re: Marvel's Iron Fist is bombing with critics (viewer discussion begins on page 5)

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i really do not get the fanboy "marval comic universe versus DC Universe" argument i mean if you give a shite about a movie universe you probably aren't getting laid

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I have sex.

Here's a shot at Marvel:

While I understand the hate for Iron Fist - the fight scenes were far from as good as DD (but honestly, my wife would have liked them more, because she absolutely hates the darkness and brutality of DD's scense), the character himself is kinda all over the place, and the enemies also seem all over the place - I actually really liked it. I find it to be equal with JJ and second season of DD - not quite as good as season 1 of DD, but absolutely demolishes Luke Cage, the most boring crap on the face of the earth. The story was extremely fleshed out, and I'm really hoping the enemy for the Defenders comes out of this storyline - because the depth they could go with the mystic arts is insane.

The White Samurai was the bright spot, and I cannot wait for them to do a Daughters of the Dragon storyline - I also believe this show is setting us up for a faction of The Hand that is actually on the good guy's side

**Small Spoiler**
Biggest downside to me: K'un-Lun, like seriously, why would anyone feel connected to that abusive piece of crap place, and why would Joy EVER join forces with that a-hole after Danny just saved her life?!?!

***End of Small Spoiler***

Also well done on the writing staff - for bringing us full circle on Ward

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but his dad is great

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Somehow it took me until the 3rd episode to realize his dad is Faramir

I got five episodes left to watch, I've enjoyed it so far. frick the critics.

I don't get the hate for this show.

I watched it all the way through. It has its weaknesses, but it's no worse than any other hero-driven TV show.

It didn't exhaust me like some of the other Netflix Marvel shows, like Luke Cage and Daredevil.

(Spoilers follow)

The Good: I like that the writers took us over the edge and back again with a couple of characters like Ward, Gao, Harold, Davos, Hope, and Colleen. At some point in the show, you either liked or disliked the same character. I liked the actress that played Colleen, and David Wenham.

The Bad: One of the worst written and performed characters was the Iron Fist himself. I found his character inconsistent, prone to strange temper tantrums, and waaaay too emotional for a warrior monk ( I get that he's supposed to have emotional baggage). I initially found his stranger-in-a-strange land schtick interesting, but lost interest with his indecisiveness and waffling. I also wondered about Claire's character. She says more than once that she knows people with special powers. Iron Fist is fighting the Hand, who she is familiar with, and panics over. Maybe you could help a brother out and give Daredevil's fricking address to the Iron Fist??

The Ugly: Some of the set designs were lacking. See the China episode for the "worst" examples of this. Marvel surely has enough money in its pockets. Let's dress this thing up a little.

Overall, not bad. I was entertained. I grade it a B-, mostly because I've seen this sort of thing before (kung fu superstar vs. kung fu army, drama ensues) with Daredevil.

Looking forward to Defenders.

Exactly. That was an eye roller for me.

Claire-I had a super powered friend who went up against The Hand and lost, so there is no way you can win by yourself......

Well, give the son of a bitch a call to help.

Matt being a lawyer never prevented him from being DD.

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Maybe you could help a brother out and give Daredevil's fricking address to the Iron Fist??

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I know they didn't have time to bust Cage out of prison, but when Ward tells them "you're not getting up here unless your bulletproof" you would think Claire would ate least flinch a little if not just say "I know a guy..."

Same chick! Jessica Henwick