Luke Cage: Season 2 Review

BRAVO! BRAVO! BRAVO!

    Netflix has done it again!  The writing for Luke Cage is always phenomenal but season two pushed it over the top.  This is by far my favorite season of any of the Netflix/Marvel series hands down.  Hell, I am a Punisher fan and this season blew it out of the water.  Not everyone may agree with me, but you have to realize something. I am a fan of comics in general, and when the story lines match up with the comics with a modern day twist, you know the writers did their research.

    First of all, I need to give props to Mustafa Shakir for his portrayal of the Bushmaster.  You know he is the villain, but you route for him.  That is how powerful his acting and portrayal of the character real you in.  If Netflix shows were able to be for the Oscars, Mustafa Shakir would win best supporting actor hands down.

Mustafa Shakir as John McIver aka the Bushmaster

    Next, you have Misty Knight getting help from the Rand corporation.  Why is this important?  Well, that is how Misty gets her kick ass cybernetic arm.  This not only gives her a little extra strength, but allows her to fit her role as a "Hero for Hire" that we all know in love from the world of comics.

Misty Knight shows of her new arm while on a mission with Luke Cage.

    Speaking of "Heroes for Hire", Daniel Rand aka Iron Fist shows up along the way to help Cage in his battles to fight Bushmaster and Stokes.  It is in the episode where you first hear the mention of Power Man and Iron Fist in the series.

Daniel Rand aka Iron Fist lets Luke know that he is here to help regardless of how Cage feels.

    As a comic fan, this was a total joy to watch.  The Power Man and Iron Fist reference alone had me giddy.  If you are not familiar of the old Luke Cage/Power Man series I suggest you pick up some issues or graphic novels to see how well the writers did with keeping the story of Luke Cage true.  Sure, some things were changed like outfits or some origins were changed, but it stays true.  At the end you will realize that they introduced another player for the throne of Harlem.  If I tell you their name, you will know pretty early who I am speaking of, so I will leave that alone.

Mike Colter as Luke Cage

   Can a none comic fan love the show?  Hell yeah!  That is how well teh writing is on this series.  Luke Cage has the potential of being on the air for a long time if they keep the group of writers that they have.  You know the show is hot when you have legends like KRS-One and Rakim performing on the stage of Harlem's Paradise.  Speaking of Rakim, he wrote an original track for the show called King's Paradise.  I have included the video below.  Please do not watch it unless you have seen the show or don't care if there is a spoiler or two.  

Until next time, unleash your inner NERD!