Luke Cage fell into the Marvel-Netflix trap of having far too many episodes, with a story that slowed down to an unbelievably glacial pace as it marched towards its sixth and seventh episodes (a gruelling, slow march). Maybe it was the lack of Jessica Jones, or how Luke Cage felt totally unconnected to the rest of Netflix’s Marvel Universe (despite the advent of the Claire Temple), … Continue reading ‘Luke Cage’ Renewed for Season 2 on Netflix!!

Alfre Woodard entered the Marvel Cinematic Universe in Captain America: Civil War. She had a small role — Miriam, the grieving mother whose son died in the battle for Sokovia — and she appeared in one scene with Robert Downey Jr. The actress will get more screen time when she returns to Marvel in Netflix’s Luke Cage series, but, as a new poster reminds us, … Continue reading New ‘Luke Cage’ Posters Remind Us That Alfre Woodard Isn’t Reprising Her ‘Civil War’ Role!! Check It Out!!

Netflix has released a new Luke Cage featurette. For those who didn’t watch Jessica Jones (go watch it, now!), Luke Cage (Mike Colter) is a super-strong crimefighter with impenetrable skin. In his solo series, the character has moved to Harlem to try and keep his head down and stay out of trouble, but when he discovers that Cornell “Cottonmouth” Stokes (Mahershala Ali, who deserves a Best Supporting Actor nomination … Continue reading New ‘Luke Cage’ Featurette Delves into Harlem’s Hero!! Check It Out!!