It wasn’t that
long ago when the only comic book-like characters on TV could be found in shows
like ‘Heroes’ and ‘The Cape’. Now we have a smorgasbord of comic book TV shows
and for most people there is so much content it is impossible to view it all
(unless your unemployed I guess). There is so much that I have had to pick and
choose what to watch and what not to watch. Here’s a quick breakdown:
Netflix/Marvel
Shows:
Season 2
for both Luke Cage and Iron Fist was an improvement from their first seasons
but sadly the improvements were not enough and both shows were cancelled. Mike
Colter as ‘Luke Cage’ is brilliant in the role; I would even go so far as to
say he was born to play the character. I really hope they use him in future
Marvel TV or film projects. Iron Fist on the other hand just never really hit
for me. Their portrayal of Danny Rand just fell flat. He is supposed to be a
kung fu master yet season one there were very few fights. And the fights that
did occur were really laughable. Season 2 was a slight improvement but not
much. It is my hope they will combine both these characters in a ‘Heroes for
Hire’ TV series, which is what they should have done to begin with.
Season 3 of
Daredevil was great in my opinion. The story, the fights, the cast, everything
was just right for this season. Season one was great too, season two was not as
good but they did introduce the Punisher and Elektra into the mix.
Season 2 of
Jessica Jones was definitely not as good as season one. Season 2 lacked a compelling
villain. David Tenant as ‘Killgrave’ hit it out of the park, and he is in my
opinion THE BEST villain in all the MCU (movies included).
CW/Arrowverse
Shows:
I stopped
watching these shows a few years ago despite having good actors and good
stories. The formula they all follow is what ruined them for me: Arrow, Flash,
Legends, Supergirl all have the same format: title character surrounded by a ‘team’
which help them solve problems and save the day. As time goes on the ‘team’
members themselves gain powers, abilities and take center stage from time to
time. This is easily forgiven in ‘Legends’ since they are in fact a team show,
the rest it just gets too be too much following all these less interesting
characters around. Plus the 22+ episode seasons do not help!! Sorry Stephen
Amell, you are a great guy and it was a thrill to meet you but I can’t commit
to a 22+ television season with so many other shows trying for my attention.
I watched ‘Legion’
season one and was intrigued, especially with Aubrey Plaza. She is fantastic in
this show. But season 2 lost me right away and I haven’t gone back to watch.
I have not
checked out any of the other shows I’ve heard of: Titans, The Gifted, Cloak
& Dagger, Gotham, etc. I am looking forward to a ‘Doom Patrol’ show because
I have been a fan of the comic since I was a kid. I think that launches early next
year.
And finally
DC: Make a Batman TV series already! Not a young Alfred show or young Gordon
show or Batwoman show, I want a honest to goodness serious (not Adam West)
Batman series! Call up HBO, they do awesome TV like ‘Game of Thrones’ and ‘Westworld’,
I’m sure they’d love to tackle a Batman series!
Nuff Said.
