The eventual union of the Marvel Netflix series, as Daredevil, Jessica Jones, Luke Cage, Iron Fist and all their key characters come together to continue the fight against The Hand. With such a limited series, and no suggestion of a second season, meeting one another as an entire group probably could have been hurried up, as a few episodes flitting between each individual (intersecting) arc have to be gotten through before The Defenders are established in any way.
Taking aspects from each individual series, the atmosphere is most closely related to Daredevil and Iron Fist, not as gripping as Daredevil, but thankfully not as irritating as Iron Fist. Luke Cage's societal flaws theme isn't replicated, as the character is placed very much into a more fantasy, super-hero based plot. Fight choreography is also far from Jessica Jones', fortunately she doesn't catch a fist and get pushed back once, and instead ninja's and acrobatic fighters are back to create more spark in the fight scenes.
The wider roster of characters interlink well when needed, although are largely kept to their own groups. Colleen takes a much more prominent role, akin to Claire, and sadly has her super-counterpart's irritating traits imposed on her. Those who disliked these characters will continue to do so, but at least throughout the series some chemistry is built between the group. Additional castings add to the flavour, Weaver an excellent choice, as are the extra members of the hand.
The progression into the actual storyline means the series finishes a lot stronger than it starts. The major group fight scenes are impressive, witty one-liners are bounced around, and the more grounded characters level out those more mystic. Daredevil again pulls everything together and is the character that makes the series worthwhile. Not as good as his standalone series, but enough of a showing to continue an excellent arc.
Taking aspects from each individual series, the atmosphere is most closely related to Daredevil and Iron Fist, not as gripping as Daredevil, but thankfully not as irritating as Iron Fist. Luke Cage's societal flaws theme isn't replicated, as the character is placed very much into a more fantasy, super-hero based plot. Fight choreography is also far from Jessica Jones', fortunately she doesn't catch a fist and get pushed back once, and instead ninja's and acrobatic fighters are back to create more spark in the fight scenes.
The wider roster of characters interlink well when needed, although are largely kept to their own groups. Colleen takes a much more prominent role, akin to Claire, and sadly has her super-counterpart's irritating traits imposed on her. Those who disliked these characters will continue to do so, but at least throughout the series some chemistry is built between the group. Additional castings add to the flavour, Weaver an excellent choice, as are the extra members of the hand.
The progression into the actual storyline means the series finishes a lot stronger than it starts. The major group fight scenes are impressive, witty one-liners are bounced around, and the more grounded characters level out those more mystic. Daredevil again pulls everything together and is the character that makes the series worthwhile. Not as good as his standalone series, but enough of a showing to continue an excellent arc.