Marvel's Luke Cage
When a sabotaged experiment gives him super strength and unbreakable skin, Luke Cage becomes a fugitive attempting to rebuild his life in Harlem and must confront his past and fight a battle for the heart of his city.
flavo43 reviewed
November 23, 2025•
Luke Cage was one of the standout entries in the Marvel Netflix lineup, and even though I only knew the character in passing from the comics, the series pulled me in immediately. Everything about it felt confident and fresh—the cast was phenomenal, the dialogue sharp, and the modern reimagining of Harlem’s hero was both timely and stylish. The show blended superhero action with social commentary, music, and culture in a way that felt genuinely unique within the MCU. Its connections to Daredevil, Jessica Jones, and Iron Fist helped build a grounded, street-level Marvel world that was incredibly fun to follow.
The storyline, especially in the first season, was gripping and filled with memorable characters and emotional depth. It showed that superhero stories could be intimate, character-driven, and still pack a punch.
My only real disappointment is that Marvel didn’t keep these series going. This smaller, grittier corner of the MCU was amazing—and ended far too soon.