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Is 'The Defenders' A Redemption Story For Iron Fist?
Launched in 2015, Marvel's Netflix shows have been beloved by fans and critics alike. And then came Iron Fist, a show the critics fumed at and the fans reluctantly defended. Sure, it was a hit in terms of viewing figures, but it was generally seen as the weakest Marvel Netflix series to date. Finn Jones's performance as Danny Rand was heavily criticized, with fans struggling to see any trace of the character they've loved since 1974.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
Netflix Doesn't Have An Identity — And That's The Key To Its Success
Over on The Washington Post, TV critic Hank Stuever has just launched an excoriating attack on Netflix. His argument is that, as powerful as the streaming giant may be, the company has one major flaw: it lacks an identity. It doesn't have a unifying sense of brand, and as a result — with only a handful of exceptions — Netflix isn't really shaping the cultural conversation.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
Jamie Foxx Joins 'The Displaced', The TV Drama That Dares To Face The Refugee Crisis
It's perhaps the greatest issue of our time, and Hollywood is at last waking up to the reality of the world's refugee crisis. Back in 2015, the New York Times released a heart-wrenching documentary called The Displaced, focusing on the stories of #refugees from South Sudan, Syria, and the Ukraine. Killer Content promptly bought TV rights to produce a drama inspired by the documentary, and now Jamie Foxx has signed on as a producer.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
What Does This Data Reveal About The Future Of Your Favorite Netflix Original Shows?
Netflix are notoriously shy with their viewing figures, but that doesn't mean independent researchers don't enjoy doing the number crunching. Jumpshot has just published a remarkable analysis of viewing trends and as you'll see, these figures reveal a lot about the decisions Netflix has made, both to renew shows and to launch whole new ones...
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
The Next X-Men TV Spinoff is a Go: Check Out the First Teaser for 'The Gifted!"
These are good days to be an X-Men fan. Last year, in an unprecedented move, Marvel and Fox agreed a deal to produce two X-Men TV shows. We've already been left awed by the first series, Noah Hawley's Legion, and now Fox has officially signed off on the second - Matt Nix's The Gifted.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
'The Defenders' Has A Lowkey Brilliant 'Avengers' Callback In Its Final Trailer
Could Marvel fans possibly be any more excited about The Defenders? This latest Marvel series for Netflix promises to be the climax of everything we've seen so far, uniting four of Marvel's most kick-ass heroes: Daredevil, Iron Fist, Jessica Jones and Luke Cage. The series is due to stream on Netflix on Friday August 18 and just in case any fans were in danger of forgetting, Marvel has just released the final (and arguably the best) trailer yet.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
Did 'Supergirl' Season 2 Set Up A 'Legion Of Super Heroes' TV Series In The CW's Arrowverse?
Ever since we first glimpsed a Legion Flight Ring on the Fortress of Solitude during Supergirl Season 1, we've been wondering if the Legion of Superheroes would materialize in the Arrowverse. The climax of Season 2 definitely teased that the Legion is on its way, but could we get even more than just a Legion subplot on #Supergirl? Are we actually about to see The CW add a Legion of Super Heroes show to its roster? Let's check out the evidence...
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
Alexandra And Madame Gao Plot In New 'Defenders' Clip From Comic-Con
The Defenders are making their presence felt at San Diego Comic-Con this year. Not only did Marvel release a new trailer, but fortunate fans who were in Hall H actually got to see the first full episode.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
Fox Unveils A Spectacular New Trailer For 'The Gifted' — And Introduces Us To A Whole New Universe Of Mutant Heroes
2017 has been a good year for X-Men fans so far; we've had Hugh Jackman's outstanding swan song, Logan, followed up by Noah Hawley's Legion. Now, though, we're getting excited about the next X-Men TV series, Bryan Singer and Matt Nix's The Gifted. Nix and the cast gave lucky fans a few key scenes from the series at this year's San Diego Comic-Con, and left us thrilled at a brand new trailer.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
We Finally Know How Hulu's 'Runaways' Will Fit Into The Marvel Cinematic Universe
Created by Brian K. Vaughan and Adrian Alphona back in 2003, Runaways is a Marvel story like no other. It shuns so many of the traditional comic book tropes, ditching everything from costumes to code-names, and instead tells a character-rich story focused on a handful of teenagers who learn their parents are super-villains. The original comics were a hit, and for years Marvel Studios toyed with making a movie. Now, at last, on November 21st we're due to see this band of teens enter the wider Marvel Cinematic Universe in their own TV series.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
Professor FX: Will 'Legion' Season 2 Introduce Us To Charles Xavier?
The first season of FX's Legion was perhaps the most unusual superhero show that's ever been made. It was a mind-bending trip through the apparent psychosis of Dan Stevens's David Haller, a character lifted straight from the X-Men comics and plunged into battle with the awesome evil of the Shadow King.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
With 'Iron Fist' To Begin Filming Later This Year, Will We Get Four Marvel Netflix Shows In 2018?
Marvel's partnership with Netflix has proved to be a tremendous success, and the first wave of shows is due to come to a head later this month in The Defenders. According to the Governor's Office of Motion Picture & Television Development in New York, though, things are only going to get better. Marvel and Netflix are adding 23 more episodes to be filmed this year, which will bring the total numbers of episodes shot in New York City to a whopping 135. Beginning with the filming of Daredevil's first season in 2014, this has now officially become the largest television commitment in the history of New York.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks