Marvel's The Defenders

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Season 1
  • Network: Netflix
  • Series Premiere Date: Aug 18, 2017
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7.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 433 Ratings

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  1. Dubeau
    Aug 20, 2017
    7
    Reply: I just though that Danny had those poor lines to recite of a boyish naive billionaire. Which made him arrogant and stupid. I though the way the team came together was fine and fun. The acting of Elektra was better this time. Stick was just plain predictable. However, if the combat scene were better one vs one, they were really poor when in group. The director had no clue how to shotReply: I just though that Danny had those poor lines to recite of a boyish naive billionaire. Which made him arrogant and stupid. I though the way the team came together was fine and fun. The acting of Elektra was better this time. Stick was just plain predictable. However, if the combat scene were better one vs one, they were really poor when in group. The director had no clue how to shot them together, exception of the last battle where they did a fair effort. Most of the time the combat scenes with multiples were one vs one edited together, instead of making a larger fight and point of view. Also too dark at times. Otherwise it was fun to watch, but too much debate about just everything, and too much side characters.… Expand
  2. kristen58
    Aug 29, 2017
    8
    I debated if I wanted to watch this for a few days. I was really skeptical if it was worth it, I really only cared about Daredevil. I didn't care for Jessica Jones or Iron Fist and haven't had time to watch much of Luke Cage yet. I was pleased to find that while The Defenders does attempt to focus on the stories of all four, if you had to name who was written as the protagonist, itI debated if I wanted to watch this for a few days. I was really skeptical if it was worth it, I really only cared about Daredevil. I didn't care for Jessica Jones or Iron Fist and haven't had time to watch much of Luke Cage yet. I was pleased to find that while The Defenders does attempt to focus on the stories of all four, if you had to name who was written as the protagonist, it would be Daredevil/Matt Murdoch. I was thinking I would watch an episode or two, but it drew me in and I binged the whole season in two days. I wouldn't say it's the best written thing on TV (I rolled my eyes a few times at more far fetched scenarios), but it really draws you in. Great show if you're looking for something to binge. I kept thinking about it between episodes and had to finish the rest of the season, now wishing there were more than 8 episodes. I thought there was a really nice balance between character development and their stories and action/suspense. Imo, it could have used more comic relief, (there was a little bit here and there, but it was minimal), since I don't like it when shows/movies are overly dark/serious, but I could deal with it. Daredevil is a fascinating character, and I really loved watching him again, even when he does have some friends along for the ride, haha.… Expand
  3. Destrath
    Aug 22, 2017
    8
    While nowhere near perfect, this season was thoroughly enjoyable by anyone who's been a fan of Netflix's Marvel shows since the beginning. The villains could have been fleshed out better, the side characters could have been handled a little better than throwing them into a box together and shaking it up, and the chemistry between the 4 defenders felt a little off. Or rather, theWhile nowhere near perfect, this season was thoroughly enjoyable by anyone who's been a fan of Netflix's Marvel shows since the beginning. The villains could have been fleshed out better, the side characters could have been handled a little better than throwing them into a box together and shaking it up, and the chemistry between the 4 defenders felt a little off. Or rather, the chemistry between Daredevil and everyone else in the show felt off, or forced. The other three heroes meshed well eventually.
    The plot was good but not great. The fighting scenes were great, but never felt like there was much consequence attached to them. A lot of people complained that the show started slow, but that's a given when you're forcing 4 strangers together into an heroic situation.
    Essentially, while this season will never be "must watch" tv, it was still a great way to spend a couple lazy afternoons. Very entertaining despite it's flaws!    … Expand
  4. IhateDiabloIII
    Aug 23, 2017
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I'm concerned this family of Marvel shows will ultimately fall victim to the apparent Netflix mandate that not every show can be a hit and some shows are intentionally doomed to be cancelled after 2-3 seasons from the start. Exhibit 1A - insert your unnecessarily mediocre element of the show here ______. My biggest criticisms are not of the major heroes but the villains, especially Madame Gao. If you have followed her trajectory from Daredevil to Iron Fist to the Defenders, her abilities and characterization have been depicted with wild inconsistency, which is more an issue of the writing than anything else. In her first Daredevil episodes she is depicted as an evil little badass, then for most of Iron Fist she's depicted as a feeble old woman who can't defend herself in a fight, then in Defenders she suddenly has badass mystical powers again (based on the fight scenes). The actress playing this role must be thoroughly exasperated with the material by this point, or she's just happy to be getting a paycheck, who knows. And Sigourney Weaver, not Finn Jones, is by far the biggest disappointment in this show. She's clearly way too old to be doing action movies or shows at this point, and the one fight scene she tried to do is almost embarrassing to watch (like a senior citizen taking their first ever self defense class). Speaking of Finn Jones, my impression is that he must have watched all of Iron Fist season 1 over a big tub of ice cream while crying in his basement, realized certain things he was doing wrong, then made certain mechanical changes to his Defenders performance, because he was, overall, way less annoying and painful to watch than in Iron Fist, especially in his scenes with Luke Cage, which were mostly fun. He still has a lot of work to do, if Netflix gives him the opportunity, but he's definitely trending in the right direction with this character.

    So Netflix - at least one more season please! And like 10 more seasons of Jessica Jones.    … Expand
  5. CineAutoctono
    Oct 7, 2017
    7
    "Marvel's The Defenders" was a simple and daring series, Daredevil, Jessica Jones, Luke Cage and Iron Fist, protagonists of this new series that since the first chapter has been good, after they joined everyone was improving, history and characters were very good, this new series of Netflix-Marvel brought us more surprises.
  6. AllanBarbosa
    Aug 29, 2017
    7
    The first 3 episodes remember very much Daredevil what is a great point, but after the third, the show transforms into a "PUNCHEST Show" without a good connection and a script, A "Tamed" Daredevil, "Badass" JJ, "Bulletproof" Luke Cage and a "A shallower who has become a better character" Iron Fist, turned "Marvel's The Defenders" imperfect and running. Although, the comedy, action and theThe first 3 episodes remember very much Daredevil what is a great point, but after the third, the show transforms into a "PUNCHEST Show" without a good connection and a script, A "Tamed" Daredevil, "Badass" JJ, "Bulletproof" Luke Cage and a "A shallower who has become a better character" Iron Fist, turned "Marvel's The Defenders" imperfect and running. Although, the comedy, action and the entire group scenes, are very good, but does not reach the feet of all other Marvel-Netflix series excluding "Marvel's Iron Fist".… Expand
  7. Spydar71
    Sep 15, 2017
    8
    I liked this story a lot. Great ending. I liked how they pulled the four stories together and closed off some story lines and opened up new ones to come. Glad to see Misty finally lost her arm, which means the Misty Knight we love is soon to appear. Can't wait. Personally I think Iron Fist should become more of a supporting role and be replaced by the Daughters of the Dragon instead.I liked this story a lot. Great ending. I liked how they pulled the four stories together and closed off some story lines and opened up new ones to come. Glad to see Misty finally lost her arm, which means the Misty Knight we love is soon to appear. Can't wait. Personally I think Iron Fist should become more of a supporting role and be replaced by the Daughters of the Dragon instead. Both of those women are great actors and deserving of their own story line, still within the realm of The Defenders. Wouldn't shake anything up to bad, just hurt Finn's ego some.… Expand
  8. raorian
    Aug 18, 2017
    7
    nobody is expecting a masterpiece watching this. could be better

    Jessica and daredevil are great
    luke is ok
    fist is boring
    electra is just as terrible as she was in daredevil
  9. Renwicke
    Aug 19, 2017
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. While I did enjoy The Defenders, it wasn't nearly as epic as it should have been. Granted, character development and all the in between fight scene elements have been some of the stronger points across the Marvel Netflix shows, but many of those scenes seem to drag on here. Sure, we need to establish where these characters are emotionally as we haven't seen a few in awhile, but that should have been taken care of by the end of episode 2. I kept repeating Ken Watanabe's most notable and memed quote from 2014's Godzilla, “let them fight,” throughout this series. When we do get the fight scenes, it really is awesome to see our 4 heroes throw down as they are truly bad ass together. We really should have had at least one more epic fight scene though. As far as the main villain, while I'm a huge Sigourney Weaver fan and was excited to have her join the universe, I just never got the “big bad/leader of The Hand” vibe from her. So, moving on from the negative: The female cast besides Ritter's Jessica Jones nails it as they have done thus far, the banter of the 4 heroes is exactly what you would expect, the 2 big fight scenes are awesome, we establish the beginnings of the great Danny Rand/Luke Cage friendship notable in the comics, Colleen Wing.......Colleen Wing, and everything gets set up for the future rather nicely. Although it seems like I had more to say negatively, I did enjoy the series, I just wanted more. Too bad we all will have to wait awhile to see all 4 heroes together, but I'm sure the next go around will have the elements most people would have liked this time around. It may not have been the strongest series thus far, but it serves as a good and necessary installment in the Marvel/Netflix universe.… Expand
  10. SexiPlexi
    Aug 28, 2017
    9
    Metacritic has obviously been tainted and paid off by some company....how on earth did they give This a 63 it obviously a straight 80-90 show....Guardians Vol 2 only 67 at least deserves a 75......then they gave Get Shorty & Mr. Mercedes absolute terrible nonsense 71's...The Leftovers got a 98 when it was more like a 70 tops, They gave The Americans a 94 that is so wrong.....Metacritic isMetacritic has obviously been tainted and paid off by some company....how on earth did they give This a 63 it obviously a straight 80-90 show....Guardians Vol 2 only 67 at least deserves a 75......then they gave Get Shorty & Mr. Mercedes absolute terrible nonsense 71's...The Leftovers got a 98 when it was more like a 70 tops, They gave The Americans a 94 that is so wrong.....Metacritic is a mess a useless site that can not be trusted....never using Metacritic ever again… Expand
  11. ProdigyTofi
    Aug 21, 2017
    8
    I thoroughly enjoyed The Defenders. The writers stayed true to the comics and the fight scenes were incredible, even with the characters that lack martial art skills like Luke Cage and Jessica Jones. However, Danny Rand consistently annoys me with his apparent lack of common sense and selfishness, and although sensible in making him the central ploy to the plot , the writers should haveI thoroughly enjoyed The Defenders. The writers stayed true to the comics and the fight scenes were incredible, even with the characters that lack martial art skills like Luke Cage and Jessica Jones. However, Danny Rand consistently annoys me with his apparent lack of common sense and selfishness, and although sensible in making him the central ploy to the plot , the writers should have made his character wiser.… Expand
  12. extremeprey
    Aug 18, 2017
    7
    Thought this was a solid season overall.
    Just a quick rundown on my thoughts of the characters and their own shows:
    Thought Daredevil Seasons 1 & 2 were brilliant and Jesica Jones managed to leap up their alongside the two. Luke Cage was a fun watch but suffers from an overdue stay and all in all, I'll admit it, I liked Iron Fist. I wouldn't say it was anything great but it was as fun as    Thought this was a solid season overall.
    Just a quick rundown on my thoughts of the characters and their own shows:
    Thought Daredevil Seasons 1 & 2 were brilliant and Jesica Jones managed to leap up their alongside the two. Luke Cage was a fun watch but suffers from an overdue stay and all in all, I'll admit it, I liked Iron Fist. I wouldn't say it was anything great but it was as fun as Luke Cage.
    So how are they all together? Pretty darn good. If you like Daredevil then you'll be satisfied and the same can be said for Jessica Jones, Luke Cage and Iron Fist. This show manages to bring their strengths and weaknesses in a fun package although I will say the first four episodes could've easily shrunk down to one. With that being said give it a watch if you've had fun in this universe before!    … Expand
  13. TheQuietGamer
    Sep 4, 2017
    7
    The long-awaited culmination of Netflix's four show slice of the MCU is finally here. While it's great to see these heroes finally unite after a combination of five seasons worth of build up, it's going to be no secret some mistakes were made along the way. While this is still guaranteed to entertain anyone who has been keeping up to this point, one can't help but wonder if theseThe long-awaited culmination of Netflix's four show slice of the MCU is finally here. While it's great to see these heroes finally unite after a combination of five seasons worth of build up, it's going to be no secret some mistakes were made along the way. While this is still guaranteed to entertain anyone who has been keeping up to this point, one can't help but wonder if these characters should have come together to face a threat that's a little more interesting and left a lot of their excess baggage at home in their own shows.

    Where the series really succeeds is in it's depiction of the characters. Danny Rand is so much more enjoyable here than he was in Iron Fist. Finn Jones gives a much better performance and while Danny still has those moments of spoiled entitlement, the fact that he has to share the spotlight with others makes him so much less grating. Jessica Jones is also notably improved here. Krysten Ritter feels like a better fit for the character than she did before. Something that may also be due to the shorter running time and work alongside other leads. Much Finn Jones a lot of her inadequacies aren't so pronounced. Colter and Cox are just as fantastic as ever. Everyone has remarkable chemistry and it's a blast to watch them interact. Jones and Colter are so great together I honestly wouldn't mind seeing a Luke Cage and Iron Fist spin-off. Cox and Ritter are also great, seemingly allowing their characters to find a real friendship. I also wouldn't mind seeing those two team up again. Of course Colt and Ritter are just as perfect together as they were back in JJ. When are their characters getting back together already?

    The action has also taken a huge step forward. This is an area where Daredevil and to a lesser extent Luke Cage haven't really struggled the way the other two series have. It's nice to see Jessica Jones throw some punches and actually use that super strength of hers for more than just awkwardly flipping people. Danny Rand now actually feels believable as a master of martial arts. The choreography remains great throughout, even if it's a little more sloppy in the last few episodes. It's also weird to see Luke Cage take such a beating. They totally nerfed him.

    Where The Defenders fails to learn from it's predecessors is in it's writing and storytelling. The fact that this is a mini-series and only consists of 8-episodes means that something is always happening. Unfortunately, weak villains and a bland plot mean that it isn't always interesting. While giving an excellent performance, Sigourney Weaver and the rest of the leaders of "The Hand" hardly feel threatening or compelling. While far from new territory for DD and Iron Fist, Luke Cage and Jessica Jones feel rather out of place in a story involving so much mysticism. Things are fine at first. We get treated to a lot of great character moments as we catch up on what these heroes have been through between season of their individual shows, and watching them come together to fight a mysterious menace is initially very compelling. However, as the mini-series rushes towards it's conclusion things start to fall apart. Things get ridiculous to the point of being outright dumb at times, and we realize just how lame the threat to New York actually is. It also feels like the writers tried way too hard to shoehorn in the side-characters from each series, adding to that somewhat bloated feeling.

    The Defenders series does seem to have learned somethings from it's predecessors, but at the same time keeps a lot of their flaws. As a result this isn't going to bring the same level of satisfaction that first Avengers movie did back in 2012. Yet, enough of each series individual strengths come together to ensure that there is still a good time to be had. If you've enjoyed yourself up to this point, you aren't likely to stop now.

    7.9/10    … Expand
  14. macboru
    Aug 18, 2017
    9
    In terms of both character and story, Defenders season 1 rates somewhere between DD season 2 and JJ season 1. There are story beats character development for each hero's fanbase, and those who have recently re-watched previous seasons will be rewarded in seeing various threads come together. There were moments that left me scratching my head (and I believe that Sigourney Weaver wasIn terms of both character and story, Defenders season 1 rates somewhere between DD season 2 and JJ season 1. There are story beats character development for each hero's fanbase, and those who have recently re-watched previous seasons will be rewarded in seeing various threads come together. There were moments that left me scratching my head (and I believe that Sigourney Weaver was horribly miscast here), but the the through-line was logical and the story held together. Moreover, the actors were a delight - especially when the principal characters came together. Like the previous entries in the Marvel/Netflix shows, I will enjoy watching this again.… Expand
  15. ultimasmit
    Aug 18, 2017
    9
    Frankly, I do not understand all the hate coming towards this show. Most people are judging this as a movie while this show aims for better pacing and ends up having no "nothing" episode like all of the other shows. It made me like Danny Rand for one which is an achievement in itself. The fights were will choreographed and some are in contention for the best throughout Marvel Netflix.Frankly, I do not understand all the hate coming towards this show. Most people are judging this as a movie while this show aims for better pacing and ends up having no "nothing" episode like all of the other shows. It made me like Danny Rand for one which is an achievement in itself. The fights were will choreographed and some are in contention for the best throughout Marvel Netflix. However, sometimes some glaring issues come up, such as the prop swords looking incredibly obvious, some blood effects, some music choices and some of the gore just doesn't make sense.

    However, throughout this, it remains incredibly enjoyable and the characters shine throughout. Most of the jokes land, the mystery is fairly gripping, the twists work and make complete logical sense.
    SPOILER ALERT:
    I really do wish they user Sigourney Weaver more because she was really effective as was the Japanese dude, hopefully though Gao can carry the baton.    … Expand
  16. JorgeLestre
    Aug 20, 2017
    8
    Defenders is weaker than expected, but it's still top-notch entertainment from Marvel. We could only hope for an improved second season and for a better look at the badass villains.
  17. VaaderDj19
    Aug 20, 2017
    8
    I think the show is getting an unfair rating by the critics. It's exactly what the Avengers would be if it were a TV show but toned down to an extent. If you think back after finishing binge watching it, you can think that the plot was flimsy, but while you're watching it the action is plentiful enough to keep you invested and it doesn't meander into convoluted character development thatI think the show is getting an unfair rating by the critics. It's exactly what the Avengers would be if it were a TV show but toned down to an extent. If you think back after finishing binge watching it, you can think that the plot was flimsy, but while you're watching it the action is plentiful enough to keep you invested and it doesn't meander into convoluted character development that used to break Marvel spell.
    Let's be honest, Jessica Jones and too some extent Daredevil are outliers in the Marvel Universe and there is no way Netflix can get every Defender to have gritty realistic storylines. Also imagine having an ensemble of Nolan batman heroes, doesn't work.

    The Defenders is a great weekend Marvel Binge and am looking forward to the Punisher!    … Expand
  18. bigbro29
    Aug 20, 2017
    8
    I must admit I wasn't sure about this show going in but now that I have gotten started watching I love it I cant wait to see what happens from episode to episode if I could give a word of caution at all it would be to keep young kids away these heros have incretibly dark pasts and they really arnt meant for kids they have been in prison are heavy drinkers and sometimes act more like aI must admit I wasn't sure about this show going in but now that I have gotten started watching I love it I cant wait to see what happens from episode to episode if I could give a word of caution at all it would be to keep young kids away these heros have incretibly dark pasts and they really arnt meant for kids they have been in prison are heavy drinkers and sometimes act more like a 'suiside squad; type heros than your average hero so that's my take on this show and its fantastic… Expand
  19. Direwolf73
    Aug 21, 2017
    8
    The biggest fault I really had with this series was it seemed too short. Would loved to have been a bit longer. That said I feel it was just right and gave me tons of stuff to love from top to bottom. Each character shined but I have to say Krysten Ritter's Jessica Jones still is the best of the four. She chews up every scene she is in!
  20. avr50
    Aug 21, 2017
    7
    It´s not bad. The defenders is not the best marvel and netflix collaboration product that offered us. But, it is still entertaining. If you know well our four protagonist, you will enjoy it, but if this kind of tv show that you don´t enjoy that much, it will be kind of bad. To me, it could be better.
  21. alejandro970
    Sep 10, 2017
    8
    One of most recent bets of Marvel/Netflix; a sort of Avengers integrated for working class heroes: Daredevil, Luke Cage, Iron Fist and Jessica Jones in a dysfunctional team. The action sequences and the plot makes enough for make it worth.
  22. ManWithoutFear
    Aug 18, 2017
    10
    Loved it. Start to finish this kept my attention. After the disappointment that was Iron Fist (the portrayal itself), I have to admit he was great in this!
    I loved the chemistry between Luke and Danny as it teases their friendship in the future as "Heroes for Hire". Charlie Cox as Matt Murdock/Daredevil was amazing as always and so was Jessica Jones. I really loved Luke Cage in this, he    Loved it. Start to finish this kept my attention. After the disappointment that was Iron Fist (the portrayal itself), I have to admit he was great in this!
    I loved the chemistry between Luke and Danny as it teases their friendship in the future as "Heroes for Hire". Charlie Cox as Matt Murdock/Daredevil was amazing as always and so was Jessica Jones. I really loved Luke Cage in this, he was a great addition! The Hand was known to be a weaker link in the past, but here we finally get a more in depth story and their motives are so clear now.

    In the end the Defenders throw a punch powerful enough to break through it's limits and it ties loose ends perfectly, whilst making us want more. I'm really excited for Season 3 of Daredevil most of all. But nonetheless they were all perfect.

    10/10    … Expand
  23. marcmyworks
    Aug 21, 2017
    8
    Marvel's The Defenders gets better as the series progresses, especially with the addition of the excellent Sigourney Weaver. Though some of the computer graphics are cheesy, and Iron Fist remains to be as annoyingly bratty as he was in his season, the all-star cast proves that you can have an 'Avengers' worthy TV show, without the budget.
  24. MorphVGX
    Aug 19, 2017
    9
    My expectations for this show were high. And it did not disappoint. All characters had their own feel and it was very interesting to watch them interact. All characters shine equally. They all have strong and weak traits. Good amount of secondary characters from each show (lot of pretty ladies!) are nice to see together. There is a ton of good action, including fights among the four.My expectations for this show were high. And it did not disappoint. All characters had their own feel and it was very interesting to watch them interact. All characters shine equally. They all have strong and weak traits. Good amount of secondary characters from each show (lot of pretty ladies!) are nice to see together. There is a ton of good action, including fights among the four. Some fights were a bit chaotic and could have more drama. Nevertheless, an enjoyable show for fans of all of the series.… Expand
  25. BlazetheWizard
    Aug 18, 2017
    10
    The Defenders throw a powerful jaw-breaking punch with a few unexpected twists.
    Each "hero" serves a role in this series and while some are overshadowed by others. They are all equally presented in terms of relevancy.
    Plus...Iron Fist is a better character in this and that's a plus.
  26. Yoel1995
    Aug 19, 2017
    9
    The series begins slowly but when the four protagonists meet the series improves a lot.
    I love the color changes according to the character and the cast is great.
    The only bad thing is that they give much importance to Iron Fist and very little to the other characters, especially they miss Jessica Jones and Luke Cage.
    Overall very good.
  27. RyanZhao
    Aug 19, 2017
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Pretty good i think, but emmm could be better.

    Its kind of fascinating in the beginning of the show for seeing four heroes uniting together. Full of great suspense especially before the episode 4. I mean the pace is really compatible with the former Marvel Netflix series and the action scenes are pretty outstanding(although not as good as DD series).However, After episode 5, the clues become a little messy and complicated, which leads to a wield pace of the latter part of this show. The ending is a little bit disappointing but acceptable. How can DD and Electra fighting while making out with each other??? It's a little bit confusing. Maybe I need more explanations and groundwork before that sudden spark between the two of them. (just personal idea)

    As for the casting, Daredevil, good as always; Jessica Jones, this series makes me love her more; Luke Cage and Iron Fist, not so interested but is OKAY.

    Maybe some of the plots doesn't make sense ,but anyway....I am just excited about 4 of them uniting together and the deeper exploitation of their personalities as well as the deeper insights into the relationship between their own friends. So I'd like to say, regardless of the logicality of certain scenes, this TV show have accomplished its mission.

    Totally, its a good show with respectable acting as well as fascinating and nervous story line with a few flaws which is acceptable since after all, it is the very first time for Marvels TV shows to unite a bunch of heroes in one story.    … Expand
  28. AthanasiosT
    Sep 3, 2017
    9
    Combines the best parts of the four heroes' stories, stays dark and violent with good directing and photography. Maybe focused a little too much on the fighting part and a little too less on the characters, but still one very good show.
  29. AceTrigger94
    Aug 18, 2017
    10
    I love seeing all of these characters together. This show is a three-years process in the making and it was totally worth it. Iron Fist is good in this show too.
  30. mrmonster
    Aug 20, 2017
    10
    The Defenders is absolutely perfect. I would not say it is my favorite Marvel-Netflix show (that's still Daredevil) but it is close. If you have been watching the Marvel-Netflix shows so far, you will enjoy this.
  31. ClassicLight
    Aug 19, 2017
    10
    I truly enjoyed the Defenders. Finn (Iron Fist) is the stand out in this series, alongside Dare Devil. Jones acting and fighting were up to par, if not better then DD. He is definitely hitting his stride now. A must watch for any Marvel or superhero fan. Don't listen to critics, the quality and pacing of Defenders is amazing and far exceeds any DC/WB shows out there.
  32. sebastian4815
    Aug 21, 2017
    10
    Not even racist and boring Luke Cage can ruin this masterpiece. The TV show is awesome and most likely one of the best TV show this year. Fight scenes are superior to most other TV shows and story and characters are interesting. LC is once again boring and racist but IF, DD and JJ are all perfect.
  33. MrNikitaTV
    Aug 21, 2017
    7
    Защитники- почему на него посыпалось столько хейта, которого он не заслуживает я не знаю. В целом это годный сериал в котором есть как и косяки, так и годные моменты. Вот за что можно поругать это за ужасные сцены драки. Сериал нормальный на один раз хорошо зайдет. На этот сериал возлагали большие надежды, но они почему-то не окупились.Защитники- почему на него посыпалось столько хейта, которого он не заслуживает я не знаю. В целом это годный сериал в котором есть как и косяки, так и годные моменты. Вот за что можно поругать это за ужасные сцены драки. Сериал нормальный на один раз хорошо зайдет. На этот сериал возлагали большие надежды, но они почему-то не окупились.
  34. DoritoDoggo77
    Aug 21, 2017
    7
    Marvel's The Defenders, may have been not as good as expected, but still a a solid plot, action, and the excitement of seeing the characters together on screen. I would place The Defenders better than Daredevil season 2 and Iron fist, taking the 4th best Marvel Netflix show.
  35. Truejustice
    May 7, 2021
    8
    superior to all CW garbage TV shows MCU once again prove to be a true and only king when it comes to superhero series... like with movies
    Defenders are almost pure masterpiece and awesome TV show that combine four awesome characters in epic story. 8/10
  36. ukrScorpion
    Aug 17, 2018
    7
    I big fan daredevil series
    I love Luke cage and iron fist
    Awesome Punisher and good jessica jones
    But Defenders soooo boring and sooooo slow 1-5 series
    Buut 6-8 series is good
  37. gtwist
    Nov 26, 2017
    8
    Marvel's The Defenders was an extremely entertaining mash-up of all of Netflix's characters that we love. Everyone is in there prime, and the action was awesome! Sigourney Weavers performance was very strong, but her character was lacking. Still a great season, and makes up for Iron Fist's first season.
  38. Notachild
    Nov 22, 2017
    7
    A somewhat good TV show that brings a compelling story but lacks in delivery and scen to scen writing. You could not be super stoked about this show if you watched all of it. About 40% of the show is quite boring and the production quality feels somewhat homemade.
  39. MarvelJoe
    Mar 13, 2018
    8
    It's a good show and I understand the story but the show does has some flaws. Iron Fist character and how slow the story is and how I not expected. I did feel a little disappointed but fight scenes were good and Iron Fist does get better in this show but by better I mean "his fast pacing fighting" and yes he's still a thundering dumbass and hot tempered like in the Iron Fist show which toIt's a good show and I understand the story but the show does has some flaws. Iron Fist character and how slow the story is and how I not expected. I did feel a little disappointed but fight scenes were good and Iron Fist does get better in this show but by better I mean "his fast pacing fighting" and yes he's still a thundering dumbass and hot tempered like in the Iron Fist show which to me doesn't describe his character. At the end, it was kinda unwatchable after watching it. To me, it's a solid 80 good but unforgettable.… Expand
  40. saltydog99
    Aug 5, 2019
    7
    The defenders was one of my most anticipated shows of 2017 and for the most part it did not disappoint. The show has a little more pop and flair than its predecessors and the characters riff off each other well and that is its main strength. Daredevil and Jessica Jones work great together and both actors play their roles brilliantly. Iron fist and Luke cage work together okay, but they areThe defenders was one of my most anticipated shows of 2017 and for the most part it did not disappoint. The show has a little more pop and flair than its predecessors and the characters riff off each other well and that is its main strength. Daredevil and Jessica Jones work great together and both actors play their roles brilliantly. Iron fist and Luke cage work together okay, but they are still hindered by Finn jones's constantly misguided performance. Jones is a good actor but he just does not capture a well liked and fun Danny Rand. The main villain in Alexandra Reid is fairly interesting and she leads the show with mystery. The casting of Weaver was a perfect choice and her character thrives because of it. The other hand leaders are all interesting and cool and all very well acted. I do believe the villains are a major strong point and that is in major part to the actors and in partial part to the writing. The overall story is the major hindrance here and it is a shame because you have such Cool villains but they're plot is lame and ends in lackluster fashion. Daredevil and Elektra have the only epic ending and everybody else just kinda walks away like nothing happened. The editing, and cinematography are also pretty good and don't have any obvious holes. This show is a really good merger and a successful crossover, but never really meets its potential.… Expand
  41. Adelthorne
    Oct 16, 2018
    10
    Thanks to this show, I decided to see Jessica Jones also. IF and LC was not worth the time to watch though. But they do fit in to this group. Thanks to Daredevil and JJ. I cant wait until a season 2 is coming. And I hope it not be cancelled because of IF cancelling.
  42. Dsros96
    Oct 30, 2018
    9
    This show was amazing. Every character shines in this crossover. Only flaw is that Iron Fist/ Danny Rand gets portrayed worst than he was on Iron Fist.

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#9 Most Discussed TV Season of 2017
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#43 Most Shared TV Season of 2017

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Metascore
63

Generally favorable reviews - based on 30 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 16 out of 30
  2. Mixed: 13 out of 30
  3. Negative: 1 out of 30
  1. The Huffington Post
    Reviewed by: David Hinckley
    Aug 21, 2017
    70
    Some of the mystical stuff in The Defenders remains just that: mystical. But after a couple of episodes, and a couple of fights that resemble high-tech barroom brawls, viewers will get the rhythm of the story.
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  2. IndieWire
    Reviewed by: Liz Shannon Miller
    Aug 18, 2017
    75
    The ultimate weakness of The Defenders is found in its plotting, especially the way it indulges in one massive superhero storytelling cliche towards the end. But when the show focuses on character, it’s at its best, especially when the secondary characters,--the women!--get a chance at the spotlight.
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  3. The Daily Beast
    Reviewed by: Ira Madison III
    Aug 18, 2017
    50
    The Defenders should be the best Marvel series Netflix has produced. Except... it isn't. Keep in mind it's very fun to watch and with a shorter episode order of eight, it won't be a slog to get through. But when it comes to the villains, the show gets bogged down in the worst aspects of the Netflix series.
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