Marvel's Luke Cage Reviews: 10 Early Reactions You Need To Know

5. The Cast Are All Excellent

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The show may be called Luke Cage, but it isn't all about Mike Colter's character. The series has assembled a very talented cast, from the returning Rosario Dawson to new faces such as Alfre Woodard and Simone Missick, and all of them are hitting the mark:

"Misty Knight, as you would come to hope, really just kicks ass. Simone Missick is a revelation in the role, her chemistry with Colter is off the charts, and unlike the supporting characters that populate previous Marvel and Netflix engagements, she’s given a subplot that both dovetails with the “A-plot” and also strengthens its core. That can really be said for most of the participating players involved." - Comics Beat

Indeed it's Missick who comes in for the most acclaim out of the supporting cast, but there's also mention of Alfre Woodard being "amazing", Dawson once again being "fantastic", and that "In this world, everyone has a place, and it matters."

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