Marvel's Jessica Jones and The Man in the High Castle

Two days ago, the two most highly anticipated TV series on instant video have arrived! And those series are Marvel's Jessica Jones on Netflix and The Man in the High Castle on Amazon Prime. Chances are, you have already seen the trailer for Jessica Jones or even watched an episode of it already. Currently, I am putting it on hold until I catch up to the shows on my DVR after stopping everything to marathon Breaking Bad, which I will review soon, but a review for Jessica Jones is likely on the way within the next month or so. 

While you may have heard of Jessica Jones, you may not have heard of The Man in the High Castle. The series is based on a 1962 novel by Philip K. Dick, the novelist behind the original novel that movies like Blade Runner and A Scanner Darkly are based on. The Man in the High Castle is set in an alternate 1962 where the Axis Powers of Nazi Germany and Japan won WWII and now occupies the United States. Last month, Amazon Prime released the first two episodes of the series, and after watching them, I have to say that this is going to an intriguing watch. Right from the start, there is an eerie tone because even the thought of the Axis winning the war is absolutely terrifying! American Jews are executed, the old and sick are euthanized, and there is a crushing sense of despair and hopelessness. Of course, the series is not for the faint of heart and it is rated TV-MA, and therefore recommended for mature audiences. However, if this concept intrigues you, give it a watch. There is a twist towards the end of the first that makes me have to know how this story is going to end. Are you going to watch either series? Please comment below and let me know!

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Marvel's Jessica Jones Teaser Trailer

Yet another teaser trailer for Marvel's next Netflix series, Jessica Jones, is here. After seeing all these stylish teasers, it makes me wonder what type of style the series itself is going to use. The teaser also shows that Jessica has powers. While I have only read Avengers comics with her as a supporting character, if I remember correctly she lost her powers and then become a Private Investigator for superpowered individuals. Maybe I am remembering it incorrectly, but I am interested to see which direction the series will take since Daredevil managed to be so successful. Will it be able to live up to Daredevil's quality? I guess we will have to wait until November and find out! What do you think? Please comment below and let me know! 

P.S. I apologize for not replying to comments of late. I plan to reply to future comments much faster. Thanks everyone for the comments!

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5 Marvel TV Shows on Netflix!

Breaking news: Marvel has signed a deal with Netflix where Marvel will produce four new series with a minimum of 13 each and the four characters of those series will team up for a Defenders miniseries. The characters that will each have their own TV series are Daredevil, Luke Cage, Iron Fist and Jessica Jones.

Okay wow, just wow, this news is unbelieveable! Even though I heard rumors about it, I never believed it would actually happen. First off, I am angry that the series will be reserved to Netflix, which I do not have. However, I suppose I will have to find the money to buy the service when these series come out. Other than that, I am excited for several reasons. First off, the series appear to be taking a more serious and darker route since they will be set on the streets of New York in Hell's Kitchen, a place where many Marvel heroes are known for inhabiting. Basically, all of the characters are street level heroes that deal with smaller crime opposed to world threatening things. Something slightly odd is that the Defenders team in the comics originally consisted of The Hulk, Silver Surfer, Doctor Strange, and Namor, and the team is brought together when the Earth is in danger, however this version of the Defenders is obviously smaller scale, more along the lines of Heroes for Hire. When these series will be released is unknown and any other details will most likely be released later on. Here is a quick rundown of the characters.

Daredevil: Played by Ben Affleck in a barely serviceable movie about ten years ago, Matt Murdock is a blind lawyer by day and a dark bringer of justice by night. Blinded when he was a young man, Matt developed incredibly enhanced sense including radar hearing and almost a sixth sense. He is also trained in martial arts. Think Batman if he was a dark hero that occasionally killed people when necessary. 

Luke Cage: He is a former criminal who turned vigilante when he gained bulletproof skin and super strength. Cage has been part of the New Avengers and is the founding member of Heroes for Hire.

Iron Fist: Iron Fist is a martial arts expert who uses his ability to channel his chi to give him enhanced strength, powerful fist attacks, and other special powers. He is the other founding member of Heroes for Hire with Luke Cage.

Jessica Jones: An "Alias: Jessica Jones" TV has been in the works for years and now it has finally been greenlit. Due to a chemical spill, Jessica gained superhuman strength, flight, and durability, however what makes her unique is that she is a private detective and solves cases that often involve other superhumans. She also married Luke Cage later on in the comics. 

If anyone is interested in knowing more about the characters and the comics, and my dream cast, please let me know.

What are your thoughts on this development? Please comment below.

Note: I did not get to see Thor: The Dark World last night unfortunately, however I do plan to see it later this week or the next.

Left to right: Luke Cage, Jessica Jones, Daredevil, and Iron Fist

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