Marvel's The Defenders: 10 Ways It Sets Up The Next Phase
3. The End Of The Hand?
After seasons of them lurking in the shadows, the Hand are seemingly finally defeated at the end of The Defenders. Through some very heroic domestic terrorism and murder (er...?), the gang manage to wipe out the leaders of the mystical organisation. Apparently neutralising the threat for good.
To be honest, though, it would probably be naive to think that the Hand are completely dead. In particular, Elektra is known for flip-flopping between life and death in the comics, and Madame Gao was hinted to have a role in Iron Fist season two (remember her alliance with Joy Meachum?). Still, the overarching presence of the evil ninja clan does look to be over.
Assuming Marvel and Netflix will continue the template they have set themselves so far, we can look forward to a new big bad being teased and slowly brought to the fore over the coming seasons - all leading up to the next season of The Defenders.