Necrotongue

After the first episode, the pace slowed down and the storyline returned to the familiar tracks of the previous season, with Penhale trying too hard to be funny, and Dr. Martin and Louisa starting to get on my nerves again. Morwenna, who always amuses me, still had too little screen time.

There wasn't much action, tension, or a fast pace, but Trish the junkie managed to make me laugh. On the downside, the scenes with Jeri are seriously getting on my nerves — I’m quietly hoping her illness speeds things up. Knowing my luck, that’s unlikely. The ending, though, felt like something straight out of Star Wars.

The momentum from the previous episode fizzled out, taking the action, tension, and promising atmosphere with it. This episode felt rather sleepy, with the only highlights being Trish’s conversation with Dorothy and the final scene at the aquarium, which was really well done.

Finally, a clear antagonist crystalized, and things immediately started moving. The episode wasn’t lacking in action scenes, had well-built tension, and ended with a fantastic finale.

The third episode wasn’t bad, but I can’t give it five stars — it’s missing something compared to the first season. I think I know what it is: a clear main villain. In the previous season, Kilgrave drove much of the plot, but now we’re chasing after a mysterious organization, and there’s no real antagonist to contend with. On the bright side, I was pleased to see Franklin "Foggy" Nelson, even if it was just a brief appearance.

There was some improvement compared to the previous episode, and the story felt more cohesive this time. However, the scenes with Jeri dragged on like a week before payday. So far, the second season is weaker; the creators still haven’t managed to capture the right atmosphere or tension.

So many obstacles popped up, not even Murphy's law could explain so many things going wrong. Morwenna was fantastic as always, despite her limited screen time, and Aunt Ruth unexpectedly stole the show.

Considering it’s the start of the second season and a new story is just getting started, I tried to be patient. However, while the first season pilot really hooked me, this one left me feeling a bit disappointed. It was jumping around like a caffeine-fueled flea, introducing multiple potential storylines without diving into any of them. 4*-

I like strong female heroines, and Jessica Jones's quirky attitude makes her even more likeable. Plus, even though I'm not an alcoholic, I do appreciate when someone drinks bourbon like water:-) I had a great time all the way through. I wasn't bored even for a second, it had a great atmosphere, escalating suspense, and well-managed action scenes. I liked the humor and the characters of Luke Cage and Claire Temple and their part in the story. I have no complaints whatsoever about the first season, so five stars it is.

The subplot with Luke being indisposed wouldn't have interested me much if it didn't bring Claire Temple into the mix. She clearly serves as the link between the various Defenders. The main storyline was fantastic, especially the scene that reminded me of the "Goodbye" music video by Die Happy. :-)