Jessica Jones (TV Series) A.K.A. WWJD? (2015) User Reviews

Absolutely amazing! One of the greatest television episodes I've ever seen!

[TouchTheGarlicProduction · 10/10 · 22 November 2015]

This episode was so good that it makes me feel bad for ever rating anything else a 10! For me, it's not just an 11, it's at least a 15!!! The episode reminded me of the episode of Dexter where he visits the home of Trinity. Truly incredible. But enough raving, here's why it was awesome.

After Kilgrave's monologue last episode, I thought he wouldn't be as menacing now that we know about his weakness for Jessica. But they immediately make him threatening again by upping the creep factor. He reproduces Jessica's childhood home as an attempt to woo her. We think there is no chance in hell that she'll ever work with him, but as we learn more about Kilgrave and Jessica's respective pasts, his offer is increasingly tempting. The role of his character in the show completely evolved in this episode, and I love that they're varying it up. Daredevil got a bit repetitive towards the end.

As usual, the episode ends with a couple shocks. David Tennant continues to kill it as Kilgrave. His performance gets more nuanced with every episode. He steals every scene he's in, and he's in almost every scene of this episode.

extraordinary

[A_Different_Drummer · 10/10 · 1 February 2016]

Part of the reason we IMDb reviewers get the big bucks -- not to mention the X-Mas party -- is that we are privileged to be be able to look at an episode and then place it in the multi-tiered hierarchy of TV history.

Usually that is not much of challenge but this episode was a game changer. To this point the JJ had the comfy feel of an old Bogey film, private eye, wisecracks, interesting characters, etc. To be honest, I could have watch THAT show for 50 or 60 episodes.

But twas not to be. Instead in this episode the Kilgrave arc, which was really secondary until now, goes front and center and full metal jacket. Not only is this one of the most incredible mid-season transitions I have ever seen but the only analog I can find is Sir Tony Hopkins playing Hannibal Lector in Silence of the Lambs. To evoke sympathy for a villain is not merely tricky, it is often impossible. But this episode, backed by great writing and great acting, pulls it off.

Gob smacked.

Sharp writing and good character development make this episode particularly memorable

[Tarx309 · 8/10 · 23 May 2016]

It's great to finally see that Kilgrave is directly at the centre of this series. The main reason why episodes #4 and #6 didn't work so well for me was because they were too self-contained and felt like just filler episodes, but thankfully there was none of that here. This episode advanced the plot a great deal (more than any other episode has done so far), and was genuinely gripping from start to finish.

The writing was particularly good here - thankfully any misguided attempts at humour were dropped and instead we got realistic, grounded drama from Jessica and Kilgrave, in particular. Kilgrave especially was well written; all the reveals and emotion surrounding him were taken very seriously and also realistically, and the sharp writing made them especially convincing.

Also very notably there was genuine character development here. For the past seven episodes Jessica has been irritatingly one-tone and hasn't really shown much range or development, but thankfully that changed here. Kilgrave's character also was built on a lot, and there were some very intriguing seems surrounding him.

Overall I enjoyed this episode more than any of the previous seven, and, for once, it wasn't just Kilgrave that made this episode so good.

First step in heroism, don't be a prick

[jhudson-11704 · 9/10 · 14 June 2018]

This is a tremendous episode focusing mostly on the relationship between Jessica and KIlgrave and how they both view themselves, each other and their past. We also delve a little bit more into Jessica's past and take a quick detour into Jery's life. SImpson comes a knocking...

With Jessica's past, we see, through I must say, a very well cast young Jessica, that she still had that snarky attitude but was still pretty upbeat and happy with her family. The car accident that was shown that depicts her family's deaths was also very well done, as it can be seen now that Jessica blames herself, as it was because of her that made her Dad lose focus driving. To see that her pain and came from so early and to know the root of her turning point in her life is great to see and still devastating. Having her also have a vision of her family, with blood down their faces, was also great as it was something she could've also been seeing when she was younger and recovering.

It was also interesting seeing Kilgrave's past. It seems that his parents were experimenting on him, which gave him his powers. This clearly shows where his lack of empathy stems from.

Having Jessica and Kilgrave together was incredible too. We see that Kilgrave believes that Jessica was actually happy with him and that she wanted to do everything that he had them do. Jessica snapping back at him saying that she didn't want to do any of it and was physically and mentally raped really shows that great addressing of the major issue faced in this show: consent. Seeing that Kilgrave can't understand that is very emblematic of our society. We also see what Kilgrave thinks is right when using his powers. He saves a family but wants to have the father, who threatened his family and others, kill himself. While I do see his point in saying that he is mentally unhinged and kind of too far gone, it was good to have Jessica say that KIlgrave can't decide that and that he needs help and isolation. However, with Kilgrave saying that he needs Jessica for that, it brings up a whole new thing about if KIlgrave can actually be good. Jessica, though, says screw that and drugs him and takes him in.

Simpson gets more to do this episode. After spying on Kilgrave, and subsequently, Jessica, he decides to take matters into his own hands by killing Kilgrave...by putting a bomb in the house, risking the lives of innocents like the chefs Kilgrave "hired". Simpson is clearly separated himself from Jessica and Trish and is taking the law into his own hands, which is ironic for a cop. It is good though to see that two sides for stopping Kilgrave as Jessica might have to consider killing him. I will say though, that SImpson looking into a mysterious bag left for him by Kilgrave was really stupid. He knows that Kilgrave knows about the bomb, that Kilgrave will want to kill him for that, oh and that maybe, possibly, KILGRAVE IS EVIL.

I'm also getting tired of the Jery/Wendy/Pam plotline. I really like Moss' Jery but this just doesn't seem important at all with a mind controller on the loose.

+ Ritter and Tennant + Kilgrave and Jessica's backstory + Kilgrave saves the day + Jessica nabs him +/-Simpson - Jery's divorce

Final Score: 9.5/10

Rolling Into a Conclusion

[Hitchcoc · 10/10 · 30 July 2019]

Jessica forces herself to be with Kilgrave. He is so utterly unpleasant and uses his powers for the worst things, causing people to do things they would never do without his control. Jessica talks him into doing something noble and then begins to analyze the implications. This is a superb episode where the two of them square off as equals. We are moving into a ride to the end.

Finally

[amindostiari · 10/10 · 26 March 2021]

Finally, this series impressed me and I am eager to see what happens next. I really like all the characters except Jessica who is the main character, I don't even like her actress.

Two words - David Tennant

[hayesmikiet · 10/10 · 23 March 2022]

While the acting in this series is superb, David Tennant owns this episode - in fact, any he has a major presence in. What an actor - his range is astounding: sinister, heartbreaking, dastardly, charming, funny. You practically end up rooting for the guy, even though he's all but soulless.

Funniest line of the series: "Bi'o'tches. Right?"

Cmon jessica....

[mofobuss · 3/10 · 24 August 2021]

You Couldve at least done a little time doing good deeds but you kidnap him right then? And the four people you saved earlier were nullified by whoever died in the explosion...dummy.

Very unpleasant #8, after 7 episodes of superb

[wd-8 · 4/10 · 2 February 2016]

I have very much enjoyed the first 7 episodes of JJ.

So many strong female roles, interesting, without condescension.

However, in this episode, JJ is presented with very uncomfortable choices, and unlikely "coincidences" (nasty manipulation of the audience by the writers) make the tone quite nauseating, actually.

We do find out more of JJ's past, her inner pain, and her unsuccessful attempts to cope with her "responsibility" (not her responsibility ... in my rarely humble opinion ...)

Kilgrave is just as slimy as always, but at least he was directly slimy in previous episodes.

If #9 is in the same vein, I will be forced to drop an otherwise very promising series.

Ugh.

Worst yet

[Leofwine_draca · 3/10 · 23 April 2021]

The worst episode yet. Nothing here is new, it's all repeated from before. All of the characters are hateful in their own way, even the supposed good ones, and I was constantly bored by the tired writing that achieves nothing.