It presents as a big event, yet values consolidation.
Marvel should embrace this approach moving forward.
Until now, Netflixs Marvel series have been 13 episodes long.
The Defendersis eight episodes long, and damn if it doesnt make the case that less is more.
Each character gets a concise, emotionally resonant individual arc packed with substantial scenes.
As Luke Cage, Colter anchors everything with effortless charisma, grit, and wit.
And Danny Rand, a.k.a.
Iron Fist, billionaire hippie and magical white savior of the mystical Easter kingdom of Kun-Lun is… tolerable.
His character is central to the story Marvel is going to make you love this guy, dammit!
But Finn works hard, so hard its actually endearing.
The other characters are made to cast shade on Iron Fist with put-downs and eye-rolls.
Great villains played by great actors have marked the best seasons of the Marvel-Netflix shows.
But its an enjoyable superhero adventure distinguished by improvements and innovations that I hope Marvel will carry forward.
Start the consolidation by letting go ofIron Fist.
If Danny Rand must persist, add him to the other shows and let the stronger players carry him.
Thats what superfriends are for.
