Marvel's The Defenders

Netflix | Release Date: August 18, 2017

6.7	USER SCORE Generally favorable reviews based on 88 Ratings

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gabriscaffDec 31, 2020

The defenders ends the cycle of marvel netflix heroes. This show is based on action (obviously), but the story is very simple. I like the fact how different storyline of heroes moves to the same point, but there are several low points. IThe defenders ends the cycle of marvel netflix heroes. This show is based on action (obviously), but the story is very simple. I like the fact how different storyline of heroes moves to the same point, but there are several low points. I consider The Defenders an average Marvel's Movie, good from the point of view of cross-over, mid from other hands.… Expand

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TudorPopescuNov 1, 2020

I really like it when multiple heroes team up to fight against a greater evil. The Defenders is a good series. I loved seeing them interact with each other and hearing their banter. I liked every action scene. Great combat choreography asI really like it when multiple heroes team up to fight against a greater evil. The Defenders is a good series. I loved seeing them interact with each other and hearing their banter. I liked every action scene. Great combat choreography as we've come to expect from the Netflix Marvel series. I also think the pacing was good, I don't remember ever being bored. There are also some twists in the story. One of the main criticisms of this series was that the Hand was a boring and underwhelming villain. I don't think that. They weren't the best villain, but they weren't bad by any means.… Expand

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cdougallAug 4, 2021

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. While Defenders is far from perfect and has its flaws, and it has some good stuff in it as well. It nicely balances all the characters who are involved in the show and allows the involvement of those characters to make sense so it doesn’t feel like they were all thrown together just for fan service. The story and plot of the show makes sense and remains straightforward enough throughout it so that nothing gets too confusing, which is impressive considering that basically every big character from every one of the solo shows appears in Defenders at some point. The action is pretty good and it’s cool to see this group of heroes working together for the greater good. A core theme of this show, as generic and cliche as it may be, is that there are some things you simply can’t do alone and teamwork can achieve a lot when it’s done right. All that said, there are moments where the direction and dialogue are awkward. The actors do their best to overcome this, but they aren’t successful 100% of the time which causes some scenes to be disrupted. Even the action feels iffy at times, which is disappointing since there are a bunch of talented fighters in this show. The worst part about this season is the pacing, which is mostly due to it having 8 episodes and not 13 like the solo shows. This causes the season to feel a bit too fast which leaves certain things underdeveloped and it’s clear that parts of this season had to be rushed to fit it into the 8 episodes. Defenders would’ve benefitted immensely from slower pacing to give more time for the plot and characters to develop and give the season depth. Overall, though, Defenders is enjoyable enough and manages to get past its flaws on many occasions.… Expand

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kyle20ellisApr 11, 2020

The miniseries might have a majority of boring moments like talking, but the character development is decent enough for marvel fans to forgive. The action sequences are decent and good enough for us to enjoy. Overall, this miniseries is notThe miniseries might have a majority of boring moments like talking, but the character development is decent enough for marvel fans to forgive. The action sequences are decent and good enough for us to enjoy. Overall, this miniseries is not bad, despite people said is disappointing.… Expand

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