Marvel's The Defenders: 10 Reasons To Be Excited

2. Charlie Cox And Krysten Ritter Sharing A Screen Together

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As the most reluctant of all The Defenders (and probably the most grounded character in the series), it's understandable why Jessica Jones isn't a fan of the whole 'hero thing'. Just look to her comments on Daredevil's dress sense if you're unconvinced.

Indeed, everyone's favourite sarcastic P.I. has even hinted at a "cat and mouse" dynamic with the Devil of Hell's Kitchen. Seeing the pair on the same screen is bound to have many fans excited, even if the barbs are placed elsewhere, because both Matt and Jessica are such great characters to work with. They're the stars of the two most demonstrably brilliant superhero shows ever put to television, so it's easy to understand why it's a dynamic that Petrie and Ramirez are eager to explore.

Granted, we're just as excited to see how the whole team works together, but these two in particular are a definite highlight.

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