First Impressions: "Jessica Jones"

Written by Shae

So, if you haven’t heard about the latest Marvel series on Netflix, you really should go check it out. I’m currently on episode 3 and might be pathetically hooked. With 13 episodes making up the first season, and already available, it is hard to stop watching. With that being said, I have to admit that I am really impressed with this show. While each episode flies by as most of these types of shows tend to do, it's not hard to follow along, and more importantly, be entertained.
 
If you’ve read the comics then you’re one step ahead of me. Jessica Jones is someone I’ve heard of, but not really seen, and she’s a really awesome person. In New York we find our Heroine struggling with some things. What, we aren’t entirely sure, but what we do know is that she is a private investigator and might just happen have a drinking problem. She’s also really strong…like, really strong. In a world with heroes and villains, our Jessica is just trying to make her way in the world. A product of experimentation, Jones is a gifted human not fully advertising or hiding her powers.
 
She’s trying to survive, and so far does a good job, until a particular case hits too close to home. There are some people out there that use their gifts for evil, and self-gain. Kilgrave just happens to be one of them. It’s hard to look at him and not think of the Doctor, but David Tennant is really good at being the bad guy here. He’s a telepath that uses his powers for whatever he wants. He’s been in Jessica’s head before…and isn’t about to let that go. She left him for dead, after all….
 
All in all, I highly recommend this show. I’m also curious if we’re going to get a Daredevil cross over….Which just sounds fun. Both shows are pretty awesome, and while Jessica Jones was just released, I’m already hoping for a second season. Now, if anyone needs me, I’m going to watch episode 4.

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