Disney+ MCU

[UKMikey]

Great to see Nico displaying a hint of powers and I bet her evil parents show up in S2 but I wonder whether they intend to do anything with Pearl as she is also a superhero in the comics. I'm kinda hoping not tbh.

 

[05XR8]

Well, I reacted the exact same as everyone at the hideout. Oof.

 

[UKMikey]

Well, I reacted the exact same as everyone at the hideout. Oof.

I don't understand. Reacted to what? Scorpion or Chameleon?

 

[05XR8]

I don't understand. Reacted to what? Scorpion or Chameleon?

That blow from Scorpion on the gang member.

 

[UKMikey]

That blow from Scorpion on the gang member.

That went hard for a TV-G show. Off panel or not.

 

[05XR8]

Loved how the final episodes played out.

 

[UKMikey]

Loved how the final episodes played out.

They did a great job of fulfilling some expectations and subverting others. We got a satisfying ending in Hero Or Menace? as the plots converged and tied a neat circular bow on everything in If This Be My Destiny... while setting up plenty for forthcoming episodes. I'm happy with this kind of pacing that comes with the writers' luxury of being able to plot multiple seasons in advance.

I don't think it's a spoiler to say Josh Keaton's cameo was the most unexpected of all. No wonder Uatu wants to stick around on this timeline. I hope Lonnie's miraculous transformation doesn't end up affecting his mind. I want every one of those bad choices he makes in the future to be his and his alone.

The die is cast!

 

[05XR8]

Season two in action and three confirmed. Man, I feel as Tombstone digs deeper into the underworld he's going to eventually cross paths with one of the biggest figures in NYC. Can't wait for more cameos.

So glad Fiege is having all shows taking more cues from the comics.

 

[UKMikey]

If he does I want to see a similar retro look for him to Ock's but featuring purple trousers and a diamond topped cane.

Favourite reddit comment so far:

Spoiler

 

[05XR8]

I wasn’t even thinking that deep. So much could play out. Could happen.

 

[UKMikey]

Ditching the sacred timeline was the right move for showrunner Jeff Trammell.

 

[05XR8]

Two episodes of DD Born Again are ready to go. Episode 1 is one hour. Episode 2 is forty-nine minutes.

 

[UKMikey]

Daredevil does not appear in the second episode.

Spoiler

Plenty of Matt though.

 

[05XR8]

Daredevil does not appear in the second episode.

Spoiler

Plenty of Matt though.

That’s fine. Will be plenty of time for that.

 

[UKMikey]

Looks like this'll be one of those "long movie split into parts" seasons rather than an episodic story but the low stakes/rubbish villain/no-one dies formula the MCU's detractors often complain about seems to be absent so far.

Hopefully this'll be three-for-three among recent Disney+ Marvel releases.They could do with a win judging by how the last movie was received from the sounds of things.

Maybe it's slightly less compelling than Netflix season one so far but there's plenty of evidence that the showrunners at least watched that show and have taken pains to make the sets match the originals.

I'm sure the haters will complain about the political allegories present in the narrative. Guess what? They're talking about you, bros.

 

[05XR8]

Plus that Disney money will be good for any graphics that help said story telling. I’d like it to also help when other Defenders characters resurface.

 

[05XR8]

Ohhh, I’m digging this. Feels more grown up.

 

[UKMikey]

This weeks episode of Born Again was so depressing. Especially when I guessed exactly how it'd end. The coquís whistling over the credits were a nice touch.

Hector mentioned his niece Angela Del Toro who succeeds him as White Tiger in the books, so I hope his family recover his personal effects. I also hope this won't be like Season 1 of the previous show where we don't see any more vigilantes on screen until the final act of the season finale.

 

[05XR8]

Sad indeed. My wife didn't expect the final reveal and I had to explain how it's part of the plan.

I did enjoy how ground level they're making this in regards to introducing that new vigilante to the MCU. Just sets the audience up to ground Spider-Man even further. The Defenders characters were fine on Netflix, but DD is being done so well. Becomes more realistic when more super villains are introduced.

 

[UKMikey]

They weren't kidding around. This show is getting dark. And I mean real dark.

• We now know what Fisk's least favourite Starship song is. He should insist on them swapping it out for "Nothing's Gonna Stop Us Now" as an alternate.
• Daniel wriggled out of the noose with aplomb. But Willie doesn't forget or forgive.
• The acting was good this week. On a par with Loki season 2 in my opinion. Talking of which, that little kid could be the best Marvel child actor since Dafne Keen.
• Leroy was an entitled POS but he made a convincing case for himself in the end.
• The rest is spoilers.

 

[05XR8]

Yep on every point. Definitely was impending doom.

 

[UKMikey]

Those last few seconds were the opposite of "amusing". 😱

And I hope German speakers everywhere will be releasing subtitled versions of the Kingpin staff meeting on a variety of subjects as a revenge for what we did to Downfall/Der Untergang.

 

[UKMikey]

Yep on every point. Definitely was impending doom.

Wait, is this a reference to the Latvian embassy visit and thirsty Latvian-American city prosecutor chick? Doctor Doom isn't Latvian.

 

[05XR8]

Wait, is this a reference to the Latvian embassy visit and thirsty Latvian-American city prosecutor chick? Doctor Doom isn't Latvian.

All this time I thought he was from there.
Edit: Ahhh, thought I heard her say Latveria. Shucks.
Edit2: I was blinking my eyes like what?! Easter egg for Dr Doom!

 

[kjb]

I am going to have to check Daredevil. But do I need to watch the Netflix series first?

 

[05XR8]

I am going to have to check Daredevil. But do I need to watch the Netflix series first?

I’m saying yes. If you haven’t seen them: Punisher, probably watch Jessica Jones, Luke Cage and (cringe)Iron Fist and Defenders.

DD Born Again is for real. It’s ramped up to the already quality Netflix series. I prefer the original DD intro music though.

 

[kjb]

I watched like the 1st three episodes of Iron Fist but that only because my wife’s cousin had a bit role in the show but that was one of the most boring show ever. Iron Fist and Powerman were some of my favorite comicbook characters so I was very disappointed with that show

 

[05XR8]

You may have to watch Hawkeye and ECHO as well. Especially ECHO to understand the context of a few things with Kingpin. Easter eggs too.

Edit: Maybe add She-Hulk to list

Spoiler: If you haven't watched She-Hulk

in regards to DareDevil's suits

 

[GTboyz]

I watched like the 1st three episodes of Iron Fist but that only because my wife’s cousin had a bit role in the show but that was one of the most boring show ever. Iron Fist and Powerman were some of my favorite comicbook characters so I was very disappointed with that show

Iron Fist season 1 was average, I thought season 2 was better. Just go with Daredevil, Defenders and Punisher if you want to catch up to Born Again IMO

 

[GTboyz]

Plus that Disney money will be good for any graphics that help said story telling. I’d like it to also help when other Defenders characters resurface.

I don't know why but I have a feeling at least one of them will show up in season 2.