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. thunderbeans
    Aug 19, 2017
    6
    I was really looking forward to this season but it was a bit of a let down. Apart from a few fights nothing that exciting happens, its predictable and never pushes the bounds of what they can do with the season. Why they had the main story focus around Danny Rand I don't know, but he is literally the most annoying character of the whole marvel universe. The filming was very frequently tooI was really looking forward to this season but it was a bit of a let down. Apart from a few fights nothing that exciting happens, its predictable and never pushes the bounds of what they can do with the season. Why they had the main story focus around Danny Rand I don't know, but he is literally the most annoying character of the whole marvel universe. The filming was very frequently too dark and the camera moving around way too much with too make shaking. This season had so much promise, it could have been so good yet it just ended up feeling like another crappy season of the iron fist.… Expand
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. 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.
  7. 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
  8. 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
  9. thoodee
    Aug 19, 2017
    5
    Don't know what it is, but after the last two Daredevil seasons, these Marvel shows have been getting more campier, predictable, and very formulaic. Very ABC network cookie cutter type of show, much like agents of shield. Why even have this on Netflix if you can't be a little edgier or put more thought into a storyline. I will say I got through it all unlike Iron Fist.
  10. 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
  11. 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
  12. 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
  13. 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
  14. entitet
    Aug 19, 2017
    4
    Just wow. This was mediocre. To put it short: the threat wasn't threatening enough and the so called super heroes wasn't super heroic enough. Even the non super heroic characters of the show put up a good fight against the villains and it felt like the writers wasn't able to come up with any situations where a super hero were needed. Just some uninspiring fights, which didn't impress. InJust wow. This was mediocre. To put it short: the threat wasn't threatening enough and the so called super heroes wasn't super heroic enough. Even the non super heroic characters of the show put up a good fight against the villains and it felt like the writers wasn't able to come up with any situations where a super hero were needed. Just some uninspiring fights, which didn't impress. In that sense, "The Defenders" could've just as well been a season of "24", but far less intriguing and much worse written. Something that could've and should've been a "Avengers" light or a Marvel tv show x4 became just as weak and messy as the first season of "Iron Fist."… Expand
  15. DefinitelyMayb
    Aug 18, 2017
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I'm not going to lie, but the Marvel Netflix series since DD season 2 has gone down hill rather quickly in terms of everything. Everything that made Daredevil and Jessica Jone great (or at least on par for some people) has quickly devolved into a sh*tfest with bad writing, clunky dialogue, dull action scenes, incoherent plot and character motivation and imo the cardinal sin, awful world building.

    The Defenders isnt completely awful but it starts off really slow with many jump cuts trying to set up the heroes up before meeting up. The acting in Defenders is generally really good, with Signourey Weaver doing a really good job with the writing that is given. Although the pacing is snail pace for the first 3 episodes, it quickly picks up by the end of episode 3 and the show does a really good job at bringing these characters together and the banter is generally quite fun. However, that when the show starts to go downhill rather quickly. **Spoilers: these are the problems set out below**

    1) Uninspired plot and convoluted motivations - By the end of the show, I couldnt believe how awful and uninspired the actual story was for the show. For something built up as to destroy New York City (by referencing Pompeii etc) but we realise that the Black Hand all along was to find some stupid dragon bones so that they can get the 'substance' that keeps them immortal. There also this convoluted plot about trying to enter Kun'Lun again but this is never explained. Although it is explained that the city will collapse once the bones are taken, they stated it would be an indeterminate time before it happens which is pretty bullsh*t. Given that they were immortal for a long period of time, but Alexandra decides to use all their remaining resources on Black Sky (Electra), it literally makes 0 sense why they would do that, nor the fact why is Electra that much special - it just seems she's a good fighter but nothing else. Why does electra kill Alexandra at the end? Its seems to come out of nowhere.

    2) Bad writing - The show by the end is just made up of bad writing.
    One of the problem was that they had so many side characters from the other shows, so they just decided to lump them in the police station and have them speak clunky dialogue. Why is the C4 put in the evidence room without locks? Why is the C4 even in a fricking police station. Characters that die seemingly just appear again. How does Sowande just gets captured like that? All the Hand seems awfully weak with the Japanese hand much weaker than Nobu despite him being like one of the key organisers. One of the most bizzare scene is when Luke Cage gets seemingly hit by a truck from nowhere and it is exclaimed that he is 'captured' (despite being just run over). Next moment he brings Sowande captured after he drives away. Another evidence of bad writing is the Defenders decides to blow the building up at the end, committing domestic terrorism despite the fact I have no idea how that would destroy the Hand or achieve anything. Characters seem to come in and out whenever they wish - for example Electra just turns up to their hiding spot out of nowhere. Iron Fist is as annoying and poorly written as usual, and also lacks martial fighting skills? He literally ends up beaten up everytime. Another unintentional hilarious moment is when Electra appears in the Chinese restaurant and gets hit by a car cause Jessica Jones pushes the car through the store?

    3) The action is sub standard - after watching the fighting scenes in daredevil again, the Defenders action is boring and pointless. Apart from a rather spontaneous fight we get at the company's office, everything else is dull, just people getting pushed or punched. Daredevil literally never uses his gear. The final fight is incredibly awful, being shot in the dark with little contrast as all the characters are dressed in black. It made 0 sense why Luke Cage would sustain damage from the japanese guy, and it is never made clear why Electra just doesnt kill them all when she has the chance - and how the hell does 4 of them cant beat electra, but when it is Daredevil alone, she seems to lose?

    4) World building is awful - Characters seem all over the place. Hand feels incredibly small and weak - for example, we never see the ninjas (until the end, but they dont even dress like ninjas). What happened to the terrifying ninjas. The actual Hand leaders are so incredibly weak at fighting and lack any characterizations. Heck Nobu seems more powerful than any of them and he's suppose to be more an underling. The polcie act like the Defenders are the biggest criminals, but they dont care about anything else? Everyone acts surprised that stuff happens despite the fact it set in an Avengers world with aliens.

    5) Sh* pacing and direction - What can I say? Sluggish at start and gets sluggish by the end. Odd pacing choices especially when the team gets together. Visually nothing interesting and is very bland.    … Expand
  16. StrayDogA8
    Aug 19, 2017
    4
    The scene is full of darkness, and the story is so terrible. Jessica has almost no contribution, maybe Colleen is more qualified to be the fourth member of the team.
  17. 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
  18. GunnerMcDagget
    Aug 20, 2017
    4
    The writing was well below average, there was no chemistry between the characters, the new villains weren't interesting. Sigourney Weaver was the star of the show but poor writing let her character down. 90% of the show felt like filler.

    A very disappointing series.
  19. santiagodraco
    Aug 21, 2017
    5
    Occasionally clever but mostly a drag Marvel's Defenders continues the studio's inability to deliver compelling television since the first 2 seasons of S.H.I.E.L.D and season 1 of Jessica Jones and Daredevil. I actually found myself hitting the fast forward button to skip past much of the monotonous and unnecessary drivel.
  20. 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
  21. imthenoob
    Aug 20, 2017
    4
    The show is pretty bad, I'm not gonna lie. The story is just trash, The main villains aren't interesting or come off as threatening at all. I view Defenders as a cheap way to wrap up the weak story line of Daredevil season 2 so they can move on and go do something else.

    It's not a total wash though because there are some things that are good: The defenders have great chemistry together.    The show is pretty bad, I'm not gonna lie. The story is just trash, The main villains aren't interesting or come off as threatening at all. I view Defenders as a cheap way to wrap up the weak story line of Daredevil season 2 so they can move on and go do something else.

    It's not a total wash though because there are some things that are good: The defenders have great chemistry together. They did a great job with Iron Fist and really redeemed his character here after that god awful first season. Aside from that, It's just not that good of a show. Not as bad as Iron Fist but still disappointing.    … Expand
  22. Coran06
    Aug 19, 2017
    4
    The story began well written, and the characters had good introductions to the plot, but around episode 4, many loose ends appeared and the end was shallow. Not even some very good fighting scenes in the beginning of the season could save this series.

    Unfortuantely, I was very disappointed.
  23. ahand
    Aug 20, 2017
    4
    Defenders suffers from inconsistent and poor pacing and tone. The netflix side of the MCU has been established in its earlier iterations (Daredevil and Jessica Jones, and to a lesser degree, Luke Cage) as being darker and more grounded in realism. When its mystic elements are put into play in DD2 and Iron Fist, the show tends to lose this established tone. This is evident in how most fansDefenders suffers from inconsistent and poor pacing and tone. The netflix side of the MCU has been established in its earlier iterations (Daredevil and Jessica Jones, and to a lesser degree, Luke Cage) as being darker and more grounded in realism. When its mystic elements are put into play in DD2 and Iron Fist, the show tends to lose this established tone. This is evident in how most fans and critics praise the Punisher storyline in Daredevil 2 over the hand aspect of the series.

    The ninja villains of this series have lost any edge that they may have had in previous series and no longer feel like a threat when untrained characters are able to beat them.

    Many of the characters could have been handled better. When the last "twist" involving Misty Knight in the final episode transpired, absolutely nobody cared - she just didn't get enough focus on the show to really be important.

    The fight choreography that was so lauded in Daredevil doesn't return in Defenders. Action scenes rely on shaky camera and quick cuts.

    Overall, this show is rather disappointing.    … Expand
  24. Geekstinct
    Aug 19, 2017
    5
    You cant see anything in half of this show. Scenes shot in the dark results in grunts and assumed punches. The plot is pretty stupid and Danny Rand is annoying as hell.
  25. Vickmon
    Aug 19, 2017
    1
    8 episodes
    4 of them are boring.
    The other 4 are cool.
    Cons:
    Unnecessary dialogues.
    Messed up fights.
    Little interplay between the characters.
    You take yourself too seriously.
    Sigourney weaver disappointing.
    Use of consecutive plan to speak "we are cinematographic", where the formula q no longer works.
    Pros:
    Seeing a troupe joins up to get excited even with so many glitches.
  26. reasonate
    Aug 29, 2017
    6
    I agree with many of the other posters. This was okay. I didn't hate it, but I kind of didn't care that much about it either. I watched the whole thing over a few days and while I didn't have to force myself to finish, nor was I excited and looking forward to the next episode. The writing and directing needed to be tightened up and improved. I think if they weren't spending so muchI agree with many of the other posters. This was okay. I didn't hate it, but I kind of didn't care that much about it either. I watched the whole thing over a few days and while I didn't have to force myself to finish, nor was I excited and looking forward to the next episode. The writing and directing needed to be tightened up and improved. I think if they weren't spending so much time catching people up on all of the characters and trying to give a nod to the supporting cast for all four series, the show would have been more engaging. They tried to combine too many shows into one. They tried to capture the essence of each separate series, and shoe horn them all together, but failed to create a new "essence" for The Defenders' series. It is tough to merge so many story lines and characters into a new, disparate show, and they did an okay job of it. Worth watching, but hope they do a better job the next time around.… Expand
  27. Eilanzer
    Aug 22, 2017
    5
    Shallow script with cool characters inside (iron fist still is a crappy whiny kid tough)
    The whole plot was full of problems and the villains even with amazing potential did nothing to scare a 10year old.
    Just a "MEH" show...Nothing to remember one week later...
  28. southernsun
    Aug 19, 2017
    4
    Meh. Kind of entertaining but ultimately a super predictable plot line but somehow also confusing and disjointed. A couple of episodes were good, but overall it was a disappointing effort. It's been all downhill since Daredevil Season 1.
  29. finnonfire
    Aug 18, 2017
    4
    Not much to say about Defenders. Its the same old story taken from some of the other series. Except now you have 4 characters as the focus instead of just 1. You'd think team up, save the city would be a good thing. It might be if you didn't have 4 B actors running around in situations that barely make sense, or actually add to the narrative.
  30. elyh
    Aug 21, 2017
    4
    Considering the source Materiel this series is mostly a waste of space. The series doesn't have the budget to really showcase a team of super heroes and the actors are way to average to make the characters likable. The only good thing about this series is Sigourney Weaver it was nice seeing her behind a camera again.
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Metascore
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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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