Hello kiddies!!! Sorry I haven't posted since the last time and it's not because I haven't wanted to but because I've been on very strong pain meds since my knee surgery.
Alas! Whenever I have not been knocked out, I have been productive and I binge watching on Netflix and catching up on shows that normally I would not have been able to watch.
Anywhoo, so here's my opinion/review (sans spoilers) of: Netflix Marvel's Jessica Jones.
Omg, the series is absolutely fantastic!
The cast, storylines, characters are amazingly well thoughtout and executed.
One of the best things about this series is that whether you are familiarized with 'ALIAS' or any of the characters from the comics, or if this is your first time hearing about Jessica Jones, Alias, etc. the series is well put together that it is not necessary to have fore knowledge to enjoy the series.
To be honest, I had only heard the name of Luke Cage, but I had no idea who Jessica Jones was until I started watching.
That being said from the moment I started watching i didn't feel excluded while watching the episodes.
It does deviate from the comics (from what I've researched) but the show keeps certain 'lore' (info., accounts) close to (or realistically plausible) from the comics, yes, it has creative differences, but those don't detour from the main intention/plot. The creative differences make the show even more interesting and keeps the audience guessing and going along with the story.
The entire 13 episode season plays out perfectly as a mystery. It makes you believe that you are going along for the ride with Jessica Jones in trying to figure out pieces of puzzles, clues and eventually on how to stop the villanous Kilgrave from tormenting and murdering innocent people.
As the story progresses you meet key players that are masterfully introduced to the audience either by association, character knowledge or chance. And you cannot take anyone for granted because this insginificant character might have important information about the whereabouts, schemes, etc. about other important events/characters.
As you go along with the mystery, backflashes are given to give glimpses of some of the characters past and a way to make a statement (witthout the characters dwelling too much into it) of the state of mind they are currently in and part of the reason why they may be the way they are. By giving glimpses of some of the characters' pasts, it gives it a far more dark, brooding tone to the series, which keeps the viewer guessing.
There were many outstanding performances from the cast, but there were standouts that need to be mentioned.
Jessica Jones aka Krysten Ritter:
I was immediately enthralled by this mysterious, tormented, smart-ass woman who was just trying to move on with her life and leave behind a nightmatre of a past. Although her exterior is rigid, sacarcastic, smart-mouth-y bottle up with frustration and remorse, there is also this incredible sensibility and sense of loyalty and affection towards those who are close to her.
Right of the back you know that she has gone through hell and back and the only thing she wants to do is try to piece together a shattered life and move forward. Her bitter sweetness comes through 'unwillingly' (but made obvious too) and you can't have mixed feelings for the character. You empathise with her because most people recognized the angst of trying to move forward from a horrible experience, but at the same time you can't help to also secretly admire her for her bad-ass attitude and her strength (physical, emotional).
Rachael Taylor aka Patsy 'Trish' Walker:
From the get go, us (the viewers) know that there is a special or at least very significant connection that Patsy 'Trish' Walker shares with the titular character. But in the beginning of the first couple of episodes, we don't know up to what point or how significant this relationship is. It is not until we continue to find and piece the puzzle pieces together that we discover the incredible bond these two women have. Patsy (mostly, referred to as Trish) has also a difficult past that she tries to carefully keep to herself (or at least between her and Jessica) but in contrast to Jessica, she's a bit more optimistic.
That by no means that she is naive or careless, on the contrary, she has built her home like a fortress of maximum security filled with cameras, bullet proof doors, windows, etc. She's cautious, which says a lot about the character. She also has a strong sense of justice and even though she knows she doesn't have any special powers, she desparately wants to make a difference in the world. Her career as a radio talk show personality gives her the opportuntiy to reach out people and try to make a difference in their lives by the content of her show.
Despite the contrast between the two women, it is merely at surface level, because as you dwell more into their pasts (given by flashbacks) you see that they are not that different. Both have endure pain, suffering and loss. But both have found strength in each other and themselves to pull through.
Mike Colter aka Luke Cage:
Obviously, Mike Colter gives an outstanding performance as Luke Cage, he also has a mysterious and painful past and is slowly revealed throught the episodes. The chemistry between Jessica and Luke is undeniable, but unlike a fairy tale impossible romance, there is a different dinamic to the pair. In the comics, Luke and Jessica do get married, but it may play out or may not in this universe. I really would like to obstain from commenting too much on him because he has a solo series coming up, so I would like to focus on him (more) when his series is released. But he is a very important key player.
Honorable mentions:
Jeri Hogarth- the typical snobby inscrutable defense lawyer who is more in it for herself and her own 'personal' ambitions rather than having a sense of justice or wanting to make things better. She's one of the few characters that doesn't have flashbacks to her past (that doesn't mean that they might not explore it on season 2) but her character mainly stays fixed in present. I absolutely loved Carrie-Ann Moss perfomance because she seriously made me hate the effin' hell out of her character, lol.
Hope Schlotmann- The catalyst of the beginning is her character. An All-American student who is trying to find her own voice, path in the gritty city of NYC, with friends, loving famiy, everything is all of sudden cut short by something that is out of her control. Erin Moriarty brings this incredible vulnerability to her character, as well that sense of survival most of us would have in order to continue on despite all odds.
Sargeant Simpson/Nuke- At first, the way he is introduced the viewer is led to believe that he is a minor character, a victim of circumstance of being in the wrong place at the wrong time. But as the story continues to unfold, you get the sense that there is more to him that meets the eye. He is the love interest to Trish Walker (maybe?) and he does have a past that he is not revealing, a past that may or may not be connect to Jessica and Luke, as well.
Malcolm Ducasse- Is another one of those characters that for a while you think he's there by chance but he turns out to be more pivotal. He's a victim of circumstance (partially) but aside from all the nitty-gritty characters he's surrounded by, his character is a ray of light, of new beginnings and of will power. Most importantly, he wants to make a difference and makes the effort to change in order to follow his convictions.
From Patsy Walker to Malcolm , all of these characters are brought in (or forced in) by the mysterious, psycopath/sociopath stranger simply known as 'Kilgrave.'
Villain or Victim?
He has absolutely no remorse for his victims. At his whim they are used, abused, raped, tortured, killed and when they are no longer of use, they are murdered in the most brutal way possible.
And for a good chunk of the series you are left to wonder, how/when are they (Jessica Jones, Trish, Simpson, etc.) going to be able to catch and kill him. From beginning to end it is a 'cat and mouse' chase that carefully starts to bringing in all the pieces together to form this canvass of blood, injustice, suffering.
David Tennant's performance as the suave, psychotic Kilgrave is an increbile example of his talent.
Yes, I am a WHOVIAN and yes, the 10h Docto is MY Doctor. But before i began to watch the series I put aside this information and viewed the series as someone who (or at least tried) had NEVER heard of David Tennant or Doctor Who, in order to avoid bias on my part.
He quickly convinced me that Kilgrave and the 10th Doctor had absolutely NOTHING to do with each other.
David Tennant's Kilgrave was superb and I will admit that at times I was very much conflicted in HOW to feel about his character.
He made it possible for me to HATE Kilgrave for the psycopath, murder that he really is, but there was an sensual, magnetic charm to him that made it almost impossible for me to not want to see more of him. The gravitas of his character commanded attention, and mostly fear. The charm was discharming, because, you never think of a villain to be charming or sensual, but OMG, it was hard not to think that if a mind controlling villain wanted me to do his bidding, I would definitely sign on if he looked like Kilgrave! lol. Yes, it might sound dumb or even fangirling at this point but you need to watch the series to know what I mean.
The main theme that struck was Kilgrave's obsession for Jessica Jones. It is unnatural and at a certain point, just pain 'WTF!?' but as the events unfold, it is not out of character for Kilgrave. He loves to torture his victims because he thinks they are less than he is, except for Jessica. Jessica is different and he knows he can't use his usual tactics with her, he needs to be creative, she's a challenge to him, which it is more than clear that he is willing to take her head on, no matter the cost.
Like many of the other characters, it is not until further along the series that you start to see giimpses of Kilgrave's past and you learn that his name is Kevin Thompson (in the comics IT IS different). The audience discovers important information about his past and makes you think twice about him (personality wise).
Was intrisically evil or is he as well a victim of circumstance, or for that matter, he might just be revealing what he wants so the audience lets their guard down. It is unknown (he is also a master manipulator).
I also love the justifications that he gives for his victims deaths and seemingly unsympthetic to their deaths or agonies, but there is also a moment where you see him desparate, even to the point that you can detect a bit of pain in him.
And again you are forced to ask yourself, is he really truly evil or was he made evil by his own backstory?
That is yet to be explored in season 2 I suppose.
I could go on and on about how incredible this series is, but don't take my word for it, GO WATCH IT!!!
Til next time!
This post is used with Copyright Act of 1976, 17, U.S.C., § 107. All commentaries made in this post (that are not copyrighted) are my own. This blog is intended for entertainment purposes.
Alas! Whenever I have not been knocked out, I have been productive and I binge watching on Netflix and catching up on shows that normally I would not have been able to watch.
Anywhoo, so here's my opinion/review (sans spoilers) of: Netflix Marvel's Jessica Jones.
Omg, the series is absolutely fantastic!
The cast, storylines, characters are amazingly well thoughtout and executed.
One of the best things about this series is that whether you are familiarized with 'ALIAS' or any of the characters from the comics, or if this is your first time hearing about Jessica Jones, Alias, etc. the series is well put together that it is not necessary to have fore knowledge to enjoy the series.
To be honest, I had only heard the name of Luke Cage, but I had no idea who Jessica Jones was until I started watching.
That being said from the moment I started watching i didn't feel excluded while watching the episodes.
It does deviate from the comics (from what I've researched) but the show keeps certain 'lore' (info., accounts) close to (or realistically plausible) from the comics, yes, it has creative differences, but those don't detour from the main intention/plot. The creative differences make the show even more interesting and keeps the audience guessing and going along with the story.
The entire 13 episode season plays out perfectly as a mystery. It makes you believe that you are going along for the ride with Jessica Jones in trying to figure out pieces of puzzles, clues and eventually on how to stop the villanous Kilgrave from tormenting and murdering innocent people.
As the story progresses you meet key players that are masterfully introduced to the audience either by association, character knowledge or chance. And you cannot take anyone for granted because this insginificant character might have important information about the whereabouts, schemes, etc. about other important events/characters.
As you go along with the mystery, backflashes are given to give glimpses of some of the characters past and a way to make a statement (witthout the characters dwelling too much into it) of the state of mind they are currently in and part of the reason why they may be the way they are. By giving glimpses of some of the characters' pasts, it gives it a far more dark, brooding tone to the series, which keeps the viewer guessing.
There were many outstanding performances from the cast, but there were standouts that need to be mentioned.
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| (Source: screenrant.com) |
Jessica Jones aka Krysten Ritter:
I was immediately enthralled by this mysterious, tormented, smart-ass woman who was just trying to move on with her life and leave behind a nightmatre of a past. Although her exterior is rigid, sacarcastic, smart-mouth-y bottle up with frustration and remorse, there is also this incredible sensibility and sense of loyalty and affection towards those who are close to her.
Right of the back you know that she has gone through hell and back and the only thing she wants to do is try to piece together a shattered life and move forward. Her bitter sweetness comes through 'unwillingly' (but made obvious too) and you can't have mixed feelings for the character. You empathise with her because most people recognized the angst of trying to move forward from a horrible experience, but at the same time you can't help to also secretly admire her for her bad-ass attitude and her strength (physical, emotional).
Rachael Taylor aka Patsy 'Trish' Walker:
From the get go, us (the viewers) know that there is a special or at least very significant connection that Patsy 'Trish' Walker shares with the titular character. But in the beginning of the first couple of episodes, we don't know up to what point or how significant this relationship is. It is not until we continue to find and piece the puzzle pieces together that we discover the incredible bond these two women have. Patsy (mostly, referred to as Trish) has also a difficult past that she tries to carefully keep to herself (or at least between her and Jessica) but in contrast to Jessica, she's a bit more optimistic.
That by no means that she is naive or careless, on the contrary, she has built her home like a fortress of maximum security filled with cameras, bullet proof doors, windows, etc. She's cautious, which says a lot about the character. She also has a strong sense of justice and even though she knows she doesn't have any special powers, she desparately wants to make a difference in the world. Her career as a radio talk show personality gives her the opportuntiy to reach out people and try to make a difference in their lives by the content of her show.
Despite the contrast between the two women, it is merely at surface level, because as you dwell more into their pasts (given by flashbacks) you see that they are not that different. Both have endure pain, suffering and loss. But both have found strength in each other and themselves to pull through.
Mike Colter aka Luke Cage:
Obviously, Mike Colter gives an outstanding performance as Luke Cage, he also has a mysterious and painful past and is slowly revealed throught the episodes. The chemistry between Jessica and Luke is undeniable, but unlike a fairy tale impossible romance, there is a different dinamic to the pair. In the comics, Luke and Jessica do get married, but it may play out or may not in this universe. I really would like to obstain from commenting too much on him because he has a solo series coming up, so I would like to focus on him (more) when his series is released. But he is a very important key player.
Honorable mentions:
Jeri Hogarth- the typical snobby inscrutable defense lawyer who is more in it for herself and her own 'personal' ambitions rather than having a sense of justice or wanting to make things better. She's one of the few characters that doesn't have flashbacks to her past (that doesn't mean that they might not explore it on season 2) but her character mainly stays fixed in present. I absolutely loved Carrie-Ann Moss perfomance because she seriously made me hate the effin' hell out of her character, lol.
Hope Schlotmann- The catalyst of the beginning is her character. An All-American student who is trying to find her own voice, path in the gritty city of NYC, with friends, loving famiy, everything is all of sudden cut short by something that is out of her control. Erin Moriarty brings this incredible vulnerability to her character, as well that sense of survival most of us would have in order to continue on despite all odds.
Sargeant Simpson/Nuke- At first, the way he is introduced the viewer is led to believe that he is a minor character, a victim of circumstance of being in the wrong place at the wrong time. But as the story continues to unfold, you get the sense that there is more to him that meets the eye. He is the love interest to Trish Walker (maybe?) and he does have a past that he is not revealing, a past that may or may not be connect to Jessica and Luke, as well.
Malcolm Ducasse- Is another one of those characters that for a while you think he's there by chance but he turns out to be more pivotal. He's a victim of circumstance (partially) but aside from all the nitty-gritty characters he's surrounded by, his character is a ray of light, of new beginnings and of will power. Most importantly, he wants to make a difference and makes the effort to change in order to follow his convictions.
From Patsy Walker to Malcolm , all of these characters are brought in (or forced in) by the mysterious, psycopath/sociopath stranger simply known as 'Kilgrave.'
Villain or Victim?
He has absolutely no remorse for his victims. At his whim they are used, abused, raped, tortured, killed and when they are no longer of use, they are murdered in the most brutal way possible.
And for a good chunk of the series you are left to wonder, how/when are they (Jessica Jones, Trish, Simpson, etc.) going to be able to catch and kill him. From beginning to end it is a 'cat and mouse' chase that carefully starts to bringing in all the pieces together to form this canvass of blood, injustice, suffering.
David Tennant's performance as the suave, psychotic Kilgrave is an increbile example of his talent.
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| (Source: cinemablend.com) |
Yes, I am a WHOVIAN and yes, the 10h Docto is MY Doctor. But before i began to watch the series I put aside this information and viewed the series as someone who (or at least tried) had NEVER heard of David Tennant or Doctor Who, in order to avoid bias on my part.
He quickly convinced me that Kilgrave and the 10th Doctor had absolutely NOTHING to do with each other.
David Tennant's Kilgrave was superb and I will admit that at times I was very much conflicted in HOW to feel about his character.
He made it possible for me to HATE Kilgrave for the psycopath, murder that he really is, but there was an sensual, magnetic charm to him that made it almost impossible for me to not want to see more of him. The gravitas of his character commanded attention, and mostly fear. The charm was discharming, because, you never think of a villain to be charming or sensual, but OMG, it was hard not to think that if a mind controlling villain wanted me to do his bidding, I would definitely sign on if he looked like Kilgrave! lol. Yes, it might sound dumb or even fangirling at this point but you need to watch the series to know what I mean.
The main theme that struck was Kilgrave's obsession for Jessica Jones. It is unnatural and at a certain point, just pain 'WTF!?' but as the events unfold, it is not out of character for Kilgrave. He loves to torture his victims because he thinks they are less than he is, except for Jessica. Jessica is different and he knows he can't use his usual tactics with her, he needs to be creative, she's a challenge to him, which it is more than clear that he is willing to take her head on, no matter the cost.
Like many of the other characters, it is not until further along the series that you start to see giimpses of Kilgrave's past and you learn that his name is Kevin Thompson (in the comics IT IS different). The audience discovers important information about his past and makes you think twice about him (personality wise).
Was intrisically evil or is he as well a victim of circumstance, or for that matter, he might just be revealing what he wants so the audience lets their guard down. It is unknown (he is also a master manipulator).
I also love the justifications that he gives for his victims deaths and seemingly unsympthetic to their deaths or agonies, but there is also a moment where you see him desparate, even to the point that you can detect a bit of pain in him.
And again you are forced to ask yourself, is he really truly evil or was he made evil by his own backstory?
That is yet to be explored in season 2 I suppose.
I could go on and on about how incredible this series is, but don't take my word for it, GO WATCH IT!!!
Til next time!
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This post is used with Copyright Act of 1976, 17, U.S.C., § 107. All commentaries made in this post (that are not copyrighted) are my own. This blog is intended for entertainment purposes.
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