Marvel's Luke Cage Review: 9 Spoiler-Free Reasons It's Awesome

1. The Same But Different

Luke Cage review
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Existing within the same universe as Daredevil and Jessica Jones, Luke Cage definitely fits right in with its predecessors.

It’s dark, grounded, violent, sexy, and at times funny, all of which put it in a similar ballpark to its stablemates, as do the attempts at tackling themes beyond just being a superhero, the great cast, the action, and the protector of a city.

However, it’s not just a re-hashing of those series. It hits similar beats, but very much marches to its own. The music, the way Cage fights, the setting, the characters - they all help give this show its on flavour that stands on its own two feet, while being a great part of the larger whole.

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NCTJ-qualified journalist. Most definitely not a racing driver. Drink too much tea; eat too much peanut butter; watch too much TV. Sadly only the latter paying off so far. A mix of wise-old man in a young man's body with a child-like wonder about him and a great otherworldly sensibility.