar, and can't overcome the terrible deficiencies in the writing.
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Oct 23, 2016This review contains spoilers, click expand to view.
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Apr 18, 2017
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Apr 12, 2017Usually i don't like this type of TV Shows with Super Heroes but this one surprised me. Interesting character Luke Cage is but everybody else could be better. The story was a bit boring and the "bad guys" were not that impressive. Let't wait on the next seasons
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Aug 30, 2017Solid! Enjoyable. Mike Colter portrays a consistent, solid, relatable character. Feels very distinct vs the other "Defender" series. I think Iron Fist tried to go with a similar vibe, but failed. Strong supporting cast.
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Overall, the show could have used a little tightening (it might be time to rethink the 13-episode model, which Daredevil's second season ought to have already proven), and episodes can lag a little bit in the middle, but it's an enjoyable ride.
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Despite its languid narrative style, Luke Cage is doing many fascinating things. Its mood and visual aesthetic are as well-honed as the perfectly bleak Jessica Jones; its action scenes, when they arrive, are brutal and swift; and its lead performers are uniformly terrific, most of all Mike Colter as Cage, who wrings endless charisma from his character’s resolute stoicism.
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These shows are character studies. They are methodical and well-orchestrated. Both are a joy to watch and savor.