Which order should Netflix Marvel series be viewed?
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haxemon — 9 years ago(October 12, 2016 11:29 AM)
There are no massive spoilers in any of them really but each has a few little threads or mentions.
So if you can watch in the order they were released but watching out of order won't really change much other than you'll have a few moments of "who is that person talking about" that will be answered when you watch the earlier released shows.
In terms of JJ and DD2 - I can't think of anything at all actually so you can probably watch DD2 then JJ then LC.
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dmcreif — 9 years ago(October 12, 2016 10:28 PM)
In terms of JJ and DD2 - I can't think of anything at all actually so you can probably watch DD2 then JJ then LC.
Daredevil
season 2 takes place after
Jessica Jones
. We know this because Brett makes a reference to Clemmons in the past tense during a conversation with Foggy and Karen early in the season. Furthermore, Reyes was introduced in the
Jessica Jones
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haxemon — 9 years ago(October 20, 2016 08:31 PM)
Yeah as long as you're AWARE you're watching out of order in terms of release I think you'll be fine. You may see something where you think "I don't get it" but just make a mental note and when you watch DD1 you'll see the connection.
Keep in mind as well that the Netflix shows are trying to be somewhat unique. JJ is very much a psychological thriller that happens to include people with powers and happens to take place in the MCU. Daredevil is more of a vigilante story with some unique elements of course.
Just suggesting that if JJ doesn't really blow you away DD still might. Or vice versa. Hope you enjoy.
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dmcreif — 9 years ago(November 30, 2016 04:14 PM)
JJ is very much a psychological thriller that happens to include people with powers and happens to take place in the MCU. Daredevil is more of a vigilante story with some unique elements of course.
And
Luke Cage
is a crime drama in the same vein as shows like
The Wire
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haxemon — 9 years ago(October 20, 2016 08:36 PM)
If you look around long enough, you can find fans with every order imaginable.
The order you have is probably the most common but I have seen people that like Luke Cage more than anything else (though I personally didn't).
Point being, these series are all diverse enough that no singular opinion can be taken as "confirmed". Even DD1 and DD2 are sort of unique enough that some people may like 1 more than 2 and other like 2 more than 1. 1 is more about character development and a slow burn and 2 has more instant gratification etc.
Usually with shows or films with sequels you can sort of say "yeah if you didn't like 1 you won't like the rest" but with the MCU and specifically the Netflix shows, I don't think you can say that. They're similar but there are enough differences that if someone couldn't get through one they might really like another.
FWIW: I would rank them the exact same order as you have them.
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haxemon — 9 years ago(October 21, 2016 06:47 AM)
Haha sorry - I read your > signs and misunderstood.
But yes, with the MCU release order is always the "correct" viewing order though some variations are also fine for a first timer.
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mariano_yuba — 9 years ago(October 22, 2016 10:55 PM)
You will spoil much of what happens in Jessica Jones if you watch Luke Cage first, most of the final episode is spoiled in a couple of throwaway lines, so i wouldn't recommend that. Also, bear in mind, Luke is introduced and plays a MAJOR role in JJ, and while you can start from Luke Cage, there'd be a huge chunk on his character and others who appear in both shows that you'd miss out on. (Not gonna spoil who, of course)
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wallacesawyer — 9 years ago(November 13, 2016 07:20 PM)
Because of Luke Cage's first appearance, you may want to watch JESSICA JONES before LUKE CAGE, but other than that I'm not sure if it really matters that much. I suppose you could watch them all in order of their Netflix premiere.
But I don't think JESSICA JONES is as good as the others. There were some good episodes, but it was really bleak, and thirteen episodes was probably more than the story needed.
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