I hope that it is not taboo placing a Marvel discussion thread onto a Supergirl site but, I have no comic vested interest in any type of DC vs. Marvel animosity and wanted to discuss some of the Marvel shows while sitting on Supergirl hiatus misery. I also didn't want to clog up Kiwi's discussion for Supergirl hiatus discussion. So, here it is.
I'm actually not one to watch a ton of superhero shows but, I started watching Agents of Shield last season after a recommendation and then proceeded to binge watch the previous seasons on Netflix. I think it's a tightly written show with some great characters (bonus for having more than one bad-ass female lead), interesting stories and pretty stunning special effects. This season has been quite the thinker and I wasn't sure if I liked the direction it was going until just a few episodes ago. Anyone else watching this show? If so, feel free to add your two cents.
I also, based on a couple of people's suggestion, just finished binge watching Jessica Jones on Netflix. I had actually planned on spreading this one out for a few weeks but, when you put Netflix and three days of snowfall together, restraint ends in an epic fail. It's only had one season so it's still a bit soon to tell but, I think that I like this one. It's a little darker than I generally like and the main character seemed a little too broody during Season 1 for my taste. I also thought that the writing jumped around a bit too much. But, overall, I liked the realism that is infused within it and the continuous storytelling from episode to episode. I did end up watching the crossover series, the Defenders, after finishing Jessica Jones before realizing that it was a crossover. I liked this series, too and I liked the Jones character much better in it. I'll probably end up watching the series of the other crossover characters, too. Anyone watching this one? If so, thoughts?
Both AoS and Jessica Jones are due to come back on in early March.
Jessica Jones will never deal with her demons.....that is what makes her Jessica Jones. There will be no lighter seasons, coming out of the darkness etc......she is a dark character, and will remain that way. So yeah, if you aren't into that kind of dark, then Jessica Jones will never be a series for you.
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Anyone watch Agents of Shield last week? Crazy twist on that one that left my jaw hanging. Those writers never seem to fail to keep me on the edge of my seat. The depth and consistency of their writing is so good, too.
Not sure what's in store for Fitz, Daisy, Simmons and the rest of the team now
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Not sure what's in store for Fitz, Daisy, Simmons and the rest of the team now
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I really enjoy AoS, but Jessica Jones is too dark for me. Mind you they have a phenomenal cast with David Tennent et al. But I’d I watched it further, I would need Prozac. This is just me.
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I was hoping that Jessica made some movement toward dealing with her issues in this season of Jessica Jones but, yeah, no go on that one. I wasn't that impressed with the season. I am definitely for darker moments and heavier content but, this season had no contrasting lighter moments to help balance things out. Plus, I like to have someone that I can root for and by the end of the season, I really didn't like any of the so called protagonists.
Sorry guys. but Jessica Jones is Netflix and I am not buying it. i wanted to be into Agents of SHIELD, but was disinterested. Did watch Agent Carter but sadly that got the axe.
So for me the greatest show about a Marvel character is...The Incredible Hulk (1978-82 CBS) with the late Bill Bixby as David Banner and Lou Ferrigno as the big green monster (my Hulk as far as I go...NO CGI STUFF). The writing was made a bit more for the times in the late 70's and 80's and had no people like Rick Jones or Betty Ross just as there was no Cheetah for Wonder Woman. In fact in an audio comment on the pilot episode DVD, Kenneth Johnson said the very first hulk out wanted to be based on a common stress trigger...namely fixing a flat tire...ON A RAINY HIGHWAY IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA.
By the way, this is the Hulk's 40th anniversary as a TV series. The pilot movie in 1977 proved successful so a second was shot. Shown as a TV Movie it was "The Return of The Incredible Hulk." As part of the series run it was in two parts as "Death in The Family." My favorite episode was the 2-part 2nd season opener "Married" co-starring Mariette Hartley as a doctor living in Hawaii dealing with ALS and tries a therapy like meditation. In this, aside from the great chemistry between the two, we see the first time David hulks out from his perspective. Sadly though Mariette's character dies in a hurricane. Her performance won her the 1979 Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series.
Now if only they can, despite the awful sales of the last She Hulk series due to the writing of it, make a She Hulk TV series. Now if it was on Netflix...ok I might bite.
So for me the greatest show about a Marvel character is...The Incredible Hulk (1978-82 CBS) with the late Bill Bixby as David Banner and Lou Ferrigno as the big green monster (my Hulk as far as I go...NO CGI STUFF). The writing was made a bit more for the times in the late 70's and 80's and had no people like Rick Jones or Betty Ross just as there was no Cheetah for Wonder Woman. In fact in an audio comment on the pilot episode DVD, Kenneth Johnson said the very first hulk out wanted to be based on a common stress trigger...namely fixing a flat tire...ON A RAINY HIGHWAY IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA.
By the way, this is the Hulk's 40th anniversary as a TV series. The pilot movie in 1977 proved successful so a second was shot. Shown as a TV Movie it was "The Return of The Incredible Hulk." As part of the series run it was in two parts as "Death in The Family." My favorite episode was the 2-part 2nd season opener "Married" co-starring Mariette Hartley as a doctor living in Hawaii dealing with ALS and tries a therapy like meditation. In this, aside from the great chemistry between the two, we see the first time David hulks out from his perspective. Sadly though Mariette's character dies in a hurricane. Her performance won her the 1979 Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series.
Now if only they can, despite the awful sales of the last She Hulk series due to the writing of it, make a She Hulk TV series. Now if it was on Netflix...ok I might bite.
I watched 3 episodes of Jessica Jones Season One. While I liked Trish a lot and of course Jessica too (and Malcolm), I am not sure if I want to continue... It is so hard to watch. You won't feel good about life after watching...like kdogg87 said.
And... it is so weird; it is almost a whiplash after watching all the Marvel movies. Marvel shows are more like DC movies than movies and vice-versa (though Wonder Woman wins everywhere).
And... it is so weird; it is almost a whiplash after watching all the Marvel movies. Marvel shows are more like DC movies than movies and vice-versa (though Wonder Woman wins everywhere).
"They definitely aren't the shows to watch if you're trying to feel better about life."
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Well.....RIP me
Finished Jessica Jones, season 2.
Definitely some turns I did not expect. Don't want to spoil it for people.
Honestly, while the dark tone is what sets Marvel's Netflix shows apart from the pack, they could stand to balance in a bit more humor. They definitely aren't the shows to watch if you're trying to feel better about life.
Definitely some turns I did not expect. Don't want to spoil it for people.
Honestly, while the dark tone is what sets Marvel's Netflix shows apart from the pack, they could stand to balance in a bit more humor. They definitely aren't the shows to watch if you're trying to feel better about life.
I've never had a problem understanding Simmons but, occasionally I have a hard time understanding Fitz just because of his accent.Simmons may look like Caitlin, but she mumbles like Felicity. I can't understand a word either of them says, they talk 100 mph and mumble. Its just irritating.
Simmons was hard to understand back in season 1, but I haven't had an issue with her speech recently. Either she got better in the later seasons, or maybe I just got used to the way she talks.
I see that AoS has filmed its 100th episode. That's great for them. I wonder if this will end up being the last season as I heard that they are writing the season finale as though it might be.
Jessica Jones comes back on for Season 2 on Thursday. Looking forward to seeing it.
Simmons may look like Caitlin, but she mumbles like Felicity. I can't understand a word either of them says, they talk 100 mph and mumble. Its just irritating.
Simmons was hard to understand back in season 1, but I haven't had an issue with her speech recently. Either she got better in the later seasons, or maybe I just got used to the way she talks.
Imra: "What about Tommy and Gina? 'You live for the fight when it's all that you've got!'"
Mon El: "Bon Jovi."
Imra: "Or was that all a lie?"
Mon El: "No. He speaks the truth."
Mon El: "Bon Jovi."
Imra: "Or was that all a lie?"
Mon El: "No. He speaks the truth."
I tried watching Agents of SHIELD but one of the characters reminds me too much of Caitlin and I can’t shake it xD.
I don't see how that's a bad thing.
Not that it’s a bad thing in itself but it reminds me I’m already attached to characters from comparable shows
Simmons may look like Caitlin, but she mumbles like Felicity. I can't understand a word either of them says, they talk 100 mph and mumble. Its just irritating.
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I tried watching Agents of SHIELD but one of the characters reminds me too much of Caitlin and I can’t shake it xD.I don't watch Arrow but, through process of elimination that's got to be Simmons that you're talking about.
Technically, Simmons has been around longer than Caitlin (from The Flash).
Imra: "What about Tommy and Gina? 'You live for the fight when it's all that you've got!'"
Mon El: "Bon Jovi."
Imra: "Or was that all a lie?"
Mon El: "No. He speaks the truth."
Mon El: "Bon Jovi."
Imra: "Or was that all a lie?"
Mon El: "No. He speaks the truth."
Well Jessica Jones is a heavy drinking, sex freak, non hero. Always has been, always will be. That will never change. She cracks me up.I tried watching Agents of SHIELD but one of the characters reminds me too much of Caitlin and I can’t shake it xD.I don't watch Arrow but, through process of elimination that's got to be Simmons that you're talking about
Jessica Jones is dark af and turned me off. But I might retry one day.
Yep, Jessica Jones is pretty dark. I don't mind the dark but, I got kind of tired of her constant broodiness. I like characters that have a little bit of an edge to them but, she seemed to have a whole chunk of armor surrounding her for the entire season. I did like her better in the Defenders, just because they didn't allow her to dwell in her sorrows.
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I tried watching Agents of SHIELD but one of the characters reminds me too much of Caitlin and I can’t shake it xD.I don't watch Arrow but, through process of elimination that's got to be Simmons that you're talking about
Jessica Jones is dark af and turned me off. But I might retry one day.
. Yep, Jessica Jones is pretty dark. I don't mind the dark but, I got kind of tired of her constant broodiness. I like characters that have a little bit of an edge to them but, she seemed to have a whole chunk of armor surrounding her for the entire season. I did like her better in the Defenders, just because they didn't allow her to dwell in her sorrows.
I tried watching Agents of SHIELD but one of the characters reminds me too much of Caitlin and I can’t shake it xD.
I don't see how that's a bad thing.
Imra: "What about Tommy and Gina? 'You live for the fight when it's all that you've got!'"
Mon El: "Bon Jovi."
Imra: "Or was that all a lie?"
Mon El: "No. He speaks the truth."
Mon El: "Bon Jovi."
Imra: "Or was that all a lie?"
Mon El: "No. He speaks the truth."
I tried watching Agents of SHIELD but one of the characters reminds me too much of Caitlin and I can’t shake it xD.
Jessica Jones is dark af and turned me off. But I might retry one day.
Jessica Jones is dark af and turned me off. But I might retry one day.
Me too, it seems they will find themselves pulled toward that time loop and break the loop before it fully completes this time I guess.
I'm curious if this season ties into the upcoming Infinity War somehow, like maybe the battle with Thanos is what causes the destruction of the Earth or something?I'm afraid I can't add anything about the Infinity War as I am a Marvel novice when it comes to films.
But, the time loop quandary in AoS does make me wonder about a possible similar situation for Supergirl. Perhaps the Legion coming back and getting stuck in the Earth and then helping out with the World Killers isn't a "new" occurrence. Maybe in the original timeline they showed up in the same scenario. And if it is true that the Legion came back to save Kara so that the WK's don't go on to destroy planets in the future, would their presence now really change anything because, like AoS, it's a predestined within a time loop? Just a thought
. Agents of Shield season 4 was brilliant, particularly the second half, and particularly if you've got the emotional context from having watched the previous seasons. Whereas the earlier seasons got quite corny/cheesy/campy at times, season 4 actually had me fearing for the characters' well being on a many occasions, and kept me on the edge of my seat. I almost gave it up after season 3, but season 4 was definitely worth it. I'm still not sure about season 5, but it's been getting better. Seasons 1-4 are on Netflix.I wasn't sure about season 5 until recent episodes. I spent the majority of the first few episodes trying to figure out what was actually going on
Me too, it seems they will find themselves pulled toward that time loop and break the loop before it fully completes this time I guess.
I'm curious if this season ties into the upcoming Infinity War somehow, like maybe the battle with Thanos is what causes the destruction of the Earth or something?
Imra: "What about Tommy and Gina? 'You live for the fight when it's all that you've got!'"
Mon El: "Bon Jovi."
Imra: "Or was that all a lie?"
Mon El: "No. He speaks the truth."
Mon El: "Bon Jovi."
Imra: "Or was that all a lie?"
Mon El: "No. He speaks the truth."
Agents of Shield season 4 was brilliant, particularly the second half, and particularly if you've got the emotional context from having watched the previous seasons. Whereas the earlier seasons got quite corny/cheesy/campy at times, season 4 actually had me fearing for the characters' well being on a many occasions, and kept me on the edge of my seat. I almost gave it up after season 3, but season 4 was definitely worth it. I'm still not sure about season 5, but it's been getting better. Seasons 1-4 are on Netflix.I wasn't sure about season 5 until recent episodes. I spent the majority of the first few episodes trying to figure out what was actually going on
Me too, it seems they will find themselves pulled toward that time loop and break the loop before it fully completes this time I guess.
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