Marvel's Luke Cage

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Season 1
  • Network: Netflix
  • Series Premiere Date: Sep 30, 2016
Season #: 2, 1
User Score
8.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 1053 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 832 out of 1053
  2. Mixed: 122 out of 1053
  3. Negative: 99 out of 1053
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  1. Daigoust
    May 26, 2018
    3
    -Trilha sonora perfeita.
    -Ator principal sem carisma.
    -Cenas de ação não chegam aos pé do Demolidor. -Drama/Roteiro nao chega aos pés de Jessica Jones? -Vilão "esquecível" e sem desafio. (exceção para Boca de Algodão que eu adorei) -Cultura, História e Situação do Negro, Racismo e Preconceito mal explorado (um ótimo exemplo de que se pode fazer bem feito é Beast of No Nation)    -Trilha sonora perfeita.
    -Ator principal sem carisma.
    -Cenas de ação não chegam aos pé do Demolidor.
    -Drama/Roteiro nao chega aos pés de Jessica Jones?
    -Vilão "esquecível" e sem desafio. (exceção para Boca de Algodão que eu adorei)
    -Cultura, História e Situação do Negro, Racismo e Preconceito mal explorado (um ótimo exemplo de que se pode fazer bem feito é Beast of No Nation)

    Conclusão: Não é totalmente ruim, seriado poder ser salvo numa segunda temporada com um vilão de verdade, um desafio de verdade, senas melhores de luta, um script/roteiro genial e, pelo amor de deus, matar o cascavel nos primeiros 5 minutos do primeiro ep. da segunda temporada.    … Expand
  2. Percula
    Nov 15, 2016
    8
    This series offers a great presentation of Harlem but then suffers in its second half when it makes you remember more and more that it's based on a comic. At least that would be my explanation for the weirdness of the antagonist.
  3. BeerNinjaUK
    Mar 29, 2017
    8
    Most of the time I loved it, the dark story, the cool characters but at the same time, it could be a little cheesy. Still worth a watch if you like The Marvel Universe.
  4. JustP
    Mar 19, 2017
    7
    Pros: Great soundtrack, ok-to-good acting, Visually compelling, the story isn't too bad either.

    Cons: the final fight scenes are underwhelming as is the main villain, the writing is cringe-worthy at times.
  5. JokerMeGreen
    Mar 24, 2017
    8
    Just finished watching Luke Cage and I gotta say I'm impressed on how the story was delivered throughout each episode. Never had I been "bored" , or feel that the characters lack "charisma". Each character for me was interesting and easy to connect with as the story progress and the soundtrack was a perfect touch.
  6. 7ShadesOfEffort
    Apr 18, 2017
    4
    This series had a great potential to be some kind of mix of Daredevil and The Wire but it's totally ruined by flat boring characters, crappy script (including both plot and dialogues), flaccid action and, the most of all, insanely terrible pacing. It feels like a huge filler with 3 or maybe 5 really great moments.
    Talking about great moments, I strongly appreciate main villain's authentic    This series had a great potential to be some kind of mix of Daredevil and The Wire but it's totally ruined by flat boring characters, crappy script (including both plot and dialogues), flaccid action and, the most of all, insanely terrible pacing. It feels like a huge filler with 3 or maybe 5 really great moments.
    Talking about great moments, I strongly appreciate main villain's authentic look: something that finally doesn't look like dirty mess of padded rubber strips (ironically, MCU's best title Daredevil suffers from this problem the most).

    3 out of 7: meh.    … Expand
  7. MiguelSoares14
    Apr 12, 2017
    5
    Usually 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
  8. Aloxb3
    Oct 23, 2017
    10
    Essa série é simplesmente FODA! Todos os atores são perfeitos para os personagem, a fotografia é excelente, a direção, edição e trilha sonora são sem palavras (não consigo imaginar melhor!), além de todas as referências ao Harlem e a cultura negra como um todo incluindo algumas falas que refletem sentimentos reais, não pela visão de quem está na série mas de quem esta assistindo. Por maisEssa série é simplesmente FODA! Todos os atores são perfeitos para os personagem, a fotografia é excelente, a direção, edição e trilha sonora são sem palavras (não consigo imaginar melhor!), além de todas as referências ao Harlem e a cultura negra como um todo incluindo algumas falas que refletem sentimentos reais, não pela visão de quem está na série mas de quem esta assistindo. Por mais que vc procure não há erros nesse trabalho, portanto, ASSISTA! ;P… Expand
  9. GreedyPete69000
    Aug 30, 2017
    6
    Solid! 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.
  10. JLuis_001
    Sep 6, 2018
    7
    Can somebody explain how a medium comic book show with a very uncharismatic protagonist gets rid of his best villain and character in the middle of the season?
    Another series that extends its stay and the 13 episodes feels too many.
  11. CatastropheGame
    Sep 28, 2017
    7
    I loved this show so much, It was very entertaining and I couldn't get enough of the ideas and story behind it, the problem with the show and the reason It's not a 10/10 for me, a couple actors were very bad and didn't play the part that well, the story was dragged on for so long and I felt that so many incident's could have happened a lot quicker than they did, there were also pointlessI loved this show so much, It was very entertaining and I couldn't get enough of the ideas and story behind it, the problem with the show and the reason It's not a 10/10 for me, a couple actors were very bad and didn't play the part that well, the story was dragged on for so long and I felt that so many incident's could have happened a lot quicker than they did, there were also pointless scenes where random people would die and they didn't really matter that much to the story, I loved the show but theirs problems with it, Iron fist was better.… Expand
  12. hitzestau
    Jul 6, 2018
    8
    After a rather disappointing first season, the producer really nailed it this time around. They have an excellent cast and the storylines are nicely intertwined and have a few surprises in store. I really hope that there will be a third season.
  13. Allanbaxter
    Oct 20, 2018
    3
    I was really looking forward to Luck Cage on Netflix. But alas I was disappointed quite a bit. As Elvis sang. A little less conversation, a little more action, please. I just could not get excited about any of the characters and it started feeling like a soap opera around the 3rd episode. I can't even bring myself to even try watching season 2.
  14. Adelthorne
    Oct 16, 2018
    3
    Compared to Daredevil or Jessica Jones its weak. Better then Iron fist though;)
  15. ShadowKat69
    Mar 9, 2019
    10
    Neat show, my family and I have fun watching it, we enjoyed the characters, the action and all the other stuff that was going on.
    I was disappointed that they killed off cottonmouth, it felt too soon and I was hoping they'd do more with him but Diamondback, Mariah and Bushmaster weren't bad villains so my disappoint wasn't long-lived though I never really like it all that much when they    Neat show, my family and I have fun watching it, we enjoyed the characters, the action and all the other stuff that was going on.
    I was disappointed that they killed off cottonmouth, it felt too soon and I was hoping they'd do more with him but Diamondback, Mariah and Bushmaster weren't bad villains so my disappoint wasn't long-lived though I never really like it all that much when they kill off comic characters (even though I'm usually all like dude just kill him/her it will stop them from hurting others better than the justice system you dumb f*@# so at times I kinda get what I never really wanted)    … Expand
  16. Larian
    Apr 4, 2019
    10
    Hands down one of the best of the Netflixs marvel shows, if not THE BEST. well written, well acted and true to the original comics. a home run!
  17. geewah
    Jan 6, 2021
    7
    Does follow some predictable tropes but a solid and entertaining entry into the MCU.
  18. Dimocracy
    Jul 6, 2023
    9
    A lot of people don't like this series, but I really like it, that's what I think.
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#42 Best TV Season of 2016
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#5 Most Discussed TV Season of 2016
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#43 Most Shared TV Season of 2016

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Metascore
79

Generally favorable reviews - based on 30 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 29 out of 30
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 30
  3. Negative: 0 out of 30
  1. Under The Radar
    Reviewed by: Ryan E.C. Hamm
    Oct 18, 2016
    70
    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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  2. The Atlantic
    Reviewed by: David Sims
    Oct 6, 2016
    70
    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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  3. The Lincoln Journal Star
    Reviewed by: Jeff Korbelik
    Oct 3, 2016
    100
    These shows are character studies. They are methodical and well-orchestrated. Both are a joy to watch and savor.
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